Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Sesame Herb Pull-Apart Bread

    2 reviews

    The beauty of this bread is that all the prep work is done a day ahead. The savory herbs make...


    Heirloom Tomato Salad

    2 reviews

    This is a simple yet elegant dish that always pleases my guests. Not only is it tasty, but it is...


    Peach-Basil Lemonade Slush

    3 reviews

    This chilly slush with peaches, lemon juice and garden-fresh basil is hands-down the best lemonade ever. It tastes just like...


    Orange-Nutella Cookie Cups

    1 review

    These cups are easy to put on a platter for impressive presentation—they're a true one-bite pleasure! Top them with the...


    Ginger Drop Cookies

    1 review

    My mother shared the recipe for these soft spice cookies, and I'm so grateful to have it! —Bethel Walters, Willow...


    Red Grape Salad

    2 reviews

    My mother-in-law shared this recipe with me 40 years ago. She served this salad at all holiday meals, and the...


    Chicken Fruit Salad

    1 review

    I love the challenge of finding creative new ways to serve foods. So putting peaches in chicken salad seems only...


    Curried Vegetable Dip

    2 reviews

    The combination of curry powder and honey gives this dip a sweet, spicy flavor. It’s a nice change from onion...

    Mom’s Vegetable Dip

    2 reviews

    This is one dip my mother brought along to potluck dinners and made when guests came over. Every time I...


    Soy-Glazed Scallops

    4 reviews

    Two thumbs-ups for scallops—an amazing dinner option and an excellent source of vitamin B-12 and heart-healthy minerals such as magnesium....


    Green Beans with Red Peppers

    2 reviews

    "Balsamic vinegar adds zing to these colorful sauteed veggies that cook in a flash," says Chris Kallies of Oldsmar, Florida....


    Parsley Potatoes

    2 reviews

    The fresh flavor of parsley is perfect with hot buttered potatoes-it adds a little extra zip. I used this recipe...


    Five-Fruit Salad

    3 reviews

    From Huntsville, Ohio, Sharron Botts relates, “I attended a brunch one summer, and when I saw this fruit salad, I...


    Green Tea Teriyaki Chicken

    3 reviews

    Tender chicken is treated to an Asian-inspired sauce with green tea for low-fat entree that really stands out. Serve it...


    Southwestern Beef Brisket

    1 review

    This recipe makes the beef so tender that it comes apart with a fork. When served with mashed potatoes and...


    Carrot Potato Casserole

    1 review

    I've been relying on this recipe for more than 30 years. That's a true testament to how delicious it is!


    Coconut Loaf

    10 reviews

    Mary Ann Dudek suggests a cup of tea when enjoying a slice of this cake-like bread. "It does well at...

    Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins

    8 reviews

    The title says it all! I use whole wheat flour and applesauce to make the muffins lighter without sacrificing any...


    Pork with Pineapple Salsa

    2 reviews

    Not only odes this easy entree taste awesome, but it's good for you, too. A little brown sugar, ground ginger...


    Seven-Layer Gelatin Salad

    6 reviews

    By alternating fruity layers of gelatin in harvest colors with sweetened sour cream, Melody Mellinger of Myerstown, Pennsylvania created one...


    Pinto Bean Dip

    5 reviews

    Whenever there's a gathering, friends tell me, "Be sure to bring your bean dip!" With several delightful layers, this is...


    Cran-Apple Muffins

    2 reviews

    I like to pile a fresh batch of these muffins on a plate when friends drop in for coffee. Even...


    Parmesan Noodles

    5 reviews

    You can turn plain pasta into a wonderfully delicious side dish with this simple recipe. Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and...

    Herb-Rubbed Pork Chops

    7 reviews

    When company‘s coming and time is short, Sharon Denton in Mount Airy, Maryland relies on this surefire recipe. “It’s healthy,...


    Zesty Chicken Wings

    15 reviews

    These spicy barbecue wings are so easy to make. I fix a double batch since my family thinks they're great....


    Grecian Chicken

    12 reviews

    The caper, tomato and olive flavors will whisk you away to the Greek isles. This easy skillet dish is perfect...


    Potato Salad for One

    1 review

    When I became a widower, I took to heart the challenge of learning to cook just for myself. I now...


    Traditional Swiss Steak

    3 reviews

    Our ladies' group held monthly dinners at our church to raise money and this is one of the dishes we...


    Stir-Fried Carrots

    1 review

    For a colorful side dish that’s as good for you as it is good, Grace Yaskovic cooks up these fast...