Health & Wellness

I was never impressed with the fried chicken recipes I'd tried, but then I started to experiment and came up with one that my whole family loves. Once you taste it, you'll know why! —Samantha Pazdernik, Breckenridge, Minnesota,Ingredients1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons poultry seasoning1 tablespoon paprika1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon onion...

Dinner doesn't get any easier than this tasty onion soup chicken entree. Buy chicken that's already cut up to save even more time. —Julia Anderson, Ringgold, Georgia,Ingredients1/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up and skin removed2 tablespoons olive oil1 envelope onion soup mix1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer image/svg+xml Text...

We don't care for regular cranberry sauce, so I usually perk it up with other fruit. This pear version is the one my family requests most often. It's sweet, tangy and a beautiful ruby-red color. Since it keeps well in the refrigerator, I often make it in advance.,Ingredients2-1/2 cups cubed peeled ripe pears (about 3 medium)1 cup water1/2...

This easy-to-fix bruschetta can be served as an appetizer or as a colorful side dish. —Rachel Garcia, Fort Knox, Kentucky,Ingredients1 garlic clove, peeled and halved14 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced1/4 cup chopped red onion2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper14 fresh basil leaves image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View...

Like the French, I pack my classic Nicoise salad with veggies, potatoes, tuna and eggs. Cooking the potatoes and beans together helps the dish come together fast. —Valerie Belley, St. Louis, Missouri,Ingredients1 pound red potatoes (about 2 large), cubed1/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed1/2 cup oil and vinegar salad dressing1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper6...

When you're looking for something healthy in a hurry, you can't beat this vegetable frittata cooked in a cast-iron skillet. —Janet Eckhoff, Woodland, California,Ingredients1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1 garlic clove, minced3 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 medium red potatoes, cooked and cubed1 small zucchini, cubed6 large eggs1/2 teaspoon saltPinch pepper image/svg+xml...

This is the best fluffy pancakes recipe according to my family. They are quick and easy to prepare, but we still consider these homemade pancakes a special treat. —Eugene Presley, Council, Virginia,Ingredients1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg3/4 cup milk1/4 cup shortening or butter, melted image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsIn a...

It's impossible to stop nibbling on warm pieces of this cheesy, oniony bread. The sliced loaf fans out for a fun presentation. It's one of the best savory appetizers I've found. —Kay Daly, Raleigh, North Carolina,Ingredients1 unsliced round loaf sourdough bread (1 pound)1 pound Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup chopped green onions2 to 3 teaspoons poppy...

Springtime brings back memories of the rhubarb that grew beside my childhood home. When I found ruby red stalks in the store, I created this recipe for them. My family gives this a big thumbs up. —Laurie Hudson, Westville, Florida,Ingredients1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup finely chopped sweet onion1 garlic clove, minced2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb3/4 cup...

I came up with this rich, creamy pumpkin dip when I had a small amount of canned pumpkin left in the fridge after my holiday baking. It's also great served with sliced pears and apples, or as a spread on zucchini bread. —Laurie LaClair, North Richland Hills, Texas,Ingredients1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 cups confectioners' sugar1 cup...