Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Pecan Cherry Bread

    2 reviews

    "My mom made this delicious bread for special occasions," recalls Pat Habiger of Spearville, Kansas. Full of sweet cherries and...


    Savory Deviled Eggs

    4 reviews

    When you're in the mood for some good finger food, turn to this recipe. Fans of mustard, dill and vinegar...


    Moist Nut Bread

    1 review

    The unexpected ingredient in these moist, convenient loaves is baby food! "A neighbor shared the recipe years ago when we...


    Summer Chicken Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

    6 reviews

    This best-of-the-season salad is guaranteed to be a hit! It's piled high with fresh fruits and veggies, chicken and greens,...


    Stovetop Latte

    2 reviews

    Skip the trip to the trendy coffee shop and brew this good-for-you version of latte in the comfort of your...


    Strawberry Mango Salad

    2 reviews

    I combined some different ideas from several recipes to come up with the ingredients for this salad. In deference to...


    Creamy Swiss Spinach Dip

    7 reviews

    A few items and a microwave oven are all you need to throw together this warm cheesy dip. It's always...


    Sparkling Punch

    1 review

    As a table brightener, fix a bowl of festive fruity punch—it's a refreshing beverage you can mix together in moments....

    Cream Can Dinner

    1 review

    My husband and I like to treat friends to this cowboy-style dinner. If you don't have a cream can, use...


    Garlic Deviled Eggs

    3 reviews

    I CREATED this recipe 30 years ago, when my new husband requested deviled eggs. He wouldn't eat celery or pickle...


    Deviled Eggs with Dill

    1 review

    Deviled eggs make a great side dish for Easter, but they also are a fantastic snack. These have a hint...


    Grilled Lamb Chops with Wine Sauce

    3 reviews

    Karen Gorman of Gunnison, Colorado proves you don’t need fancy ingredients to create an elegant entree. The rich sauce and...


    Rhubarb Lemon Muffins

    5 reviews

    Kathleen Smith of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania says: “My father has a rhubarb plant and gives me some every spring. Some of...


    Roasted Red Pepper Dip

    4 reviews

    This creamy dip is a nice addition to an appetizer buffet. It's received many compliments, and I've handed out several...


    Date-Nut Yeast Bread

    1 review

    "For breakfast, this bread is delicious toasted, buttered and topped with cinnamon-sugar," writes Roseanne Farulli, Burgettstown, Pennsylvania.


    Hearty Vegetable Bean Soup

    1 review

    Chock-full of vegetables and beans, this hearty soup is sure to satisfy your hungry bunch on a winter night. Writes...


    Herbed Rack of Lamb

    1 review

    We've raised sheep for years, so lamb has been a staple entree in our house as well as a favorite...

    Cherry Soup

    5 reviews

    My grandmother had talked about her cherry soup recipe for years, so when I received some of our state's famous...


    Coconut Curry Cauliflower Soup

    5 reviews

    When I'm in need of comfort food, I stir up a velvety batch of this Asian-spiced soup. Then I finish...


    Basil Grilled Corn on the Cob

    2 reviews

    Corn on the cob is a comforting and cherished Midwest dish. It's amazing when grilled, and my recipe adds a...


    Slow-Cooked Pork and Beans

    15 reviews

    I like to get this dish started before leaving for work in the morning. When I get home, my supper's...


    Chicken Breasts with Veggies

    1 review

    “This is my own spin-off of a favorite family recipe,” writes Tony Lentini of Rogue River, Oregon. “I think that...


    Potato Kale Sausage Soup

    11 reviews

    When autumn falls upon Fountain Valley, California, Susan Pursell simmers up this comforting soup. The hearty sausage slices, white kidney...

    Raspberry Peach Pie

    7 reviews

    I came up with this recipe when we had a bumper crop of raspberries, and a friend gave me some...


    Fluffy Herb Drop Biscuits

    6 reviews

    I grow many herbs, so I can just go out to the garden and pick them. These biscuits contain my...


    Amazing Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

    14 reviews

    I love Chinese takeout food, but I know that it’s very high in sodium and fat. So I got to...


    Roast Chicken Breasts with Peppers

    5 reviews

    This is a winner in our household. I’m in love with it, too, because this dish goes from start to...


    Apricot Lemonade Iced Tea

    4 reviews

    Every special occasion deserves a refreshing beverage (and a lovely punch bowl). Our tea has a tangy flavor from lemonade,...


    Dutch Spinach Salad

    2 reviews

    This dressing can also be served hot on wilted lettuce, or adapted for potato salad or coleslaw. My grandmother, mother...