Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Air-Fryer Lemon Feta Chicken

    This bright, Greek-inspired chicken has only five ingredients—it's a busy-day lifesaver! And popping it into the air fryer makes it...


    Air-Fryer Bacon-Broccoli Quiche Cups

    Chock-full of veggies and melted cheese, this comforting and colorful egg bake has become a brunch classic. For a tasty...


    Air-Fryer Bacon Egg Cups

    These adorable bacon egg cups are a fresh take on the classic breakfast combo. I originally baked these, but they're...


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    Pickled Red Onions

    The perfect combination of sweet and tangy, quick pickled red onions add a sliver of color, crunch and character to...


    Tofu Chicken Nuggets

    These tofu chicken nuggets can be made ahead to use throughout the week. To mimic the taste (and texture!) of...


    Honey-Kissed Savory Shortbread Crackers

    It may seem like a lot of work to make homemade crackers. However, after you’ve tasted these sweet and savory...


    Triple Mustard and Gruyere Bread Thins

    I'm a bread baker, and I’m always experimenting with new flavor combinations. My mustard and Gruyere bread has become my...


    Penne All’Arrabiata

    Pasta all'arrabiata, a classic Italian recipe, is my comfort food be it summer or winter. My kids and I love...

    Homemade Tortilla Chips

    I make these tortilla chips to serve with roasted tomatillo salsa. They have a little heat from the chipotle. If...


    Samosa Potpie

    I reimagined samosas, the go-to appetizer at any Indian restaurant, as a delicious main-dish potpie. The heavily spiced potato and...


    Garlic Cream Sauce

    This rich, easy garlic cream sauce recipe is requested at every family occasion I attend. Don't be afraid to alter...


    Cinnamon Rolls with Cookie Butter Filling

    I created this recipe when I had a jar of cookie butter on hand and I was craving cinnamon rolls....


    Savory Rice-Stuffed Apples

    My family has several apple trees, so I am challenged to create new recipes each fall. This side dish is...


    Slow-Cooker Al Pastor Bowls

    You'll love this easy version of a traditional Mexican favorite. Serve this al pastor bowl over rice or in tortillas...


    Rotisserie-Style Chicken

    My mother used to fix this rotisserie-style chicken when I lived at home, and we called it Church Chicken because...


    Kabobless Chicken and Vegetables

    As the primary caregiver for my grandma, I am trying to cook healthier for her. I am fascinated with Mediterranean...


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    Muffin-Tin Scrambled Eggs

    I made these one year at Christmas as a way to save time, and they were a big hit. I...

    Glazed Carrots with Green Grapes

    After receiving a slow cooker many years ago and not knowing what to do with the thing, I finally branched...


    Mixed Veggies and Rice

    To add variety to sides for those who don't care for potatoes, I came up with this colorful dish. It's...


    Orange Rosemary Carrots

    Our whole family loves rosemary, and I grow it along with carrots in my garden every year. This is a...


    Sheet-Pan Chicken Curry Dinner

    This sheet-pan chicken curry is a quick way to get a meal on the table without fuss. Everyone loves it,...


    Sweet Potato Meringue Bake

    This sweet potato meringue casserole is a slightly sweeter variation of the original, minus the extra sugar. It's simple enough...


    Cheesy Bacon and Grits Casserole

    I was craving grits for breakfast, so I created this masterpiece with fresh corn and leftover bacon. Serve with avocado...

    Earl Grey Panna Cotta

    This Earl Grey panna cotta is a simple dessert that others will think is fancy. You can also substitute green...


    Savory Stuffed Cherry Peppers

    Our family’s holiday dinners always include a giant antipasto, and the showpiece when we were growing up was Mom’s stuffed...


    Almond Flour Bread

    My almond flour bread recipe is keto-friendly. It's low in carbs with a fluffy, crumbly texture like a traditional loaf...


    Jackfruit Tacos

    These easy jackfruit tacos are a fantastic meatless option, with a flavorful spicy cumin chipotle sauce coating the jackfruit. Add...


    Hoisin Chicken Wraps

    My recipe was inspired by Vietnamese pork banh mi—particularly the fresh carrot, cucumber and radish topping. It has so much...


    Apple Matchstick Salad

    Cutting apples into matchstick-sized pieces makes them more fun to eat, don’t you think? Toss them with chopped pecans (or...