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Massaged Kale and Mango Salad Recipe

June 12, 2013 by Jeanette 32 Comments

Massaged Kale Salad with Mango © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Kale is a Power Food that may seem passe to some, but it remains a powerhouse of nutrition regardless. I’ve made kale pesto, kale kimchi, kale chips, sauteed kale, tossed kale salads, used kale in soups and massaged kale salads. I have to admit that the first time I heard of massaged kale, I thought…

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Filed Under: csa, dairy-free, farmer's market, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, salads, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: healthy salad, kale salad, mango, massaged kale salad, summer salad

Grilled Thai Chicken with Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce

June 10, 2013 by Jeanette 29 Comments

Thai Grilled Chicken with Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Grilled Thai Chicken with Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Made with ready-made pesto, it comes together quickly. This Grilled Thai Chicken with Sweet Chili Sauce is something I threw together for dinner one night when I was late getting dinner started.  As the school year winds down,…

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Filed Under: Asian, chicken, dairy-free, Dinner, dips and sauces, Family, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses Tagged With: BBQ Thai Chicken, Gai Yang, Grilled Thai Chicken, Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce, Thai chicken

Roast Chicken with Cumin and Cilantro Scallion Salsa Recipe

June 5, 2013 by Jeanette 17 Comments

Roasted Cumin Chicken with Cilantro Scallion Salsa © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Roast Cumin Chicken with Cilantro Scallion Salsa has made an appearance on our dinner table for the last several years. The Cilantro Scallion Salsa brightens up this dish and comes together quickly. I first made this chicken dish four years ago when I spotted it in the Sunday New York Times. This is a Puerto…

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Filed Under: chicken, dairy-free, Dinner, dips and sauces, healthy choices, main courses Tagged With: easy dinner idea, kid-friendly meal, Puerto rican roast chicken, quick and easy

Easy Miso Glazed Salmon Recipe

June 3, 2013 by Jeanette 14 Comments

Easy Miso Glazed Salmon © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Miso Glazed Salmon recipe is so easy – there are just three ingredients. Salmon is rich in heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids and is part of a healthy Mediterranean Diet. 237 calories/serving; 3 Freestyle points. For years, I did not cook fish because I didn’t know how to. Instead, I would order it when…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Dinner, Fish, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Seafood Tagged With: easy fish recipe, Japanese miso fish recipe, Nobu miso fish

Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Soy Sesame Sauce Recipe

May 29, 2013 by Jeanette 32 Comments

Warm Tofu with Spicy Soy Sesame Sauce © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Soy Sesame Sauce is perfect for a meatless meal or as an inexpensive protein to serve alongside other dishes at dinnertime. I have piles of recipes that I’ve collected over the years. Occasionally, I pull out a folder here and there and peruse through some of them. Each time, I…

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Filed Under: Asian, Beans/Legumes, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, Low Residue Diet, Pantry Recipe, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: banchan, easy tofu dish, meatless meal, vegan main course, vegetarian main course

Shrimp Taco Dip Recipe

May 22, 2013 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Shrimp Taco Dip © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Shrimp Taco Dip is just pure fun – perfect for a summer barbeque and sure to be the talk of the party. One of my boys plays baseball in high school and the parents are always looking to have some fun at the games. This past week, the parents organized a tailgate party so…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dips and sauces, gluten-free, healthy choices, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: Barbeque Appetizer, Fun Appetizer, Shrimp Taco Dip

Recipe for Quinoa Muesli Date Plum Energy Truffle Balls

May 20, 2013 by Jeanette 14 Comments

Quinoa Muesli Date Plum Truffle Energy Balls © Jeanette's Healthy Living

If you’re looking for a healthy sweet snack, you should give these Quinoa Muesli Date Plum Energy Truffle Balls a try – they are packed with whole grains, nuts and seeds, and naturally sweetened with dried dates, dried plums and honey, plus they’re gluten-free. Finding a good gluten-free protein bar or energy bar in the…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, snacks, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: dried dates, dried plums, energy balls, healthy snacks, kid-friendly healthy snack, protein balls

Stir Fry Rice and Mung Bean Noodles with Shrimp, Chicken and Vegetables Recipe

May 13, 2013 by Jeanette 16 Comments

Pancit Bihon Stir-Fry Rice Noodles © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Pancit Bihon or Stir-Fry Rice Noodles with Meat and Vegetables is a popular dish in the Philippines and often served for birthdays. The seasonings are typically soy sauce, fish sauce and fresh citrus juice. Noodles were actually introduced to the Philippines by the Chinese, and are traditionally served at birthday celebrations. We have four birthday…

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Filed Under: Asian, chicken, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: Asian celebration food, Asian noodle recipe, Filipino food, Filipino recipe, gluten-free noodle recipe, mung bean noodles, Pancit Bihon, rice noodles

Mexican Chopped Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing

May 8, 2013 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Mexican Chopped Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Chopped Mexican Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing is perfect for lunch or as a side dish at a Spring or Summer barbeque. Chock full of black beans, roasted corn, avocado, red bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers and red onion, this salad has lots of textures and will keep you coming back for more. This Chopped…

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Filed Under: gluten-free, healthy choices, lunch, salads, vegetarian Tagged With: healthy entertaining, lime cilantro dressing, Mexican Chopped Salad, salad for BBQ

Healthy Turkey Mushroom Sloppy Joes and Greek Yogurt Coleslaw Recipe

May 6, 2013 by Jeanette 16 Comments

Healthier Sloppy Joes with Coleslaw © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This recipe for Turkey Mushroom Sloppy Joes is so flavorful, no one will even think these are on the healthier side. Made with lots of mushrooms, which are naturally rich in umami, this is an economical recipe that stretches a pound of ground turkey to feed a family. I used to make Sloppy Joes for…

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Filed Under: Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses Tagged With: healthy sloppy joe recipe, mushrooms, umami

Quick and Easy Chinese Stir-Fry Green Beans Recipe {Video}

May 1, 2013 by Jeanette 25 Comments

Quick Stir Fry Green Beans © Jeanette's Healthy Living

These Stir-Fry Green Beans are perfect for everyday meals and take just five minutes to cook. A little sweet, a little salty, these green beans are very kid friendly. I try to mix things up on a daily basis by serving different vegetables each night. This approach has not only expanded the number of vegetables…

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Filed Under: Asian, Beans/Legumes, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Chinese stir fry recipe, how to stir fry, kid friendly green bean recipe, quick and easy recipe, recipe video

Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Tacos Recipe

April 29, 2013 by Jeanette 17 Comments

Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Tacos © Jeanette's Healthy Livings

These Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Tacos are not only fun to eat, but they’re popping with texture and flavor. I love Huevos Rancheros as a hearty brunch. The fresh salsa, avocado and cilantro toppings add lots of color and texture. It’s a filling meal, but healthier than the typical breakfast platter of eggs, bacon and potatoes. Although there…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, gluten-free, healthy choices Tagged With: Cooking Light, healthy breakfast recipe, kid-friendly breakfast ideas

Ahi Tuna Spinach Avocado Pesto Sandwich Recipe

April 25, 2013 by Jeanette 32 Comments

Fresh Tuna Spinach Avocado Sandwich © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This brain-boosting Ahi Tuna Spinach Avocado Pesto Sandwich is packed with antioxidants and anti-flammatory ingredients, made in hopes of preventing Alzheimer’s Disease through the foods we eat. Recently, I’ve been reading about the healthy benefits of the Mediterranean Diet (a 30% reduction in the risk of major cardiovascular events) as well as the connection between what…

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Filed Under: book review, dairy-free, giveaway, gluten-free, healthy choices, Resources, Seafood, Special Diets Tagged With: Alzheimer's Disease prevention, Alzheimer's Disease prevention diet, brain health, Chef Beau MacMillan, delaying progression of Alzheimer's Disease, Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, preventing Alzheimer's Disease

Skinny Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait Recipe

April 22, 2013 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Skinny Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits © Jeanette's Healthy Living

These decadent looking Skinny Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits are deceptively light compared to traditional cheesecake – the secret ingredients in this recipe are low-fat cottage cheese and non-fat Greek yogurt. As most of you know, I don’t make a lot of sweets, but when I do, I try to lighten them up a bit. My boys…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, healthy choices, vegetarian Tagged With: healthier cheesecake, healthier dessert choices, skinny dessert recipe

Mixed Fish and Avocado Poke Tower Recipe {Deconstructed Sushi}

April 17, 2013 by Jeanette 27 Comments

Mixed Fish and Avocado Poke Tower © Jeanette's Healthy Living

A few years ago, our family vacationed in Hawaii and one of my favorite things to do was to try all the different varieties of Hawaiian Poke at the local supermarkets. Imagine a deli case filled with eight to ten different pokes (tuna poke is the most popular) instead of potato salad. Traditional Hawaiian poke…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, dairy-free, Dinner, healthy choices, Holiday Appetizers, Recipes For Foodies, Seafood

Peruvian Green Chicken with Rice and Quinoa Recipe (Arroz con Pollo Verde)

April 15, 2013 by Jeanette 176 Comments

Peruvian Chicken and Rice © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Peruvian Green Chicken with Rice and Quinoa is a healthy and hearty one pot meal. Spring time is probably the busiest time of year for our family, so one pot meals are the perfect solution for a no-fuss dinner. Chicken and rice is a classic one-pot combination in all different cultures (China, Japan, India,…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, whole grain Tagged With: Aji Verde, chicken and rice, Peruvian food, Peruvian green chile sauce, Peruvian recipe, quinoa main course

Gluten-Free Muesli Pancakes with Fresh Berries Recipe

April 8, 2013 by Jeanette 48 Comments

Gluten-Free Muesli Pancakes © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Have you ever tried Muesli? It’s a breakfast cereal mix made with uncooked rolled oats, fruit and nuts, that was actually developed around 1900 by a Swiss physician (Dr. Maximilian Bircher-Benner) for patients in his hospital, where a diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables was an essential part of therapy. Traditionally, it is enjoyed…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, gluten-free, healthy choices, whole grain Tagged With: Bob's Red Mill, gluten-free pancakes, muesli

How To Make A Fluffy Omelet with Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese

April 5, 2013 by Jeanette 1 Comment

Fluffy Egg Broccoli Cheese Omelet © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Last week, I had a discussion with Elizabeth Ward on healthy eating tips and recipe ideas that anyone can use. Eating a protein packed breakfast came up as one of the healthy eating tips. Elizabeth mentioned that eggs were a terrific source of protein at breakfast time. Although I make my son an omelet for breakfast…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, gluten-free, healthy choices Tagged With: egg white omelet, fluffy omelet, healthy breakfast idea, healthy breakfast recipe, how to make an omelet, OXO, whipped egg whites in an omelet

Chicken Meatballs in Barbeque Sauce Recipe

April 2, 2013 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Barbecue Meatballs Platter © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Here is an easy dinner idea – Chicken Meatballs in Barbeque Sauce, ready in roughly 30 minutes. Lately, I’ve been so busy that getting dinner on the table has been a bit of a challenge. So, anything I can make in less than 45 minutes sounds good to me. I came across this recipe in…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Pantry Recipe Tagged With: Cooking Light, dinner in 30 minutes, quick and easy dinner

Roasted Beet, Grilled Corn, Tomato Salad with Montamore Cheese and Walnuts Recipe

April 1, 2013 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Baby Green Salad with Roasted Beets Grilled Corn Tomatoes © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Today, I’m sharing a recipe for a Roasted Beet, Grilled Corn, Tomato Salad with Montamore Cheese and Walnuts that I view as a transition salad – that is, a salad that speaks to the cooler weather that we are hopefully putting behind us for the season, and the warmer Spring air that I hope is…

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Filed Under: gluten-free, healthy choices, salads, vegetarian Tagged With: beet and corn salad, beet salad, montamore cheese, Sartori cheese

Mini Ham and Cheese Frittatas Recipe

March 29, 2013 by Jeanette 25 Comments

Mini Egg Frittatas with Vegetables © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Mini Ham and Cheese Frittatas are perfect for school day breakfasts, afternoon snacks and breakfast buffets when entertaining guests. Who doesn’t love love bite-size foods, especially when you’re on the go, and need something quick to satisfy a rumbling tummy. I’ve made these Mini Ham and Cheese Frittatas for church functions and weekday breakfast-on-the-go. If you’ve…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Easter, gluten-free, healthy choices Tagged With: Cooking Light, healthy breakfast for kids, healthy breakfast idea, healthy breakfast recipe, mini frittatas

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