Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Honey-Glazed Drop Biscuits

    2 reviews

    A handful of ingredients are all you’ll need for these moist biscuits brushed with a sweet glaze. I make these...


    Greek Feta Salad

    7 reviews

    With juicy tomatoes, feta cheese, onions and olives slightly marinated in a red wine vinaigrette, this light and refreshing salad...


    Veggie Chicken Pitas

    8 reviews

    These delicious pita pockets are literally stuffed with veggies, chicken and cheese. They make for great on-the-go dinners. (But bring...


    Garlic Chicken Breasts

    7 reviews

    Our taste testers loved the great flavor of this moist chicken dish from LaDonna Reed of Ponca City, Oklahoma. Cook...


    Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wraps

    7 reviews

    This recipe has a real kick, and it's one of my husband’s favorites. Ready in a flash, it's easily doubled...


    Spinach and Turkey Sausage Lasagna

    2 reviews

    Lynette Randleman's turkey sausage lasagna proves you can layer on great taste while keeping a luscious comfort food light. “My...


    Quick Watermelon Salsa

    1 review

    On hot days, this sweet combo of watermelon, pineapple and fresh cilantro has everything you want. The flavors blend beautifully,...


    Jamaican Jerk Turkey Wraps

    6 reviews

    After tasting these spicy wraps at a neighborhood party, I got the recipe. The grilled turkey tenderloin and light jalapeno...

    Mango Barbecued Jerk Chicken Thighs

    4 reviews

    “I like my food bursting with flavor, so I love to experiment with all different ethnic recipes. Sweet, tangy barbecue...


    Chinese Pork ‘n’ Noodles

    10 reviews

    I based the recipe for these noodles on a similar dish I found in a magazine. I changed a few...


    Tuxedo Pasta

    7 reviews

    With chicken and veggies, this pasta medley in a mild lemon and wine sauce is a complete meal in one...


    Szechuan Chicken Wings

    2 reviews

    After tasting this easy chicken dish, my friend begged for the recipe. It's so addicting! This one's great for parties...


    Vegetarian White Bean Soup

    8 reviews

    The home economists in our Test Kitchen simmered up this fresh-tasting meatless soup. Hearty with two kinds of beans, it...


    Couscous-Stuffed Acorn Squash

    1 review

    Our Test Kitchen combined this popular winter squash with couscous, cherries, walnuts and seasonings and served it in the shell....


    Chili Cheddar Penne

    9 reviews

    There's plenty of saucy, cheese flavor in this dish. Taco seasoning and canned chilies give it a zippy southwestern flare....


    Calico Corn Cakes

    12 reviews

    Served with salsa on the side, these fluffy corn cakes from our Test Kitchen make a fantastic side for nearly...


    Vegetable Lentil Soup

    4 reviews

    Here’s a healthy slow-cooker soup that's ideal for vegetarians and those watching their weight. Butternut squash and lentils...

    Polenta Chili Casserole

    3 reviews

    Our Test Kitchen created this delicious vegetarian bean and polenta bake that combines spicy chili, mixed veggies and homemade polenta....


    Mediterranean Bulgur Salad

    9 reviews

    Whether it's nutrition or taste you're after, it doesn't get any better than this. Bulgur, beans, tomatoes, pine nuts and...


    Four-Cheese Stuffed Shells

    9 reviews

    More cheese, please! You'll get your fill from saucy jumbo pasta shells loaded with four kinds—mozzarella, Asiago, ricotta and cottage...


    Broccoli Mushroom Bake

    1 review

    With lots of cheese, this broccoli and mushroom casserole never lasts long on the dinner table. You can serve this...


    Vegetable Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

    3 reviews

    Sun-dried tomato spread is a blend of sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste and olive oil. Use it as a spread on...


    Carrot Potato Casserole

    1 review

    I've been relying on this recipe for more than 30 years. That's a true testament to how delicious it is!

    Fruity Eyeball Salad

    A light mint dressing nicely coats assorted fruity "eyeballs" in this recipe from our Test Kitchen. Just watch this salad...


    Corn ‘n’ Black Bean Salsa

    23 reviews

    I'm a high school football coach who also likes to cook and garden. This black bean and corn salsa is...


    Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

    3 reviews

    This meaty mushroom creates a perfect marriage with creamy goat cheese. For a savory variation, try feta or herbed cream...


    Cardamom Braid Bread

    4 reviews

    I came across this recipe in 1983 and have been making it for the holidays ever since. One year I...


    Fried Eggs

    1 review

    If you're watching calories, make this fried egg recipe in a nonstick pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.


    Broiled Fruit Dessert

    From Glendale, Wisconsin, Jim Gales shares this yummy dessert. Served with whipped cream, it’s a quick, guilt-free treat.