Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Pinto Beans with Kielbasa

    4 reviews

    Sauced-up sausage, tomatoes, green pepper and onion accompany two kinds of beams in this warm main dish from Gloria Slater...


    Rock’n and Roast’n Chili

    1 review

    I got the basics of this recipe from a friend at a Super Bowl party and tweaked it from there....


    Green Chile Rice

    6 reviews

    Green Chili Rice is suggested by Sandra Hanson of Emery, South Dakota, a busy mother of triplets. "With only five...


    Quick Black Bean Salsa

    4 reviews

    This sensational salsa is a colorful combination of lots of fresh-tasting flavors. My husband, son and I think it's great...


    Company’s Coming Soup

    1 review

    This soup is great for entertaining because it can be assembled ahead and left to simmer. Plus, with fresh bread...


    Tomato Chili Dip

    1 review

    "This fresh-tasting dip is excellent for summer barbecues and picnics," relates Rachael Santarsiero of Orange City, Iowa.


    Turkey Quesadillas

    3 reviews

    Loaded with garden-fresh vegetables, this Mexican specialty is sure to be popular with the whole family. Plus, it's a snap...


    Little Texas Cornbread

    5 reviews

    Cheddar cheese, cream-style corn and green chilies dress up ordinary corn bread. Generous slices taste great with a bowl of...

    Mashed Red Potatoes

    4 reviews

    These simple yet satisfying chunky mashed potatoes are rich enough to stand on their own—but a big pat of butter...


    Garlic Parmesan Bread

    9 reviews

    This hearty aromatic bread has just a hint of honey and garlic. It's one of my favorite breads. It goes...


    Raspberry Banana Bread

    13 reviews

    A patient at the doctor's office where I work brought in this bread one morning while it was still warm....


    Orange Pineapple Marmalade

    2 reviews

    This sweet citrusy marmalade from Stephanie Heise of Rochester, New York is perfect for spreading on English muffins or biscuits....


    Rye Onion Bread

    3 reviews

    Though this earthy, whole-grain bread takes time to prepare, your patience—and palate—will be rewarded! On a cold winter’s day, a...


    Northwoods Wild Rice Salad

    3 reviews

    This is my Minnesota version of a vintage German slaw that’s popular at church suppers. The wild rice has a...


    Parmesan Garlic Breadsticks

    10 reviews

    These tender breadsticks fill the kitchen with a tempting aroma when they are baking, and they're wonderful served warm. My...


    Tender Whole Wheat Muffins

    1 review

    Simple whole wheat muffins are wonderful paired with soup or spread with a little jam for breakfast. —Kristine Chayes, Smithtown,...


    Apricot-Ginger Acorn Squash

    12 reviews

    Sweet and savory flavors come together in this dish that will make a squash lover out of anyone. It’s a...

    Lemon Herb Quinoa

    2 reviews

    My family is turning to quinoa more and more these days. It's a super grain that's packed with protein and...


    Loaded Stuffed Potato Pancakes

    6 reviews

    When I make mashed potatoes, I always cook extra so I can prepare these over-the-top potato pancakes. Fill them with...


    Easy Sausage and Vegetable Skillet

    5 reviews

    This is an old recipe that has been passed down in our family through my sister-in-law. When I was a...


    Parmesan Sweet Cream Biscuits

    22 reviews

    Sweet cream biscuits were the first kind I mastered. Since the ingredients are so simple, I can scale the recipe...


    Garlic-Rosemary Brussels Sprouts

    3 reviews

    This is my go-to Thanksgiving side dish. It is healthy and easy, and it doesn't take very much time or...


    Sweet Potato Hash

    4 reviews

    Forget traditional hash with plain old potatoes. Add color, flavor and extra nutrition with sweet potatoes! I recommend serving the...

    Hot Apple Punch

    1 review

    With its soothing cinnamon seasoning, this fresh and flavorful apple punch is a must for Christmastime.


    Roast Beef with Peppers

    3 reviews

    This moist, flavorful entree gets a bit of Italian flair from oregano and garlic. The sauteed peppers not only are...


    Roquefort Pear Salad

    3 reviews

    Guests at a barbecue we hosted one summer brought this cool, refreshing salad. Now it's a mainstay at many of...


    Lemon-Rosemary Pork Tenderloin

    8 reviews

    This tender pork is seasoned with a wonderful herb and lemon rub I created. Even my husband, who is a...


    Crispy Potato Puffs

    10 reviews

    Crispy coating surrounds a velvety potato filling in these adorable puffs. They make a perfect side for meats and poultry....


    Collard Greens & Beans

    3 reviews

    I didn't eat southern-style collards until a friend gave me a recipe for greens with bacon and pinto beans. Now...