Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    What Is the Blue Zone Diet—and How Can It Help You Live to 100?

    Would you want to live to 100? Learn how the Blue Zone diet can help you.

    Can You Eat Pumpkin Seed Shells?

    They're crunchy, tasty and loaded with healthy nutrients. So can you eat pumpkin seed shells? Yes—here's how.


    21 Vegan Soul Food Recipes You Need to Add to Your Repertoire

    Our favorite vegan soul food recipes feature everything from hearty bowls of Hoppin' John to slices of gooey pecan pie.


    Can You Eat Raw Green Beans?

    Eating raw green beans isn't safe. (Shocking, we know.) Here's why.


    Can You Eat Crab Apples?

    Yes! You can eat crab apples raw, but the acidic taste makes them perfect for baking.

    Why Do Pregnant Women Crave Pickles?

    Why do pregnant women crave pickles and ice cream? Well, the science is mixed.


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    Nana’s Dolmades with Avgolemono Sauce

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    This recipe is special to me because while I was growing up, our family always had dolmades for holidays and...


    This Is How Much Water You Should Drink During a Heat Wave

    Beat the severe heat by staying hydrated.


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    How to Make Healthy Peach Crisp

    Let the flavor of fresh peaches shine!


    Will Eating Hot Food Really Help Keep You Cool?

    Does eating hot food cool you down? You might want to forget the ice cream and reach for a bowl...


    Greek Chicken Meat Loaf

    I love this recipe. It's so easy to put together and lighter than most other meat loaves. —Maria Romaine, West...


    Pesto Chicken Bake

    2 reviews

    Serve this easy pesto chicken bake on busy weeknights. Browning the chicken adds more flavor and color, and it gives...


    Carrot Cake Cheese Ball

    More sweet than it is salty, our carrot cake cheeseball is a fun, new way to eat dessert first! —Taste...

    Pesto Ravioli

    3 reviews

    This easy pesto ravioli comes together in minutes with just a few ingredients. Instead of plum tomatoes, you could use...


    Air-Fryer Pizza Pockets

    These air-fryer pizza pockets will satisfy everyone in the house. The best part is that they can be made ahead,...


    Creamy Polenta

    1 review

    Serve this creamy polenta with roasted chicken or grilled pork instead of potatoes or rice. Dress up the polenta by...


    Salmon Tacos

    1 review

    You can have a restaurant-style dinner in less than 30 minutes with these easy salmon tacos. In addition to the...


    Butternut Squash Pasta

    My husband can't eat tomatoes, so this butternut squash pasta is the perfect alternative pasta sauce. This dish is great...


    Pesto Lasagna

    1 review

    The bright flavor of basil takes center stage in this pesto lasagna. Paired with a rich cheese sauce and layers...


    What Is Tapioca and How Do You Cook with It?

    Versatile and naturally gluten-free, tapioca is a handy ingredient more home cooks should know about.


    Planter’s Punch

    1 review

    If you like your Planter's Punch on the sweet side, add a splash of simple syrup to the shaker. A...


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    How to Make the Best Vegan Meatballs from Scratch

    Serve these hearty vegan meatballs with spaghetti and marinara sauce for a quick, healthy dinner.

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    Air-Fryer Salmon

    1 review

    Preparing salmon in the air fryer is, hands down, one of the easiest ways to cook it. Air-fryer salmon stays...


    Fried Fish Tacos

    This fried fish taco recipe is easy to make for dinner any night of the week. Use cod, halibut, walleye...


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    Our Easy No-Bake Protein Balls Recipe

    These six-ingredient protein balls are perfectly poppable and sweet as can be.


    We Are Drooling Over These Viral Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Clusters

    These sweet treats are being called the "snack of the summer"!


    Pickled Ramps

    Pickling is a fantastic way to enjoy ramps beyond their short harvest season. Serve pickled ramps with charcuterie boards, on...


    Copycat Blooming Onion Sauce

    This zippy blooming onion sauce absolutely completes homemade onion rings. I will usually use a beer batter for the onion...