Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Roasted Red Pepper Green Beans

    3 reviews

    This recipe showcases a creamy sauce with shallot-and-chive cheese. The toasted pine nuts add crunch. Just a few ingredients—so easy!...


    Bourbon Barbecue Chicken Tacos

    9 reviews

    I wanted to try a different take on taco night and decided on a barbecue theme. Even my father enjoyed...


    Crumb-Topped Macaroni and Cheese

    5 reviews

    Everyone loves this grown-up macaroni and cheese. It's also tasty with sharp cheddar and cream cheese instead of Gruyere and...


    Sassy Southwest Stuffed Shells

    1 review

    When I was a child, my mom made this dish quite often. When I came across her recipe on an...


    5 Healthy Chips You Can Buy (And 4 You Should Avoid)

    Is there such thing as a healthy chip? We scoured the grocery aisles to find out.


    23 Infused Water Ideas That Will Make You Forget About Soda

    Tired of plain, boring water? These fruit-infused water ideas are both delicious and refreshing.


    7 Surprising Ways to Get Your Caffeine Fix

    Caffeine isn't found just in coffee, tea and soda. If you want an extra boost, try these other buzz-infused foods...


    29 Healthy Vegetarian Tailgate Appetizers for the Next Game Day

    Your health-conscious friends will thank you for these delicious vegetarian tailgate appetizers on game day.

    Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes

    Eating gluten-free doesn't mean you're stuck with desserts that taste like cardboard. From chocolate cake to meringue cookies, these gluten-free...


    10 Tricks That Cut the Fat in Your Food

    Reducing some of the fat in your food doesn't mean you're stuck with lettuce and carrot sticks from now on....



    Homemade Pear Honey

    2 reviews

    Pear honey is an old recipe that's been passed down through families. We especially like it with hot biscuits and...


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    Pressure-Cooker Sauerbraten

    9 reviews

    One of my all-time favorite German dishes is sauerbraten, but I don't love that it normally takes five to 10...


    Butternut Squash Panzanella Salad

    1 review

    This colorful salad is easy to make, and it's even easier if you use precut chunks of butternut squash. You...


    Peanut Butter, Honey & Pear Open-Faced Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    I work a 12-hour night shift at a hospital, and when I come home in the morning, I don't want...


    Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

    7 reviews

    I created this dish after my father had triple bypass surgery. He loves comfort food, and I wanted him to...


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    Sneaky Turkey Meatballs

    3 reviews

    Like most kids, mine refuse to eat certain veggies. In order to feed them healthy foods, I have to be...

    Parsnip, Pear and Pecan Salad

    1 review

    I didn't try parsnips until I was well into my 40s, but now I can't get enough of them. This...


    Sparkling Apple Pie on the Rocks

    1 review

    This is the perfect fall cocktail. Apple cider mixed with a cinnamon caramel apple simple syrup and topped with bubbly—it's...


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    Salty Dog Sangria

    1 review

    Mix up grapefruit vodka, ginger ale, grapefruit juice, a little wine and simple syrup and what do you get? A...


    Sesame, Sunflower and Carrot Salad

    3 reviews

    This is such a beautiful salad to serve because of the ingredients' harmonizing colors, and it's super healthy to eat....


    Cauliflower Dill Kugel

    1 review

    I enjoy cauliflower and kugel, so it made sense to combine the two into one special dish. The ricotta cheese...


    Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Honey

    I know what you're thinking—but even the kids will eat these slightly sweet and nutty Brussels sprouts like candy. My...

    Butternut-Pineapple Crumble

    1 review

    I tried this sweet and crunchy casserole out on my 80-year-old parents and they loved it! Butternut squash now has...


    Carrot, Parsnip and Potato Gratin

    2 reviews

    Thanks to a challenge in the TOH online community a few years back, my husband and I tried parsnips and...


    Spiced Apple Cider Jelly Shots

    1 review

    These spiced, spiked gelatin squares are sure to get the party started at fall get-togethers. If you’re going for the...


    Homemade Steak Seasoning

    2 reviews

    Here’s the perfect seasoning for your favorite cut. —Sarah Farmer, Culinary Director, Taste of Home


    8 Surprising Ingredients That Can Boost Your Mood

    If you're feeling ho-hum, try these herbs and spices to bring your smile back.


    Your 7 Day High-Fiber Meal Plan

    Do your heart some good with these high fiber diet recipes. This seven-day meal plan focuses on fresh produce and...