Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Sour Cream Rhubarb Coffee Cake

    4 reviews

    Our daughter Judy won a blue ribbon with this recipe at the New York State Fair when we were living...


    Easy Rice Pilaf

    1 review

    Onion soup mix and frozen peas really "rev up" your rice in this recipe. This side dish is a nice...


    Taco Dip

    4 reviews

    “This dip recipe is one of my favorites," says Aleta Amick of Madison, Wisconsin. "It’s so easy to make and...


    Ranch Pretzels

    5 reviews

    "For a fast, fun snack, start with plain pretzels and add a new taste twist," suggests Lois Kerns of Hagerstown,...


    Thin Egg Pancakes

    1 review

    "When I was young, my grandmother made these crepe-like pancakes and spread them with fresh honey," recalls Helen Wiese from...


    Vegetable Cheese Tortellini

    2 reviews

    This side is so good, even kids eat it up and get nutritious vegetables in the process.—Jennifer Marriott, Batavia, New...


    Strawberry Yogurt Dip

    1 review

    When I was hostess for our monthly ladies' meeting, I served this light, fluffy dip with a variety of fruit....


    Budget Macaroni and Cheese

    15 reviews

    This is a quick and creamy main dish. I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes, but this is my favorite.—Debbie...

    Cornmeal Parker House Rolls

    1 review

    My mom deserves the credit for making this recipe a family tradition. These sweet, tender rolls have been on every...


    Artichoke Mushroom Lasagna

    35 reviews

    Artichokes and baby portobellos add delightful flavor and depth to this impressive dish. —Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc, Wisconsin


    Stewed Okra

    2 reviews

    I came up with this recipe one summer when I had lots of okra and tomatoes. Everyone really enjoyed it...


    Garlic Parmesan Asparagus

    8 reviews

    Pair any entree with this fresh side dish for a truly succulent meal. With subtle garlic, melted butter and a...


    Mushroom Onion Barley Soup

    2 reviews

    After tinkering with three different recipes, I came up with this warming rich, dark brown broth with hearty mushrooms, barley...


    Garden Bounty Panzanella Salad

    8 reviews

    My sister gave me fresh tomatoes and basil, so I made a bread salad known as Panzanella. The longer it...


    Creamy Summer Vegetable Salad

    1 review

    Mother made this salad whenever we barbecued. It's easy to fix, goes well with meat or chicken and is a...


    Creole Steaks

    1 review

    Here’s a way to “fancy up” an economical cut of beef. I created the recipe as a variation on Swiss...


    Blueberry Angel Cupcakes

    5 reviews

    Like angel food cake, these yummy cupcakes don't last long at my house. They're so light and airy that they...

    Favorite Layered Salad

    4 reviews

    This salad offers the best that summer produce has to offer, and it looks so beautiful layered in a glass...


    Root Beer Glazed Chicken

    18 reviews

    My husband made some tweaks from the original recipe to suit our tastes and it was fabulous. Our 18 month-old...


    Balsamic Roasted Sausage and Grapes with Linguine

    4 reviews

    Pasta doesn’t have to wear coats of cream and cheese, especially when red grapes and sausage give it sweetness and...


    Easy Spinach Bisque

    5 reviews

    Not only is this soup healthy and filling, it's easy to prepare and elegant besides.—Patricia Tuckwiller, Lewisburg, West Virginia


    My Mother’s Mac and Cheese

    54 reviews

    I remember my mother sending me to the store for 15 cents worth of cheese. The butcher would cut off...


    Smoky Corn Salad

    2 reviews

    I love to try new dishes for my husband and myself, and also for when we entertain. I collect recipes...

    Caramel Apple Dip

    1 review

    Luscious caramel apples aren't forbidden fruit when you fix them the way Tami Escher of Dumont, Minnesota does. Folks will...


    Soul-Satisfying Oatmeal Waffles

    4 reviews

    These waffles freeze well, so toast them all week long. For a fall version, substitute 1/2 cup pumpkin puree for...


    Gumdrop Loaves

    1 review

    I dress up traditional fruitcake by stirring in colorful, chewy gumdrops. No one can resist a sweet slice!—JoAnn Renze, Omaha,...


    Chunky Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    4 reviews

    I like to dress up these mashed spuds with a whole bulb of roasted garlic. It may seem like overkill,...


    Creamy Seafood Linguine

    5 reviews

    Carole Floyd from Exmore, Virginia can just about guarantee rave reviews for this creamy seafood dish! “To dress up the...


    Picnic Stuffed Eggs

    3 reviews

    My dad loves these stuffed eggs, which are a Southern favorite. I've been cooking since I became a teenager, and...