Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Grilled Basil Chicken

    2 reviews

    This cinch of a marinade gives the chicken lots of Italian flavor. Serve the chicken with a tossed green salad...


    Rum Raisin Creme Brulee

    Inspired by a favorite ice cream flavor, I created this make-ahead recipe to free up some time in the kitchen....


    Crunchy au Gratin Potatoes

    3 reviews

    With its golden, crunchy topping and gooey, cheesy interior, this comforting spin on a classic side dish is brimming with...


    Hearty Meatless Minestrone

    12 reviews

    A friend gave me this quick, healthy recipe, and it's oh-so-tasty. It makes a big batch and is great for...


    Roasted Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil

    25 reviews

    Roasting really brings out the flavor of the tomatoes in this wonderful soup. It has a slightly chunky texture that...


    Citrus-Raspberry Coffee Cake

    5 reviews

    Orange and lemon beautifully complement the raspberry flavor in this dense cake. Add a dusting of confectioners’ sugar for a...


    Tuscan Pork Stew

    20 reviews

    Tender chunks of pork slowly cook in a nicely seasoned, wine-infused sauce. Add some crushed red pepper flakes to this...


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    Classic Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

    43 reviews

    These make-ahead mashed potatoes save me a ton of time on Christmas Day. No more frantically whipping the potatoes while...

    Traditional Holiday Stuffing

    4 reviews

    Sausage and sage add a gourmet taste to this stuffing. It's perfect for large family gatherings, but you can also...


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    Wintertime Braised Beef Stew

    50 reviews

    This easy beef stew is incredibly rich. Since it's even better a day or two later, you may want to...


    Satisfying Beef Stew

    11 reviews

    This beef stew is so hearty and tastes even better the next day—if there are leftovers! It goes great with...


    Zucchini Salsa

    7 reviews

    I received this recipe through a friend at a weight loss group. I make at least eight batches of the...


    Blue Cheese-Stuffed Shrimp

    2 reviews

    Cooked shrimp become something more extraordinary when stuffed with blue cheese. The mild flavor has mass appeal.—Amy Dollimount, Glace Bay,...


    Sausage Zucchini Skillet

    13 reviews

    I began serving a version of this dish as a side with grilled salmon. I added sausage and rice—or noodles—to...


    Italian Garden Frittata

    4 reviews

    I like to serve this pretty frittata with melon wedges for a delicious breakfast or brunch. —Sally Maloney, Dallas, Georgia


    German Noodle Bake

    3 reviews

    This is a recipe I serve each year for my holiday open house because everyone looks for it. Store-bought noodles...


    Pronto Potato Pancakes

    6 reviews

    Pancake lovers know these fluffy delights are not just for breakfast. Try serving these savory ones as a side dish...

    Slow-Cooked Sausage Dressing

    13 reviews

    This savory dressing gets amped up with apples and pecans. It cooks easily in a slow cooker, so the stove...


    Apple Pancakes with Cider Syrup

    19 reviews

    Tender pancakes are filled with minced apple and raisin, and drizzled with apple cider syrup. They're wonderful in the summer...


    Mediterranean Chicken

    15 reviews

    As special as it is simple to prepare, this flavorful skillet creation is dressed in tomatoes, olives and capers. It’s...


    Honey-Glazed Chicken Kabobs

    31 reviews

    This is my husband’s favorite "special day" meal. I serve it with rice pilaf, salad and grilled garlic bread. —Tracey...


    Zucchini Patties with Dill Dip

    15 reviews

    These crisp-tender patties are a nice alternative to crab cakes and taste very similar, thanks to the seafood seasoning. They...


    Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans

    26 reviews

    This convenient sweet potato casserole with pecan topping calls for canned sweet potatoes, so preparation time is minimal. The nutty...

    Orange Zucchini Muffins

    7 reviews

    Orange juice and zest infuse these moist muffins with a pleasant citrus flavor. We enjoy them fresh from the oven....


    Peppermint Lollipops

    2 reviews

    These lollipops can be made with any shape cookie cutter. Gingerbread men, snowmen, Christmas trees and reindeer—there are endless color...


    Chocolate-Topped Strawberry Cheesecake

    16 reviews

    Creamy and airy, this gorgeous dessert is the perfect special something for a summer dinner party. I love the mix...


    Over-the-Top Mac ‘n’ Cheese

    21 reviews

    This delicious dish is the ultimate comfort food. A blend of five cheeses, it makes a beautiful entree or a...


    Layered Veggie Tortellini Salad

    5 reviews

    Tortellini and a Parmesan dressing give this layered salad an unexpected twist. It's great for a potluck. —Dennis Vitale, New...


    Marinated Three Bean Salad

    9 reviews

    Fresh herbs and cayenne pepper provide the fantastic flavor in this marinated salad featuring fresh veggies and canned beans. —Carol...