Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Cilantro Salad Dressing

    Use this zippy dressing over greens or hot or cold boiled potatoes. You'll love it! —Sara Laber, Shelburne, Vermont


    Pretty Peach Jam

    This homemade jam has been a favorite in my family for as long as I can remember. It's a delicious...


    Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

    The thick, creamy blue cheese dressing does double duty at our house because I often serve it as a veggie...


    Comforting Beef Barley Soup

    When the weather outside is nippy, we want a bowl of soup that’s chock-full of beef, barley and veggies. It's...


    Curried Lentil Soup

    Curry gives a different taste sensation to this chili-like soup. It’s delicious with a dollop of sour cream. My family...


    Zucchini Mushroom Bake

    Just a 10-minute prep dresses up my garden-fresh zucchini, adding mushrooms, onion, cheddar and a sprinkle of basil. —Jacquelyn Smith,...


    Roasted Chicken

    This tender chicken is a real time-saver on a busy weekend. A simple blend of seasonings makes it a snap...


    Pineapple Baked Beans

    Tangy pineapple dresses up these hearty baked beans. Brown the beef while you open the cans and chop the vegetables—it...

    No-Fuss Potato Soup

    For a busy-day supper, my family loves to have big steaming, delicious bowls of this soup, along with fresh bread...


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    Contest-Winning Chicken Cacciatore

    My husband and I own and operate a busy farm. There are days when there's just no time left for...


    Graham Streusel Coffee Cake

    I use this sweet coffee cake recipe often. It's quick and easy to make. —Blanche Whytsell, Arnoldsburg, West Virginia


    Special Strawberry Salad

    This berry-filled salad may take some time to prepare, but one taste and you'll agree it's worth the extra effort....


    Potato Clam Chowder

    I ran across this recipe in one of my antique cookbooks. It's a timeless classic I like to prepare for...


    Homemade English Muffin Bread

    Most of my cooking and baking is from scratch, and I think it's worth the time and effort. Everyone enjoys...


    Apple-Pear Puff Pancake

    Whenever I serve this fruity pancake, people think I slaved for hours. They're surprised that such an attractive, scrumptious dish...


    Old-World Puff Pancake

    My mom told me her mother-in-law showed her how to make this dish, which became popular during the Depression, on...


    Cranberry Nut Muffins

    These are delicious, beautiful muffins. I serve them during the holidays or anytime cranberries are available. The leftovers always make...

    Broccoli Cheddar Casserole

    We're lucky to have fresh fruits and vegetables year-round. I put bountiful Arizona broccoli to great use in this rich...


    Cranberry Crunch Cake

    New Jersey is known for its cranberries, and this cake is a delicious way to use them. The marshmallows melt...


    Caramel Pecan Rolls

    Soft and sweet, these rolls will get a lip-smacking smile from everyone. They rise nice and high, hold their shape...


    French Dip Sandwiches

    I found this recipe in one of our local publications. It's perfect for an easy weeknight meal, since the meat...


    Hearty Split Pea Soup

    For a different spin on traditional pea soup, try this split pea soup recipe with corned beef. The flavor is...


    Mushroom Barley Soup

    A few years ago, a friend at work shared the recipe for this wonderful soup. With beef, barley and vegetables,...

    Pumpkin Spice Muffins

    Nothing beats these quick muffins for irresistible, homemade pumpkin pie flavor. Serve them with any meal or as a satisfying...


    Spaghetti Squash Casserole Bake

    One of our daughters shared this recipe along with squash from her first garden.—Glenafa Vrchota, Mason City, Iowa


    Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

    This tangy Strawberry Rhubarb Jam recipe is a favorite with my family. They'll put it on almost anything, but especially...


    Cinnamon Blueberry Jam

    Watching my grandmother can hundreds of jars of tomatoes, peaches and pears inspired me to try making jams and jellies...



    Spinach Chicken Salad

    Dazzle your hungry visitors with this crunchy salad. It showcases an interesting mixture of chicken, pasta, spinach and other vegetables....