Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Egg ‘n’ Cress Tea Sandwiches

    These tea sandwiches look very festive when we cut them out with a holly leaf cookie cutter. We use both...


    Pepper Steak Stir-Fry

    Judy Brown of Rockdale, Texas makes her own picante sauce for this beefy dish, but she suggests you can also...


    Enchilada Sauce

    This chunky, mild sauce is a great way to use up abundant veggies from the garden. It tastes great on...


    Company Turkey Potpie

    Here's our smart spin on potpie, filled with turkey, autumn vegetables and a creamy herb sauce. Best of all, there's...


    Arugula Salad with Sugared Pecans

    These candied pecans for salad pair perfectly with a tangy dressing. Our home economists recommend keeping a close eye on...


    Spicy Chicken Breasts

    With the fiery spices in this entree, you won't even think about reaching for the salt shaker. Our Test Kitchen...


    Grilled Pattypans

    Just a few minutes and a handful of ingredients are all you’ll need for this scrumptious side dish. Hoisin sauce...


    Creamy Vegetable Lasagna

    Our Test Kitchen created this recipe for this creamy herbed vegetable lasagna. It's also a great option for a vegetarian...

    Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce

    "I turned to soy crumbles when I was trying to reduce the fat and carbs from traditional marinara," explains Green...


    Cheddar Dill Biscuits

    “My husband and I try to eat in a healthful way, decreasing fat and calories wherever possible," writes Carol Braly...


    Creamed Broccoli and Cauliflower

    You can change the cheese in this recipe to suit your tastes. I use whatever I have on hand. Cheddar...


    Cheesy Pasta Casserole

    This rich, cheesy side dish is such an excellent meal extender that I always keep it in mind whenever I...


    Asian Salmon Medallions

    For a special occasion or fancy weeknight supper, try these pretty salmon rounds from our Test Kitchen. Stuffed with a...


    Pork Tenderloin with Mango Relish

    Colorful mango relish is a refreshing counterpoint to the “heat” in the meat rub I use to pep up a...


    Black Bean Bulgur Salad

    2 reviews

    The only cooking in this easy bulgur salad is heating the broth and bulgur. You can adapt the recipe to...


    Blue Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

    15 reviews

    A rich, warm and cheesy recipe for classic stuffed mushrooms, this attractive appetizer is perfect for your next dinner party...


    Chopped Greek Salad

    3 reviews

    While living in San Diego during college, I had a favorite Greek casual dining spot. Now that I'm back in...

    Bacon and Fontina Stuffed Mushrooms

    10 reviews

    What's better than lots of bacon and cheese in a mushroom cap? Yum! They'll be a hit with your guests,...


    Lemon-Sesame Green Beans

    There’s a kabob shop in Charlottesville, Virginia, called Sticks, and it has wonderful sides, including sesame beans. I love them...


    Winter Fruit with Prosecco Sabayon

    1 review

    This recipe is special to me because it allows me to treat my dinner guests to a special, unusual dessert....


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    Classic Irish Soda Bread

    53 reviews

    This traditional Irish soda bread can be made with an assortment of mix-ins such as dried fruit and nuts, but...


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    California Roll in a Jar

    I'm a big sushi fan, but I don't always have time to make those intricate rolls at home. This jar...


    Chocolate-Covered Cheese with Black Sea Salt

    1 review

    Every time I make these for guests or for a cooking demo about real food made simply, people rave about...

    Roasted Artichokes with Lemon Aioli

    1 review

    Petals of savory artichoke leaves are so delicious dipped into a creamy lemon aioli. It may seem intimidating to roast...


    Grain-Free Apple Pie Granola

    1 review

    Because of food allergies, I’ve learned to swap ingredients. There are no grains in this granola but loads of nuts...


    Royal Broccoli Souffle

    Talk about impressive! This side dish never fails to impress even the toughest of critics--my family. —Linda Evancoe-Coble, Leola, Pennsylvania


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    Spinach Pizza

    13 reviews

    This tasty pizza is so easy to prepare. My family, including my young daughter, loves it. What an easy way...


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    Mango Lassi

    2 reviews

    Learn how to make mango lassi, the perfect summer drink any mango lover will love. Mango lassi is a sweet...


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    Lemon Bread

    93 reviews

    I often bake this sunshiny-sweet lemon bread when company's due. It has a loaf-like texture. —Kathy Scott, Lingle, Wyoming