Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

Cure your craving for something different with a savory stew that’s tasty with warm bread. —Erin Chilcoat, Smithtown, New York

Earthy grilled mushrooms taste like flame-kissed goodness. The balsamic vinegar adds just enough tanginess to the savory side. —Melissa Hoddinott,...

The kids always say “prepare to lick your lips” when we have friends over for barbecue chicken. I’m proud of...

At our house, we love gingerbread that’s not too sweet. To sweeten it, mix confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla extract...

A creamy sauce flavored with cheese makes vegetables so much more appealing to my crowd. This holiday side dish will...

When we have company, arugula with brown rice is always on the menu. It’s my go-to pick for the potluck...

My mashup of guacamole and hummus is light and bright, but also rich and satisfying. Serve with chips and veggies...

This recipe proves that comfort food doesn't have to be full of unwanted calories. Mixed with orange and lemon juice,...

Making Swedish pepparkakor—or gingerbread cookies—is a holiday tradition in our family. I entered these at the Iowa State Fair and...

I love eggnog so I am always looking for new ways to use it. When I added it to mashed...

Whenever I go to an event, I'm always asked to bring this hot dip. Five types of cheese make it...

This twist on a popular Chinese takeout dish is one of my husband's all-time favorites. We spoon it over rice....

Simmered in molasses, these slow-cooker Boston baked beans are perfect to take to your next potluck. The sauce is sweet,...

My husband loves the spicy flavors in these Thai chicken noodles and often breaks out the chopsticks for a more...

I love lemon and thyme together so I decided to roast a chicken with that combo. The seasoning is simple,...

I’ve heard radishes are the only vegetable you don’t cook, but a cookbook from the 1950s disagrees. Green beans and...

Vegetables that are in season make great additions to this orzo salad. It's the perfect side dish for a picnic,...

My oldest daughter can't get enough of the tarragon sauce. She uses biscuits to soak up every scrumptious drop. My...

In my family, Easter isn't complete without deviled eggs. Fresh dill and garlic perk up the flavor of these irresistible...

My mom frequently cooked the giant zucchini that she grew in her garden. I adapted this recipe from one of...

When my mom and sister developed several food allergies, we had to modify many recipes. I substituted quinoa for couscous...

Who doesn't like mashed potatoes? Try this slimmed-down dish with any entree. —Janet Homes, Surprise, Arizona

This dessert is perfect for that first autumn day you can feel a nip in the air. It’s full of...

My family really enjoys asparagus and shrimp. We often have this on busy weeknights because its healthy and cooks quickly....

Garlic mashed potatoes are high on our love list. To intensify the flavor, I combine garlic and olive oil in...

No need to peel the potatoes—in fact, this is the only way we make mashed potatoes anymore. They’re chunky, tasty...

Thanks to tangy balsamic vinegar and sweet apples, this one-pot pork chop lets you have a little something special anytime....

I’m always looking for ways to serve my family healthy and delicious food, so after I started experimenting with my...

Have a happy helping of this quicker take on something our grandmothers would make. We serve it over brown rice....