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College Move-In Checklist

July 20, 2020 by Jeanette 3 Comments

This College Move-In Checklist will help make sure you have everything you need for your dorm. My youngest son is going to college this Fall, and I’ll officially be an empty nester. I’ve been shopping for everything he’ll need for his college dorm, as well as digging through our house for any extra items he…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, College Tagged With: college dorm

Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot Lentil Chili Recipe

January 6, 2020 by Jeanette 37 Comments

Pressure Cooker Lentil Chili - lentils take just 14 minutes to cook in a pressure cooker - this vegetarian/vegan chili is deliciously hearty

Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot Lentil Chili cooks in less than 30 minutes, and is a nutritious, hearty vegetarian/vegan meal. 296 calories/1 Freestyle point per serving. Whether you use an Instant Pot or pressure cooker, this lentil chili is a quick, delicious and healthy dinner. I love using pressure to cook stews and chili when I’m short…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses, New Year, Pantry Recipe, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: beans, chili, game day food, Lentils, pressure cooker, pulses, vegan, vegetarian

Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos Recipe

April 29, 2019 by Jeanette 22 Comments

Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos - this chicken is so flavorful, juicy, tender and moist

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…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, chicken, Clean Eating, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Slow Cooker Tagged With: chicken tinga, crockpot, slow cooker, tacos

100 Easy Healthy Back-To-School Chicken Recipes

August 27, 2018 by Jeanette 23 Comments

Stovetop Chicken Recipes

Refer to this collection of Easy Healthy Back-To-School Chicken Recipes throughout the year to keep dinner interesting for your family. Pictured Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Oven Braised Chicken Cacciatore with Rosemary, Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken (Diethood), Cashew Chicken (Dinners Dishes & Desserts), Saucy Barbecue Chicken Meatballs, Chicken Massaman Curry (Savory Simple), Roasted Balsamic Chicken with Artichoke (Taste Love and Nourish), Quinoa Crusted Chicken with…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, chicken, Clean Eating, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses Tagged With: back to school dinner recipes, baked chicken recipes, healthy chicken recipes, recipes using cooked chicken, recipes using ground chicken, recipes using ground turkey, recipes using leftover chicken, slow cooker chicken recipes, stovetop chicken recipes

Broccoli Red Pepper Egg Bites Recipe

August 22, 2018 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Broccoli Red Pepper Egg Bites - perfect for on-the-go breakfasts, quick pick-me-up snacks or breakfast buffets; easy customizable

Broccoli Red Pepper Egg Bites are perfect for on-the-go breakfasts, quick pick-me-up snacks, or as part of a breakfast buffet when entertaining. These egg bites are super cute and the recipe is easy to modify to use in-season vegetables and satisfy everyone’s tastebuds. This past week, we hosted “girlfriend week” at our house. Each of…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, Breakfast, Easter, Holidays, Uncategorized, vegetarian Tagged With: entertaining, mini frittata, mini quiche, vegetarian

Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese Sauce Recipe

March 14, 2018 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese Sauce - cooks in 20 minutes; healthy, lighter version of a family favorite. Serve over zucchini noodles for an even lighter meal

Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese Sauce cooks in just 20 minutes. My husband loves bolognese sauce, so I make it often. This Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese Sauce is a lighter, healthier version of traditional bolognese. I make this sauce when I’m short on time and want to make a meal I know my entire family will…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses, paleo, Pantry Recipe, whole 30 Tagged With: Instant Pot, pressure cooking

Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas (Paleo, Whole 30)

March 5, 2018 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas - cooks in just 10 minutes; serve in tacos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, nachos and more

Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas is a budget-friendly, kid-friendly dish that takes just 10 minutes to cook using pressure cooking. My kids love carnitas in tacos and burrito bowls, so I came up with a lighter version using chicken. This recipe is Paleo and Whole 30 friendly. Carnitas is traditionally made with pork and cooked slowly. This…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses, paleo, whole 30 Tagged With: budget-friendly, easy recipe, Instant Pot, kid-friendly, quick dinner

Easy Tomato Paste Pasta Sauce Recipe

February 21, 2018 by Jeanette 47 Comments

Tomato Paste Pasta - only 3 ingredients - cheap, quick and easy

Tomato Paste Pasta Sauce is a quick and easy dish that comes together in less than 15 minutes. Perfect for nights when you don’t know what to make for dinner. I’ve been making this simple pasta for more than a decade. It is made with literally three ingredients ~ extra virgin olive oil, tomato paste and garlic….

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Filed Under: allergies, back-to-school, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, lunch, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Pasta and Noodles, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: dairy-free, gluten-free, homemade tomato sauce, kid-friendly, pasta, quick and easy, tomato pasta, whole grain

Instant Pot Colombian Shredded Pork Recipe

January 15, 2018 by Jeanette 4 Comments

instant pot Colombian shredded pork

Instant Pot Colombian Shredded Pork cooks in just 30 minutes. This versatile shredded pork is delicious in tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, arepas, and empanadas. My kids love Latin American food, so I decided to try making a Colombian style pulled pork recipe  in my Instant Pot. This Colombian style shredded pork is similar to pernil…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses, Super Bowl Tagged With: burrito bowl, Instant Pot, Latin American food, pulled pork, shredded pork

Slow Cooker Turkey Bean Chili Recipe

December 8, 2017 by Jeanette 37 Comments

Slow Cooker Black Bean Turkey Chili - budget-friendly, delicious and a crowd pleaser - great for parties and family gatherings

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…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, Beans/Legumes, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, New Year, Pantry Recipe, Slow Cooker, Super Bowl Tagged With: black beans, cheap chili, clean eating, crockpot chili, healthier chili recipe, light comfort food, lighter chili recipe, slow cooker chili, turkey chili

Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili Recipe

October 30, 2017 by Jeanette 24 Comments

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

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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Filed Under: back-to-school, Clean Eating, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Slow Cooker Tagged With: crockpot, Skyline Cincinnati Chili recipe, slow cooker

Crock Pot Jamaican Spiced Chicken Stew Recipe

October 23, 2017 by Jeanette 56 Comments

Slow Cooker Jamaican Chicken Stew - this Caribbean themed chicken recipe is spiced with curry powder, thyme, allspice and red pepper flakes. It's delicious and great served with rice and a simple green salad

Crock Pot Jamaican Spiced Chicken Stew is a Caribbean themed chicken recipe, spiced with curry powder, thyme, allspice and red pepper flakes. It’s delicious served with rice and a simple green salad. The slow cooker is great for braising chicken until it is fall-off-the-bone tender. I’ve been making this easy, delicious and healthy recipe for my family…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, chicken, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Slow Cooker Tagged With: Cooking Light, crockpot chicken recipe, Jamaican chicken stew, slow cooker chicken recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken Vegetable Stew Recipe

October 16, 2017 by Jeanette 43 Comments

Slow Cooker Chicken Vegetable Stew - This stew will warm your belly and make your kitchen smell amazing! Braised in a tomato-based sauce and flavored with rosemary, thyme and sage, it's pure comfort food.

Cozy up with this chunky, hearty one pot Slow Cooker Chicken Vegetable Stew. Learn what vegetables, herbs and spices go well in chicken stew, and how to make a healthy chicken stew. Your choice of herbs and spices will transform this simple dish into a new global dish each time you make it. I love this…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Meal Planning, New Year, Pantry Recipe, Slow Cooker Tagged With: chicken stew, crockpot, slow cooker, stew, using leftovers

Easy Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables Recipe

October 9, 2017 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables - this is an extremely versatile recipe that works with almost any vegetable and spice/herb mix

Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables is a basic recipe that can be used with just about any vegetable and herb/spice blend for a quick and easy dinner. If you’re on a low-carb diet, choose non-starchy low-carb vegetables such as green beans, bell peppers, eggplant, cauliflower and broccoli. Otherwise, feel free to include potatoes, sweet potatoes or…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, chicken, Clean Eating, College Meals, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses Tagged With: college meals, college recipe, easy recipe, healthy college meal, one pan dinner

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili Recipe

October 4, 2017 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili - smoky and delicious, this chili recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, lazy weekends and Game Day entertaining.

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili is smoky and delicious, perfect for Game Day or any busy night of the week. I love smoky flavors, perhaps because I yearn for warmer summer days with the smokiness of grilling. Winters are long here in Connecticut so I’m always holding onto anything that reminds me of summertime. This chili…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, Game Day, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Slow Cooker, Super Bowl, Weekly Meal Plan Tagged With: chipotle chili, Game Day

Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese Pasta Sauce Recipe

September 10, 2017 by Jeanette 53 Comments

Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese Sauce - easy, delicious and freezes well - great for busy weekdays!

This Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese Pasta Sauce is perfect for weeknight meals – make a double recipe and freeze it. My kids and husband love pasta with Bolognese sauce, so this has become a regular favorite at dinnertime. I’ve taught each of my young adult children how to make this sauce. It’s economical, can be made…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, dairy-free, Dinner, dips and sauces, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Pasta and Noodles, Slow Cooker Tagged With: bolognese sauce, easy crockpot recipe, pasta sauce, slow cooker, turkey bolognese

Low-Budget Cooking: Pasta Carbonara Recipe

July 24, 2017 by Kyle Chen 4 Comments

Kyle Pasta Carbonara

This is part 5 in a new series: College Cooking Crash Course. This series is written by Kyle, a student at Princeton University, and is designed for college students looking to learn the basics of making healthy, cost-effective, and delicious meals. Today, Kyle will be discussing one of the go-to meals for college student – pasta!…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, College Cooking, College Meals, Dinner, How To, lunch, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, Recipes, sauces, Uncategorized Tagged With: college cooking, college cooking crash course, easy recipe, pasta

Pasta Puttanesca Recipe

July 22, 2017 by Jeanette 27 Comments

Pasta Puttanesca - budget friendly, quick and easy recipe for busy weeknights

Pasta Puttanesca is a budget-friendly, quick meal that comes together in 15 minutes for busy weeknights. I’ve been making this pasta sauce for years because it can be made with pantry items that I usually stock. My college age sons have learned how to make this simple recipe because it’s inexpensive and easy. I first…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, College Meals, dairy-free, Dinner, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Pasta and Noodles Tagged With: pasta, quick and easy, tomato

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

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

Easy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta Recipe

September 15, 2014 by Jeanette 21 Comments

Easy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta Recipe - this quick and easy dinner can be on the table in less than 30 minutes ~ https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

This Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta comes together quickly ~ dinner can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. There are many days when I have no idea what I’m making for dinner. Time is short, the kids are hungry, and I find myself in a flurry of activity in the kitchen as I…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, chicken, Clean Eating, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Pasta and Noodles Tagged With: chicken, pasta, quick and easy dinner recipe, sundried tomatoes

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