Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Robust Italian Sausage & Pasta

    12 reviews

    Sit back and let the slow cooker do the hard work with this savory main dish. Since you don't cook...


    Mexican Lettuce Wraps

    7 reviews

    This recipe proved to be a winner, not only when wrapped in lettuce, but also when served as a sandwich,...


    Sugarplums

    1 review

    When our kids read about sugarplums in a holiday tale, they were intrigued ... and I was too. I figured...


    Fire-Roasted Tomato Salsa

    5 reviews

    “I’ve been making this salsa for a few years now. Chipotle pepper gives it a smoky kick. The recipe makes...


    Southwest Black Bean Soup

    12 reviews

    A friend brought this recipe to a gathering, and it's been a hit with my family ever since! I use...


    Honey Poppy Seed Fruit Salad

    4 reviews

    This colorful fruit salad with poppy seed dressing pairs well with any morning entree and takes just 10 minutes to...


    German-Style Pickled Eggs

    4 reviews

    I make these German pickled eggs and refrigerate them in a glass gallon jar for my husband to sell at...


    Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket

    5 reviews

    When my husband and I were both working full time, we loved this recipe's 10-hour cook time. The beef brisket...

    Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken Soup

    4 reviews

    Here’s the perfect recipe for a busy week, because the slow cooker does most of the work for you! —Harold...


    Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    21 reviews

    This family-friendly recipe offers a new take on classic enchiladas. If you like yours with a little extra “oomph,” sprinkle...


    Sausage-Stuffed Squash

    2 reviews

    SERVED WITH buttered noodles and some fruit, this delicious, satisfying "meal in one" is easy to prepare.
    The green...


    Pancake and Waffle Mix

    5 reviews

    This terrific blend pairs the ease of a boxed waffle and pancake mix with the homemade goodness of a from-scratch...


    Garlic Bean Dip

    1 review

    There isn't a bean that my family does not like. In fact, I serve one kind or another almost every...


    Confetti Scrambled Egg Pockets

    1 review

    This sunny specialty is a colorful crowd-pleaser. My eight grandchildren often enjoy these egg-packed pitas for Saturday morning brunch or...


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    Rich Fruit Kuchens

    12 reviews

    This German classic is such a part of our reunions, we designate a special place to serve it. Five generations...


    Soft Fish Tacos

    9 reviews

    My husband Bill and I created these tasty fish tacos. The combination with tilapia and cabbage may seem unusual, but...


    Turkey Enchilada Stack

    7 reviews

    As a child, my husband was one of the pickiest kids around, but my mother-in-law could always get him to...

    Glazed Julienned Carrots

    3 reviews

    There's just enough butter and sugar in this glazed julienned carrots recipe to bring out its natural sweetness. With just...


    Poinsettia

    1 review

    Mixing festive red cranberry juice, Triple Sec and champagne creates a fun poinsettia drink for Christmas parties, a New Year's...


    Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal

    3 reviews

    The classic flavors of peanut butter and bananas come together in this yummy oatmeal. It’s a healthy recipe that fits...


    Mushroom Rice

    5 reviews

    "A co-worker shared the recipe for this tasty rice side dish more than 30 years ago, and I've been taking...


    Lemon Garlic Mushrooms

    7 reviews

    I baste whole mushrooms with a lemony sauce to prepare this simple side dish. Using skewers or a basket makes...


    Stovetop Tarragon Chicken

    18 reviews

    My oldest daughter can't get enough of the tarragon sauce. She uses biscuits to soak up every scrumptious drop. My...

    Spicy Shrimp & Penne Pasta

    3 reviews

    I created this creamy pasta dish when I needed to use up some marinara. Red pepper flakes give it a...


    Avocado Turkey Salad

    3 reviews

    Grape tomatoes and avocado chunks add pretty color and fresh flavor to this main-dish salad. In a pinch, substitute half-and...


    Italian Beef and Shells

    13 reviews

    A veggie and pasta combo makes a hearty entree that comes together easily. Wine lends an extra touch of flavor...


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    Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread

    2 reviews

    Christmas tree pull-apart bread is arranged in a festive shape for the Yuletide season, but the yeast rolls can also...


    Peach-Basil Cooler

    1 review

    Mix peaches and basil with club soda for a cool and refreshing mocktail! —Dana Hinck, Pensacola, Florida


    Momma’s Turkey Stew with Dumplings

    11 reviews

    I love my slow cooker, especially during the holidays. My mother used to make this turkey stew every year with...