Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Tumbleweeds

    3 reviews

    "I like making these crisp and creamy treats because they require only four ingredients," says Virginia Johnson of Mims, Florida....


    Pinwheel Flank Steaks

    3 reviews

    Here's a yummy, elegant-looking steak dish that's a breeze to make. Much of the preparation can be done in advance....


    Flour Tortilla Mix

    1 review

    Katie Koziolek of Hartland, Minnesota shares this recipe for homemade flour and spinach tortillas. Use them when a recipe calls...


    Raisin Pound Cake

    1 review

    Yellow cake mix, applesauce and raisins make this moist pleasantly spiced loaf a no-fuss favorite of LuEllen Spaulding. "I turn...


    Striped Fruit Pops

    3 reviews

    These frosty favorites are thrice as nice, lusciously layered with fresh strawberries, kiwifruit and peaches. A touch of honey adds...


    Ginger Pepper Steak Stir Fry

    4 reviews

    Seasoned with just the right amount of ginger, this colorful and classic stir-fry is a quick favorite of Tracy Youngman...


    Festive Tomato Wedges

    4 reviews

    Since I have a large vegetable and herb garden, many of the ingredients in this recipe are truly "homegrown". I...


    Poblano Pesto

    1 review

    "You can omit the jalapeno for an additional poblano to bring the heat level down a bit." Pair this spicy...

    Walnut Ginger Salmon

    13 reviews

    Pantry ingredients combine for a delightful marinade that lightly glazes this tender, moist salmon. —Becky Walch, Manteca, California


    Marinated Beef Stir-Fry

    2 reviews

    "I love this quick-and-easy stir-fry because everything but the cooking can be done in advance," writes Marian Johnson of Brawley,...


    Creamy Dilled Carrots

    2 reviews

    I'm not sure where my love of cooking comes from, but I speculate it's because I like to eat! This...


    Pesto Buttermilk Dressing

    2 reviews

    A good dressing is hard to beat; a great one is brilliant. We love a tangy blend of buttermilk and...


    Simple Salad Dressing

    7 reviews

    "A friend created this mild and light dressing that's a snap to whip up with on-hand ingredients," says Joan Rose...


    Greek Salsa

    14 reviews

    Color, texture and a fantastic blend of flavors—this salsa has it all. It's easy to adapt to the taste preferences...


    Parmesan Baked Chicken

    12 reviews

    This no-fuss recipe has been a longtime hit with my family. After a few minutes of prep, the oven does...


    Quick Chicken Fried Rice for Two

    12 reviews

    David Tiren of Catonsville, Maryland uses leftover chicken and rice to make this classic Chinese recipe, enhanced with soy sauce...


    Coffee & Cream Martini

    11 reviews

    With Kahlua, Irish cream liquor and chocolate sandwich cookies, this martini is almost like a dessert. It's an after-dinner drink...

    Chilled Bean Soup

    3 reviews

    Betty Nickels of Tampa, Florida combines crunchy fresh veggies with black beans and a splash of hot pepper sauce to...


    Pineapple Beef Stir-Fry for Two

    1 review

    Packed with veggies, tender beef and pineapple tidbits, this sweet-and-sour stir-fry is ideal for blustery weeknights or activity-packed weekends.
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    Pork Tenderloin Stir-Fry

    1 review

    A flavorful stir-fry doesn't have to feed an army, as this delicious serves-two version proves. From Aylmer, Ontario, Shelly McCallum...


    Garlic-Almond Green Beans

    1 review

    Garlic-Almond Green Beans is her family’s favorite way to eat this popular vegetable, writes Genny Monchamp from Redding, California. “The...


    Chicken Veggie Alfredo

    4 reviews

    My family loves this dinner—it's easy to make and a great way to save time after a busy day. If...


    Makeover Oatmeal Bars

    20 reviews

    These delicious bars are even more moist and chewier than the original recipe, but with all the old-fashioned oatmeal flavor...

    Slow-Cooked Beef

    2 reviews

    Crushed gingersnaps, lemon and vinegar give the marinated slow-cooked beef and gravy their appetizing sweet-sour flavor. —Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas


    Sesame Chicken Veggie Wraps

    1 review

    I'm always on the lookout for fast, nutritious recipes that will appeal to my three little kids. They happen to...


    Quick Rhubarb Coffee Cake

    2 reviews

    "If you're a rhubarb lover, this cake is for you," says Judy Roy of Flaxcombe, Saskatchewan. "I'm a former home...


    Green Beans with Shallots

    2 reviews

    A package of frozen green beans makes these “dill-icious” green beans a fast and tasty accompaniment to almost any main...


    Rhubarb Berry Coffee Cake

    10 reviews

    I rely on a cake mix to speed the prep for this moist streusel-topped dessert that pairs tart rhubarb with...


    Artichoke Nibbles

    2 reviews

    "My mother-in-law gave me the recipe for these cheesy appetizers when I married her son 5 years ago, and I've...