Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Anise Cutout Cookies

    2 reviews

    Mother prepared these soft cookies for holidays and special-occasion meals. My seven siblings and I gobbled them up as fast...


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    Best Broccoli Casserole

    3 reviews

    I'm a home economics teacher, and finding vegetables recipes my students enjoy preparing and eating really puts me to the...


    Deviled Crab Dip

    2 reviews

    Because blue crabs are so plentiful in Maryland, we're always looking for new ways to enjoy them. This recipe is...


    Broccoli-Apple Salad with Bacon

    2 reviews

    Crunchy and colorful, this salad is hard to resist with bacon, apples and cranberries. You'll appreciate its make-ahead convenience.—Jennifer Thornley,...


    Mediterranean Chicken Stir-Fry

    5 reviews

    Barley is a chewier and more flavorful alternative to white rice. Try making the switch in this quick and colorful...


    Favorite Beef Stroganoff

    3 reviews

    "This is one of my husband's favorite dishes," relates Carmen Edwards of Midland, Texas. "I like it because it has...


    Lime Delight

    1 review

    CREATED by my husband's cousin, this salad appeared in her church's recipe book.
    Since it's quick and easy to...


    Pork with Savory Quince Compote

    1 review

    White wine boosts the warm flavors of quince and rosemary in this sweet, savory compote or chutney for pork tenderloin....

    Hot Fruit Salad

    5 reviews

    This spicy fruit mixture is a breeze to make—just open the cans and empty them into the slow cooker. With...


    Meat Loaf with Chili Sauce

    13 reviews

    I used to serve this meat loaf in my cafe, where so many of my customers asked for it. I...


    Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

    12 reviews

    These impressive loaves really sparkle on the buffet. You can't just eat one slice of this treat with its rich...


    Make Ahead German Potato Salad

    1 review

    Relate Jesse and Anne Foust from Bluefield, West Virginia, "We like to make this chunky salad the day before to...


    Puff Pastry Pillows

    10 reviews

    Robert Ryan of Newton, Iowa is known for these pretty sweet treats. "My family and co-workers love them," he says.


    Pineapple Waldorf Salad

    3 reviews

    "This pretty salad is a staple at my house. I've shared the recipe with any satisfied guests," pens Lois Kenneberg,...


    Rice Paper Rolls

    4 reviews

    I like to have a package of rice papers and noodles on hand for quick and easy appetizer ideas. I've...


    Broccoli & Potato Soup

    18 reviews

    If I don't have frozen broccoli on hand, I like to use frozen spinach or chopped carrots and celery instead....


    Cherry Kringle

    3 reviews

    The soft dough in this recipe is so easy to work with. It bakes into a golden tender pastry that...

    Fried Chicken Tenders

    8 reviews

    Any night is the perfect night for a fried chicken dinner. But this is no take-out chicken, this is Shirley's...


    Honey-Lime Berry Salad

    6 reviews

    I picked up this dish a couple of years ago, and really like the mint and fruit combo. Cilantro is...


    Brown Rice Chutney Salad

    6 reviews

    A simple rice salad in a cafe inspired thoughts of adding Indian spices and chutney to this dish. To fire...


    Potluck Pasta Soup

    2 reviews

    In an attempt to duplicate a soup served at an Italian restaurant, I came up with this recipe. Friends and...


    Gluten-Free Baked Oatmeal

    7 reviews

    This fruity, delicious oatmeal would be so good served with vanilla soy milk. Give it a try! — Jennifer Banyay,...


    Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

    6 reviews

    Lean turkey sausage links spice up this hearty sauce that turns pasta into a splendid main dish. "I blend a...

    Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce

    3 reviews

    Enjoy the rich flavor of this pork chop dish. The spice rub also works well on lamb or beef. —Kendra...


    Spicy Slow-Cooked Chili

    6 reviews

    I love that I can put the ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it for a few hours....


    Better Than Potato Salad

    9 reviews

    As soon as our family tried this delicious salad, it became a favorite, especially during the warmer months. It's a...


    Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette

    3 reviews

    This salad topper coats spinach or any greens so nicely...and it's easy to prepare. I like to use balsamic vinegar,...


    Honey Orange Glazed Carrots

    1 review

    These beautifully glazed carrots are colorful and dressed up enough for Christmas dinner. They have become such a favorite side...


    Moist Apple Muffins

    3 reviews

    You don’t have to settle for fast food when you’re on the go this holiday season. These sweet apple muffins...