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Coconut Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

November 18, 2010 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Coconut Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole

Coconut Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole is a tropical twist on traditional sweet potato casserole. One of my childhood favorites for Thanksgiving was sweet potato casserole topped with toasted mini marshmallows, so when I came across a recipe that used a meringue topping instead of marshmallows for a sweet potato casserole, I knew I had to…

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Filed Under: healthy choices, Holidays, side dishes, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: sweet potato casserole, sweet potatoes, thanksgiving

Soy Sauce Glazed Brussels Sprouts and Roasted Brussels Sprouts Winter Squash

November 11, 2010 by Jeanette 5 Comments

Soy Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Brussel Sprouts can conjure up bad memories of mushy, bitter vegetables. Once I learned how to roast brussel sprouts, however, brussel sprouts actually became one of my favorite vegetables.  Roasting brussel sprouts brings out the sweetness in this vegetable, and watching the cooking time prevents overcooking so there’s no “mushy” factor. Brussel sprouts are cruciferous…

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Filed Under: Asian, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, healthy choices, Holidays, side dishes, Thanksgiving, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: brussels sprouts, winter squash

How To Cook Brown Rice – Vegetable Fried Rice and Kimchi Fried Rice Recipes

November 2, 2010 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Kimchi Fried Rice served with bean sprout salad What you will learn: How to Cook Brown Rice on the Stovetop How to Make Chinese Vegetable Fried Rice How to Make Kimchi Fried Rice One of the easiest whole grains to introduce into daily meals is brown rice. Brown rice comes in three basic varieties –…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, Dinner, healthy choices, side dishes, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: Asian, fried rice, how to cook brown rice, kimchi fried rice, rice, vegetable fried rice, whole grain

Korean Lettuce Wraps Recipe

October 29, 2010 by Jeanette

Korean Lettuce Wraps

During the week, like many of you, there are days I need to be able to make a quick and easy dinner. Between meetings, pickups and drop-offs of kids, 30 minute meals are a must some days. After a long day at school, my kids are hungry and they want to eat as soon as…

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, healthy choices, main courses Tagged With: Asian, Korean, lettuce wraps, low carb

Winter Squash Recipes

October 19, 2010 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Buttercup Squash, one of many winter squash varieties With cooler weather on its way, winter squashes such as butternut, kabocha, buttercup, delicata and acorn squashes are popping up in markets. Winter squashes differ from summer squashes as they are allowed to fully mature before being eaten. Their seeds are fully developed and the skin is…

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Filed Under: Asian, Cancer, Chemotherapy Recipes, Cooking For Cancer, Desserts and Cookies, Dinner, healthy choices, main courses, soups, vegetables Tagged With: kabocha squash

Korean Chicken Taco Recipe

October 10, 2010 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Korean Chicken Tacos

This Korean Chicken Taco recipe was inspired by a similar taco I sampled in California at the farmer’s market. I recently tried my hand at a Korean Chicken Taco recipe after tasting my first Korean taco at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in San Francisco, California, which features a wide selection of artisan street food,…

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Filed Under: Asian, chicken, dairy-free, Dinner, healthy choices, main courses

Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

October 7, 2010 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Chimichurri sauce - an easy and versatile sauce that everyone should know how to make - serve over fish, chicken, steak or veggies

Chimichurri sauce is a versatile sauce that can dress up fish, chicken, steak or vegetables. When I first discovered chimichurri over seven years ago, I couldn’t believe I’d never had it before. My kids ordered skirt steak with chimichurri sauce at one of our favorite Cuban restaurants while on vacation in Sand Key, Florida. As…

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Filed Under: chicken, csa, dairy-free, Dinner, dips and sauces, farmer's market, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, sauces, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: chimichurri sauce, roasted chicken

Healthy Dinner Menu

October 6, 2010 by Jeanette 10 Comments

braised chicken with fig balsamic vinegar glaze

I was trying to come up with a healthy dinner menu this past week when I came upon Tiffin Tale’s menu for a Fall Harvest Dinner that she entered for a food blog challenge. What perfect timing! Tiffin Tales has amazing pictures and recipes, so I knew I couldn’t go wrong.  My goal was to…

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Filed Under: Cooking For Cancer, Desserts and Cookies, Dinner, healthy choices, main courses, side dishes, soups, vegetables Tagged With: healthy menu

How To Cook Beans

October 5, 2010 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Dried Black Beans   Beans are a great source of fiber and protein, and are naturally low in fat (1 cup of cooked black beans has 15 grams fiber, 15 grams protein, 2 grams fat, and 0 grams saturated fat). In addition, beans are considered antioxidant “superstars,” given their rich antioxidant level, which helps fight…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Pantry Recipe, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: black beans, how-to

Healthy Lunch Ideas for Kids

September 30, 2010 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Please take a look at my guest posting entitled “Healthy Lunch Ideas for Kids” (also great for adult lunches) on my childhood friend’s blog, Parent Grapevine.I had just posted Tina and her husband’s experience with prostate cancer on my blog. We thought it would be fun to “cross-blog” and share our ideas.I would love to hear…

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Filed Under: healthy choices, lunch, Resources

Roasted Beet and Heirloom Tomato Salad Recipe {How To Roast Beets}

September 25, 2010 by Jeanette 5 Comments

This week, a good friend of mine treated me to a delicious lunch at Farmer’s Table (21 Forest Street, New Canaan, Connecticut, USA), a farm to table restaurant that opened recently, featuring farm fresh organic produce and local meat products.   Beet Salad We had eaten there for the first time almost a month ago, so I…

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Filed Under: csa, farmer's market, healthy choices, salads Tagged With: farmer's market, Farmer's Table, Heirloom Tomato Salad, how to roast beets, roasted beet salad, roasted beets, tomatoes

Vietnamese Vegetarian Pho Recipe

September 21, 2010 by Jeanette 25 Comments

Vietnamese Vegetarian Pho ~ https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

I was first introduced to Vietnamese Pho, a popular Vietnamese dish, six years ago, when I met a Vietnamese woman, Thuy, at the local Asian grocery store.  She had an amazing story of how she came to the United States, having fled the war-torn city of Saigon, Vietnam, as a young girl. She went on…

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Filed Under: Asian, Cooking For Cancer, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, soups, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: cancer story, noodle soup, Vietnamese

Healthier Tailgating – Crab Dip Recipe and Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

September 19, 2010 by Jeanette 7 Comments

A Healthier Crab Dip Recently, I tested a crab dip and buffalo chicken dip recipe after joining a “recipe sharing” opportunity at For the Love of Food. I thought it would be fun to try another blogger’s recipe and feature it on my blog. Little did I know what I was getting myself into. I was…

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Filed Under: appetizers, healthy choices, snacks, Super Bowl Tagged With: dips, football snacks, healthier choices

Fruit and Nut Breakfast Quinoa

September 7, 2010 by Jeanette 2 Comments

fruit and nut breakfast quinoa - easy, healthy, delicious breakfast

Fruit and Nut Breakfast Quinoa is a healthy and delicious way to start the day. Are you bored with your breakfast routine? Then, try this Fruit and Nut Breakfast Quinoa. This breakfast quinoa can be made ahead of time and reheated throughout the week. To keep things interesting, switch up the fruits and nuts you…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, gluten-free, healthy choices, Resources, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: berries, healthy breakfast, quinoa

French Lentil Soup with Barley and Rainbow Chard Recipe

September 3, 2010 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Lentil Barley Chard Soup ~ https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

With the threat of a storm as Hurricane Earl made its way up the East Coast,  it was a good day to stay inside and make some homemade soup for my friends with cancer, “B” and “J.”  My friend “B” had suggested some lentil soup, which seems to be her favorite kind, so I set…

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Filed Under: Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, Pantry Recipe, soups, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: barley, leafy green vegetables, Lentils, soups, swiss chard

Farm Fresh Chopped Salad Recipe

August 31, 2010 by Jeanette 1 Comment

At a recent farm-to-table dinner in Connecticut, Chef Michel Nischan prepared “Use a Spoon” Chopped Salad using farm fresh produce. Michel Nischan is President and CEO of Wholesome Wave, a non-profit organization that is trying to increase accessibility and affordability of fresh fruits and vegetables in underserved communities, while providing business to local farmers.  He is also the renowned chef/owner…

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Filed Under: gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, lunch, salads, vegetarian Tagged With: farmer's market, salads

Enjoying the End of Summer’s Bounty

August 28, 2010 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Towards the end of summer, our local farmer’s markets are filled with tomatoes, corn, zucchini, peaches and other goodies at their peak sweetness and flavor.I always look forward to my weekly visit to the farmer’s market.  Today, I came home with a basketful…curly and Russian kale, rainbow swiss chard, a variety of tomatoes (heirloom, green…

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Filed Under: farmer's market, healthy choices, salads, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian

Thai Coconut Curry Fish Recipe: Steaming, A Healthier Way To Cook

August 28, 2010 by Jeanette Leave a Comment

Thai Coconut Curry Fish is a healthy, delicious main course that is easy to make. Steamed Fish In Banana Leaf With Red Curry and Coconut Steaming food is quick, easy and healthy.  Not only is the preparation easy, but the cleanup is quick and since no added oil is used, it’s also one of the…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses Tagged With: fish, steaming

Kale Avocado Salad and Simply Sauteed Leafy Green Vegetables

August 25, 2010 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Kale Avocado Tomato Salad ~ https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

Your mom probably told you that leafy green vegetables were good for you, but you still might not eat them that often. Studies have already shown that diets high in fruits and vegetables reduce both cancer and heart disease.  However, a recent study reveals that eating just 1.5 extra servings of leafy green vegetables a…

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Filed Under: Cooking For Cancer, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, salads, side dishes, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: kale, leafy green vegetables

Fireworks Black Bean Salsa Recipe

July 5, 2010 by Jeanette Leave a Comment

FIreworks Black Bean Dip

Fireworks Black Bean Salsa is a healthy delicious dip that is perfect for a snack or for entertaining. I started this blog because I was interested in sharing recipes I was cooking for cancer patients. This dip is one of the first anti-cancer recipes I shared on my blog. I developed this Fireworks Black Bean…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Beans/Legumes, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, healthy choices, salads, vegan, vegetables Tagged With: anticancer, black beans, cancer fighting, mango, red pepper, salsa

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