Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Is Pickle Juice Good for You?

    Is pickle juice good for you? It can be! Read on to learn about the benefits of drinking the brine.


    Pressure-Cooker Salsa London Broil

    1 review

    I love using my pressure cooker for this recipe—the dish comes together so quickly but still has that long, slow-cooked...


    Zucchini-Cornbread Fritters

    1 review

    More than 40 years ago, a friend gave me this basic recipe, but over time I have adjusted the ingredients...


    Mushroom and Egg Breakfast Tacos

    3 reviews

    Breakfast tacos aren't unusual but the rich and flavorful mushroom sauce takes these simple street tacos from ordinary to extraordinary...


    Cyndy’s Crazy with Flavor Pork

    2 reviews

    I know all the different ingredients sounds like they'd be insane together but it really comes together into something really...


    Cocoa Spiced Salmon

    You simply can't beat salmon from the Pacific Northwest waters. Family and friends go salmon fishing all the time and...


    Are Pickles Good for You?

    Pickles might be a fruit—but are pickles good for you? It's the food question that people can't stop Googling! Find...


    French Potato Salad

    1 review

    French potato salad is vinegar-based instead of creamy, made with Dijon mustard, olive oil, scallions or shallots, and fresh herbs....

    Pickled Cherry Tomatoes

    These pickled cherry tomatoes really pop in your mouth. They stay beautifully bright red and are fresh tasting, too. —Peggy...


    Pickled Red Cabbage

    This bright and tangy pickled red cabbage is so pretty! The color is gorgeous, and the cabbage maintains a nice...



    Slow-Cooker Spiral Ham

    My family loves when I make this slow-cooker spiral ham. I'm not sure which they love more though: eating it...


    Slow-Cooker Caramelized Onions

    2 reviews

    Slow-cooker caramelized onions will make any meal taste better. Toss them on a burger or sandwich, or in scrambled eggs...


    Air-Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies

    3 reviews

    An iconic American cookie, this version is so easy to mix up and bakes even faster in the air fryer....


    Slow-Cooker Baked Ziti

    14 reviews

    I don't know one family that doesn't have some crazy, hectic weeknights. This slow-cooker baked ziti recipe was a delicious,...


    Potato Quesadillas

    2 reviews

    I made potato-rolled tacos all the time and wanted to switch it up, so I started making quesadillas out of...


    Herby Chicken with Apricots and Feta

    4 reviews

    Mix up your weeknight menu with a flavorful braised chicken dish with Middle Eastern flair. I love to serve it...

    Cafe Rio Copycat Pork Bowls

    My friends are big fans of Cafe Rio's sweet pork tacos, so I came up with this version to eat...


    Apple-Walnut Bread Pudding

    Bread pudding is one of those desserts that you basically can throw anything into. It's the kitchen sink of desserts....


    Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas

    2 reviews

    I love easy weeknight dinners such as this one. The sheet-pan shrimp fajitas come together so quickly and are customizable...


    Slow-Cooker Pinto Beans

    2 reviews

    I love pinto beans, but I always feel the flavor can easily turn too bland. I added a little this...


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    Oxtail Soup

    3 reviews

    This wonderfully rich slow-cooker oxtail soup will warm your soul and your taste buds. Oxtail stew is a favorite family...


    How to Make Vegan Mayonnaise from Scratch

    This vegan mayonnaise recipe is thick and creamy, making it an excellent egg-free substitute for regular mayo. It's perfect for...


    Peach Caprese Salad

    2 reviews

    During summer, I like to use the fresh ingredients I receive weekly from my local food share, and that's how...


    Steak and Potato Foil Packs

    5 reviews

    As a park ranger, I've cooked a lot of meals outdoors. I often assemble a steak and potato foil pack...


    Caprese Pasta Salad

    1 review

    This easy Caprese pasta salad is always a favorite, especially when summer tomatoes are at their peak. It comes together...


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    57 Perfect Italian Recipes for People with Diabetes

    Unlike carb-heavy pasta dishes and casseroles, these Italian (and Italian-inspired) dishes are perfect for your healthy, balanced lifestyle. We've even...


    Red Eye Gravy

    This southern classic is more of a thin sauce than a traditional thick gravy. It's made with strong coffee and...