Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Slow-Cooker Beef Barbacoa

    4 reviews

    I love this beef barbacoa because the meat is fall-apart tender and the sauce is smoky, slightly spicy and so...


    Spicy Stuffed Banana Peppers

    Banana peppers can be very tricky: Sometimes they are hot and sometimes they are not. If you want to be...


    Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Chicken Sandwiches

    My kids often ask for chicken sloppy joes, and this version has a bonus of sweet pineapple. It is a...


    Fall Vegetable Sloppy Joes

    1 review

    I make this dish in the fall and sneak grated vegetables into the sloppy joe mixture, which is especially good...


    Midnight Caribbean Pork Sandwiches

    1 review

    These easy sandwiches have nice depth of flavor—savory, sweet, piquant, subtle and sublime. They’re worth the wait. —Elizabeth Bennett, Mill...


    Greek-Style Stuffed Peppers

    1 review

    The bountiful peppers found at the local farmers market in early fall, combined with some standard Greek ingredients, create a...


    Slow-Cooker Chipotle Pork Chops

    4 reviews

    I love the tender texture of pork chops made in the slow cooker! The flavor of this sauce is similar...


    Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken

    7 reviews

    This is a family-friendly recipe that even the kids will like. It's easy to prepare and flavorful enough to share...

    Beefy Minestrone

    1 review

    I know lots of minestrone recipes don't contain meat, but my husband thinks a meal is only a meal if...


    Slammin’ Lamb

    This meat is easy, flavorful and best when marinated overnight. You can even mix it up and freeze it until...


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    What is Ezekiel Bread?

    Ezekiel bread is a delicious, flourless loaf made from sprouted whole grains. The sprouting process makes grains easier to digest,...


    Can Eating Chicken Instead of Red Meat Help Lower Your Cholesterol Levels?

    If you've given up steak for chicken breast, it may not be helping your cholesterol as much as you thought.


    8 Food Safety Precautions You Should Know Before Visiting the Farmers Market

    Farmers markets are great for fresh produce, local flowers and a Saturday morning stroll—but are they sanitary? Here are a...


    9 Health Benefits of Peaches You’ll Be Glad to Know

    These juicy fruits are perfect for summertime desserts and making sweet-and-savory salsas. You'll be glad to learn that they aren't...



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    100 Vegetarian Dinners You Need to Try

    Meatless Monday will never be the same.


    45 Must-Try Meals for New Vegetarians

    If you're new to meat-free eating, these tasty vegetarian recipes have you covered. You'll find all of your favorite...

    Peanut Butter, Krispies and Chocolate Sandwich

    This crispy, chocolaty sandwich is like a Saturday-morning cartoon cereal without the bowl. —James Schend, Dairy Freed


    Peanut Butter, Strawberry and Honey Sandwich

    Who needs jam when you have fresh strawberries? A drizzle of honey and a bit of mint make this sandwich...


    Peanut Butter S’Mores Sandwich

    1 review

    Favorite flavors from s'mores come together in this tasty peanut butter sandwich—no campfire required. —James Schend, Dairy...


    Cast-Iron Apple Nutmeg Coffee Cake

    3 reviews

    I'm not a great baker, but I do love coffee. In an effort to practice my baking, I use up...


    Southern Peanut Butter Mayo Sandwich

    3 reviews

    Yep, Southerners love the combo of peanut butter and mayo. The mayonnaise flavor disappears into the peanut butter, just making...


    The Weird Reason That Mango Makes Your Mouth Itch

    There's a strange reason why mango makes some people's mouths feel itchy. But once you learn why, mango mouth will...

    8 Things You Shouldn’t Do While Taking Apple Cider Vinegar

    Apple cider vinegar is packed with health benefits, but there is a right and wrong way to use it—and in...


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    80 Healthy Recipes You’ll Definitely Want to Serve This 4th of July

    Healthy doesn't mean boring, especially when it comes to these Fourth of July recipes. Bursting with flavor, these recipes will...


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    84 Diabetic-Friendly Dishes for Your Fourth of July Spread

    Creating a diabetic-friendly spread this Fourth is easy thanks to these healthy recipes! Here, you'll find everything you need, from...


    The Gross Reason You Need at Least Two Cutting Boards

    Bacteria can thrive in unexpected places—which is why you need separate cutting boards in your kitchen. We got the full...


    Is It Food-Safe to Skip the Plastic Produce Bags at the Supermarket?

    Going plastic-free might be environmentally friendly, but grocery stores have a dirty secret. Luckily, the solution is sustainable—and sanitary.


    100 Low-Carb Recipes to Make for the 4th of July

    Indulge this Independence Day without worrying about your waistline thanks to these low-carb mains, apps, sides and desserts.