Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Black Bean Chicken Salad

    3 reviews

    A refreshing mix of beans, garden veggies and chicken is tossed with a light lime vinaigrette in this satisfying salad...


    Shrimp Creole For 2

    Our Test Kitchen home economists came up with this recipe for shrimp simmered in a well-seasoned tomato mixture. The zesty...


    Greek Green Beans

    1 review

    In an effort to eat healthier, I'm trying to serve more vegetables," relates Kathy Armstrong of Post Falls, Idaho. "So...


    Turkey Lasagna Roll-Ups

    3 reviews

    "When making traditional lasagna, my mother would always have leftover noodles, so she experimented and came up with this tasty...


    Mexican Vegetable Pizza

    2 reviews

    Hold the pepperoni! From North Tonawanda, New York, Barbara Nowakowski shares a change-of-pace pizza that's big on veggie flavor. Topped...


    Teriyaki Pork

    4 reviews

    Molly Gee of Plainwell, Michigan seasons tender pork loin and an assortment of crisp-tender vegetables with soy sauce and garlic...


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    Italian Chicken and Penne

    4 reviews

    This easy stir-fry combines the pasta with green pepper, mushrooms and tomatoes in an Italian-style sauce. I made up this...


    Italian Beef

    "I make this beef in the slow cooker when I'm having a party so I don't have to spend the...

    Italian Turkey Cutlets

    1 review

    "Because I'm watching my weight, I've used this recipe for years," writes Janet Bumb of Beallsville, Maryland. "Served with a...


    Pineapple Pudding

    1 review

    "My husband and I have cut down considerably on fat and sugar, so I'm always on the lookout for dessert...


    Orange Cream Pops

    13 reviews

    For a lower-fat alternative to ice cream-filled pops, try this citrus novelty. The tangy orange flavor will make your taste...


    Cantaloupe Ice Pops

    1 review

    Your reminders to "eat your fruit" will finally stick once kids take a lick of these mmm-melony snacks. A perfect...


    Striped Fruit Pops

    3 reviews

    These frosty favorites are thrice as nice, lusciously layered with fresh strawberries, kiwifruit and peaches. A touch of honey adds...


    Spring Vegetable Bundles

    3 reviews

    You can assemble these bundles from our Test Kitchen before guests arrive, then cook them in mere minutes. To keep...


    Mustard Potatoes Au Gratin

    2 reviews

    These rich and creamy potatoes taste great with a variety of meats.
    —Tangee Thaler, Silver Lake, Ohio


    Grapefruit Alaska

    Easily impress your guests with this quick dessert. It takes just 30 minutes to prepare, and you'll receive rave reviews....


    Glazed Cranberry Carrots

    4 reviews

    Although this is a wonderful way to use leftover carrots and cranberry sauce, I often find myself making it specifically...

    Shrimp Shell Salad

    1 review

    My mother came up with this lovely salad when she lived in Anchorage, Alaska, and I modified it to make...


    Pepperoni Ziti Casserole

    13 reviews

    I took a traditional family recipe and put my own nutritious spin on it to create this casserole. The chopped...


    Taco Twist Soup

    21 reviews

    The fun, family-friendly twist in this taco soup is the spiral pasta. I lightened this soup by substituting black beans...


    Beef Vegetable Soup

    20 reviews

    This nicely seasoned soup tastes so good. It's convenient, too, since it simmers all day in the slow cooker. —Jean...


    Turkey with Orange Sauce

    I found this recipe in one of my mother's cookbooks. It's a quick way to fix turkey. My family likes...


    Greek Seasoning

    2 reviews

    Can't find Greek seasoning at the grocery store? Our Test Kitchen home economists came up with their own rendition of...

    Sugar N Spice Popcorn

    7 reviews

    Our family can't get enough of this light, cinnamon-sweet popcorn. The baked kernels are wonderfully crunchy and coated just right....


    Apple Pie Tartlets

    16 reviews

    Good-for-you things come in small packages when you make a batch of these tiny apple tartlets. Sweet and cinnamony, these...


    Sicilian Orange Salad

    Red onion and orange slices sprinkled with basil, oil and ground pepper make a pretty presentation that's bound to brighten...


    Baby Corn Romaine Salad

    "My kids really enjoy this green salad, made with romaine lettuce, broccoli, corn and crumbled bacon," shares Kathryn Maxson of...


    Seafood Pasta Delight

    3 reviews

    My friends thought it was a little strange that I packed a wok when I came to visit them. That...


    Citrus Orange Roughy

    2 reviews

    "I hope you enjoy this wonderful recipe sent in by a total 'non-fish' person," writes Janet Escovitz of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania....