Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Slow-Cooker Pork Pozole

    I make this heartwarming stew with pork ribs and hominy often. It's a filling recipe of lightly spiced comfort. —Genie...


    Savory Beef & Cabbage Supper

    My beef and cabbage supper began as an idea for a gluten-free Reuben sandwich. We also make this dish with...


    Shakshuka

    This easy shakshuka recipe features eggs gently poached in a simmering mixture of tomatoes, onions, garlic and a few warm...


    Buffalo Blue Cheese Meat Loaf

    I made meat loaf with wing sauce for my guy, who prefers food with big flavors. He went crazy for...


    Spiced Apricot Baked Oatmeal

    Eat these spiced oatmeal squares while they're still warm for a cozy morning treat. I freeze mine in single servings...


    Butternut & Portobello Lasagna

    Lasagna gets fresh flavor and color when you make it with roasted butternut squash, portobello mushrooms, basil and spinach. We...


    Whole Grain Chow Mein

    My kids are picky eaters, but teriyaki and hoisin sauces work wonders with them. They love the meatballs, and I...


    Tandoori-Style Chicken with Cucumber Melon Relish

    We all need a quick meal that's deliciously healthy. I marinate the chicken before I leave for work, and when...

    Lemon Cranberry Quinoa Salad

    As the family cook, I appreciate how easy this is to throw together on a busy weeknight. Plus, this salad...


    Southwest Chicken Barley Chowder

    Mashed squash helps make this chowder creamy but not heavy, and it's a favorite way to get barley on the...


    Quinoa Granola

    This is a healthy and tasty snack that I feed to my kids often. They love it!—Cindy Reams, Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania...


    Brainy Cake

    My Godson and I made this cake after fun day at the science museum. We've made it several times now,...


    Garlic-Grilled Chicken with Pesto Zucchini Ribbons

    The first time I substituted zucchini noodles for regular pasta, it was because I was trying to reduce carbohydrates and...


    Warm Rice & Pintos Salad

    During my undergrad years, my roommate taught me how to cook vegetarian dishes like brown rice with pintos. It's so...


    Spicy Veggie Pasta Bake

    My dad cooked with cast-iron skillets, so when I do, I remember his amazing culinary skills. I keep the tradition...


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    Spooky Pretzel Bones

    I hosted a party one Halloween and wanted to make pretzels to go with my beer cheese dip. Considering the...


    Roasted Squash and Carrots

    Sweet and savory, roasted squash and carrots are cooked with crunchy walnuts, brown sugar and warming spices for a side...

    Italian Pork Loin

    This herb-crusted Italian pork loin is an easy-to-make entree that will impress everyone who gets to enjoy it.


    Coconut Rum Balls

    My mom has made rum balls for as long as I can remember. They look beautiful on a dessert spread...


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    Easy White Chicken Chili

    Easy white chicken chili comes together with hearty beans, ground chicken and a creamy broth. Dried herbs and chopped green...


    Brenda’s Baked Beans

    When I was a kid, my mom made baked beans all the time. Sometimes we'd turn this side into a...


    Brussels Sprouts in Rosemary Cream Sauce

    Brussels sprouts in a rosemary-infused cream sauce have the power to bring friends together – but watch out for fights...


    Pina Colada Carrot Salad

    This sweet carrot salad, with pina colada yogurt, macadamia nuts and green grapes, has a tropical theme. Just mix and...

    Charoset

    This easy charoset recipe, a sweet combination of apples and walnuts, is a must-have at every Passover table.


    Cornmeal Towers with Strawberries & Cream

    My kids love to help make these towers. They measure, mix, whisk and build stacks. It's a family custom and...


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    Orzo Salad

    I’m always looking for fun ways to use the fresh veggies that come in my Community Supported Agriculture box, and...


    Lime and Sesame Grilled Eggplant

    When I lived in Greece, I fell in love with eggplant. My recipe's seasonings have an Asian theme, but the...


    Potato Salad with Bacon

    It's like a loaded baked potato, but in salad form!


    Southwest Shredded Pork Salad

    This knockout shredded pork makes a healthy, delicious and hearty salad with black beans, corn, cotija cheese and plenty of...