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Brined Sous Vide Turkey Breast with Sage Spice Rub

This Brined Sous Vide Turkey Breast with Sage Spice Rub Recipe ensures a moist, tender and flavorful turkey. I've never been a fan of white turkey meat because it's usually dry and less flavorful than dark meat. So, I was curious if cooking turkey sous vide could produce a softer, more tender turkey breast. I actually made this pre-Thanksgiving turkey meal for a friend who's on a soft food diet. I was hoping she could enjoy turkey if it was soft and tender enough. If you're not ...

Sous Vide Turkey Breast - moist and tender turkey breast, cooked at 145 degrees

Roasted Kabocha Squash Dip

Roasted Kabocha Squash Dip is a healthy and delicious dip, perfect for a snack or for a party. A generous and very gifted family invited 50 women from our church to their home for a Fall gathering. They put out an amazing spread of food for all of us to enjoy. I was asked to bring dip and chips, so I started looking for interesting dip ideas. I wanted to make something healthy and light, so I thought about incorporating vegetables into the dip. A Bon Appetit article suggests using roasted ...

Fall Flower Arrangements

These Fall Flower Arrangements will impress your family and friends. I started learning how to arrange flowers a few months ago, and it has become my new obsession. The process of flower arranging is similar to cooking. There is often a list of ingredients (e.g., the type and number of flowers), prepping involved, and instructions (the order to follow when arranging flowers). I have always appreciated beautiful flower arrangements, and am fortunate to have friends and family gift them to ...

Spicy Chinese Beef Noodle Soup

Spicy Chinese Beef Noodle Soup is an aromatic dish that is scented with star anise, cinnamon, fennel, cumin and Szechuan peppercorns. My dad used to make a version of this soup noodle dish. Over the years, I've made this comfort dish, often following my aunt's recipe. I love Asian noodle soups, and this is one of my favorite comfort foods. Although traditionally, the soup recipe does not include vegetables, I added daikon radish and carrots to bulk up the recipe with less meat than usual. ...

Creamy Red Curry Coconut Butternut Squash Soup - just 4 ingredients make this creamy flavorful soup!

Red Curry Coconut Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

This creamy Red Curry Coconut Butternut Squash Soup is made with just four ingredients. Keep to the basic recipe or embellish with more flavor agents and garnishes. It’s your choice. This easy recipe is perfect for the holidays when you’re looking for a beautiful, but simple soup to serve guests. Roasting The Whole Butternut Squash Did…

100+ Healthy Holiday Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

Bookmark (or PIN) this collection of 100+ Healthy Holiday Breakfast and Brunch Recipes and refer to it often. One of our Christmas morning traditions is to prepare a big brunch. We open presents really late – tortuous for the kids, but it teaches they a little self-control. Another tradition is to have each of the…

Spicy Tuna Wonton Cups - bite size spicy tuna appetizer perfect for parties

Spicy Tuna Wonton Cups Recipe

Spicy Tuna Wonton Cups are the perfect bite-size appetizer for parties. They’re easy to make and elegant enough for entertaining. My family loves spicy tuna rolls and basically anything that involves fresh ahi tuna. When we vacationed in Hawaii this past summer, I think my boys ordered ahi tuna almost every time we ate out….

Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Layered Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole Recipe {30+ Healthy Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes}

This Layered Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole is an easy and delicious way to use up leftover turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and green beans. This casserole has been a tradition in our family for many years. Thanksgiving is my family’s favorite holiday, perhaps because it’s the kickoff to the holiday season. We keep things pretty simple for our Thanksgiving dinner…

Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Herbed Thanksgiving Stuffing

This Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Herbed Thanksgiving Stuffing is simple and elegant, and will please the pickiest eaters. If you’re entertaining guests with food allergies or intolerances this holiday season, this stuffing recipe should satisfy all your guests. I remember the first gluten-free Thanksgiving I made several years ago. Everything on the menu was naturally gluten-free except…

60 Healthy Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Thanksgiving Recipes

Refer to these Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Thanksgiving recipes for allergy-friendly dishes everyone can enjoy. I can’t believe Thanksgiving is this week! Today, I’m sharing a collection of my Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Thanksgiving Recipes. If you have family or friends coming over for Thanksgiving who are gluten-free or dairy-free, thinking of recipes that can accommodate them and the…

Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos Recipe

The chicken filling in these Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos is so juicy and tender. Delicious as a taco filling, in burrito bowls and more. Don’t you just love that name ~ Chicken Tinga? Recently, I visited a local farmer’s market where a stand was selling tacos, including one filled with Chicken Tinga. I was…

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili Soup - warm up your belly with this healthy, hearty flavorful soup

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili Soup Recipe

Warm up your belly with this Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili Soup – it’s hearty and healthy. 166 calories/1 Freestyle point per serving. Are you surviving the winter so far? I’ll be honest. There have been a few days where I wouldn’t have left the house if it weren’t for our little puppy who’s still…

Slow Cooker Red Wine Short Ribs - these are fall-off-the-bone tender

Slow Cooker Red Wine Short Ribs Recipe

These Slow Cooker Red Wine Short Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender. Hearty, delicious and pure comfort food. Slow cooking short ribs ensures that the meat will be tender and moist, not dry and flaky. I make these short ribs whenever my oldest son comes home. It’s one of his favorites. My oldest son sometimes orders short…

Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast - this is the only pot roast I make for my family - it's comfort food at its best

Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast Recipe

This Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast is comfort food at its best, perfect for a chilly winter day. I make this pot roast at least once every winter and it has become our favorite pot roast recipe. In fact, this has become one of the most popular recipes on my blog. I think this…

Slow Cooker Black Bean Turkey Chili - budget-friendly, delicious and a crowd pleaser - great for parties and family gatherings

Slow Cooker Turkey Bean Chili Recipe

Slow Cooker Turkey Bean Chili is a crowd pleaser, with umami from mushrooms and smoky ancho and chipotle chili flavor. It’s budget-friendly, can be made ahead of time, and is freezable. Perfect for casual entertaining, whether for friends or family. I make a big pot for lunch during our family Christmas gathering. Serve with a…

Slow Cooker Lentil Smoked Ham Soup

This simple Slow Cooker Lentil Smoked Ham Soup is so flavorful, no one will guess just how easy it is to make. I love smoky flavors and one of the easiest ways to infuse soups with smoke is to add a ham bone or smoked turkey parts. At a recent holiday party, one of the…

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