Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Tangy Baked Beans

    1 review

    Different, delicious and sized exactly right for two people, this easy, breezy home-style side dish is sure to please!—Dean Copeland,...


    Zucchini Tomato Salsa

    5 reviews

    Wondering what to do with all her garden zucchini, Jennifer Magrey of Sterling, Connecticut came up with this versatile and...


    Creamy Pasta Salad

    1 review

    I love creating new and tasty foods, such as this popular salad. I make it often for my husband and...


    Spicy Corn on the Cob

    3 reviews

    “Being from Louisiana, we like everything hot…even our vegetables,” writes Glenda Ardoin from Hessmer. “This is one of our summer...


    Contest-Winning Sweet Potato Fries

    17 reviews

    Nutritious sweet potatoes add subtle flavor to these extra-crunchy fries. With the tasty mayo-chutney dip, this super side could double...


    Spicy Mashed Potatoes

    “While cleaning the freezer one day, I uncovered extra filling I had used in an appetizer. I decided to add...


    Tuna Steak Salad

    If your idea of tuna salad is laden with mayo, kick the can and make tuna steaks instead. They're quick...


    Colorful Beef Stir-Fry

    2 reviews

    I really like this beef stir-fry recipe. Who couldn't love the easy sesame-ginger marinade and the vibrant mix of vegetables?...

    Cod Florentine

    “My husband has high cholesterol and I’m always on the lookout for new fish recipes to try,” writes Lori Bolin...


    Slow Cooker Fajitas

    14 reviews

    I love fajitas like they serve in Mexican restaurants, but when I prepared them at home, the meat was always...


    Smothered Chicken Italiano

    3 reviews

    From Miami, Florida, Mary Kretschmer writes, “This is one of my husband’s favorites and has become an ‘old reliable’ to...


    Makeover Velvet Shrimp

    8 reviews

    “Rich and creamy” perfectly describes Vonda Nixon’s scrumptious seafood pasta. “Topped with shrimp, a white sauce and cheese, this linguine...


    Texas Beef Barbecue

    5 reviews

    A boneless beef roast simmers for hours in a slightly sweet sauce before it's shredded and tucked into rolls to...


    Stir-Fried Walnut Chicken

    2 reviews

    I prepare this simple stir-fry often because I love tasting the results. The meal-in-one recipe is perfect for busy weeknights....


    Cashew Chicken for Four

    7 reviews

    Says Linda Avila of Toone, Tennessee: “Whenever my friends and I get together for a potluck, they always ask me...


    Mediterranean-Style Red Snapper

    2 reviews

    This entree is a nutritious time-saver. Seasoned with spices and served with a zesty sauce, it's a favorite at our...


    Dijon-Crusted Fish

    82 reviews

    Dijon, Parmesan and a hint of horseradish give this toasty fish lots of flavor. The preparation is so easy, it...

    Quick Carrot Raisin Salad

    6 reviews

    This traditional salad is fun to eat because of its crunchy texture and the slightly sweet raisin flavor.


    Flavorful Salmon Fillets

    5 reviews

    Compliments are a sure thing when I fix these fabulous salmon fillets. A tasty marinade pumps up the flavor and...


    Cheesy Souffles

    3 reviews

    Great for brunch, light late-night supper for two or as a versatile side dish, these melt-in-your-mouth souffles are flavorful, fluffy...


    Olive Veggie Pizza

    2 reviews

    My husband is in the Navy, and I often feed several of his fellow officers,“ says Becky Fore of El...


    Vegetable Penne

    3 reviews

    We have several friends and family that vegetarians so this is a quick meal is very satisfying. It is the...


    Salted Peanut Cookies

    5 reviews

    Instead of walnuts or pecans, this chocolate chip cookie recipe calls for salted peanuts. Whenever I bake these, friends and...

    Feta Asparagus Frittata

    5 reviews

    Asparagus and feta cheese come together to make this frittata extra special. It's perfect for a lazy Sunday or to...


    Sweet Cherry French Toast

    2 reviews

    You’ll be proud to serve this tasty brunch bake from Elisa Lochridge, Beaverton, Oregon.
    The cherry topping and dollop...


    Strawberry Yogurt Smoothies with Banana

    4 reviews

    Frozen berries and fruit keep these frosty smoothies extra thick. Best of all, the recipe is a great way to...


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    Mixed Berry French Toast Bake

    21 reviews

    I love this recipe! It's perfect for fuss-free holiday breakfasts or laid-back company—utterly delicious and so easy to put together...


    Cranberry Cornmeal Dressing

    1 review

    This moist dressing is perfect when paired with poultry or even pork. The sweet-tart flavor of the dried cranberries really...


    Coffee-Crusted Prime Rib

    1 review

    The secret to this rib roast from the Taste of Home Test Kitchen is in the coffee rub. Allowing the...