Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Potato Stuffing Casserole

    I adapted this recipe from a Pennsylvania Dutch cookbook, and it's indicative of the fine German cooking found in this...


    Texas-Style Spanish Rice

    The original version of this recipe was given to me by a Mexican friend, but I've modified the spices to...


    New England Lamb Bake

    This dish is hearty and perfect for warming up on a chilly winter evening. The aroma is almost as delightful...


    Potato Pancakes

    We grew our own potatoes on the small farm in New Hampshire where I was raised. These pancakes are very...


    Caramel Apple Coffee Cake

    When you visit friends or relatives in my area of the country, you can be sure the coffee will be...


    Cranberry Waldorf Salad

    Cranberries grow in the coastal area about 50 miles from our home. When they become available, I always make this...


    Apricot-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

    I usually serve this as a side dish with poultry or pork. As the wonderful aroma wafts through the house,...


    Cherry Tomato Salad

    In this cherry tomato salad, juicy, sun-ripened tomatoes are dressed lightly with a little oil, vinegar and herbs and given...

    Carrot Pineapple Bread

    If you love carrot cake, this carrot pineapple bread is about to become your new favorite. Requiring just 10 minutes...


    Peasant Bread

    If you are looking for an easy bread recipe, this is it. Because there's no kneading involved, the bread is...


    Sunshine Muffins

    Since I live in the "Sunshine State," I just had to share this delicious muffin recipe that utilizes juice from...


    Extra Quick Yeast Rolls

    Making homemade rolls usually takes a lot of ingredients and time, but this recipe makes it so simple. The rolls...


    Cucumber Onion Dip

    “Family members request this fast and flavorful dip often,” Judith Priglmeier assures from Aitkin, Minnesota. “We especially like it with...


    Three-Bean Salsa

    Here’s an easy recipe for fabulous, chunky salsa. “It’s fast, fresh, low in fat and high in fiber,“ shares Regina...


    Coconut-Pecan Coffee Cake

    I’ve learned to keep copies of the recipe on hand when I serve this moist and satisfying coffee cake. It...


    Spinach Dip in Red Cabbage

    A hollowed out cabbage makes a bright serving piece for this creamy spinach dip. I found the recipe in a...


    Apple Cinnamon Rolls

    I like to serve these cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning. This recipe is great because it can be prepared a...

    Cherry Cider

    This nicely spiced, simmered beverage is so warming. For a special holiday accent, garnish the mugs using maraschino cherries and...


    Chocolate Chip Molasses Cookies

    This recipe originally came from my grandmother but I have altered it a bit to add my favorite: chocolate chips....


    Spanakopita Casserole

    Spanakopita is the Greek name for this traditional dish featuring spinach and feta cheese. You can serve it as a...


    Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers

    “These peppers stuffed with quinoa taste yummy,” Anna Engle proclaims from Streetsboro, Ohio. “My family and I enjoy them regularly,...


    Quinoa Squash Pilaf

    “This is a wonderful recipe with different flavors and plenty of good-for-you ingredients,” Annette Spiegler promises from Arlington Heights, Illinois.


    Lemon-Garlic Pork Tenderloin

    I enjoy grilling, so I worked hard to develop marinades and sauces to accompany the meats. This blend of tangy...

    Cheesy Cream of Asparagus Soup

    Kids may not want to try a vegetable soup, but once they spoon up a mouthful of this cheesy variety,...


    Roasted Peppers and Cauliflower

    Caramelization really enhances the flavors in this easy side dish. The seasoned, roasted peppers and cauliflower are just right with...


    Fast Kielbasa Cabbage Skillet

    This easy, quick-to-fix recipe for kielbasa and cabbage has long been a staple at my house because it tastes so...


    Pork Tenderloins with Roasted Potatoes

    My mother found this delicious recipe many years ago, when I was a teenager. Now I make it for my...


    Mild Salsa Recipe for Canning

    This mild salsa recipe for canning helps keep summer goodness stocked in the pantry year-round.


    Pumpkin Banana Bread

    This easy pumpkin banana bread recipe is a delicious way to welcome in fall.