Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Chive Pinwheel Rolls

    4 reviews

    These light, pleasant-tasting rolls complement almost any entree. With the chive filling swirled through the golden bread, they're attractive enough...


    Kentucky Grilled Chicken

    3 reviews

    This Kentucky grilled chicken is perfect for an outdoor summer meal, and my family thinks it's fantastic. It takes about...


    Shepherd’s Pies

    4 reviews

    When you need a real meat-and-potatoes fix, try this hearty layered casserole that blends from-scratch mashed potatoes with cream cheese...


    Five-Cheese Rigatoni

    4 reviews

    Who can resist cheesy pasta hot from the oven? This ooey-gooey rigatoni mac and cheese boasts a homemade white sauce....


    Stewed Zucchini and Tomatoes

    2 reviews

    A fresh take on traditional vegetable sides, this make-ahead dish stars zucchini, tomatoes and green pepper. Bubbly cheddar cheese adds...


    Artichoke Crescent Appetizers

    6 reviews

    This colorful appetizer is sure to please guests at any affair. My family loves it served both warmed up and...


    Veggie-Stuffed Tomatoes

    6 reviews

    This recipe is my wife's favorite, she loves when I cook it for her. The tasty, meatless stuffing is perfect...


    Lemon Artichoke Romaine Salad

    7 reviews

    "I created this dish when I was trying to duplicate a very lemony Caesar salad," recalls Kathy Armstrong of Post...

    Tomato-Cucumber Mozzarella Salad

    11 reviews

    I used fresh mozzarella for the first time last year and loved it. I wanted to incorporate it into as...


    Holiday Herb-Cheese Rolls

    2 reviews

    These low-fat hot rolls are flavored with garlic, dill and cheese—they’re yummy even without butter! Or stuff with your favorite...


    Spiced Rum and Pear Cake

    1 review

    The flavors in this cake really make it stand out as a special-occasion dessert. With raisins, fresh sweet pear chunks,...


    Chicken Athena

    9 reviews

    With olives, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice and garlic, Greek flavors abound in my easy chicken dish that's prepared in the...


    Pumpkin Cornbread

    2 reviews

    This has become a regular fall item at our house. It has a subtle pumpkin flavor with hints of cinnamon,...


    Margherita Pita Pizzas

    9 reviews

    My husband plants the garden, and I harvest and cook the fruits of his labor. My favorite way to use...


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    Black Bean Chicken with Rice

    64 reviews

    This spicy family favorite calls for just a few basic ingredients, including chicken, black beans and rice, so it’s quick...


    Crab-Stuffed Manicotti

    7 reviews

    I love pasta, and my husband loves seafood. I combined them to create this dish, and he raved that it's...


    Grilled Tilapia Piccata

    15 reviews

    We aren’t big fish eaters, but a friend made this for us, and we couldn’t believe how wonderful it was!...

    Hearty Tomato-Olive Penne

    1 review

    Who needs meat when you have a pasta dish loaded with tomatoes, olives and Havarti cheese? I often assemble it...


    Lemon-Roasted Chicken with Olive Couscous

    If you can find preserved lemons, use them instead of the plain lemons for an even more authentic flavor in...


    Raspberry-Almond Coffee Cake

    1 review

    This fruity raspberry almond coffee cake is an awesome brunch treat. If you can’t find raspberries, try blueberries or strawberries....


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    Broiled Chicken & Artichokes

    26 reviews

    My wife and I first made this chicken entree as newlyweds, and we have been hooked on it ever since....


    Gnocchi with White Beans

    110 reviews

    Here’s one of those no-fuss recipes you can toss together and cook in one skillet. Ideal for a busy weeknight,...


    Mexican-Style Chicken Manicotti

    6 reviews

    Combining an Italian pasta and Mexican ingredients creates an exceptional dish. This recipe is well liked even in Cajun country....

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    Italian Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini

    23 reviews

    I've always had to be creative when getting my family to eat vegetables, so I decided to make stuffed zucchini...


    Joe Froggers

    1 review

    Large, soft and chewy, these cookies are made to munch. This classic recipe has a warm blend of spices that...


    Autumn Sweet Rolls with Cider Glaze

    1 review

    I love cooking with pumpkin because it’s versatile, colorful and nutritious. Combining it with chopped apple and cider gives these...


    Grilled Greek Pita Pizzas

    5 reviews

    This easy flatbread pizza captures classic Mediterranean flavors in every bite. It works equally well as a speedy main dish...


    Slow-Cooked Moroccan Chicken

    19 reviews

    Herbs and spices really work their magic on plain chicken in this dish, and the dried fruit adds an exotic...


    Garden Harvest Spaghetti Squash

    3 reviews

    I was in the grocery store and spotted a perfectly ripe spaghetti squash. I knew I had to try it,...