Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Lemon Cranberry Quinoa Salad

    5 reviews

    As the family cook, I appreciate how easy this is to throw together on a busy weeknight. Plus, this salad...


    Giant Spice Cookies

    11 reviews

    I heard this cookie recipe over the radio about 1950—shortly after my husband and I married. The big spicy treats...


    Traditional Holiday Stuffing

    4 reviews

    Sausage and sage add a gourmet taste to this stuffing. It's perfect for large family gatherings, but you can also...


    Grated Potato Salad

    5 reviews

    Mom's creamy combination of chopped hard-cooked eggs and grated potatoes is both smooth and chunky. The dressing coats the salad...


    Croissant French Toast

    7 reviews

    More like a scrumptious dessert than a main dish, this rich French toast is topped with a tangy raspberry sauce...


    Oregano-Lemon Chicken

    16 reviews

    I've been known to make this recipe twice a week—it's so delicious. I like to call it "sticky chicken" since...


    Italian Fish Fillets

    2 reviews

    "My husband and I resolved to eat healthier, so I was pleased to find this quick recipe for fish fillets....


    Easy Grilled Pork Tenderloin

    7 reviews

    “We’ve been making this dish for years and everyone who tastes it requests the recipe," writes Debbie Wigle of Williamson,...

    Sprinkle Fruit Dip

    1 review

    Making this creamy mixture especially festive are its bright candy sprinkles. An assortment of fresh fruit "dippers" adds even more...


    Walnut Pear Salad

    2 reviews

    "This nutty salad is absolutely beautiful with mixed greens," suggests Marian Platt of Sequim, Washington. "Pears and apricot nectar add...


    Pull-Apart Sticky Bun Ring

    8 reviews

    Moist, sticky and filled with rich maple flavor, this treat tastes as delicious as it looks. The gooey cream cheese...


    Mexican Flank Steak Tacos

    1 review

    Here's a traditional Mexican main dish prepared with a twist! The fruity salsa cools off the spicy pesto, and in...


    Buffalo Chicken Deviled Eggs

    3 reviews

    My daughter Sara loves spicy Buffalo chicken and deviled eggs, so I combined the two. Make and chill a day...


    German Potato Balls

    2 reviews

    With a few additional basic ingredients, my mom transforms potatoes into these delightful dumplings. This authentic German side dish is...


    Tropical Guacamole

    3 reviews

    Fresh pineapple stars in this fruity guacamole that sure hits the spot! Both kids and adults have enjoyed it as...


    Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Dipping Sauce

    24 reviews

    I came up with this recipe when my daughter grew a beautiful jalapeno plant last summer. I already had cilantro...


    Mini Maple Cinnamon Rolls

    27 reviews

    Maple syrup sweetens these lovely little cinnamon buns. I make the dough in my bread machine before popping the rolls...

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    Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice

    10 reviews

    My husband often ordered pineapple fried rice at Thai restaurants, so I surprised him by tweaking some similar recipes to...


    Garden Spring Rolls

    1 review

    My family loves Asian food and this recipe captures the healthy benefits of the nutritious veggies without any loss of...


    White Chocolate Macadamia Muffins

    6 reviews

    I love making muffins because they are so versatile and everyone loves them. These sweet muffins remind me of one...


    Lime Fruit Dip

    5 reviews

    I first tasted this when a friend made it for a church social. It's so refreshing with fresh summer fruit,...


    Spring Strawberry Sangria

    1 review

    Wine-infused berries make a lovely addition to this special-occasion drink. I love serving this during the beginning of spring to...


    Breakfast Buns

    4 reviews

    My grandmother taught me to bake these breakfast buns 70 years ago. Now my granddaughter makes them! This batter is...

    Italian Vegetable Medley

    5 reviews

    Round out a variety of menus with this side dish that lends a delicious pop of color. “If you have...


    Garden Veg Salsa

    1 review

    We love this salsa made mostly with fresh garden vegetables. It’s healthy, and you can easily adjust the ingredients to...


    Overnight Strawberry French Toast

    3 reviews

    I served this one year to friends for Easter brunch and everyone loved it, so I've made it year-round since...


    Beer Can Chicken

    2 reviews

    You'll be proud to serve this stand-up chicken at any family gathering. Treated with a savory rub and then roasted...


    Herbed Lamb Kabobs

    4 reviews

    This colorful kabob wouldn't be the same without its delicious herb marinade and tender-crisp vegetables. Together, they add delicious flavor...


    Sonoran Sunset Watermelon Ice

    1 review

    If you didn’t think watermelon and cilantro could go together in a dessert, this recipe will be a pleasant surprise!...