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Gluten-Free Recipes

Healthy Gluten-Free Recipes for anyone with gluten allergies or intolerances.

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…

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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…

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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

Favorite Kale Salad

July 16, 2020 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Favorite Kale Salad

This is my Favorite Kale Salad. I’ve been making this kale salad almost once a week the last couple of months, and it has become a staple in our house. Massaging the kale leaves makes for a tender salad – no more prickly edges. The first time I had massaged kale salad, I was intrigued…

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Filed Under: cruciferous vegetables, gluten-free, salads, Summer Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: vegetarian salads, vegetarian side dishes

Baked Zucchini Tomato Summer Squash Goat Cheese Gratin Recipe

June 15, 2020 by Jeanette 26 Comments

Zucchini Tomato Summer Squash Goat Cheese Gratin - this elegant summer gratin is perfect for potlucks and entertaining

This Baked Zucchini Tomato Summer Squash Goat Cheese Gratin is so elegant, it’s perfect for potlucks and entertaining. I love farm fresh summer vegetables. The most bountiful seem to be zucchini and tomatoes. Although I don’t have a garden, I do plant tomatoes and herbs in containers on my patio. In addition, I visit our…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, gluten-free, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: baked zucchini, casserole, goat cheese, gratin, summer casserole, summer squash, tomato, zucchini, zucchini tomato casserole

Turkey Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

March 16, 2020 by Jeanette 23 Comments

Turkey Shepherds Pie

Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food. I crave comfort foods in times of trouble and uncertainty. For me, these foods are cozy meals like this shepherd’s pie, macaroni and cheese, and pot roast. I first featured this recipe on my blog in October of 2012 when we got hit with Hurricane Sandy and…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Family, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses Tagged With: healthier shepherd's pie, healthy comfort food, Hurricane Sandy, turkey shepherd's pie

Crockpot Cuban Black Bean Soup Recipe (Frijoles Negros)

March 6, 2020 by Jeanette 30 Comments

Cuban Black Bean Soup (Frijoles Negros) © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Crockpot Cuban Black Bean Soup is a simple, healthy and delicious soup that can made using pantry items. Dress this soup up with fresh chopped red bell peppers, onions and scallions. Serve with hot sauce on the side for spicy food lovers. Three of my boys love black beans so now that my oldest son is…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Pantry Recipe, soups, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Crockpot Cuban Black Bean Soup, Cuban black bean soup, dried beans, Frijoles Negros, power foods, slow cooker, vegan

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…

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

Slow Cooker Greek Lentil Soup (Fakies) Recipe

February 10, 2020 by Jeanette 32 Comments

Slow Cooker Greek Lentil Soup - this simple soup is absolutely delicious and so satisfying, perfect for a cold winter day

This Slow Cooker Greek Lentil Soup is so simple, yet so satisfying. You’ll be reaching for a bowl of this on a cold winter day. 217 calories/2 Freestyle points per serving. I’ve been sitting on this recipe for way too long so I’m finally getting around to sharing it. The weather has definitely turned cooler…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, New Year, Pantry Recipe, Slow Cooker, soups, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Greek, lentil soup, vegan friendly, vegetarian

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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

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

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

Brined Sous Vide Turkey Breast with Sage Spice Rub

November 12, 2019 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Sous Vide Turkey Breast - moist and tender turkey breast, cooked at 145 degrees

This Brined Sous Vide Turkey Breast with Sage Spice Rub Recipe ensures a moist, tender and flavorful turkey. I’ve never been a fan of white turkey meat because it’s usually dry and less flavorful than dark meat. So, I was curious if cooking turkey sous vide could produce a softer, more tender turkey breast. I actually made this…

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Filed Under: Chemotherapy Recipes, chicken, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, Holidays, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, Special Diets, Thanksgiving Tagged With: brined turkey, brining turkey, soft food diet, sous vide, thanksgiving, turkey

Red Curry Coconut Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

October 2, 2019 by Jeanette 37 Comments

Creamy Red Curry Coconut Butternut Squash Soup - just 4 ingredients make this creamy flavorful soup!

This creamy Red Curry Coconut Butternut Squash Soup is made with just four ingredients. Keep to the basic recipe or embellish with more flavor agents and garnishes. It’s your choice. This easy recipe is perfect for the holidays when you’re looking for a beautiful, but simple soup to serve guests. Roasting The Whole Butternut Squash Did…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, lunch, Pureed Food Diet, Recipes For Foodies, soups, Thanksgiving, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: easy recipe, roasted butternut squash, Thai red curry paste, vegan

Oven Braised Chicken Cacciatore with Rosemary Recipe

September 11, 2019 by Jeanette 24 Comments

Oven Braised Chicken Cacciatore with Rosemary © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Oven Braised Chicken Cacciatore is scented with rosemary and braised in a rich tomato sauce flavored with red wine, mushrooms and mixed bell peppers. Serve this over simple Lemon Poppy Seed Noodles alongside sauteed green beans for a simple but elegant meal. Our church has a wonderful community service program where volunteers sign up to…

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Filed Under: chicken, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Pantry Recipe Tagged With: cooking for community, Easy Chicken Recipe, oven braised chicken recipe

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil-Mint Vinaigrette

August 28, 2019 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil Mint Vinaigrette - this fresh tomato salad features beautiful heirloom tomatoes at their peak ripeness and a vibrant fresh basil mint dressing https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

This Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil-Mint Vinaigrette features beautiful heirloom tomatoes at their peak ripeness and a vibrant fresh basil-mint dressing. Each summer, I look forward to seeing all the farm fresh tomatoes at our farmer’s market. I especially love the variety of heirloom tomatoes the stands have to offer. Heirloom tomatoes come in different…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, gluten-free, salads, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: allergy free cookbook, allergy friendly cookbook, allergy friendly recipes, allergy-free recipes, Heather Cristo, Pure Delicious

Kale Basil Mint Parsley Pesto Recipe

August 14, 2019 by Jeanette 22 Comments

Kale Basil Mint Parsley Pesto © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This deliciously healthy Kale Basil Mint Parsley Pesto is great on sandwiches, quesadillas, and pizzas, or tossed with pasta (hot or cold). Versatile and nutritious, I use it on everything I can think of during the summer. For the past three summers, I’ve purchased a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share, which means I get a…

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Filed Under: csa, dairy-free, dips and sauces, farmer's market, gluten-free, sauces, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: kale pesto, mint pesto, parsley pesto, summer pesto

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…

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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

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe

July 31, 2019 by Jeanette 18 Comments

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad - this clean eating salad has all the ingredients of a Greek salad

 This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad has all the flavors of a Greek salad. It’s a light and nutritious meal. Sponsored by Peapod. I came up with this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad as a light and healthy meal that can be enjoyed anytime of the year. This quinoa salad is perfect for lunch or dinner and keeps well….

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Easter, gluten-free, New Year, salads, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: healthy lunch, quinoa salad, vegetarian

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