Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

"Spinach is one of my favorite vegetables, so my husband grows it for me every year," says Nancy Zimmerman of...

I won best of show at the county fair with this favorite yeast bread. I like to shape the dough...

I enjoy playing around with recipes, trying to create tastes that I like without sacrificing my diabetic diet. A creamy...

My husband and I enjoy mozzarella marinara at our state fair and though we'd try to make our own version...

I crave this bruschetta-like pizza in spring, when I'm planting tomatoes in our garden. Slices make great appetizers when the...

Connie Staal doesn't have to ring the dinner bell twice when these Western-style beans are on the menu. Using lean...

My mom liked to use Yukon Gold potatoes for this recipe instead of the usual white variety. These garlic-seasoned spuds...

You won't miss the traditional tomato sauce when you bite into a slice of this pizza - it is absolutely...

I like to add a little extra flavor to my green beans. And this mouthwatering recipe is one of the...

Hot pasta is tossed with a fresh-tasting sauce that includes tomatoes, basil and Brie cheese in this deliciously different dish....

These tangy spears make a great addition to a relish tray. Field editor Marie Hattrup of Sparks, Nevada, shares her...

My flavorful fruit sauce is delicious over pork or poultry. The pepper gives it a little kick you usually wouldn't...

"Because so many people are watching their weight nowadays, I came up with these light bites that everyone enjoys," writes...

We kneaded basil, oregano and Parmesan cheese into packaged bread dough for this full-flavored crust. Purchased pesto sauce keeps the...

Crisp and refreshing, this lovely veggie salad takes center stage whenever Hindy Silberstein serves it. "I like to toss it...

I make this for all occasions because it goes well with any kind of meat. When I take the warm...

This cozy recipe is delicious for breakfast or brunch. I usually make a double batch because everyone wants more! With...

Any way you slice them, strawberries are extra-colorful and refreshing when paired with crisp greens in this salad.—Jean Newnham, Peterborough,...

Fresh mushrooms and Swiss cheese complement each other in this wonderful dish. Served with fresh fruit, it makes a hearty...

A crust made from convenient frozen bread dough is the key to this easy second-day main dish shared by Janet...

Don't just rely on simple sandwiches when feeding a crowd. Beef tips and rice is an easy, elegant main dish....

Every evening for a week in December, my husband and I mix up several batches of this soothing candy. When...

I love to make anise recipes, and this flavorful candy is one of my favorites. Oftentimes I'll wrap up pieces...

This recipe for BBQ short ribs is very popular in our area. The meat is fork-tender, and the sauce is...

This ranch-style beans recipe is served at all of our barbecues. It seems most people who live here like spicy,...

I dip plump red berries in chocolate and vanilla chips. They'll be the red, white and ooh center of attention...

This recipe comes from my mother-in-law, Myrtress Harrington, who enjoyed the pretty golden spread over pancakes, French toast and breakfast...

These pretzels are crisp on the outside and chewy inside. They rival many of the hot pretzels found in stores.—Suzanne...

This recipe is special to me because it allows me to use delicious farm-fresh produce in a way my family...