Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Sweet N Sour Beans

    9 reviews

    This recipe is popular on both sides of the border. It came from a friend in Alaska, then traveled with...


    Asparagus, Squash & Red Pepper Saute

    3 reviews

    The appealing vegetable trio is enlivened by a wine-scented saute. —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri


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    Almond Bear Claws

    12 reviews

    This bear claw pastry recipe is absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious! It's impossible to resist the delicate dough, rich almond filling and...


    Makeover Streusel-Topped Sweet Potatoes

    14 reviews

    People really do "eat with their eyes," and no one ever misses the fat and calories in this dish when...


    Veggie Calzones

    7 reviews

    Bread dough makes it a breeze to assemble these savory turnovers. If you have a favorite pizza dough, use it...


    Baked Baby Potatoes with Olive Pesto

    These little cuties pack all the appeal of a dinner baked potato into a perfect bite-sized appetizer. I top each...


    Christmas Morning Popovers

    1 review

    Popovers have been a Christmas morning tradition in my family for 30 years. I get up early to make the...


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    Italian Hot Dish

    41 reviews

    My husband had a poor perception of healthy food until he tried this beefy casserole. The combination of pasta, oregano,...

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    Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

    40 reviews

    I like to try different fun fillings in these soft rolls, and each one is packed with cinnamon flavor. They...


    Applesauce Cinnamon Bread

    16 reviews

    This whole wheat apple cinnamon bread recipe contains quite a bit of applesauce, which provides natural sweetness so you use...


    Chocolate Quick Bread

    3 reviews

    My husband and I both enjoy cooking, but the baking is left to me. Our sons loved this chocolaty quick...


    Jumbo Pumpkin Pecan Muffins

    20 reviews

    Perk up an autumn morning with one of these hearty muffins. You'll really enjoy the pumpkin-spice flavor and crumbly nut...


    Asian Chicken Crunch Wraps

    4 reviews

    My kids love all kinds of wraps and Asian foods. This is an easy go-to in our house that works...


    Honey Wheat Bread

    9 reviews

    This honey wheat bread recipe produces two beautiful, high loaves that have wonderful texture and slice very well. The tempting...


    Denver Omelet Salad

    1 review

    I love this recipe. It may not be your typical breakfast, but it has all the right elements. Plus, it’s...


    Busy-Day Pork Chops

    54 reviews

    It was time to use or lose some pork chops I had in the fridge, so I dressed them in...


    Frankenguac

    3 reviews

    Play the mad scientist this year and bring a monster to life. He's frightfully fun and delicious! —Taste of Home...

    Stovetop Pot Roast

    1 review

    I make this hearty stovetop favorite at least twice a month- my husband, Jim, loves it! You can use whatever...


    Cheesy Zucchini Saute

    13 reviews

    Although I no longer have a garden of my own, friends and neighbors keep me amply supplied with squash. As...


    Eggplant Fries

    9 reviews

    My kids love this snack—and I like that it's healthy. Coated with Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese and garlic salt, these...


    Crown Roast of Pork with Stuffing

    1 review

    I make this roast every Christmas, much to the delight of family and friends. The recipe was passed down from...


    Vegetable Casserole

    10 reviews

    While vacationing in France, I learned the importance of serving foods that look as good as they taste. This simple...


    Green Chile Egg Puff

    17 reviews

    Green chilies add a touch of Southwest flavor to this fluffy egg dish. The cottage cheese offers nice texture, and...

    Beef Roast Dinner

    12 reviews

    Because this healthy dish is slow-cooked, you can use less expensive roasts with results as mouthwatering as the more costly...


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    Traditional Beef Stew

    12 reviews

    The aroma of this traditional beef stew is irresistible, making it impossible not to dig in the moment you walk...


    Crumb-Coated Red Snapper

    12 reviews

    I reel in compliments with this moist, crispy red snapper recipe. Heart-healthy omega-3 oils are an added bonus with the...


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    Contest-Winning Black Bean Soup

    28 reviews

    Black bean soup recipes are among my favorite because they're light and it most of the time don't contain meat....


    Slow-Cooker Ratatouille

    11 reviews

    Not only does this classic recipe make a phenomenal side dish, you can also serve it with sliced French bread...


    Tomato-Herb Focaccia

    18 reviews

    With its medley of herbs and tomatoes, this rustic bread will liven up any occasion, whether it’s a family dinner...