Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Comforting Potato Casserole

    17 reviews

    After enjoying this creamy, snazzed-up potato casserole at a wedding dinner, my daughters and I asked the caterer to share...


    Sassy Chicken & Peppers

    10 reviews

    This quick and healthy chicken and peppers recipe tastes like a naked taco and is bursting with fresh flavors. And...


    Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes

    8 reviews

    Wonderful blueberry flavor abounds in these thick and moist pancakes. My kids adore them, and I love that they're easy....


    Veggie Chowder

    49 reviews

    Packed with potatoes, carrots and corn, this soup is a great healthy dinner choice. It's not too heavy, so it...


    Wheely-Good Pasta Salad

    4 reviews

    Red pepper pieces accent this yummy side dish, and the pasta wheels really drive the theme home. —Amber Kimmich, Powhatan,...


    Walnut Zucchini Muffins

    31 reviews

    Shredded zucchini adds makes these walnutty muffins extra tender. If you have lots of zucchini in summer as many of...


    Mini BLTs

    17 reviews

    Celery adds a nice crunch to these easy, delightful appetizers. They’re always popular at parties and get-togethers. —Elizabeth Borgemenke, Mason,...


    Slow-Cooker Dressing

    Here’s an easy dressing that’s perfect for Thanksgiving get-togethers. Once it’s in the slow cooker, you’re free to turn your...

    Scottish Oatmeal Rolls

    1 review

    My family likes rolls that can hold up to scooping gravies, sauces and more. This recipe is a favorite. The...


    Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

    6 reviews

    I order cauliflower mash every time we visit our favorite restaurant. Lucky us; one night, I figured out how to...


    Makeover Slow-Cooked Mac ‘n’ Cheese

    21 reviews

    This recipe is a clear example of comfort food at its finest; it's rich, hearty and extra cheesy. And because...


    Enchilada Sauce

    This chunky, mild sauce is a great way to use up abundant veggies from the garden. It tastes great on...


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    Chicken Taco Cups

    16 reviews

    For holiday parties and summer picnics, try these stuffed wonton cups with a Southwest-style chicken filling. You can freeze them,...


    Creamy Butternut Soup

    12 reviews

    Thick and filling, this soup, topped with chives and a drizzle of sour cream, looks as special as it tastes....


    Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

    30 reviews

    Holiday breakfasts would not be the same at our house without this delicious coffee cake. Whenever I take it anywhere,...


    Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

    2 reviews

    My family relishes this jelly served with meat or spread on crackers with cream cheese. It's in hot demand as...


    Banana Oat Pancakes

    12 reviews

    I concocted these fluffy banana oatmeal pancakes using a muffin recipe. We love them topped with strawberry jam for breakfast,...

    Zesty Beef Stew

    4 reviews

    Preparation couldn't be simpler for this hearty no-fuss stew! I created this dish when I didn't have some of my...


    Can-Can Chicken

    31 reviews

    Here's a tasty take on the popular beer-can chicken. Once the bird is on the grill, the work's basically done....


    Chicken Fajitas for Two

    11 reviews

    This is the best fajita recipe I've ever tried. It sounds complicated, but it really isn't. The servings are hearty,...


    Granola Cereal Bars

    6 reviews

    These sweet peanut butter bars are perfect for breakfast, dessert or anytime as a quick snack. You can add raisins...


    Marmalade-Glazed Carrots

    6 reviews

    This side dish is ideal when you’d like to serve your vegetables in a different way for a special dinner....


    Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables

    4 reviews

    I appreciate this recipe because it includes a side dish of roasted potatoes, brussels sprouts and carrots, giving me one...

    Spicy Seafood Stew

    5 reviews

    The hardest part of this quick and easy recipe is peeling and dicing the potatoes—and you can even do that...


    Chicken Corn Soup with Rivels

    6 reviews

    Traditional chicken soup is rich with a dumplinglike soup stretcher called rivels. This healthy recipe is brimming with chicken, vegetables...


    BLT Bow Tie Pasta Salad

    24 reviews

    This is one of our favorite cold pasta salad recipes. I first tried it at a family reunion, and...


    Overnight Ham and Egg Casserole

    15 reviews

    I love how easy it is to assemble this savory egg casserole. Putting it together the night before really frees...


    Shrimp and Grits

    12 reviews

    For a sweet and spicy meal, I serve shrimp and vegetables in a honey, lemon juice, pepper sauce alongside dressed-up...


    Red and Sweet Potato Salad

    4 reviews

    Two types of potatoes help this creamy side dish stand out at warm weather get-togethers. People love the spicy mustard...