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Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Tortilla Soup Recipe

December 15, 2014 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Tortilla Soup is a family friendly, healthy and delicious meal that is easy to make for busy weekdays. We’ve been having some cold, blustery days lately so hearty soups, chili and stews have been on my mind a lot. My youngest son loves all things chili. I actually think I could…

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Filed Under: chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, lunch, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Slow Cooker, soups Tagged With: chili, crockpot, Little's Specialty Foods, local business, slow cooker

Kale Apple Carrot Blue Cheese Pecan Salad Recipe

December 14, 2014 by Jeanette 31 Comments

Kale Apple Carrot Blue Cheese Pecan Salad

This jewel-toned Kale Apple Carrot Blue Cheese Pecan Salad adds a festive touch to holiday meals. I love jewel toned salads during the holiday season – red curly kale, Ambrosia apples, purple carrots and red onions – tossed together, they just seem more festive than your average salad. Add some toasted pecans and crumbled blue…

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Filed Under: giveaway, gluten-free, salads Tagged With: Giveaway, Hamilton Beach, holiday salad, winter salad

Chestnut Praline Latte (Dairy-Free/Vegan)

December 11, 2014 by Jeanette

Chestnut Praline Latte - creamy and delicious, this latte is a healthier version of Starbuck's newest latte. Made with real chestnuts and pecans, and cashew milk to make this dairy-free.

Cozy up to a mug of this Chestnut Praline Latte, a healthier and dairy-free version of Starbuck’s latest holiday latte, made with real chestnuts and pecans. Have you tried the newest Starbuck’s Chestnut Praline Latte? Recently, I saw an article that said this latest drink does not actually contain any chestnuts or nuts in it….

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Filed Under: beverages, Chemotherapy Recipes, Christmas, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: cashew milk, cashew milk recipes, chestnuts, dairy-free, Silk, Silk Cashew, Starbucks Chestnut Praline Latte, vegan

Prosciutto Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates

December 10, 2014 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Prosciutto Wrapped Goat Stuffed Dates with Balsamic Vinegar Glaze - just four ingredients - super easy and delicious - perfect as a last minute appetizer idea!

Prosciutto Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates are the perfect last minute appetizer that guests can nosh on while you get the rest of the food on the table. I made these little nibbles for the book signing party at my house last month as a last minute thought. I’m horrible at gauging how much food…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, gluten-free, Holidays Tagged With: cocktail party food, Medjool dates, quick and easy appetizer

Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chip Oat Sorghum Cookies

December 4, 2014 by Jeanette 13 Comments

Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chip Oat Sorghum Cookies - these are a wonderful addition to your holiday cookie tray - they're healthy and naturally gluten-free too!

These Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chip Oat Sorghum Cookies are perfect for your holiday cookie tray. Made with whole grain oat flour and sorghum flour, they’re a healthier holiday treat. I don’t bake much, but Christmas time is the one time of the year when I make a lot of cookies. Everyone’s got their favorite Christmas cookies,…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: Christmas cookies, coconut, gluten-free cookies, oat flour, sorghum flour

Endive Stuffed with Old Bay Crab Salad

December 3, 2014 by Jeanette 10 Comments

s Stuffed With Old Bay Crab Salad - this is an elegant and easy holiday appetizer that will WOW your guests!

Endive Stuffed with Old Bay Crab Salad is an elegant holiday appetizer that can be assembled last minute. I’m originally from Maryland so crabs and Old Bay seasoning holds a special place in my heart. These Endive Spears Stuffed With Old Bay Crab Salad are another one of the appetizers I made for our friend’s book…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, salads, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: appetizer, cocktail party food, crab, endive, Old Bay seasoning

10 Healthy Living Tips for the Holidays

December 2, 2014 by Jeanette 34 Comments

Stress Reducing Recipe for the Holidays - try these tips to reduce stress and enjoy the holidays with loved ones

We’re in the thick of the holiday season and stress levels can get to an all time high. It’s supposed to be a time of celebration and enjoyment with family and friends, yet every year, I find it to be the most stressful time of the year. So, to help me and you try to…

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Filed Under: healthy choices, Healthy Living, Sponsored Post Tagged With: healthy living tips, Nourish snacks

Thai Chicken Skewer Appetizers with Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce

December 1, 2014 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Thai Chicken Skewer Appetizers with Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce - these were a huge hit at our cocktail party - the marinade is delicious and the sweet and spicy chili sauce goes perfectly

Thai Chicken Skewer Appetizers with Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce will get rave reviews from your guests. People love food on skewers, especially during parties when everything is standing around chatting.  If you’re looking for something a little different to serve this holiday season, you must try these Thai Chicken Skewer Appetizers with Sweet and…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, chicken, Christmas, Clean Eating, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays Tagged With: appetizer, cocktail party food, finger food, Thai

Assorted Skewered Party Appetizers

November 26, 2014 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Assorted Skewered Party Appetizers are quick and easy to make, can be made ahead of time, and are fun for entertaining. Are you ready for Thanksgiving? I hope so, but if you’re still looking for a last minute appetizer, try these Assorted Skewered Party Appetizers. These little bites will tide everyone over until the turkey…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, Uncategorized Tagged With: quick and easy appetizer

Warm Apple Buttermilk Custard Crisp Recipe

November 25, 2014 by Jeanette 14 Comments

Warm Apple Buttermilk Custard Crisp - warm your belly with one of these luscious treats - no crust required!

Cozy up on the couch with this Warm Apple Buttermilk Custard Crisp. I’ve always dreamed of making a picture perfect pie, but to this day, I still haven’t been able to. I usually start out with good intentions, but I just don’t have the patience to crimp the edges perfectly, so halfway through, my pie…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, vegetarian Tagged With: Cooking Light, gluten-free dessert, Progressive Eats

Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Marbled Muffins

November 22, 2014 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Marbled Muffins - these muffins are moist, delicious and healthy - make them for breakfast as a special treat!

These Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Marbled Muffins are moist and tender, with a fine crumb – your family will love these fun treats! Chocolate Banana Marbled Muffins remind me of the marbled cake I used to love making as a young girl. I used to bake every Sunday for our church potluck lunch when I was a…

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Filed Under: Breads, Breakfast, Clean Eating, gluten-free, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: banana, marbled cake, marbled muffins, oat flour, sorghum flour

100 Healthy Holiday Side Dish Recipes

November 20, 2014 by Jeanette 14 Comments

100 Healthy Holiday Side Dish Recipes - a HUGE collection of colorful side dishes for your holiday table, sorted by vegetable and color to round out your menu

Add bursts of color to your holiday table with these Healthy Holiday Side Dish Recipes featuring fresh produce. Pictured, left to right, top to bottom: Sweet Potato Pomegranate Salad (Two Peas and Their Pod), Glazed Brussels Sprouts (Jeanette’s Healthy Living), Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Chickpeas, Kale and Pearl Couscous (An Edible Mosaic), Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon and Goat Cheese (Running To…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, side dishes, Thanksgiving, vegetables Tagged With: healthy side dishes, healthy Thanksgiving side dish recipes

Decadent Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Recipe

November 19, 2014 by Jeanette 71 Comments

Decadent Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake - so chocolatey and rich, no one will guess it's gluten-free...perfect for the holiday dessert table.

This Decadent Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake is a treat that all your guests will enjoy, just in time for the holidays. Sponsored by The Hershey Company. Are you starting to think about holiday baking? I am. I don’t bake much during the rest of the year, but once the weather turns cooler and the holidays start…

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Filed Under: Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, vegetarian Tagged With: gluten-free desserts, Hershey's "Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate Cake, The Hershey Company

30+ Easy Healthy College Dorm Room Snack Recipes

November 18, 2014 by Jeanette 10 Comments

30 Healthy College Dorm Snacks - healthy recipes that can be either require no cooking or can be made in the microwave

These Easy Healthy College Dorm Room Snack Recipes require little or no cooking and are great for satisfying midnight munchies. Pictured (left to right, top to bottom): Layered Mexican Dip (see simplified version below), Oatmeal Raisin Energy Bites (Amy’s Healthy Baking), Protein Puppy Chow (Food Faith Fitness), Corn, Black Bean Salsa (see simplified version below), Healthy Sweet and Salty Trail…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Clean Eating, snacks Tagged With: college snacks, easy snacks, healthy snacks

Homemade Ghost Chile Carrot Hot Sauce Recipe

November 13, 2014 by Jeanette 12 Comments

If you like hot sauce, you’ve got to try this fragrant super spicy Ghost Chile Carrot Hot Sauce. Sweet carrots help to tame the heat. A few years ago, I made some ghost chili hot sauce that was incredibly good – extremely spicy hot and so fragrant. Ghost chiles (naga jolokia red variety) are known to…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, Pureed Food Diet, Recipes For Foodies, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: carrots, fallfest, Food Network, ghost chile, homemade hot sauce

Breakfast Stuffed Arepas with Pancetta, Egg, Avocado and Tomato

November 12, 2014 by Jeanette 16 Comments

Breakfast Stuffed Arepas - this are amazing! Filled with crispy pancetta, avocado, tomato, onion, and scrambled eggs

Jazz up your breakfast with these Breakfast Stuffed Arepas. Crispy pancetta, scrambled eggs, avocado slices and tomato are stuffed into warm arepas made with corn flour. There’s a Venezuelan restaurant in a neighboring town that my kids just love. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is fun. One of their specialties are their arepas,…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, Recipes For Foodies Tagged With: arepas, breakfast recipes

Guasacaca Avocado “Green” Sauce Recipe

November 11, 2014 by Jeanette 16 Comments

Guasacaca Avocado Sauce - this sauce is the "secret" green sauce served at many Latin American restaurants - smother it on tacos, quesadillas, arepas and more!

You’re going to want to slather this Guasacaca Avocado “Green” Sauce on tacos, quesadillas, and stuffed arepas. Have you ever eaten at a Venezuelan restaurant where they have bottles of “secret sauce” on the table? Well, what might appear to a secret to many of us, is just a common condiment to the Venezuelan people….

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, Pureed Food Diet, Recipes For Foodies, sauces, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: avocado sauce, condiment, green sauce, sauce, sauce for arepas, Venezuelan

Hearty Fall Harvest Vegetable Chorizo Sausage Soup {Low Carb}

November 10, 2014 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Fall Harvest Vegetable Chorizo Sausage Soup - this chunky soup is chockfull of vegetables and comfort food for the soul

This Hearty Fall Harvest Vegetable Chorizo Sausage Soup is nourishing and satisfying, and chockfull of in-season vegetables. Sponsored by A Sweet Life Diabetes Magazine. It’s definitely that time of year when people start craving hearty soups. Soups are a great way to take advantage of all the fresh produce that’s in season – carrots, celery, cabbage, cauliflower…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, gluten-free, lunch, Pantry Recipe, soups, Sponsored Post Tagged With: Diabetes Awareness Month, low carb, recipes for diabetes

Gluten-Free Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Muffins Recipe

November 8, 2014 by Jeanette 14 Comments

Gluten-Free Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Muffin - these are moist, delicious and chocolatey! They're a healthy treat for breakfast.

These Gluten-Free Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Muffins are perfect for back-to-school breakfasts or afternoon snacks. Made with oats and oat flour, it’s a great way to get some whole grains into the day. So I really need to read instructions better before I start recipe testing. I originally made these Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Muffins to…

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Filed Under: Breads, Breakfast, Clean Eating, gluten-free, healthy choices, snacks, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: chocolate muffins, cocoa powder, gluten-free muffins, oat flour, oats, substituting banana for oil

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mint, Cilantro and Vietnamese Style Dressing

November 6, 2014 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Vietnamese Style Dressing - the sweet and tangy dressing, and fresh mint and cilantro compliment the roasted brussels sprouts so well!

These Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mint, Cilantro and Vietnamese Style Dressing will pop in your mouth with flavor. Bright herbs and a tangy, slightly spicy Vietnamese inspired dressing take these to a another level. Roasted brussels sprouts seem to be all the rage at local restaurants the last couple of years. Although they are called…

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Filed Under: Asian, Clean Eating, cruciferous vegetables, dairy-free, gluten-free, Recipes For Foodies, side dishes, vegetables Tagged With: David Chang, Fall Fest, Food Network, Momofuku, roasted brussels sprouts, Vietnamese dressing

Clean Eating Stuffed Peppers Recipe {Clean Eating Freezer Meals Cookbook Giveaway}

November 5, 2014 by Jeanette 17 Comments

Clean Eating Stuffed Peppers - these are absolutely delicious, and can be frozen and reheated for an easy, healthy dinner

These Clean Eating Stuffed Peppers can be frozen and reheated for an easy weeknight dinner. If you’ve been following my blog, you probably know that I believe in clean eating. Clean Eating is all about avoiding processed foods, chemicals and preservatives. It’s about eating real food and staying away from refined products. Sometimes it might…

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Filed Under: chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, giveaway, gluten-free, main courses, New Year Tagged With: clean eating, Clean Eating Freezer Meals cookbook, ground turkey, stuffed peppers, The Gracious Pantry

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