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Healthy Light Holiday Recipes

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

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

Healthy Valentines Day Recipes

February 13, 2019 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Healthy Valentine's Day Recipes

There’s no better way to show your loved ones how much you care than cooking some of these Healthy Valentines Day Recipes for them. Food memories last forever.    Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your loved ones how much you care for them by cooking something special that’s also on the healthier…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, healthy choices, Holidays, Meal Planning, Resources, Valentines Day Tagged With: healthy Valentine's Day recipes, Valentine's Day recipes

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

Egg Potato Bites

December 10, 2018 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Egg Potato Bites are packed with protein for a easy on-the-go breakfast.

Egg Potato Bites are packed with protein for a easy on-the-go breakfast. The secret ingredient in these portable breakfast bites is cottage cheese, which is naturally high in protein.  I made these egg potato bites for a friend undergoing cancer treatment. She is on a low fiber/low-residue diet, and has been experiencing mouth sores, and…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Cancer, Chemotherapy Recipes, Cooking For Cancer, gluten-free, Holidays, Low Residue Diet, vegetarian Tagged With: brunch, cancer cooking, low residue diet recipe

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

Layered Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole Recipe {30+ Healthy Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes}

November 22, 2018 by Jeanette 31 Comments

Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Layered Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole is an easy and delicious way to use up leftover turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and green beans. This casserole has been a tradition in our family for many years.  Thanksgiving is my family’s favorite holiday, perhaps because it’s the kickoff to the holiday season. We keep things pretty simple for our Thanksgiving dinner…

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Filed Under: Dinner, gluten-free, Holidays, main courses, Thanksgiving Tagged With: healthy Thanksgiving leftover recipes, leftover turkey recipe, Thanksgiving leftovers, what to do with Thanksgiving leftovers

Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Herbed Thanksgiving Stuffing

November 21, 2018 by Jeanette 25 Comments

Gluten-Free Herbed Cornbread Stuffing

This Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Herbed Thanksgiving Stuffing is simple and elegant, and will please the pickiest eaters. If you’re entertaining guests with food allergies or intolerances this holiday season, this stuffing recipe should satisfy all your guests. I remember the first gluten-free Thanksgiving I made several years ago. Everything on the menu was naturally gluten-free except…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Holidays, side dishes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: dairy-free thanksgiving, dairy-free Thanksgiving side dish, gluten-free dressing, gluten-free stuffing, Gluten-Free Thanksgiving, gluten-free Thanksgiving side dish

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

Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping Recipe

November 16, 2018 by Jeanette 5 Comments

Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping - this is a really special sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. Roasted sweet potatoes and sweet spices add lots of flavor and the praline topping is amazing!

This Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping is decadent – a real treat for the holiday season. Roasted sweet potatoes and sweet spices ensure lots of flavor, and the praline topping takes this sweet potato casserole over the top. I grew up eating sweet potato casserole with toasted marshmallows on top. Although I have fond…

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Filed Under: gluten-free, Holidays, side dishes, Thanksgiving, vegetarian Tagged With: gluten-free Thanksgiving side dish, holidays, praline topping, streusel topping, sweet potato casserole, thanksgiving

Cranberry Pear Sauce Recipe

November 14, 2018 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Cranberry Pear Sauce - this easy cranberry sauce can be ready in just 15 minutes; it can be made ahead of time for Thanksgiving

This easy Cranberry Pear Sauce can be ready in less than 15 minutes; make it ahead of time for Thanksgiving or on the day of the big feast. For the past month, I’ve been volunteering in the kitchen at Grace Farms, a brand new community center in our town, built on 80 acres of open space for…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, Holidays, Thanksgiving, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: homemade cranberry sauce, pears, thanksgiving

60 Healthy Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes

November 13, 2018 by Jeanette 11 Comments

60+ Healthy Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes - Pin this now and refer to it for planning your Thanksgiving and Holiday menus

Bookmark (and Pin) this collection of Healthy Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes for planning your Thanksgiving and holiday menus, including breakfast ideas, starters and soups, side dishes and desserts. Today, I’m sharing an updated collection of my Healthy Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes. I put together a list a few years ago and have added more from this past year. Most of…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: gluten-free Christmas recipes, gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes, healthy gluten-free thanksgiving

Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Soup Recipe

November 12, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Soup - served with maple syrup coconut cream - vegan and vegetarian friendly

Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Soup is vegetarian and vegan friendly soup that is healthy, delicious and light. I made this Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Soup for a friend who just had oral surgery. She is one of the sweetest, most considerate and thoughtful person I know. Of course, she didn’t tell anyone she was having…

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Filed Under: Cancer, Chemotherapy Recipes, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, Dysphagia, gluten-free, Holidays, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, Pureed Food Diet, soups, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: pureed soup, winter squash

The Ultimate Grazing Platter

October 22, 2018 by Jeanette 1 Comment

Grazing Platter - great for holiday entertaining; tips on creating the ultimate grazing platter

Learn how to make the Ultimate Grazing Platter for family gatherings and entertaining guests.  I used to make a separate cheese platter, crudite platter and charcuterie platter for our holiday parties. But, I was often left with almost entire platters of untouched food at the end of the night.  So, I now combine cheeses, crudite…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays Tagged With: grazing board, grazing platter, holiday entertaining

Broccoli Red Pepper Egg Bites Recipe

August 22, 2018 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Broccoli Red Pepper Egg Bites - perfect for on-the-go breakfasts, quick pick-me-up snacks or breakfast buffets; easy customizable

Broccoli Red Pepper Egg Bites are perfect for on-the-go breakfasts, quick pick-me-up snacks, or as part of a breakfast buffet when entertaining. These egg bites are super cute and the recipe is easy to modify to use in-season vegetables and satisfy everyone’s tastebuds. This past week, we hosted “girlfriend week” at our house. Each of…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, Breakfast, Easter, Holidays, Uncategorized, vegetarian Tagged With: entertaining, mini frittata, mini quiche, vegetarian

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

Healthy Super Bowl Menu

January 26, 2018 by Jeanette 7 Comments

15+ Healthy Super Bowl Recipes

This Healthy Super Bowl Menu is a crowd pleaser – treat your friends and family to lighter versions of their favorite Game Day foods! Are you hosting a Super Bowl party? Super Bowl Sunday is notorious for being a day of feasting and overeating, so treat your friends and family to lighter versions of their favorite party foods….

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, gluten-free, Holidays, Super Bowl Tagged With: Healthy Super Bowl Foods, Healthy Super Bowl Menu, Healthy Super Bowl Recipes

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

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