Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Soy Marinated Flank Steak

    1 review

    This soy-marinated flank steak is my son's favorite. I usually slice it thinly and serve it with twice-baked potatoes and...


    Mixed Fruit with Lemon-Basil Dressing

    1 review

    A slightly savory dressing really complements the sweet fruit in this recipe. I also use the dressing on salad greens....


    Grilled Tilapia with Mango

    1 review

    Here's a new twist on tilapia that I created for my wife. She enjoys the combination of mango with Parmesan....


    Barbecued Ribs with Beer

    6 reviews

    These ribs are so simple to make, you will want to make them often. They always are juicy and have...


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    Easy Cheese Straws

    11 reviews

    The five ingredients in this cheese straws recipe transform into long, crisp cracker sticks. The hand-held snacks make for easy...


    Slow-Cooked Beans

    3 reviews

    This flavorful bean dish adds nice variety to any buffet because it’s a bit different from traditional baked beans. It’s...


    Carolina Marinated Pork Tenderloin

    6 reviews

    You'll need just three ingredients to make a melt-in-your mouth marinade friends and neighbors will rave about. —Sharisse Dunn, Rocky...


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    Simple Marinated Grilled Pork Chops

    18 reviews

    This pork chop marinade is so simple that I use it on all kinds of meat. For a more robust...

    Spinach Steak Pinwheels

    2 reviews

    Bacon and spinach bring plenty of flavor to these sirloin steak spirals. It's an easy dish to make and perfect...


    Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast

    8 reviews

    I've always tried to make cooking fun—for myself, my daughters and my grandchildren. Cooking teaches children the importance of following...


    Bacon-Corn Stuffed Peppers

    5 reviews

    Filled with corn, salsa, green onions, mozzarella cheese and bacon, these grilled pepper halves are sure to liven up your...


    Cinnamon Bagels with Crunchy Topping

    14 reviews

    Once you get the hang of it, you won’t believe how simple it is to make a delicious cinnamon bagel...


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    Mom’s Roast Beef

    38 reviews

    Everyone loves slices of this fork-tender roast beef with its savory gravy. The well-seasoned roast is Mom's specialty. People always...


    Balsamic-Goat Cheese Grilled Plums

    1 review

    Make a bold statement with this simple yet elegant treat. Ripe plums are grilled and then dressed with a balsamic...


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    Grilled Broccoli

    9 reviews

    I started using this recipe in 1987, when I began cooking light, and it's been a favorite side dish ever...


    Bok Choy Toss

    Chop some fresh veggies, add a gingery bottled dressing and savor this unique bok choy salad that’s big on flavor...


    Maple-Balsamic Salmon

    7 reviews

    I have a few good recipes for family-favorite, heart-healthy salmon, but this one is always a hit. I serve it...

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    Grilled Asparagus

    6 reviews

    Tender, with a delicious barbecue flavor, this grilled asparagus makes a perfect side dish for grilled meats. Don't know how...


    Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos

    10 reviews

    Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually...


    Chicken with Garlic-Tomato Sauce

    4 reviews

    My husband and I made up this recipe as we went along, and we love the way this chicken in...


    Spinach-Orzo Salad with Chickpeas

    2 reviews

    The first version of this salad was an experiment in mixing together some random ingredients I had on hand. It...


    Tuscan Cauliflower Soup

    12 reviews

    A classic Tuscan soup has lots of potatoes, but I make mine the low-carb way with cauliflower. Turns out, it...


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    Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

    42 reviews

    My husband and I grill dinner almost every night, and I love grilling veggies for a side dish. I serve...

    Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

    4 reviews

    This dish is so tasty that my husband insists it could be served in a restaurant. —Joan Hallford, North Richland...


    Lime-Cilantro Shrimp Skewers

    My friend gave me this grill-friendly recipe. The combination of lime, cilantro and soy sauce gives these shrimp skewers a...


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    Grilled Green Beans

    5 reviews

    I cook almost everything outdoors, including grilled green beans. I prepare this snappy side dish while the entree is cooking....


    Firecracker Shrimp

    2 reviews

    These delightful firecracker shrimp are coated in a sweet and spicy glaze. The marinade comes together in moments for sizzling...


    Buttery Lemon Sandwich Cookies

    My grandson approves of these lemony sandwich cookies made with crackers and prepared frosting. Decorate them with whatever sprinkles you'd...


    Herbed Rib Roast

    4 reviews

    The aromatic mixture of herbs and garlic turns this tender roast into a real treat. Our children and grandchildren look...