Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Spicy Beef Vegetable Stew

    7 reviews

    This zesty ground beef and vegetable soup is flavorful and fast to fix. It makes a complete meal when served...


    Cilantro Salad Dressing

    7 reviews

    Use this zippy dressing over greens or hot or cold boiled potatoes. You'll love it! —Sara Laber, Shelburne, Vermont


    Pretty Peach Jam

    9 reviews

    This homemade jam has been a favorite in my family for as long as I can remember. It's a delicious...


    Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

    8 reviews

    The thick, creamy blue cheese dressing does double duty at our house because I often serve it as a veggie...


    Comforting Beef Barley Soup

    16 reviews

    When the weather outside is nippy, we want a bowl of soup that’s chock-full of beef, barley and veggies. It's...


    Zucchini Mushroom Bake

    20 reviews

    Just a 10-minute prep dresses up my garden-fresh zucchini, adding mushrooms, onion, cheddar and a sprinkle of basil. —Jacquelyn Smith,...


    Roasted Chicken

    21 reviews

    This tender chicken is a real time-saver on a busy weekend. A simple blend of seasonings makes it a snap...


    Pineapple Baked Beans

    5 reviews

    Tangy pineapple dresses up these hearty baked beans. Brown the beef while you open the cans and chop the vegetables—it...

    No-Fuss Potato Soup

    37 reviews

    For a busy-day supper, my family loves to have big steaming, delicious bowls of this soup, along with fresh bread...


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    Contest-Winning Chicken Cacciatore

    30 reviews

    My husband and I own and operate a busy farm. There are days when there's just no time left for...


    Graham Streusel Coffee Cake

    53 reviews

    I use this sweet coffee cake recipe often. It's quick and easy to make. —Blanche Whytsell, Arnoldsburg, West Virginia


    Special Strawberry Salad

    4 reviews

    This berry-filled salad may take some time to prepare, but one taste and you'll agree it's worth the extra effort....


    Potato Clam Chowder

    2 reviews

    I ran across this recipe in one of my antique cookbooks. It's a timeless classic I like to prepare for...


    Homemade English Muffin Bread

    4 reviews

    Most of my cooking and baking is from scratch, and I think it's worth the time and effort. Everyone enjoys...


    Apple-Pear Puff Pancake

    8 reviews

    Whenever I serve this fruity pancake, people think I slaved for hours. They're surprised that such an attractive, scrumptious dish...


    Old-World Puff Pancake

    10 reviews

    My mom told me her mother-in-law showed her how to make this dish, which became popular during the Depression, on...


    Cranberry Nut Muffins

    18 reviews

    These are delicious, beautiful muffins. I serve them during the holidays or anytime cranberries are available. The leftovers always make...

    Broccoli Cheddar Casserole

    29 reviews

    We're lucky to have fresh fruits and vegetables year-round. I put bountiful Arizona broccoli to great use in this rich...


    Cranberry Crunch Cake

    2 reviews

    New Jersey is known for its cranberries, and this cake is a delicious way to use them. The marshmallows melt...


    Caramel Pecan Rolls

    18 reviews

    Soft and sweet, these rolls will get a lip-smacking smile from everyone. They rise nice and high, hold their shape...


    French Dip Sandwiches

    4 reviews

    I found this recipe in one of our local publications. It's perfect for an easy weeknight meal, since the meat...


    Hearty Split Pea Soup

    59 reviews

    For a different spin on traditional pea soup, try this split pea soup recipe with corned beef. The flavor is...


    Mushroom Barley Soup

    22 reviews

    A few years ago, a friend at work shared the recipe for this wonderful soup. With beef, barley and vegetables,...

    Pumpkin Spice Muffins

    3 reviews

    Nothing beats these quick muffins for irresistible, homemade pumpkin pie flavor. Serve them with any meal or as a satisfying...


    Spaghetti Squash Casserole Bake

    14 reviews

    One of our daughters shared this recipe along with squash from her first garden.—Glenafa Vrchota, Mason City, Iowa


    Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

    13 reviews

    This tangy Strawberry Rhubarb Jam recipe is a favorite with my family. They'll put it on almost anything, but especially...


    Cinnamon Blueberry Jam

    17 reviews

    Watching my grandmother can hundreds of jars of tomatoes, peaches and pears inspired me to try making jams and jellies...



    Spinach Chicken Salad

    8 reviews

    Dazzle your hungry visitors with this crunchy salad. It showcases an interesting mixture of chicken, pasta, spinach and other vegetables....