Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Saucy Spiced Pears

    We serve these tangy, saucy pears over angel food cake, pound cake or with a little yogurt or vanilla ice...


    Grilled Veggies with Mustard Vinaigrette

    I make this healthy and inviting side dish whenever friends come over for a cookout. The honeyed vinaigrette lets the...


    Tomato-Herb Grilled Tilapia

    This super tilapia with ginger and lemon takes dinner over the top with minimal prep. Grilling the fish in foil...


    Slow-Cooker Spiced Mixed Nuts

    What slow cookers do for soups and stews, they’ll do for mixed nuts, too. The scent of spices is delightful,...


    Grilled Cherry-Glazed Chicken Wings

    When I take these grilled wings to events, there are never any leftovers! Friends and family love them. —Ashley Gable,...


    Strawberry Watermelon Lemonade

    The nutrition department at my local hospital inspired me to create this refreshing summer sipper. I tweaked their recipe slightly...


    Red Wine & Cranberry Poached Pears

    While being poached, the pear absorbs the sweetness and spice from the sugar, wine, cinnamon and peppercorn. It makes an...


    Grilled Chicken, Mango & Blue Cheese Tortillas

    Here's a fantastic outdoor appetizer to kick-start your summer get-togethers. We double or triple the ingredients when we host parties....

    Roasted Beet Salad

    Brighten up your table with this easy roasted beet salad, featuring sweet beets, tangy goat cheese and a zesty orange...


    Pina Colada Grilled Pineapple

    During a cookout with friends, I forgot about dessert. I had a fresh pineapple and coconut, so I improvised. Now...


    Frozen Watermelon Lemon Cream Tarts

    These fruit tarts are so refreshing on a hot summer day! They are extremely healthy and convenient, and just a...


    Black Eyed Pea Salad

    This eye-catching black eyed pea salad is packed with nutrient-dense ingredients for a healthy dish that's ready for weeknights or...


    Fresh Sugar Snap Pea Salad

    We found fresh sugar snap peas at our town's farmers market. They make a cheerful salad with a tangy dressing....


    Brownie Batter Dip

    Our brownie batter dip gives you all the flavor and none of the bake time of true brownies. It's perfect...


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    Ravioli Appetizer Pops

    Ravioli on a stick is a tasty appetizer everyone talks about. They’re simple and fun to make and eat. Use...


    Passover Popovers

    Enjoy these easy Passover popovers with your traditional holiday dinner, or simply any time you want a delicious, fluffy popover.


    Southwest Shredded Pork Salad

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

    Potato Salad with Bacon

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


    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...


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    Orzo Salad

    It doesn't get much easier than this summer orzo salad with lemon dressing.


    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...


    Charoset

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


    Orange Spice Carrots

    To get my son to eat veggies, I mix and match flavors and spices. My slow-cooker carrots with orange and...

    Apple, White Cheddar & Arugula Tarts

    These tarts remind me of the autumns I spent in Michigan, where I grew up. —Maria Davis, Hermosa Beach, California


    Mushroom & Leek Pie

    In the Pacific Northwest, we make a savory pie with mushrooms and leeks. We prefer chanterelle, but baby portobello or...


    Michigan Salad

    A vibrant mix of fresh greens, tangy dried fruits and crunchy nuts, topped with Gorgonzola and a homemade raspberry dressing,...


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    Roasted Cabbage & Onions

    I roast veggies to bring out their sweetness, and it works wonders with onions and cabbage. The piquant vinegar-mustard sauce...


    Chipotle Lime Avocado Salad

    I use my music to promote a healthy lifestyle, like eating your veggies. This bright salad is loaded with avocado,...


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    Chocolaty Chips

    My two little guys can't get enough of this sweet and salty snack that uses just three ingredients and is...