Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Layered Grilled Corn Salad

This has been a go-to dish for me throughout the years. It's great as a side or can be served for a light lunch in lettuce cups, with...

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Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Vinaigrette

I keep my marinades heart-healthy by choosing monounsaturated oils such as olive oil, and use lower-calorie spice- or citrus-based...

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Shrimp ‘n’ Noodle Bowls

Here's a quick meal that feels as if it came from a restaurant. Cooked shrimp, bagged slaw and bottled dressing reduce the time needed...

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Vietnamese Chicken Meatball Soup with Bok Choy

Throughout Vietnam there are many kinds of soups, “canh,” served all year long. I particularly love enjoying this warm, flavorful...

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Mexican Leek Soup

This soup is so satisfying. You can substitute other beans, use kale instead of spinach, or add leftover corn. For brunch, I add a...

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Shortcut Sausage Minestrone

I call this surprisingly good soup my “kick-butt” soup for its soothing powers. My daughter-in-law always asks for it when she needs...

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Southwest Barley & Lentil Soup

My family makes lentil soup every new year for good luck. My mom has been making it since I was little. Over time, we've tweaked it...

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Ground Beef and Barley Soup

I came across this recipe years ago at a recipe exchange through a church group. The contributor didn't sign her name, so I don't...

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Hearty Lima Bean Soup

This colorful soup has a golden broth dotted with tender vegetables and lima beans. It makes an excellent lunch or first course.

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Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup

Soup comforts the soul and this creamy, healthy soup does nothing short of that. This makes a large pot and I love sharing it with...

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Ginger Beets and Carrots

I love fresh garden foods, especially ones as hearty as beets and carrots. This is a great way to enjoy the end-of-the-garden harvest....

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Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu

"Cordon Bleu" is a French phrase meaning "blue ribbon"—given as a prize for culinary excellence. The term...

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