Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

My friend and I had tried a fruity jam with jalapenos at a local vineyard and this is the version...

Growing up, my father loved black licorice and all my siblings and I loved it as well. I still love...

As a child I helped my grandmother can summer fruits and vegetables. I didn't always appreciate this activity when I...

I created this spicy recipe one day using what I had available from my garden: hot peppers, carrots, onions and...

I’m passionate about making pickles. My husband is passionate about eating them. He's too impatient to let them cure on...

Pickled zucchini is a great way to use up all those green beauties in your garden. Preserve them now to...

My son James created these zesty chops spiced with paprika and cayenne. He keeps the spice rub in a jar...

The only complex thing about this easy salad is the flavor! With smoky barbecued pork and a variety of fresh...

Cod is a fabulous break from really rich dishes that take so long to prepare. I like to serve this...

This simple slaw tastes best when it's refrigerated for at least one hour. The mixture seems to get creamier as...

I love the roasted flavor that grilling gives food, so I decided to make a salsa from grilled vegetables. I...

Fresh shrimp from the Carolina coast is one of our favorite foods. We add kale, garlic, red peppers and black-eyed...

I headed straight for the kitchen when I decided to pick up a healthier lifestyle. This salmon with veggies proves...

Pad thai is one of my favorite dishes, but it is often loaded with extra calories. This soup is a...

Four generations of our family have made this dish of red cabbage and apples, known as rotkohl ("red cabbage"). We...

My cool honeydew and cucumber smoothie has only five ingredients. I sometimes add a small avocado to make it extra...

My children resist veggies, but they love this carrot smoothie. It packs in lots of good-for-you fruits and veggies—but to...

This easy conserve pairs perfectly with grilled or roasted meats, or it's great as a flavorful topping for warm toast...

This fabulous recipe uses Greek yogurt to create an amazing marinade that makes the chicken incredibly moist. No one will...

A fresh and easy asparagus soup, pureed until it's smooth, is a definite winner. Serve it warm or chilled depending...

I throw in homegrown corn and from-scratch salsa when I make this super summertime omelet. Sprinkle on onions, mushrooms, peppers...

Home-canned pickled mushrooms are a handy addition to your pantry. They’re ideal for cocktails, appetizers, salads and relish trays.—Jill Hihn,...

Lemon juice, onions and garlic add tangy flavor to chicken when firing up the grill. —Mike Schulz, Tawas City, Michigan

I enjoy entertaining and always look for recipes that can be made ahead of time. I got this comforting potato...

These small, perfectly portioned loaves have a wonderful flavor and texture.—Nila Towler, Baird, Texas

Peggy Reed of Vergennes, Vermont says her granddaughter Kelsey has always loved cooking. At age 4, Kelsey entered Bran Muffins...

This recipe is requested often in my family. I don't mind making it often..it's easy to prepare and it is...

My husband and I like to treat friends to this cowboy-style dinner. If you don't have a cream can, use...

I'm not sure of the origin of this recipe's name. But we ate this inexpensive meal frequently while I was...