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Gluten-Free Apple Streusel Cake With Yogurt Cream Recipe

September 29, 2015 by Jeanette 30 Comments

Gluten-Free Apple Streusel Cake - this is the perfect Fall cake - it's even healthy enough for breakfast

This Gluten-Free Apple Streusel Cake is so light, you can enjoy it for breakfast or dessert. Once the weather turns cooler and Fall is in the air, I think of apples and pumpkins, especially since we live in the Northeast where the leaves are already starting to fall. This apple cake recipe from Cooking Light…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, vegetarian Tagged With: #progressiveeats, apple cake, Fall, gluten-free, streusel topping

Slow Cooker Red Wine Beef Shank Stew Recipe

September 22, 2015 by Jeanette 27 Comments

Slow Cooker Red Wine Beef Shank Stew - delicious over rice, pasta or mashed potatoes. Leftovers are terrific topped with mashed potatoes and baked, or made into beef vegetable soup (add leftover cooked whole grains or pasta)

Serve this Slow Cooker Red Wine Beef Shank Stew with mashed potatoes, rice or pasta. Fall is here and despite the fact that we’ve been having warm weather still here in Connecticut, I’ve already been thinking about all the comfort food that we start craving as the weather turns cooler. Stews, chili and soups are some…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses Tagged With: beef, crockpot, freezer meals, slow cooker, stew, The Recipe Redux, using leftovers

Crab Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing Recipe

September 21, 2015 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Crabmeat Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing - impress your guests with this beautiful presentation. The wasabi soy dressing spices things up a bit

This elegant Crab Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing is fresh, light and healthy. Sponsored by Peapod. I developed this Crab Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing Appetizer for Peapod.com, inspired by an appetizer at the Outback Steakhouse. This light and healthy appetizer is super versatile – it’s elegant enough to serve for a dinner…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: appetizer, avocado, crab, Peapod

Cashew Cream Recipe {Dairy-Free and Vegan}

September 14, 2015 by Jeanette 42 Comments

Vegan Cashew Cream - this is so rich and creamy - it makes a great dairy-free substitute for heavy cream

Cashew Cream makes a wonderful dairy-free, vegan substitute for heavy cream. You might have noticed we’ve made a few changes here on Jeanette’s Healthy Living. I am super excited to unveil a new blog design with an updated look and feel, thanks to Julie from Deluxe Designs and Shauna from SMD Web & Blog Design. The…

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Filed Under: Chemotherapy Recipes, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, Pureed Food Diet, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: cashew cream, dairy-free, heavy cream alternative, vegan

Greek Grilled Octopus with Rosemary and Thyme Recipe

September 2, 2015 by Jeanette 30 Comments

Grilled Greek Octopus - tender and flavorful, this octopus is marinated in olive oil infused with garlic, rosemary and thyme

This Greek Grilled Octopus is marinated in olive oil infused with garlic, rosemary and thyme. Pressure cooked octopus yields a tender octopus in just ten minutes. Grilling adds smokiness and a little crunchy texture to this delicious appetizer and reminds me of one of my favorite octopus dishes at Mediterranean restaurants. I love grilled octopus….

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Filed Under: appetizers, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, Instant Pot, Seafood, Summer Recipes Tagged With: Greek octopus, grilled octopus, grilling, Mediterranean cuisine, rosemary, thyme

Vanilla Pear Raspberry Panna Cotta Recipe

August 31, 2015 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Vanilla Pear Raspberry Panna Cotta - so light and creamy, this elegant dessert is low-fat, made with cashew milk and Greek yogurt. Vanilla poached pears and raspberry puree are the perfect match.

This Vanilla Pear Raspberry Panna Cotta is a decadent, yet low calorie dessert. Sponsored by Silk. Earlier this summer, we traveled to St. Martin and were treated to lots of decadent desserts, including panna cotta, which is an Italian dessert traditionally made with heavy cream. I’ve lightened up this elegant dessert using Vanilla Silk Cashew…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, vegetarian Tagged With: Greek yogurt, healthy dessert, light dessert, poached pears, raspberry sauce, Silk Cashewmilk

Gluten-Free Apricot Almond Frangipane Tart Recipe

August 25, 2015 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Gluten-Free Apricot Almond Frangipane Tart - this elegant dessert is easy to make and delicious. Frangipane is an almond filling. Peach jam is used to glaze the apricots on top for a special touch

This Gluten-Free Apricot Almond Frangipane Tart is an elegant dessert worthy of serving for a special occasion. I have a love/hate relationship with Facebook. It can be a huge time sucker. On the other hand, it’s a great way to stay in touch with people you don’t see often. I’ve been able to reconnect with…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, vegetarian Tagged With: #progressiveeats, almond, apricot, frangipane, gluten-free dessert, gluten-free pastry, gluten-free puff pastry, gluten-free tart, stone fruits

Gluten-Free Spicy Baked Chicken Tenders with Secret Sauce Recipe

August 24, 2015 by Jeanette 13 Comments

Spicy Baked Chicken Tenders with Secret Sauce - creole seasoning spices up these chicken tenders and the secret sauce is the perfect way to cool them down

These Gluten-Free Spicy Baked Chicken Tenders with Secret Sauce are a healthy version of everyone’s favorite chicken tenders. Sponsored by Peapod. Who doesn’t love chicken tenders. Today’s recipe features a spicy version of a childhood favorite served with my son’s “secret sauce.” We developed this recipe for Peapod, America’s leading online grocer, which features over 8,000…

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Filed Under: chicken, Clean Eating, Dinner, gluten-free, lunch, main courses, Sponsored Post Tagged With: almond flour, cajun, gluten-free chicken tenders, Peapod, secret sauce

Pickled Jalapeño Peppers with Coriander and Garlic Recipe

August 19, 2015 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Pickled Jalapeño Peppers - so easy to make at home. Garlic and coriander seeds add a little something special.

Pickled Jalapeño Peppers with Coriander and Garlic are so easy to make at home. I go to the farmer’s market every week when I’m in town, and am just savoring all the summer produce. Recently, I spotted jalapeño peppers from farmer’s market and couldn’t resist. Jalapeño peppers are not the spiciest peppers I’ve eaten, but this…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, dairy-free, gluten-free, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: easy pickles, fast pickles, jalapeno peppers, pickles, pickling

Grilled Cauliflower with Rosemary and Thyme Recipe

August 17, 2015 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Grilled Cauliflower with Rosemary and Thyme - the perfect side dish for summer grilling

Grilled Cauliflower with Rosemary and Thyme is the perfect summer side dish, scented with fresh herbs. I love no-fuss Summer grilling because it keeps the kitchen cool and there’s virtually no clean-up involved. Both proteins and vegetables can be grilled at the same time too, so there’s no need to turn on the stove or…

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Filed Under: cruciferous vegetables, csa, dairy-free, farmer's market, gluten-free, side dishes, Summer Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: grilled cauliflower, grilling cauliflower, grilling vegetables, rosemary, thyme

Grilled Mediterranean Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles in a Packet

August 12, 2015 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Grilled Mediterranean Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles in a Packet - this is an amazingly simple and delicious meal, all cooked on the grill in a little foil wrapping. Low carb and healthy too.

Grilled Mediterranean Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles in a Packet is the perfect no fuss meal. These individual packets are great for portion control and for a nice presentation. 344 calories/6 Freestyle points per serving. Sponsored by Peapod. There are still a few more weeks of summer vacation before school starts, so we’ve been savoring every…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Seafood, shellfish, Summer Recipes Tagged With: grilling, Mediterranean diet, Peapod, shrimp, zucchini noodles

Green Bean Tomato Salad with Maple Basil Dressing Recipe

August 10, 2015 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Green Bean Tomato Salad with Maple Basil Dressing - the sweet and tangy dressing helps bring out the best flavor in this summer green bean salad

This Green Bean Tomato Salad with Maple Basil Dressing makes the most of summer green beans and tomatoes. Each week, I visit our local farmer’s market and pick up as much fresh produce as I can use for that week. I always buy tomatoes (because I am somewhat obsessed with summer tomatoes) and lately, I’ve been picking up…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, salads, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: basil, green beans, maple syrup, summer salad, tomatoes

Tomato Corn Potato Sausage Pesto Frittata Recipe

August 3, 2015 by Jeanette 14 Comments

Tomato Corn Potato Sausage Pesto Frittata - this is perfect for breakfast or brunch ~ full of summer produce, this frittata is healthy and delicious

This Tomato Corn Potato Sausage Pesto Frittata is perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch. Serve with a fresh fruit salad. This past Saturday, I made this hearty frittata for my family. I had announced the night before that I had an 11:00 appointment so if anyone wanted to breakfast, they’d need to be up by…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Clean Eating, gluten-free Tagged With: breakfast, brunch, frittata, using leftovers

Grilled Chicken Shawarma with Fennel Spinach Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

July 28, 2015 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Grilled Chicken Shawarma with Fennel Spinach Tzatziki Sauce - the chicken is marinated with Greek yogurt, allspice, coriander, cumin and cinnamon; and the sauce is a mixture of Greek yogurt, fresh dill, mint, parsley, spinach, fennel and cucumber. Impress your family and friends with this flavorful grilled chicken dish served with a cool topping.

This Grilled Chicken Shawarma with Fennel Spinach Tzatziki Sauce is full of spices and fresh herbs. We’re at the peak of summer grilling and by this time of year, I’m looking for new grilling ideas. My kids will try just about anything, so I was pleasantly surprised when one of my boys spotted a recipe…

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Filed Under: chicken, Clean Eating, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Summer Recipes Tagged With: chicken shawarma, Middle Eastern food, Progressive Eats, tzatziki sauce

Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Soy Butter Sauce Recipe

July 27, 2015 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Soy Butter Sauce - a super easy and delicious recipe with just 4 ingredients

This Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Soy Butter Sauce is so easy and delicious – just four ingredients. Do you find it challenging coming up with different ways to prepare vegetables for dinner throughout the week? I try to serve a different vegetable each night, but lately, I’ve been getting tired of making vegetables the same…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Easter, gluten-free, Summer Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, butter, easy side dish, grilled asparagus, soy sauce, summer side dish

Chicken Cheese Pasta Casserole With Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping Recipe

July 20, 2015 by Jeanette 7 Comments

Chicken Pasta Casserole with Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping - chunks of chicken, oregano, fresh basil and a Parmesan breadcrumb topping make this easy pasta dish standout from the crowd

This Baked Chicken Cheese Pasta Casserole with Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping is an easy and delicious meal to make for your family or make for a friend. Recently, a friend of ours asked me to make dinner for him and his two girls. His daughter had just had spinal surgery and as a single dad, he…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, chicken, Clean Eating, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Pasta and Noodles Tagged With: breadcrumb topping, casserole, chicken, cooking for community, cooking for friends, parmesan cheese, pasta

Kale Mint Basil Pesto Recipe

July 13, 2015 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Kale Mint Basil Pesto - a summer pesto that's healthy and delicious ~ toss with pasta (hot or cold), add a few spoonfuls to potato salad, or use it on sandwiches and pizza

This Kale Mint Basil Pesto is a great way to enjoy summer kale and fresh herbs at their peak. Toss it with pasta, add it to potato salad, spread it on sandwiches or pizza. It’s that time of year when I make fresh pesto using kale from the farmer’s market and other herbs. Over the…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, dairy-free, GAPS Diet, gluten-free, lunch, main courses, sauces, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: basil, kale, mint, pesto

Watermelon Mint Aged Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

July 8, 2015 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Watermelon Mint Aged Goat Cheese Salad - sweet and salty, this summer salad is refreshing and has just 3 ingredients

Watermelon Mint Aged Goat Cheese is the perfect Summer salad that balances sweet and salty flavors. Every summer we look forward to all the watermelon that pops up in the supermarket. Although we mostly eat it as sliced wedges or in Watermelon Mint Freezes, I start to look for more interesting ways to enjoy this juicy,…

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Filed Under: gluten-free, salads, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: aged goat cheese, Sartori, watermelon salad

Pasta Primavera with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic Recipe

July 6, 2015 by Jeanette 13 Comments

Pasta Primavera with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic - just 3 fresh ingredients make this easy and delicious pasta

This Pasta Primavera with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic takes just 30 minutes to prepare, perfect for a quick and easy dinner.  The key is to use the freshest tomatoes and best extra virgin olive oil you can find. Our family just got back from an incredible family vacation on the island of St. Martin…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, Clean Eating, dairy-free, farmer's market, gluten-free, lunch, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: basil, fresh tomatoes, pasta primavera, quick and easy dinner, St Martin

SCD GAPS Diet Raspberry Ice Cream Recipe

June 30, 2015 by Jeanette 31 Comments

Raspberry Ice Cream - this 3 ingredient ice cream is SCD and GAPS Diet friendly

SCD GAPS Diet Raspberry Ice Cream is made with just three ingredients – no ice cream machine required. Who doesn’t love ice cream, especially homemade ice cream. This Raspberry Ice Cream is made with just three ingredients – homemade creme fraiche (SCD and GAPS Diet friendly), frozen raspberries and honey. Because it’s made with SCD…

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Filed Under: Chemotherapy Recipes, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, Desserts and Cookies, GAPS Diet, gluten-free, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, SCD, vegetarian Tagged With: GAPS diet, GAPS Diet Creme Fraiche, GAPS Diet Sour Cream, homemade ice cream, Progressive Eats, SCD creme fraiche, SCD diet, SCD French Cream, SCD sour cream

Sauteed Swiss Chard with Carrots and Celery Recipe

June 29, 2015 by Jeanette 14 Comments

Sauteed Swiss Chard with Carrots and Celery - a simply delicious way to prepare Swiss chard

Sauteed Swiss Chard with Carrots and Celery is a deliciously easy way to prepare this healthy vegetable. I’m always looking for new ways to get my boys to eat leafy green vegetables. Out of all the vegetables, I’ve found leafy green veggies to be the hardest sell. Over the years, I’ve turned kale into pesto,…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, side dishes, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: easy Swiss chard recipe, farmer's market, swiss chard

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