Health & Wellness

Whenever I serve this make-ahead, easy pinwheel recipe, they disappear fast. When a friend at the office shared them with me, I knew in one bite I'd be taking her Mexican pinwheels home for the holidays. —Diane Martin, Brown Deer, Wisconsin,Ingredients1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup picante sauce2 tablespoons taco seasoningDash garlic powder1...

I am happy to share this 50-year-old Cheesy Vegetable Casserole recipe. It came from my mother-in-law, who taught me how to cook. It is one of my family's favorite dishes, yielding enough for a group or you can cut it in half to serve a few. —Irene Redick, Trenton, Ontario,Ingredients1 medium onion, chopped5 tablespoons butter, divided2 cups sliced...

This tasty bread is perfect for a Thanksgiving meal or any time of the year. I plant pumpkins in my garden, and this is one of my favorite ways to use them.,Ingredients1 cup canned pumpkin1 cup sugar1/2 cup 2% milk2 large eggs, room temperature1/4 cup butter, melted2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking...

This cookie recipe makes a big batch, which comes in handy during the holidays. The green center adds a festive touch. —Nella Parker, Hersey, Michigan,Ingredients1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon almond extract1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted1/3 cup finely chopped pistachios5 drops green...

Pasta shells, tuna and veggies make this a satisfying lunch salad or even a light supper. It's convenient to prepare ahead of time and store in the refrigerator.—Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin,Ingredients1 package (7 ounces) small pasta shells1-1/2 cups chopped celery1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed1...

These eye-appealing vegetables are the ideal accompaniment to any main course. Bottled salad dressing and herbs dress up frozen vegetables, making this a great stovetop side dish for hurried weeknights.—Dawn Harvey, Danville, Pennsylvania,Ingredients1 package (24 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables1/4 cup water1/4 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon dried oregano image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View...

These spicy veggie-packed tostadas won over my meat-loving husband. To make them even faster, shop for baked tostada shells. —Lauren Delaney-Wallace, Glen Carbon, Illinois,Ingredients1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-in. cubes1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise2 teaspoons lime juice1 to 3 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce2 teaspoons olive oil1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons...

"I came up with this simple but delicious salad one night when my husband and I decided it was time to eat light," says Laura McAllister from Morganton, North Carolina. "It has become one of our favorites that we enjoy a few times each month.",Ingredients1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces1 tuna steak (8 ounces)1/8...

THIS CAKE is so moist it doesn't need frosting. I simply sprinkle powdered sugar over the top. It's my favorite dessert to bring for potlucks, and there's never a piece left to take home! -Beulah Sak, Fairport, New York,Ingredients1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar3 tablespoons baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup canola oil1 tablespoon white vinegar1...

A great drink for guys or gals on a hot summer day, this cool combination of two popular drinks, beer and lime margaritas, has a little kick. It's like a grownup version of limeade. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients3/4 cup thawed limeade concentrate1 bottle (12 ounces) beer, chilled3/4 cup vodka3/4 cup waterGARNISH:Lime slices image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe,...