Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Black Bean Quesadillas

    When I get home late from work as an operating room nurse, I often rely on this handy recipe. Topped...


    Creamy Italian Noodles

    From Moundville, Missouri, subscriber Linda Hendrix sends and easy recipe for no-fail noodles that are a flavorful accompaniment to most...


    Glazed Pork Chops

    When I was a new mom, I needed tasty, healthy meals I could whip up fast. These juicy chops won...


    Chunky Cinnamon Apple Sauce

    Serve this warm dish with ice cream for dessert. My mother game me the recipe for the cinnamony apple delight....


    Glazed Cranberry Sweet Potato Bread

    This recipe stars one of our state’s crops. Topped with an easy orange glaze, slices of the moist bread make...


    Danish Coffee Cake

    My mother gave me this recipe when I was a teenager - it's something I treasure as a childhood memory....


    Citrus Grape Drink

    My mom made this often while I was growing up and I loved it. When I got married, I requested...


    Quick Black Bean Burritos

    My husband and I took a batch of these burritos to friends of ours who moved into a new home....

    Seasoned Taco Meat

    I got this recipe from the restaurant where I work. It's famous in our town for the blend of seasonings,...


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    Church Supper Spaghetti

    Because this recipe feeds so many, I often take it to church dinners and potlucks. This colorful dish also comes...


    Spanish Spirals

    I usually cook for only me and my husband, so I try to scale down most recipes. But I make...


    Classic Red Beans N Rice

    After living where Cajun cooking is common, we rely on this staple dish. Even If you've never tried red beans...


    Hearty Skillet Supper

    When the weather starts turning cooler, I start to hear requests for this dish. The light soy, onion and garlic...


    Kidney Beans and Rice

    I developed this recipe while working for a rehabilitation home. It was a success with everyone who tried it. I...


    Sweet-and-Sour Supper

    My mother shared this recipe, which I've been making for my family for years. The homemade sweet-and-sour sauce is the...


    Potato Leek Skillet

    Before sampling this recipe from a neighbor, I never had eaten leeks. I've since fallen in love with their mellow,...


    Eggplant Casserole

    With lots of vegetables, this good-for-you eggplant casserole is low in calories, but full of flavor. I make it often...

    Meatballs Sausage Dinner

    One day I was having trouble deciding what to make for dinner, so I combined whatever was in the refrigerator...


    Layered Beef Casserole

    On my busy days, I treasure meal-in-one recipes like this. Toss together a salad and dinner is ready in no...


    Country Cabbage Soup

    My mother-in-law, who is a wonderful cook, has shared many terrific recipes with me, including this one. Beef and tomatoes...


    Mixed Bean Soup

    Guests and family alike praise this soup and always ask for seconds. The nicest thing about it is that any...


    Sweet Potato Stew

    Beef broth and herbs complement the potatoes' subtle sweetness in this hearty stew that's perfect for fall. — Helen Vail,...


    Pizza Burgers

    Can’t decide between pizza and burgers? A pizza burger is the answer!

    Spicy Ground Beef Salad

    This delicious salad doesn't skimp on or flavor. I make it often, especially on days when I'm pressed for time....


    Stuffed Bread Boat

    While I was up with one of our babies more than 20 years ago, I heard this "secret" family recipe...


    Sauerkraut Beef Buns

    Our three boys always seemed to be hungry when they were growing up. These golden filled buns were sure to...


    Meatball Cabbage Rolls

    My mother often had these cabbage rolls simmering in her slow cooker when my family and I arrived at her...


    Easy-Does-It Spaghetti

    This savory spaghetti sauce is a nice change from some of the sweeter store-bought varieties. With fresh bread and a...


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    Chili Mac

    This chili mac has regularly appeared on my family menus for more than 40 years, and it's never failed to...