Health & Wellness

My wife was a great cook and I loved to help her. She served this dip with crackers, pretzels or fresh fruit at our family get-togethers, especially during the holidays. -Cloyd Sensenig, West Lawn, Pennsylvania,Ingredients1 cup (8 ounces) vanilla yogurt1/2 cup peanut butter1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup whipped toppingAssorted fresh fruit image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsIn a...

These make-ahead mashed potatoes save me a ton of time on Christmas day. No more frantically whipping the potatoes while hungry family and guests hang around the kitchen! —Marty Rummel, Trout Lake, Washington,Ingredients5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed2 large egg whites, beaten1 cup reduced-fat sour cream2 teaspoons onion powder1...

Bursting with flavor from a quick-and-easy marinade, these tuna steaks are topped with pico de gallo made from pineapple, tomatoes, lime juice and a nice kick of jalapeno. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan,Ingredients1/2 cup tequila3 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon salt4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)PICO DE GALLO:1 cup chopped...

For a different spin on traditional pea soup, try this split pea soup recipe with corned beef. The flavor is peppery rather than smoky, and a tasty change of pace. —Barbara Link, Alta Loma, California,Ingredients1 package (16 ounces) dried split peas8 cups water2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed2 large onions, chopped2 medium carrots, chopped2 cups cubed cooked corned...

Pour on the holiday spirit with a splash of brandy and three kinds of cheese. Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, are a crunchy topping for the smooth spread. —T.B. England, San Antonio, Texas,Ingredients1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 package (4 ounces) garlic-herb spreadable cheese3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese2 tablespoons brandy1 shallot, finely chopped1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon...

Because I feed three hungry people in my family (my husband, a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and our two boys), I love satisfying snacks that are easy to make. We all appreciate this cool, light fruit dip. —Karen Laubman, Spruce Grove, Alberta,Ingredients1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 cup sour cream2...

A little brining and a special dry rub go a long way to making the perfect pork chop. Once you've mastered how to cook thick pork chops, you'll be enjoying them all summer long. —Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin,Ingredients1/4 cup kosher salt1/4 cup sugar2 cups water2 cups ice water4 center-cut pork rib chops (1 inch thick and 8 ounces...

Oodles of noodles plus plenty of fresh veggies make Debbie Albright's side dish a real meal-brightener. "I sometimes add extra color by substituting red bell pepper for half of the green one," she shares from her Salisbury, North Carolina kitchen.But the secret ingredient in this salad is actually t he sweetened condensed milk.",Ingredients1 package (16 ounces) tricolor spiral...

A local blueberry grower shared this recipe with me, and it's the best breakfast dish I've ever tasted. With the cream cheese and berry combination, this French toast casserole reminds me of dessert. —Patricia Axelsen, Aurora, Minnesota,Ingredients12 slices day-old white bread, crusts removed2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries12 large eggs, lightly beaten2...

Fresh tomatoes are hollowed out, then filled with a flavorful tuna salad mixture that gets crunch from celery and cashews.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin,Ingredients4 large tomatoes1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna, drained and flaked2 celery ribs, chopped1/2 cup chopped cashews, optional image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe,...