Jeanette's Healthy Living

Where delicious and healthy come together

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • List of All Recipes (alphabetical)
    • Breakfast
    • appetizers
    • soups
    • salads
    • main courses
    • side dishes
    • dips and sauces
    • beverages
    • smoothies
    • Desserts and Cookies
  • Special Diets
    • gluten-free
    • dairy-free
    • vegetarian
    • vegan
    • Liquid/Soft Food Diet
    • Pureed Food Diet
    • Low Residue Diet
  • Cancer Cooking
  • Faith
  • Healthy Living
    • Healthy Living
    • travel
  • About
    • About
    • Contact Us
    • Work With Me
    • Media Features
    • Terms & Conditions

Slow Cooker Chinese Three Cup Chicken Recipe

October 19, 2021 by Jeanette 27 Comments

Slow Cooker Chinese Three Cup Chicken - this is a lighter version of a traditional braised chicken dish. Delicious served over steamed rice.

This Slow Cooker Chinese Three Cup Chicken Recipe is a lighter version of a traditional Chinese braised chicken dish. I love authentic Chinese food but unfortunately, it’s almost impossible to come by where I live. Most of the restaurants around serve either Asian fusion food or Chinese American food. So, whenever I crave real Chinese…

Read More »

Filed Under: Asian, chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Slow Cooker Tagged With: Asian, chicken, Chinese, crockpot, slow cooker

Florence Lin’s Baked Coconut Sticky Rice Cake Recipe for Chinese New Year

February 8, 2021 by Jeanette 81 Comments

Chinese Coconut Almond Sticky Rice Cake © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Baked Coconut Sticky Rice Cake is easy to make and a delicious version of Chinese sticky rice cake. This sweet treat can be enjoyed for Chinese New Year or as dessert throughout the year. This year, for Chinese New Year, I’m sharing a very special recipe – my Auntie Florence’s Coconut Sticky Rice Cake. Into her…

Read More »

Filed Under: Asian, Chinese New Year, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, healthy choices, Recipes For Foodies, Resources Tagged With: baked nian gao, baked sticky rice cake, Chinese New Year Foods, Chinese New Year recipe, Chinese traditions, Florence Lin, glutinous rice flour, nian gao, sticky rice cake

Chinese Lamb Noodle Soup

November 4, 2020 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Chinese Lamb Noodle Soup

Chinese Lamb Noodle Soup is humble comfort food, perfect for a chilly day. In the Chinese culture, certain foods such as lamb, cinnamon, anise, fennel seeds, garlic, ginger, scallion, and chili,  are believed to be “warming.” Warming foods, also referred to as “yang” foods, are thought to add heat to the body, helping to improve…

Read More »

Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Instant Pot, low carb, soups

Air Fried Spicy Chinese Eggplant

August 26, 2020 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Air Fried Spicy Chinese Eggplant

Air Fried Spicy Chinese Eggplant is a light version of a traditional Chinese dish where the eggplant is typically deep fried.  This is one of my favorite home-style Chinese dishes. I used to make this eggplant dish quite often, but didn’t like all the oil needed to fry the eggplant. Thankfully, I have an air…

Read More »

Filed Under: air fryer, Asian, Dinner, main courses Tagged With: air fryer

Korean Oxtail Soup Recipe

February 20, 2020 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Korean Oxtail Soup - this Asian bone broth is served with a chili sesame scallion topping

Korean Oxtail Soup is an Asian bone broth that is perfect for bone chilling winter weather. The chili sesame scallion topping brightens up this hearty oxtail soup. I remember my mom making oxtail soup once in a while during the winter. There’s something about the gelatinous meat of oxtail that I love. It’s an acquired…

Read More »

Filed Under: Asian, Beef, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, soups Tagged With: Korean recipe, Korean soup, oxtail

Spicy Korean Beef Noodle Soup Recipe

February 4, 2020 by Jeanette 28 Comments

Spicy Korean Beef Noodle Soup - made with rich beef bone broth and spiced up with red pepper flakes, this Asian noodle soup will warm up your belly

This Spicy Korean Beef Noodle Soup is made with rich beef bone broth and spiced up with Korean red pepper flakes ~ it will warm up your belly. It was just 15 degrees one day last week (3 degrees with the windchill factor) and this Spicy Korean Beef Noodle Soup was calling my name. I…

Read More »

Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, gluten-free, lunch, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, soups Tagged With: bone broth, cellophane noodles, glass noodles, Korean, mung bean noodles, spicy

Vietnamese Beef Pho Noodle Soup Recipe

January 31, 2020 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Vietnamese Beef Pho Noodle Soup - learn how to make this traditional beef broth scented with star anise, cloves and cinnamon

Learn how to make Vietnamese Beef Pho Noodle Soup on the stovetop or pressure cooker, and what to serve this traditional noodle soup with. I love shopping at ethnic markets, and although there aren’t a lot near where I live, I’ve managed to find markets of all kinds within a 45 minute radius, including a…

Read More »

Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, lunch, main courses Tagged With: beef pho, Vietnamese cuisine, Vietnamese recipe

Chinese Smoked Chicken Recipe (Instant Pot)

January 23, 2020 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Instant Pot Chinese Smoked Chicken - pressure steaming chicken before smoking it is a time saver and ensures a tender chicken

Chinese Smoked Chicken is tender, delicious and fragrant. One of my Dad’s specialities used to be his smoked chicken. He grew up in Beijing and recently, I learned that smoked meats were quite popular in that region when he was growing up. I found a recipe for Chinese smoked chicken in my late aunt’s Florence…

Read More »

Filed Under: Asian, chicken, Chinese New Year, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses Tagged With: Florence Lin, Instant Pot, pressure steaming, wok smoking

Lion’s Head Casserole

January 21, 2020 by Jeanette 5 Comments

Lions Head Casserole - an authentic Chinese recipe - braised meatballs with napa cabbage - comfort food!

Lion’s Head Casserole is a traditional Chinese dish that is pure comfort food. I fondly remember this dish from my childhood. My namesake Auntie Jeannette made it on special occasions. Auntie Jeanette was a good cook and always welcomed people into her home. For a number of years, she and Uncle Dick hosted a small…

Read More »

Filed Under: Asian, Chinese New Year, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses Tagged With: authentic Chinese food, comfort food

Spicy Chinese Beef Noodle Soup

October 28, 2019 by Jeanette 1 Comment

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…

Read More »

Filed Under: Asian, Beef, Dinner, Instant Pot, Pasta and Noodles, soups Tagged With: authentic Chinese recipe, comfort food

Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Cilantro Chicken Recipe

August 7, 2019 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken - the marinade in this recipe is amazing! Delicious in salads, summer rolls, sandwiches or as a main course

Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Cilantro Chicken is delicious in salads, sandwiches, summer rolls, or as a main course. I love summer grilling, and am always looking for new ways to grill chicken. Grilled food is popular in Southeast Asia, and the fragrant flavors are a nice change from the typical American barbecue. I visited Vietnam many years…

Read More »

Filed Under: Asian, chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Summer Recipes Tagged With: cilantro, lemongrass, Southeast Asian recipe, Vietnamese cuisine, Vietnamese recipe

Thai Barbecue Pork Chops Recipe

July 23, 2019 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Thai Barbecue Pork Chops - use bone-in pork chops for the best results - these chops are moist, juicy and so flavorful!

These Thai Barbecue Pork Chops are moist, juicy and so flavorful. Know Your Food Source I believe in knowing where our food comes from, and how it’s been treated. I strive to feed my family chemical-free, hormone-free food that’s been raised with care wherever I can. One of the best ways to ensure this is…

Read More »

Filed Under: Asian, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, main courses Tagged With: farmer's market, humanely raised pork, MarWin Farm, Thai

Grilled Thai Curry Cilantro Garlic Chicken Recipe

June 26, 2019 by Jeanette 20 Comments

Grilled Thai Curry Cilantro Garlic Chicken - this is so easy and delicious - it's our go-to summer barbecue recipe

This Grilled Thai Curry Cilantro Garlic Chicken is a wonderful summer dish. Serve with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce. Summer is here in Connecticut and outdoor living is one of the pleasures I look forward to. Three years ago, we invested in some nice outdoor furniture, including an oversized cantilever umbrella (which I highly recommend). This…

Read More »

Filed Under: Asian, chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Summer Recipes Tagged With: BBQ Thai Chicken, easy Thai recipe, Grilled Thai Chicken, Thai

Cold Chinese Sesame Noodles Recipe

June 19, 2019 by Jeanette 30 Comments

Cold Chinese Sesame Noodles - I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a big hit. Great for parties! ~ https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

Cold Chinese Sesame Noodles are a great make-ahead dish for lazy summer days or for entertaining. This has been in my recipe repertoire for over 20 years, and continues to be my go-to dish for summer entertaining. Keep it vegetarian, or add some shredded cooked chicken for a main course meal. I grew up eating…

Read More »

Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, Pantry Recipe, Pasta and Noodles, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain

Grilled Chinese Char Siu Chicken Recipe

May 21, 2019 by Jeanette 21 Comments

Grilled Chinese Char Siu Chicken - this marinade is phenomenal ~ no artificial colors in this recipe - brilliant red beet powder stands in for red food coloring

This Grilled Chinese Char Siu Chicken will remind you of the roast pork you find in Chinatown. The flavor is sweet and smokey, and best of all, there is no artificial coloring in this version. Although I haven’t been to Chinatown in many years, I remember walking by the stores with various roasted meats hanging…

Read More »

Filed Under: Asian, chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Summer Recipes Tagged With: beet powder, char siu, grilled chicken, grilling, natural food coloring

Asian Salmon Arugula Napa Cabbage Mango Salad with Candied Walnuts Recipe

April 3, 2019 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Asian Salmon Arugula Napa Cabbage Mango Salad with Candied Walnuts - this salad is deliciously light and hearty enough for a main course salad

This Asian Salmon Arugula Napa Cabbage Mango Salad with Candied Walnuts is deliciously light yet perfect as a main course salad. 371 calories/serving; 8 Freestyle points/serving. Although I do love to cook, there are definitely days when I want a break from cooking. Typically, I cook throughout the week and then we either go out…

Read More »

Filed Under: Asian, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Fish, gluten-free, New Year, Seafood Tagged With: arugula, Asian salad, mango, napa cabbage, salad, salmon, salmon seafood, wasabi dressing

Japanese Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe

April 1, 2019 by Jeanette 32 Comments

Japanese Carrot Ginger Dressing

Japanese Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing is a healthy and delicious recipe similar to what you find in many Japanese restaurants. I went to my first Japanese restaurant when I was a graduate student in New York City. I fondly remember the simple green salad served with this sweet and tangy carrot ginger salad dressing. I’ve…

Read More »

Filed Under: Asian, csa, dairy-free, dips and sauces, farmer's market, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, salads, sauces, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: carrot ginger dressing, carrots, Japanese salad dressing

Stir-Fry Velveted Chicken and Vegetables

March 12, 2019 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Stir-Fry Velveted Chicken and Vegetables

Stir-Fry Velveted Chicken and Vegetables highlights a special Chinese cooking technique called water velveting. Water velveting is a Chinese cooking method that results in the most tender chicken breast. It’s a healthy way of cooking boneless chicken breast, and a great way to ensure your chicken won’t be dry. I’ve used this cooking method with…

Read More »

Filed Under: Asian, Cancer, Chemotherapy Recipes, chicken, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, Dinner, Low Residue Diet, main courses Tagged With: Chinese cooking technique, low fiber diet, low residue diet, velveting cooking technique

Turkey Carrot Mushroom Dumplings

March 6, 2019 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Turkey Carrot Mushroom Dumplings

Turkey Carrot Mushroom Dumplings are delicious, healthy and make a great appetizer or meal. I’ve been making these dumplings for a friend who is going through cancer treatment. These are lighter and healthier than most store-bought or restaurant dumplings, and also meet the needs of a low fiber diet and low residue diet.  I haven’t…

Read More »

Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, chicken, Cooking For Cancer, Dinner, Low Residue Diet, main courses Tagged With: cooking for cancer, low fiber diet, low residue diet

Stir-Fry Ground Chicken and Green Beans Recipe

February 25, 2019 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Stir Fry Ground Chicken and Green Beans - simple, healthy, delicious dish

Stir-Fry Ground Chicken and Green Beans is a simple, healthy and delicious dish that can be made in less than 30 minutes.The humblest and easiest dishes often provide the same satisfaction as more complicated recipes. This simple stir-fry dish is a perfect example. I made stir-fry ground chicken and green beans for a friend who…

Read More »

Filed Under: Asian, chicken, dairy-free, Dinner, Low Residue Diet, main courses, Pantry Recipe

Chinese Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

February 7, 2019 by Jeanette 22 Comments

Shrimp Fried Brown Rice © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Homemade Chinese Shrimp Fried Rice is so much better than takeout – you have to try this recipe! Fried rice is such a common dish in our household that I wouldn’t even think to post a recipe for it on my blog, except for the fact that it’s so good and one of those dishes…

Read More »

Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, lunch, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Seafood, shellfish, side dishes, whole grain Tagged With: Chinese take out, Food Network Sensational Sides, how to make fried rice, recipe using leftovers, shrimp, the best fried rice

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 10
  • Next Page »

Hi! I'm Jeanette - welcome! Step into my kitchen, where you'll find healthy dishes packed with flavor and goodness.

[Read More …]

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Get Your Free e-Book!

Weekly College Meal Planner

Good recipes come to those who subscribe!

Archives

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Copyright © 2016 Jeanette's Healthy Living · Privacy Policy