Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Texas Beef Stew

    8 reviews

    This easy and delicious stew is one of my newer recipes, but it's quickly become a favorite. Almost everything we...


    Tomato Parmesan Salad

    1 review

    The homemade oil and vinegar dressing is what makes this salad unique. Plus, it features two kinds of lettuce and...


    Snappy Tuna Melts

    1 review

    I lightened up a tuna melt by switching mayo to creamy balsamic vinaigrette. Kids and adults both go for this...


    Orange Dream Drink

    1 review

    Few beverages are as simple and refreshing as this one shared by Sybil Brown of Highland, California. Bring her swift...


    Orange Tea Cake

    2 reviews

    This from-scratch sponge cake has a hint of orange in every bite...and is wonderful served with a cup of hot...


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    Cascading Fruit Centerpiece

    13 reviews

    It's exciting and fun to build this pretty centerpiece, which I have made for holidays, weddings and showers over the...


    Baked Stuffed Zucchini

    1 review

    "You don't have to fuss to make a special side dish for tow, as this recipe proves," says Sarah Rodgers...


    Hearty Chicken Barley Soup

    3 reviews

    No question—this is my favorite soup. It's so filling that I serve it as a hearty main dish, and I...

    Mixed Vegetable Soup

    2 reviews

    I received this recipe from my sister who worked as a dietitian for years. I always make a batch when...


    Parsnip Patties

    1 review

    I always grow parsnips in my garden and discovered this quick and delicious way to enjoy them. My wife and...


    Pickled Cabbage

    2 reviews

    My mother picked up this pickled cabbage recipe in Pennsylvania, and as long as I can remember, there was always...


    Creamy Spinach Casserole

    2 reviews

    My husband claims not to like spinach but can't stop eating it prepared this way! Serve it alongside ham and...


    Con Queso Spirals

    3 reviews

    "This few-ingredient dish is a sure favorite no matter what the main course may be," assures JoAnne Palmer from Mechanicsville,...


    Broccoli n Tomato Pasta

    1 review

    Fresh tomatoes and broccoli add pretty color to this hearty spaghetti dish from Lillian Justis of Woodbine, New Jersey.


    Low-Fat Banana Muffins

    1 review

    If you are watching your diet, you don't have to give up your favorite baked goods; just make them a...


    Agave Roasted Parsnips

    2 reviews

    Deliciously sweet and aromatic, this side dish of roasted parsnips nicely spices up any traditional meal.—Kathleen Thorson, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin


    Zippy Curry Dip

    4 reviews

    Everyone eats their vegetables when this creamy dip is served alongside them. The curry flavor gets stronger the longer the...

    Tomato Lemon Marmalade

    9 reviews

    This is a marmalade I make for our church bazaar every fall. It always sells out in no time at...


    Tangy Potato Salad with Radishes

    2 reviews

    Summer's approach makes my family think of potato salad. This tangy side is also great in the winter when it's...


    Mock Guacamole

    1 review

    "This tempting mixture is a light alternative to traditional guacamole," assures field editor Diane Molberg of Emerald Park, Saskatchewan. "No...


    Cantaloupe Ice Pops

    1 review

    Your reminders to "eat your fruit" will finally stick once kids take a lick of these mmm-melony snacks. A perfect...


    Steak Casserole

    2 reviews

    Economical and delicious round steak is used in this comforting casserole.


    Sour Cherry Sorbet

    2 reviews

    My mother-in-law has a sour cherry tree in her yard that yields many quarts of cherries each June, and this...

    Chipotle Sweet Potatoes

    7 reviews

    Tired of the same old sweet potato recipe? Try this spicy-sweet side. It's a great way to add this nutritious...


    Freezer Vegetable Soup

    1 review

    "This flavorful soup tastes so fresh you'll never know it's been frozen," says Elizabeth Moore of Frankfort, Kentucky. You can...


    Fresh Fruit Salsa

    2 reviews

    This salad has all the bright colors and fresh flavors of summer. —Mary E. Relyea, Canastota, New York.


    Potato Burgers

    2 reviews

    Some folks might call this recipe a form of Swedish potato sausage. I call it getting my meat and potatoes...


    Peppy Peach Salsa

    4 reviews

    Garden-fresh salsas are one of my favorite condiments. So when I saw a recipe for peach salsa in the newspaper,...


    Festive Apple Dip

    8 reviews

    I came up with this layered peanut butter treat when my dad gave me a big bag of apples. The...