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Healthy Meal Plan ( February 18 – February 24)

This healthy meal plan is flexible and includes calorie, carb and weight watcher Freestyle points for easy reference.This week's meal plan focuses on light, low calorie, Weight Watcher-friendly meals to stay on track eating healthy this winter.I’ve put together a weekly meal plan to help you get healthy and delicious meals on the table for you and your family. This is a flexible healthy meal plan so feel free to swap in your favorite healthy recipes. You can also search for ...

Healthy Valentines Day Recipes

There's no better way to show your loved ones how much you care than cooking some of these Healthy Valentines Day Recipes for them. Food memories last forever. Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to show your loved ones how much you care for them by cooking something special that's also on the healthier side. No money can buy a home-cooked meal made with whole ingredients. Remember, it's the thought that counts, so don't worry about making anything fancy.Here are ...

Lemon Chicken Rice Soup

Lemon Chicken Rice Soup is a healthy, nourishing soup that is a bowl of comfort. There is no added fat in this recipe, so this is a lighter option than some lemon chicken soups. 131 calories/1 freestyle point per serving. I made this soup for two cancer patients recently who are on a low fiber/low…

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…

Clean Eating Lentil Soup © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Clean Eating Lentil Soup Recipe

This Clean Eating Lentil Soup is so easy to make and freezes really well. Make a batch, divide it into meal size portions, and freeze. When you’re yearning for a cup of hot soup, just pull a container out of the freezer. 94 calories/1 Freestyle point per cup. In the colder months of the year,…

Soup Diet Recipes

Refer to these Soup Diet Recipes if you’re looking to lighten up your meals and jumpstart a healthy diet. Many years ago, a friend and I went on a “cabbage soup diet.” We made a giant pot of cabbage soup and ate it for days. I have to admit that by the fourth day, I…

Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Soup - served with maple syrup coconut cream - vegan and vegetarian friendly

Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Soup Recipe

Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Soup is vegetarian and vegan friendly soup that is healthy, delicious and light. I made this Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Soup for a friend who just had oral surgery. She is one of the sweetest, most considerate and thoughtful person I know. Of course, she didn’t tell anyone she was having…

Healthy Instant Pot Soup and Stew Recipes

Healthy Instant Pot Soup and Stew Recipes is a collection you will want to refer to when you’re craving comfort food. I love using pressure cooking to make soups and stews. Whether you have a stove-top pressure cooker or Instant Pot, these soups and stews can be made in a fraction of the time if…

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 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…

Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili - this is one of my kids' favorite meals - pure comfort food

Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili Recipe

Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili is packed with flavor, with a touch of cinnamon and spice. Serve topped with chopped onion and finely shredded cheddar cheese in the traditional style. I first made Cincinnati chili about four years ago after hearing several people from Cincinnati rave about it. A friend gave me a can of Cincinnati chili so I…

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