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Kale Basil Hazelnut Pesto Recipe

May 21, 2018 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Kale Basil Hazelnut Pesto © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Kale Basil Hazelnut Pesto is a healthy and delicious condiment that doubles as a way to get extra leafy green vegetables into everyday meals. Growing up in a Chinese American family, I did not get my first taste of pesto until I was an adult. But, once I tasted it, I was hooked. Although traditional…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, dairy-free, dips and sauces, farmer's market, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, Pureed Food Diet, sauces, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: basil, hazelnuts, kale, pesto, summer

Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

May 16, 2018 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Pasta Salad © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Pasta Salad is easy to make, healthy and perfect for barbecues and picnics. I love casual entertaining, especially when fresh local produce is in season. Our local farmer’s market has expanded over the years, and fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella are readily available. There’s also a stand that sells excellent fresh…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Dinner, farmer's market, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: buffalo mozzarella, entertaining, fresh tomatoes, pasta salad, pesto, summer pasta recipe, vegetarian

Cauliflower Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Instant Pot)

February 28, 2018 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Cauliflower Garlic Mashed Potatoes are healthy, delicious and easy to make in an Instant Pot. Just 4 minutes cooking time.

Cauliflower Garlic Mashed Potatoes are a healthy, delicious and easy side dish to make, especially in an Instant Pot. I’ve been making cauliflower mashed potatoes for the past five years, and still love them. Recently, I made them in an Instant Pot and it took just 4 minutes to cook the potatoes and cauliflower together….

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Filed Under: Easter, gluten-free, healthy choices, Instant Pot, side dishes, Thanksgiving, vegetarian Tagged With: beginning recipe for cauliflower eaters, how to get kids to eat cauliflower, Instant Pot, mashed cauliflower

Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot Cuban Black Bean Soup Recipe

January 6, 2018 by Jeanette 43 Comments

This Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot Cuban Black Bean Soup takes just 15 minutes to cook, just an example of how pressure cooking can save you time on busy nights. I used to use canned beans all the time because of the convenience. But, once I discovered how much more flavorful and easy to make dry beans…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Instant Pot, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, lunch, Pantry Recipe, soups, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Cuban black bean soup, how to cook beans in pressure cooker, how to cook dried beans, pressure cooker recipe

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

15 Minute Breakfast Kale Quinoa “Fried Rice” Recipe

November 2, 2017 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Breakfast Kale Quinoa “Fried Rice” is a delicious, healthy savory breakfast idea that will keep you full throughout the morning.  My husband loves fried rice – I think he could eat it almost every day, even for breakfast. To make his favorite fried rice healthier, I’ve been using whole grains in place of white rice – most…

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Filed Under: Asian, Breakfast, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: breakfast bowl, fried rice, healthy breakfast, kale, quinoa

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 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

Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit Recipe {Video}

March 29, 2017 by Jeanette 18 Comments

Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit is the perfect way to start off the day. It’s nutritious and hearty, and is packed with protein and nutrients. Fresh strawberries and bananas, as well as toasted coconut and almonds top this healthy breakfast porridge, a wonderful alternative to oatmeal and other porridges. Looking for a…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, New Year, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: breakfast, coconut milk, quinoa, video

Skinny Hot Spinach Dip Recipe

November 2, 2016 by Jeanette 32 Comments

Skinny Hot Spinach Dip - this healthy dip is high in protein and great for an after-school snack or party

This Skinny Hot Spinach Dip is a deliciously light dip that is packed with nutrition and protein. Great for an after-school snack, Game Day, or parties. I came up with this Skinny Hot Spinach Dip recipe four years ago as a healthy after-school snack for my youngest son.  I still remember him telling me it…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dips and sauces, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, Holiday Appetizers, vegetarian Tagged With: cottage cheese in dip, cream cheese substitute, Food Network Fall Fest, healthier football snacks, healthy dip, healthy spinach dip, hot spinach dip, skinny spinach dip

Magic Mineral Broth Recipe

October 3, 2016 by Jeanette 40 Comments

Magic Mineral Broth - this is an organic vegetable broth that serves as the base for vegetarian/vegan soups ~ https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

Magic Mineral Broth is rich in nutrients and minerals and can be enjoyed as is, or used as a base for soup, stews and chili. This post has been updated to include new photos and content in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mineral Rich Broth For Cancer Patients I’ve been making Rebecca Katz’s Magic…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, New Year, soups, Special Diets, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: food for cancer patients, processed foods, Rebecca Katz, refined foods, soup for cancer patients, vegetable broth, vegetable soup, Whole Foods

70+ Healthy Smoothie and Juice Recipes for Cleansing and Detox

January 4, 2016 by Jeanette 32 Comments

Healthy Smoothie and Juice Recipes - over 70 healthy smoothie and juice recipes to start the New Year off right!

This collection of Healthy Smoothie and Juice Recipes is a great way to kick off the New Year. Whether you’re new to smoothies and juices or already a fan, there’s something for everyone in this list. Pictured top to bottom, left to right: Beginner Green Tea Smoothie, Healthy Defense Juice, Tropical Guava Pineapple Banana Smoothie,…

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Filed Under: beverages, Breakfast, Chemotherapy Recipes, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, gluten-free, healthy choices, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, New Year, smoothies, snacks, Special Diets, vegetarian Tagged With: cleansing recipes, detox recipes, healthy juice recipes, healthy smoothie recipes, juicing

Most Popular Posts 2014

December 29, 2014 by Jeanette 6 Comments

soft food recipe index

It’s always fun to take a look back over the year to see the Most Popular Posts for the year. By most popular, I  mean the posts on my blog that generated the most traffic. The results were pretty interesting. While several of the posts were large roundups of recipes, two related to special dietary…

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Filed Under: healthy choices, Most Popular, resources, Resources Tagged With: most popular posts 2014

10 Healthy Living Tips for the Holidays

December 2, 2014 by Jeanette 34 Comments

Stress Reducing Recipe for the Holidays - try these tips to reduce stress and enjoy the holidays with loved ones

We’re in the thick of the holiday season and stress levels can get to an all time high. It’s supposed to be a time of celebration and enjoyment with family and friends, yet every year, I find it to be the most stressful time of the year. So, to help me and you try to…

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Filed Under: healthy choices, Healthy Living, Sponsored Post Tagged With: healthy living tips, Nourish snacks

Gluten-Free Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Muffins Recipe

November 8, 2014 by Jeanette 14 Comments

Gluten-Free Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Muffin - these are moist, delicious and chocolatey! They're a healthy treat for breakfast.

These Gluten-Free Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Muffins are perfect for back-to-school breakfasts or afternoon snacks. Made with oats and oat flour, it’s a great way to get some whole grains into the day. So I really need to read instructions better before I start recipe testing. I originally made these Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Muffins to…

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Filed Under: Breads, Breakfast, Clean Eating, gluten-free, healthy choices, snacks, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: chocolate muffins, cocoa powder, gluten-free muffins, oat flour, oats, substituting banana for oil

Hash Brown Cauliflower and Potatoes

October 2, 2014 by Jeanette 17 Comments

Cauliflower Potato Hash Browns © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Hash Brown Cauliflower and Potatoes make a healthy breakfast any day of the week. These days I’m really into shortcuts. Turning leftovers into a new meal has become very common around here. I’m still adjusting to cooking for a smaller family, and I hate throwing food away, so dinner becomes breakfast, or a snack in…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Clean Eating, cruciferous vegetables, csa, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: budget meals, cauliflower, hash browns, how to use leftovers, leftovers, paleo, potatoes

50 Easy Healthy Meatless Pasta Recipes

September 1, 2014 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Healthy Meatless Pasta Recipes

You’ll want to refer to this collection of Easy Healthy Meatless Pasta Recipes often for quick dinner ideas throughout the school year. Pictured (left to right, top to bottom): Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Pasta, Asparagus Pasta Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing (The Lemon Bowl), Healthy Pasta Salad with Artichokes (Food Faith Fitness), Pictured (left to…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, Clean Eating, Dinner, Family, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Meal Planning, Pasta and Noodles Tagged With: back to school, dinner ideas, easy pasta recipes, healthy pasta recipes, meatless meal, Meatless Monday, vegetarian

Grilled Ratatouille with Eggplant, Peppers and Tomatoes Recipe

August 20, 2014 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Grilled Ratatouille wrapped in foil is the perfect way to enjoy summer eggplant, tomatoes, onions and peppers. The best part is that there’s almost no cleanup involved. Our farmer’s market is packed with summer vegetables this time of year and I find myself buying as much as I can carry. Although I get to the…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, dairy-free, farmer's market, gluten-free, healthy choices, side dishes, Summer Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: eggplant, farmer's market, grilling, peppers, ratatouille, summer

Kale Salad with Feta, Garlic Panko Crumbs and Fried Slow Poached Egg Recipe

August 12, 2014 by Jeanette 25 Comments

Kale Salad with Feta and Garlic Panko Crumbs and Poached Egg © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Kale Salad with Feta, Garlic Panko Crumbs and Fried Slow Poached Egg is seriously addicting. Recently, I clicked on a link for Mei Mei’s food truck in Boston and discovered their Amazing Kale Salad menu item. I don’t even know how I ended up on their site, but that kale salad description intrigued me…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, farmer's market, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, Recipes For Foodies, salads, vegetarian Tagged With: feta cheese, garlic panko crumbs, kale salad, Mei Mei food truck, slow poached egg, sous vide poached egg

Summer Vegetable Frittata with Corn and Asparagus Recipe

July 7, 2014 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Corn Asparagus Pesto Frittata © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Summer Vegetable Frittata is perfect for lazy summer days when everyone is sleeping in and you need a hearty late morning meal to feed your family or for a weekend brunch. We’re a couple of weeks into summer and I feel like we can finally kick back and relax.  It feels like it’s taken…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Clean Eating, csa, Easter, farmer's market, gluten-free, healthy choices, vegetarian Tagged With: breakfast, brunch, frittata, summer vegetables

Brazilian Acai Breakfast Bowl Recipe

July 3, 2014 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Brazilian Acai Breakfast Bowl © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Start off your day with this refreshing Brazilian Acai Breakfast Bowl. Packed with antioxidants from the acai fruit and berries, it’s not only nutritious but delicious. Great for pre-workouts too. A few weeks ago, we celebrated one of the twin’s graduation at a Brazilian family’s home. Our sons have been good friends throughout high school, and…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Clean Eating, gluten-free, healthy choices, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, New Year, Pureed Food Diet, smoothies, snacks, vegetarian Tagged With: 4th of July, acai, acai bowl, Brazilian, breakfast, Fourth of July, smoothie

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