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Christmas Salad Recipe

December 19, 2019 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Christmas Salad - beautiful holiday salad featuring jewel toned ingredients sure to delight guests

This Christmas Salad is a delight for the eyes, perfect for the holiday season. I made this beautiful, jewel-toned salad for some special friends to kick off the holiday season. Featuring arugula and jewel-toned radicchio, beets, pomegranate arils, Medjool dates and macadamia nuts, this Christmas Salad is as delicious as it looks. This salad was…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, Holidays, salads, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: christmas, holiday, salad

Healthy Christmas Holiday Salad Recipes

December 12, 2019 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Healthy Christmas Holiday Salads - lighten up your Christmas holiday menu with one or more of these festive healthy salad recipes

These vibrant Healthy Christmas Holiday Salad Recipes will lighten up your holiday menu and make your holiday spread look beautiful. Your guests will welcome some healthier options. Christmas is just around the corner so if  you’re planning your holiday menu, take a look at these Healthy Christmas Holiday Salad recipes. They’re full of festive, vibrant colors, and they’re…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Clean Eating, Holidays, side dishes Tagged With: Christmas Salads, healthy salads, holiday salads, vegetarian salads

100+ Healthy Holiday Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

December 22, 2018 by Jeanette 16 Comments

100+ Healthy Holiday Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

Bookmark (or PIN) this collection of 100+ Healthy Holiday Breakfast and Brunch Recipes and refer to it often. One of our Christmas morning traditions is to prepare a big brunch. We open presents really late – tortuous for the kids, but it teaches they a little self-control. Another tradition is to have each of the…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Christmas, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: healthy breakfast recipes, healthy brunch recipes, holiday breakfast and brunch recipes

100+ Healthy Holiday Appetizer Recipes + Cocktail Party Menu Planning Tips

December 17, 2018 by Jeanette 20 Comments

Bookmark (or Pin) this collection of 100+ Healthy Holiday Appetizer Recipes and refer back to these tips for planning a cocktail party menu.  Our family loves appetizers, so for the holidays, we graze on appetizers in the afternoon before dinner. Our schedule shifts later and later into the day, so breakfast becomes brunch, and dinner is often…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays Tagged With: appetizers, cocktail party food, cocktail party planning tips, dips, finger foods, healthy appetizers, light appetizers, salsas

30+ Gluten-Free Holiday Desserts

December 14, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Gluten-Free Holiday Desserts - choose from gluten-free cakes, crisps, tarts, cookies and special treats for guests with food allergies

These Gluten-Free Holiday Desserts will make your family and friends feel welcome this holiday season. If you’re entertaining guests with gluten allergies or intolerances this season, you’ll find a variety of gluten-free cakes, crisps, tarts, cookies and special treats they can enjoy. Gluten-Free Cakes, Crisps and Tarts Decadent Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Gluten-Free Apple Streusel Cake…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, Holidays Tagged With: gluten-free holiday sweets, healthy Holiday desserts

Spicy Tuna Wonton Cups Recipe

November 29, 2018 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Spicy Tuna Wonton Cups - bite size spicy tuna appetizer perfect for parties

Spicy Tuna Wonton Cups are the perfect bite-size appetizer for parties. They’re easy to make and elegant enough for entertaining. My family loves spicy tuna rolls and basically anything that involves fresh ahi tuna. When we vacationed in Hawaii this past summer, I think my boys ordered ahi tuna almost every time we ate out….

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, Christmas, dairy-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, Thanksgiving

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil Recipe

November 17, 2018 by Jeanette 30 Comments

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil

These Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil are a special treat when you’re looking to dress up your mashed potatoes. Cauliflower is the secret ingredient to making these mashed potatoes lower in carbohydrates and a little bit healthier. I’ve made these special Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil for special occasions as a treat. Using…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, cruciferous vegetables, Easter, gluten-free, healthy choices, Holidays, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, side dishes, Thanksgiving, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: cauliflower, cauliflower mashed potatoes, grass fed butter, holidays, truffle oil

Marinated Mozzarella Balls Recipe

June 27, 2018 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Marinated Mozzarella Balls - skewer with cherry tomatoes for a party appetizer - always a party favorite - super easy and delicious

Marinated Mozzarella Balls are always a party favorite. Super easy to make, yet no one can resist these little balls of deliciousness.  Serve these bite-size appetizers skewered, or in a pretty bowl with crusty bread slices. They can also be included on mezze platters or cheese platters. I made these Marinated Mozzarella Balls recently for…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays Tagged With: appetizers, cheese balls, party food, small bites

Chinese Mongolian Hot Pot Recipe

December 29, 2017 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Chinese Mongolian Hot Pot - celebrate Chinese New Year with this one pot dinner. It's just like fondue with a special dipping sauce

Chinese Mongolian Hot Pot is perfect for celebrating Christmas, New Year’s, Chinese New Year, or for serving on any cold winter night. Chinese hot pot is similar to fondue, with a big pot of broth and lots of foods that everyone cooks themselves. It’s an interactive, fun and festive meal. Chinese hot pot, fire pot,…

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Filed Under: Asian, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, dips and sauces, gluten-free, main courses Tagged With: Chinese fire pot, Chinese fondue, Chinese hot pot, Chinese New Year, Florence Lin

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

December 21, 2017 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail -Much more flavorful than regular shrimp cocktail and easy to make in large batches. Garlic and smoked paprika make these extra special

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail is an easy and elegant appetizer for a special occasion. Roasting the shrimp with garlic and a touch of Spanish smoked paprika gives the shrimp an extra bump of flavor. Shrimp cocktail is one of the most popular holiday appetizers. This version of shrimp cocktail is one I made several years ago for…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, Clean Eating, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, Pantry Recipe, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: appetizer, cocktail party food, roasting shrimp, shrimp

Spicy Tuna Avocado Cucumber Appetizers with Pickled Ginger Recipe

December 20, 2017 by Jeanette 13 Comments

Spicy Ahi Tuna Cucumber Avocado Appetizers with Pickled Ginger - I made these for our holiday cocktail party and they were the biggest hit of the night!

These Spicy Tuna Avocado Cucumber Appetizers with Pickled Ginger are so elegant and a special appetizer that will wow your guests. I’ve made these for cocktail parties and these little bites are always a hit. Crunchy, tangy, and a little spicy, guests will appreciate all the flavors and textures all in one bite. I have…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, Christmas, Clean Eating, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, Recipes For Foodies, Seafood Tagged With: ahi tuna appetizer, furikake

100+ Healthy Christmas and Holiday Dessert Recipes

December 17, 2017 by Jeanette 37 Comments

Healthy Christmas and Holiday Cookies, Cakes and Desserts

Enjoy your holidays with one or more of these Healthy Christmas and Holiday Dessert Recipes. Favorite cookies, cakes, tarts and sweet treats made healthier and lighter. (Pictured from Top to Bottom, Left To Right: Skinny Berry Cheesecake Trifle, Cherry Coconut Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies, No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Tart, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Gluten-Free Spritz Cookies, Strawberry Whipped Cream…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, healthy choices, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: allergy friendly recipes, allergy-free cookie recipes, allergy-free dessert recipes, allergy-free recipes, dairy-free cookie recipes, dairy-free dessert recipes, desserts using nut flours, egg-free cookie recipes, egg-free dessert recipes, gluten-free cookie recipes, gluten-free dessert recipes, healthy Christmas cakes, healthy Christmas cookies, healthy Christmas desserts, healthy Holiday cakes, healthy Holiday cookies, healthy Holiday desserts, vegan dessert recipes, whole grain dessert recipes

100+ Gluten Free Holiday Side Dish Recipes

November 16, 2017 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Gluten Free Holiday Side Dish Recipes

You’ll want to refer to this collection of Gluten Free Holiday Side Dish Recipes for all your holiday entertaining. Holiday entertaining can be tricky when you have guests with special dietary needs. Plan on serving an assortment of side dishes at your holiday meal, including a variety of colorful dishes featuring different vegetables, some mashed,…

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Filed Under: Christmas, gluten-free, Holidays, side dishes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: christmas, gluten free Christmas, gluten free holiday menu planning, gluten-free side dishes, Gluten-Free Thanksgiving, thanksgiving

Vegan Holiday Recipes

November 14, 2017 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Vegan Holiday Recipes - please all of your guests with these vegan appetizer, soup, main course, side dish and dessert ideas. TIps for converting recipes to vegan.

This post includes Vegan Holiday Recipes if you’re hosting vegetarian or vegan guests this holiday season. If you’ve never made anything vegan, it can be a bit intimidating at first. But, once you have a few under your belt, it will be easier to adapt recipes to be vegan, or to come up with your own….

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Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, Thanksgiving, vegan Tagged With: christmas, holiday, thanksgiving, vegan

Spicy Ahi Tuna Avocado Tartare Bites Recipe

December 26, 2016 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Spicy Tuna Avocado Tartare Bites - a quick and easy appetizer that everyone will devour!

Spicy Ahi Tuna Avocado Tartare Bites are easy to make for a healthy delicious appetizer with all the flavors of a spicy tuna roll served on tortilla chips. Perfect for parties and celebrations. This is a great recipe for using up bits and pieces of fresh sushi-grade tuna. When I made my Spicy Ahi Tuna Avocado…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, Christmas, dairy-free, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays Tagged With: ahi tuna appetizer, appetizer, Happy New Year

Thai Beef Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce

July 6, 2016 by Jeanette 14 Comments

Thai Beef Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce - I made these for our cocktail party and they were devoured! I will double the recipe next time.

These Thai Beef Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce are perfect for a party. (This post has been updated to include more photos) If you’ve ever had chicken satay with peanut sauce, then you know how addictively delicious they are. These Thai Beef Satay Skewers are a nice change from chicken satay and your guests will…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, Christmas, dairy-free, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays Tagged With: appetizer, peanut sauce, satay beef, Thai food

Smoky Sun Dried Tomato Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Recipe {Daniel Plan Recipe}

March 30, 2016 by Jeanette 18 Comments

Smoky Sun Dried Tomato Roasted Red Pepper Hummus - this vibrant hummus is the perfect crudite dip for a party!

This Smoky Sun Dried Tomato Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is the perfect dip for a party! Today, a group of food bloggers is throwing our friend, Joanne of Fifteen Spatulas, a virtual baby shower to welcome her new baby boy, James, into this world! It’s Joanne’s first baby, so it’s a super special celebration. Joanne and her husband…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, Clean Eating, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, New Year, Pantry Recipe, The Daniel Plan, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Daniel Plan Recipe, Fifteen Spatulas, healthy appetizer, hummus, The Daniel Plan, virtual baby shower

Cranberry Apple Chutney Pecan Brie Appetizer Recipe

December 16, 2015 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Cranberry Apple Chutney Pecan Brie Appetizer - this elegant appetizer is perfect for the Christmas holiday!

This Cranberry Apple Chutney Pecan Brie Appetizer makes an elegant addition to any Christmas holiday menu. Cheese platters are very popular during the holiday season, so, recently, I brought a special cheese platter to our women’s ministry Christmas party at Grace Farms. The cranberry chutney is easy to make, and it takes almost no time to assemble…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, vegetarian Tagged With: brie, cheese plate, Christmas appetizer, cranberry chutney

Orange Pomegranate Salad with Fennel Pollen and Toasted Quinoa

January 27, 2015 by Jeanette 25 Comments

Orange Pomegranate Salad with Toasted Quinoa and Fennel Pollen - this salad is bright, refreshing, healthy and stunning. Toasted quinoa and fennel pollen make this a standout!

Orange Pomegranate Salad with Fennel Pollen and Toasted Quinoa is full of bright colors and flavors. Toasted quinoa adds a little nuttiness and crunch to this juicy salad. Winter’s a tough time for fresh fruit, but there is always a plethora of oranges in all varieties. My parents always send me a box of Florida Honeybell Tangelo Oranges…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, Holidays, New Year, Recipes For Foodies, salads, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: blood oranges, cara cara oranges, fennel pollen, flax seed oil, honeybell tangelo oranges, pomegranate seeds, toasted quinoa

Greek Roasted Lemon Cauliflower and Potatoes with Feta Cheese

December 30, 2014 by Jeanette 16 Comments

Roasted Greek Lemon Cauliflower and Potatoes with Feta Cheese - so easy and delicious, you'll want to add this to your side dish repertoire

Greek Roasted Lemon Cauliflower and Potatoes with Feta Cheese is an easy and flavorful side dish, with a touch of fresh mint. I’ve always wanted to try making Greek Lemon Potatoes but never gotten around to it. One of my best friends is married to a Greek and she has shared some Greek recipes with…

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Filed Under: Christmas, gluten-free, Holidays, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: cauliflower, Greek, Mediterranean, roasting vegetables, side dish

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

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