Health & Wellness

The secret to keeping your potatoes their whitest in your potato kugel is to switch back and forth when grating the potatoes and onion in your food processor or box grater. —Ellen Ruzinsky, Yorktown Heights, New York,Ingredients2 large eggs1/4 cup matzo meal2 teaspoons kosher saltDash pepper6 large potatoes (about 4-3/4 pounds), peeled1 large onion, cut into 6 wedges1/4...

I rely on a bread machine to mix the dough for this buttery garlic breadsticks recipe that is mildly seasoned with garlic and basil. I like to use this dough when making pizza, too. —Charles Smith, Baltic, Connecticut,Ingredients1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°)2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons sugar3 teaspoons garlic powder1-1/2...

I have made this cake for over 50 years. Otherwise known as "crazy cake," this classic, tender and moist dessert requires only a two-step procedure to make.,Ingredients1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup water2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon canola oil1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup all-purpose flour4-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon saltConfectioners' sugar, optional image/svg+xml Text...

"My husband and I love to grill," Michelle Armistead says of her low-fat and nearly carb-free entree. "This delicious recipe is quick enough for weeknight meals. Simply make a salad and side dish while the tuna steaks are marinating, and dinner is on the table in no time," she writes from Marlboro, New Jersey.,Ingredients2/3 cup white wine or...

“For more than 35 years, this has been our favorite shrimp dish,” says Sharon Larson of Knoxville, Illinois. The tender shrimp combined with a slightly spicy chunky tomato and green pepper mixture makes a hearty portion of this classic.,Ingredients1/3 cup chopped onion1/3 cup chopped celery1/3 cup chopped green pepper1 tablespoon canola oil1 garlic clove, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces)...

These golden brown plantain fritters are a favorite in West Africa, where my aunt served as a missionary for 45 years. Make sure the plantains are very ripe. You can substitute bananas if you’d like. —Heather Ewald, Bothell, Washington,Ingredients2 large ripe plantains or bananas, peeled1 cup self-rising flour1 small onion, cut into wedges1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepperOil for deep-fat...

I actually invented this chicken with vegetables dish at a campground, so you know it's easy. Using the same marinade for the meat and veggies keeps it simple so we can spend more time outside and less time making dinner. —Jayme Schertz, Clintonville, Wisconsin,Ingredients1 cup apple juice1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce3...

"Everyone just loves this dip...it never lasts long," says Carolyn Sykora of Bloomer, Wisconsin. The thick mixture is easy to scoop up with apple slices.,Ingredients1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup finely chopped peanuts2/3 cup honey1 teaspoon vanilla extractSliced apples image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsIn a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the...

This side is incredibly easy, yet is packed with flavor and looks like a dish from a five-star restaurant. The grill leaves the cauliflower cooked but crisp, and the red pepper flakes add bite. —Carmel Hall, San Francisco, California,Ingredients1 large head cauliflower1 teaspoon ground turmeric1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 tablespoons olive oilOptional: Lemon juice, additional olive oil...

This cool and creamy dip is a real family favorite for snacking. Kids are all smiles while they munch their fresh veggies. —Denise Goedeken, Platte Center, Nebraska,Ingredients1-1/2 cups sour cream3/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon dried minced onion1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon dill weed1 teaspoon dried parsley flakesDash Worcestershire sauceAssorted fresh vegetables image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsIn a small...