Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Curry Chicken and Rice

    I updated this chicken and rice dish by adding veggies and cashews to give it fresh and crunchy appeal. The...


    Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes

    This entree is a fantastic way to savor fresh tomatoes, especially during the warm summer months. It’s quite simple, but...


    Buffalo Macaroni and Cheese Bites

    In this vegetarian Buffalo-style appetizer, macaroni and cheese get heated up with Louisiana-style hot sauce, then breaded and baked. These...


    Brown Rice Chutney Salad

    A simple rice salad in a cafe inspired thoughts of adding Indian spices and chutney to this dish. To fire...


    Buffalo Sloppy Joes for Two

    Lean ground turkey makes this a lighter sloppy joe than the standard ground beef version. A hefty splash of hot...


    Garden Vegetable Primavera

    Although I enjoy this dish throughout the year, it's even more special when I use my garden to supply the...


    Citrusy Fruit Kabobs

    Fresh, fruity—and lower in sodium and fat—this kabob recipe is a great pick! —Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York


    Triple-Ginger Gingersnaps

    These crunchy treats feature fresh, ground and crystallized ginger, making them a bit more special than the traditional cookie. They...

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    Beef & Rice Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

    This recipe is special to me because it’s an easy one-pot meal that tastes like you spent the whole day...


    Lemon-Basil Chicken Rotini

    My husband and our sons like to have meat with their meals, but I prefer more veggies. This combo with...


    Swirl Cinnamon Bread

    If you like cinnamon, you’ll love this quick bread! It’s crusty on top, soft and moist inside. Make extra loaves...


    Mozzarella Mashed Potato Remix

    Here's a yummy way to finish off extra mashed potatoes. The gooey cheese, creamy potatoes and golden crust blend perfectly...


    Black-Eyed Peas & Ham

    Every New Year's Day we have these slow-cooked black-eyed peas to bring good luck for the coming year. —Dawn Legler,...


    Canned Blueberry Jam

    Summer doesn't feel complete without at least one berry-picking trip and a batch of homemade blueberry jam. Eat atop fresh...


    Crispy Asian Chicken Salad

    Asian flavor, crunchy almonds and crispy breaded chicken make this hearty salad something special. —Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado


    Cranberry Ambrosia Salad

    My paternal grandmother used to make this for Christmas dinner. I'm not sure how many batches she made since there...


    Zesty Garlic Green Beans

    These green beans travel so well because they can either be served at room temperature or reheated at the party....

    Parsley Smashed Potatoes

    I love potatoes but hate the work involved in making mashed potatoes from scratch. So I came up with a...


    Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint & Feta

    Using couscous instead of bulgur for tabbouleh really speeds up the process of making this colorful salad. Other quick-cooking grains,...


    Dark Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

    A colleague brought this in one day for someone’s birthday. I grow zucchini in my garden so I had a...


    Italian-Style Salisbury Steaks

    This is my husband's favorite. He loves it! If you like, you can top each serving with mozzarella or Parmesan...


    Carrot-Cranberry Spice Cake

    I love carrot cake and those made with cranberries. Using leftover cranberry sauce, I add carrots to make one marvelous...


    Easy Lemon Berry Tartlets

    These fruity, flaky tartlets filled with raspberries and topped with lemon-tinged cream cheese are a sweet ending to any weeknight...

    Lamb Stew

    My grandmother used to make this stew as a special Sunday meal. It's an unforgettable treat from Ireland. —Vickie Desourdy,...


    Saucy BBQ Chicken Thighs

    Barbecued chicken gets a makeover in this recipe. The combination of ingredients makes for a mellow flavor that tastes more...


    Ham Steaks with Gruyere, Bacon & Mushrooms

    This meat lover’s breakfast has a big wow factor. The Gruyere, bacon and fresh mushrooms in the topping are an...


    Easy Homemade Chunky Applesauce

    Here's a comforting, home-style treat that never loses its appeal. Dish up big bowlfuls and wait for the smiles! —Marilee...


    Molasses-Pecan Sticky Buns

    As much as I like making yeast breads, I enjoy watching others enjoying my baking even more. These soft, tender...


    Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup

    This is one of my favorite soup recipes to serve in the wintertime because it's super easy to make and...