Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Spinach Feta Pizza

    1 review

    You won't miss the tomato sauce and pepperoni when you bite into this pizza from Wilma Lombardo, Santa Fe, New...


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    Drop Sugar Cookies

    7 reviews

    From Coos Bay, Oregon, Shirley Brazel shares a recipe she's been relying on for more than 25 years. The cookies...


    Almond-Orange Tossed Salad

    7 reviews

    Another highlight of my Easter menu is this pretty salad, with its slightly sweet homemade dressing and crispy sugar-toasted almonds....


    Monterey Quiche

    3 reviews

    Buttery quiches filled with fresh vegetables and a blend of eggs and cheese are perfect for chilly fall days. And...


    Macaroni Bean Salad

    4 reviews

    Two types of store-bought beans, a convenient can of olives and lots of cheese make this easy pasta salad, shared...


    Coconut Rice Pudding

    1 review

    This coconut rice pudding has a hint of citrus and a mild coconut flavor. Look for unsweetened coconut milk in...


    Mediterranean Beef Toss

    1 review

    This is a great way to use ground beef, and I often double the recipe because it's so easy. Whenever...


    Baked Beans with Pineapple

    11 reviews

    This marvelous recipe is a staple at our neighborhood's annual barbecue. —J. Hindson, Victoria, British Columbia

    Herbed Leek Tarts

    3 reviews

    This savory, nontraditional tart is a favorite among our family and friends! —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin


    Turnip Puff

    3 reviews

    “My family would never eat turnips until I served them this way,” says Debbie Henry from Phelpston, Ontario. This downsized...


    Turkey Sausage Jambalaya

    1 review

    "Creole cooking is delicious but frequently calls for lots of high-fat meats and oils," explains James McNaughton of Quincy, Florida....


    Pineapple Ham Pizzas

    In Alum Creek, West Virginia, Vicky Priestley recommends whipping up these barbecue Hawaiian pizzas as a quick after-school snack. Prepared...


    Carrots and Pearl Onions

    A touch of sugar gives this thyme-seasoned veggie side a slightly sweet flavor. Serve sprinkled with parsley.
    —Sharon Arendt


    Roasted Butternut Squash with Root Vegetables

    Even finicky folks will eat their vegetables when they're tossed with seasonings and olive oil, then roasted. To save time,...


    Spaghetti Squash Primavera

    3 reviews

    Sunny-colored squash shells make attractive bowls for this satisfying meatless main dish, perfect for a summer supper. The recipe showcases...


    Mashed Potato Timbales

    2 reviews

    Molded in muffin cups, these pretty individual servings of mashed potatoes will dress up any festive occasion.


    Peach Praline Muffins

    5 reviews

    We eat a lot of muffins around our house. The kids love to nibble on them around the clock. This...

    Homemade Noodles for a Crowd

    When our son Conrad married Erin on our dairy farm, family and friends helped me prepare food for 400. To...


    Slow Cooker Baked Beans

    4 reviews

    These traditional baked beans have a nice blend of flavors and a thick pleasant sauce. They were a hit at...


    Stuffed Phyllo Pastries

    1 review

    I love to bring these pastries with me to potlucks to serve as an appetizer. Everyone is so delighted with...


    Mushroom Broccoli Pizza

    2 reviews

    I wouldn't say I'm a vegetarian, but I do like meatless entrees. Since I enjoy gardening, I often cook with...


    Lemon-Dilled Brussels Sprouts

    1 review

    Brussels sprouts get dressed up for the holidays when I make this flavorful dish. Lemon and dill season the buttery...


    Pizza Pockets

    1 review

    These individual stuffed pizzas taste delectable with or without the sauce on the side. If you can't make up your...

    Makeover Loaded Pizza

    Now everyone can enjoy family pizza night. We lightened up a classic recipe and shaved off half the calories, three-fourths...


    Pear Tomato Preserves

    2 reviews

    I have lived on a farm all my life, so I have always had a garden. I can a lot...


    Best Cheese Bread

    6 reviews

    My husband and I often make a meal of bread and salad. We enjoy the garlic, dill and cheddar flavors...


    Stuffed Fish Fillets

    3 reviews

    These fillets are bursting with fresh vegetables. "I discovered this memorable recipe 40 years ago in college," relates Mildred Doucette...


    Ginger Thins

    2 reviews

    I like to serve these special treats with lemon curd or lemon sherbet, either of which it complements the ginger...


    Tomato Spinach Pizza

    1 review

    A bread machine saves time when preparing the thick homemade crust for this Italian treat. "My boys happily call it...