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Healthy and Light Appetizer Recipes

Edamame Miso Avocado Hummus Recipe

May 18, 2015 by Jeanette 14 Comments

Edamame Avocado Miso Hummus - this protein packed dip is great with veggies or as a spread on whole grain crackers

This Edamame Miso Avocado Hummus is packed with protein and makes a healthy snack. Serve with veggies or as a spread on whole grain crackers or nori. As the end of the school year approaches, I feel like the day flies by and there is so much to get done. So, there are days when…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Chemotherapy Recipes, Cooking For Cancer, dips and sauces, gluten-free, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, New Year, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: edmamame, hummus, miso, nutrient dense snacks, protein rich snack, soybeans

Easy Asian Salmon Cucumber Appetizers Recipe

May 11, 2015 by Jeanette 27 Comments

Asian Salmon Cucumber Appetizers - these are so easy to make and perfect for entertaining - only 5 ingredients

These Asian Salmon Cucumber Appetizers are quick and easy to make, and are perfect for summer entertaining. I love little bites. In fact, I could make an entire meal out of appetizers. One of our family traditions whenever one of my boys comes home to visit from college is to make a special meal their…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, Clean Eating, Fish, Holiday Appetizers, Seafood Tagged With: appetizer, low carb, quick and easy appetizer, raw, salmon appetizer

12 Healthy Super Bowl Snack Recipes

January 30, 2015 by Jeanette 8 Comments

12 Healthy Snacks for Super Bowl - these are all Game Day favorites, lightened up so you can enjoy yourself at the party!

Celebrate Super Bowl with one or more of these 12 Healthy Super Bowl Snack Recipes. We’re a huge football family, and although none of our teams are in the Super Bowl this year, we’ll be hosting a Super Bowl party and watching the big game. I’ve put together a roundup of 12 Healthy Super Bowl Snacks for…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Parade Magazine, Super Bowl Tagged With: healthy appetizers, healthy snacks, healthy Super Bowl, light appetizers, Parade Magazine, Super Bowl

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

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

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

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

The Best Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo) Recipe

October 28, 2014 by Jeanette 28 Comments

The Best Garlic Shrimp - this is the best garlic shrimp I have ever made. The shrimp is marinated with garlic and then cooked in garlic oil

This is the Best Spanish Garlic Shrimp Recipe I’ve ever made. A special method of using garlic three different ways infuses the shrimp with tons of garlicky flavor. I am so excited to share this fabulous Garlic Shrimp tapas/appetizer recipe with you today. It’s one of my kids’ and husband’s favorites when we eat out…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, Clean Eating, Dinner, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Recipes For Foodies, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: appetizer, Progressive Eats, shrimp, Spanish tapas

Cincinnati Chili Refried Bean Cheese Dip

September 18, 2014 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Cincinnati Chili Refried Bean Cheese Dip © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Chili Refried Bean Cheese Dip makes a hearty and healthy after-school snack, and is also great for Game Day. My son eats lunch at 10:00AM at school (which is crazy!), so by the time he walks in the door after school, he is famished. Now that school has settled in, we’ve gotten into a…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Clean Eating, dips and sauces, gluten-free, snacks Tagged With: bean dip, chili dip, Food Network, game day food, healthy dip, healthy snack, Healthy Super Bowl Dips, healthy Super Bowl recipe, Healthy Super Bowl Snacks, summer soiree

Loaded Turkey Taco Nachos Recipe

May 19, 2014 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Turkey Taco Nachos

These Loaded Turkey Taco Nachos are fun food for a hearty after-school snack or entertaining. The key is in the toppings. A few weeks ago, my youngest son requested nachos for his after-school snack. I’ve made nachos for football Sunday’s and for playdates (his friends love them), so this wasn’t an unusual request. What he…

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Filed Under: appetizers, chicken, Clean Eating, gluten-free, healthy choices, Pantry Recipe, snacks, Super Bowl

Gluten-Free Maryland Crab Cake Sliders Recipe

January 30, 2014 by Jeanette 17 Comments

Maryland Crab Cake Sliders

These Gluten-Free Maryland Crab Cake Sliders are fun party food and perfect for Super Bowl entertaining. I was born and raised in Maryland so I grew up eating crabs in the shell. After I moved away from home though, fresh crabs were hard to come by, so I had to satisfy my crab cravings with…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Seafood, shellfish, Super Bowl Tagged With: Comfort Food Feast, Food Network, gluten-free crab cakes, gluten-free sliders, Healthy Super Bowl Foods, sliders

100+ Greek Yogurt Recipes – How To Use Greek Yogurt

September 20, 2013 by Jeanette 33 Comments

100+ Greek Yogurt Recipes

Learn how to use Greek yogurt to lighten up recipes in this roundup of 100+ sweet and savory Greek yogurt recipes. Greek yogurt can easily be used as a healthy substitute for higher fat ingredients, as well as a way to boost protein in recipes. I’ve found Greek yogurt to be a versatile ingredient as it can…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Breakfast, main courses, Recipes, Resources, sauces Tagged With: Greek yogurt, Greek yogurt as a healthy substitute for cream, Greek yogurt as a healthy substitute for cream cheese, Greek yogurt as a healthy substitute for mayonnaise, Greek yogurt as a healthy substitute for sour cream, how to cook with Greek yogurt, how to use Greek yogurt, how to use Greek yogurt in baking, how to use Greek yogurt in cooking

Spicy Korean Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

September 16, 2013 by Jeanette 18 Comments

Spicy Korean Chicken Quesadilla

These Spicy Korean Chicken Quesadillas will fire up your next gameday party. The Korean Barbecue Sauce is the secret ingredient. This past weekend, Chef Plum invited me to do a cooking demonstration at his Taste of Danbury Afternoon Block Party. I had tons of fun with Chef Plum – he’s a great guy and one…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, chicken, healthy choices, Recipes For Foodies, Super Bowl, whole grain Tagged With: Chef Plum, healthy football snacks, healthy gameday food, healthy tailgating recipes, Taste of Danbury

Grilled Thai Shrimp with Garlic Sauce Recipe

July 22, 2013 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Grilled Thai Shrimp in the Shell with Garlic Sauce © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Succulent, sweet and salty, these Grilled Thai Shrimps with Garlic Sauce will surely impress your family and friends. Have you noticed that I’ve been obsessed with Thai food lately? Whenever I spot local shrimp, I pick up a pound. I’m a big believer in supporting local aquaculture and agriculture plus I like to know where…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Recipes For Foodies, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: grilled shrimp, grilling shrimp in the shell, Thai recipe

Shrimp Taco Dip Recipe

May 22, 2013 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Shrimp Taco Dip © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Shrimp Taco Dip is just pure fun – perfect for a summer barbeque and sure to be the talk of the party. One of my boys plays baseball in high school and the parents are always looking to have some fun at the games. This past week, the parents organized a tailgate party so…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dips and sauces, gluten-free, healthy choices, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: Barbeque Appetizer, Fun Appetizer, Shrimp Taco Dip

Super Easy Fresh Tomato Burrata Cheese Pesto Dip

May 15, 2013 by Jeanette 18 Comments

Easy Fresh Tomato Burrata Cheese Pesto Dip © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Fresh Tomato Burrata Cheese Pesto Dip is great for entertaining – it takes just 5 minutes to assemble. A few weekends ago, I threw a belated celebration party for my husband’s winter paddle tennis league. As a food blogger, there is always a little pressure when I entertain – people expect good food and…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dips and sauces, gluten-free, vegetarian Tagged With: burrata cheese, entertaining, quick and easy appetizer

Mixed Fish and Avocado Poke Tower Recipe {Deconstructed Sushi}

April 17, 2013 by Jeanette 27 Comments

Mixed Fish and Avocado Poke Tower © Jeanette's Healthy Living

A few years ago, our family vacationed in Hawaii and one of my favorite things to do was to try all the different varieties of Hawaiian Poke at the local supermarkets. Imagine a deli case filled with eight to ten different pokes (tuna poke is the most popular) instead of potato salad. Traditional Hawaiian poke…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, dairy-free, Dinner, healthy choices, Holiday Appetizers, Recipes For Foodies, Seafood

Onion & Sun-Dried Tomato Almond Crackers {Gluten-Free and Heart Healthy 2013}

February 16, 2013 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Almond Crackers with Chia Seeds and Sesame Seeds

Today, we’re wrapping up our week-long Gluten-Free and Heart Healthy 2013 event with none other than our lovely Lexie from Lexie’s Kitchen. Lexie was one of the first people I met when I needed help figuring out what to feed my son after we discovered he had food allergies. She is not only exceptionally talented…

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Filed Under: allergies, appetizers, gluten-free, healthy choices Tagged With: gluten-free crackers, heart health month, heart healthy recipe, Lexie's Kitchen

Crispy Un-Fried Chicken Wings – T-Fal ActiFry Product Review

February 7, 2013 by Jeanette 109 Comments

Un-Fried Korean Chicken Wings

Crispy Un-Fried Chicken Wings use just one tablespoons oil to “fry” in an air fryer. Sponsored by T-Fal. As I mentioned in my last post, we had a woman from Shanghai live with us for 8 years to help care for my aging in-laws. She was a great cook, and would help prepare dinner every…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dairy-free, giveaway, gluten-free, main courses Tagged With: healthy cooking, healthy fried chicken wings, T-Fal Actifry

9 Layer Mexican Dip Recipe for Super Bowl

January 31, 2013 by Jeanette 10 Comments

9 Layer Mexican Superbowl Dip © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This 9 Layer Mexican Dip is a crowd pleaser. Today, we’ve got another Healthy Super Bowl Dip – a 9 Layer Mexican Super Bowl “Quacktastic” Dip (my son loves ducks).  Yup 9 layers – you got it! This dip is really easy to make and can be made even easier by purchasing prepared guacamole and…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dips and sauces, gluten-free, healthy choices, Super Bowl Tagged With: Healthy Super Bowl Dips, Healthy Super Bowl Foods, Healthy Super Bowl Recipes, Healthy Super Bowl Snacks, layered Mexican dip

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