Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

My sons always say I'm the best mom in the world when I make this creamy mac-and-cheese perfection. Does it...

I updated this chicken and rice dish by adding veggies and cashews to give it fresh and crunchy appeal. The...

This entree is a fantastic way to savor fresh tomatoes, especially during the warm summer months. It’s quite simple, but...

In this vegetarian Buffalo-style appetizer, macaroni and cheese get heated up with Louisiana-style hot sauce, then breaded and baked. These...

A simple rice salad in a cafe inspired thoughts of adding Indian spices and chutney to this dish. To fire...

Lean ground turkey makes this a lighter sloppy joe than the standard ground beef version. A hefty splash of hot...

Although I enjoy this dish throughout the year, it's even more special when I use my garden to supply the...

Fresh, fruity—and lower in sodium and fat—this kabob recipe is a great pick! —Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York

These crunchy treats feature fresh, ground and crystallized ginger, making them a bit more special than the traditional cookie. They...

This recipe is special to me because it’s an easy one-pot meal that tastes like you spent the whole day...

My husband and our sons like to have meat with their meals, but I prefer more veggies. This combo with...

If you like cinnamon, you’ll love this quick bread! It’s crusty on top, soft and moist inside. Make extra loaves...

Here's a yummy way to finish off extra mashed potatoes. The gooey cheese, creamy potatoes and golden crust blend perfectly...

Every New Year's Day we have these slow-cooked black-eyed peas to bring good luck for the coming year. —Dawn Legler,...

Summer doesn't feel complete without at least one berry-picking trip and a batch of homemade blueberry jam. Eat atop fresh...

Asian flavor, crunchy almonds and crispy breaded chicken make this hearty salad something special. —Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

My paternal grandmother used to make this for Christmas dinner. I'm not sure how many batches she made since there...

These green beans travel so well because they can either be served at room temperature or reheated at the party....

I love potatoes but hate the work involved in making mashed potatoes from scratch. So I came up with a...

Using couscous instead of bulgur for tabbouleh really speeds up the process of making this colorful salad. Other quick-cooking grains,...

A colleague brought this in one day for someone’s birthday. I grow zucchini in my garden so I had a...

This is my husband's favorite. He loves it! If you like, you can top each serving with mozzarella or Parmesan...

I love carrot cake and those made with cranberries. Using leftover cranberry sauce, I add carrots to make one marvelous...

These fruity, flaky tartlets filled with raspberries and topped with lemon-tinged cream cheese are a sweet ending to any weeknight...

My grandmother used to make this stew as a special Sunday meal. It's an unforgettable treat from Ireland. —Vickie Desourdy,...

Barbecued chicken gets a makeover in this recipe. The combination of ingredients makes for a mellow flavor that tastes more...

This meat lover’s breakfast has a big wow factor. The Gruyere, bacon and fresh mushrooms in the topping are an...

Here's a comforting, home-style treat that never loses its appeal. Dish up big bowlfuls and wait for the smiles! —Marilee...

As much as I like making yeast breads, I enjoy watching others enjoying my baking even more. These soft, tender...