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Healthy Main Course Recipes for health conscious food lovers.

Salmon Roasted Beet Feta Salad with Dill Salad Dressing Recipe {Daniel Plan Recipe}

March 4, 2019 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Salmon Beet Feta Salad with Dill Flaxseed Dressing - this is a healthy delicious main course salad - the dill dressing is the key to this salad!

This Salmon Roasted Beet Feta Salad with Dill Salad Dressing is delicious, healthy and makes a complete meal. 347 calories/serving; 7 Freestyle points/serving. This past week, we covered the last of the five essentials of The Daniel Plan – Friends, the “secret sauce” of The Daniel Plan.  Our special speaker made an observation that everyone is lonely in certain…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Dinner, Faith, Fish, gluten-free, lunch, main courses, New Year, salads, Seafood, The Daniel Plan Tagged With: Daniel Plan Recipe, dill, flax seed oil, friends, salmon salad, The Daniel Plan

Stir-Fry Ground Chicken and Green Beans Recipe

February 25, 2019 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Stir Fry Ground Chicken and Green Beans - simple, healthy, delicious dish

Stir-Fry Ground Chicken and Green Beans is a simple, healthy and delicious dish that can be made in less than 30 minutes.The humblest and easiest dishes often provide the same satisfaction as more complicated recipes. This simple stir-fry dish is a perfect example. I made stir-fry ground chicken and green beans for a friend who…

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Filed Under: Asian, chicken, dairy-free, Dinner, Low Residue Diet, main courses, Pantry Recipe

Chicken Saffron Rice Pilaf

February 18, 2019 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Chicken Saffron Rice Pilaf - a simple, but delicious and healthy meal. Kid-friendly, family-friendly

Chicken Saffron Rice Pilaf is a simple, comforting dish. I’ve been making this cozy chicken rice dish for a friend who is battling cancer. Both she and husband raved about it the first time I made it. I think there’s just something about chicken and rice that feels like a big hug when you eat…

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Filed Under: Chemotherapy Recipes, chicken, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Low Residue Diet, main courses, Pantry Recipe Tagged With: cooking for cancer, low fiber diet, low residue diet

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins Recipe

February 11, 2019 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins are a quick and easy dinner idea for busy weeknights. I made these individual meatloaf muffins for a cancer patient who is on a low fiber/low residue diet. These meatloaf muffins are a good source of protein, and are relatively low in carbs. Meatloaf cooked in muffin tins is a great time…

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Filed Under: Cancer, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, Dinner, Low Residue Diet, main courses, Pantry Recipe Tagged With: cancer cooking, low fiber diet, low residue diet

Chinese Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

February 7, 2019 by Jeanette 22 Comments

Shrimp Fried Brown Rice © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Homemade Chinese Shrimp Fried Rice is so much better than takeout – you have to try this recipe! Fried rice is such a common dish in our household that I wouldn’t even think to post a recipe for it on my blog, except for the fact that it’s so good and one of those dishes…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, lunch, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Seafood, shellfish, side dishes, whole grain Tagged With: Chinese take out, Food Network Sensational Sides, how to make fried rice, recipe using leftovers, shrimp, the best fried rice

Chinese Poached Chicken with Ginger Soy Sauce

January 21, 2019 by Jeanette 7 Comments

Chinese Poached Chicken with Soy Ginger Sauce

Chinese Poached Chicken with Ginger Soy Sauce is a healthy and delicious way to prepare chicken. Make extra poached chicken and use in salads, soups, and noodle dishes throughout the week. 52 calories/0 Freestyle points per serving. Poaching is a virtually fat-free way of cooking chicken and fish.  Although seldom used in American kitchens, poaching…

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Filed Under: Asian, chicken, dairy-free, Dinner, dips and sauces, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses Tagged With: poached chicken

Spinach Tofu Dumplings Recipe

December 3, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Spinach Tofu Dumplings - light vegetarian dumplings, packed with protein and iron

Spinach Tofu Dumpings are healthy, delicious and packed with protein and iron. Who doesn’t love Chinese dumplings. These vegetarian dumplings are a great option if you’re looking for a healthier, lighter dumpling. I came up with these spinach tofu dumplings because I was cooking for a friend undergoing cancer treatment who needed more protein and…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, Chemotherapy Recipes, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, Dinner, main courses, vegetarian Tagged With: Chinese dumplings, vegetarian

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

Low Carb Bok Choy Egg Ramen Noodle Soup

October 1, 2018 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Low Carb Bok Choy Egg Ramen Noodle Soup - healthy, delicious, easy ramen noodle soup

Low Carb Bok Choy Egg Ramen Noodle Soup is a fast, healthy and delicious one bowl meal. I love ramen noodles. I’m pretty sure almost every college student has lived off of ramen noodle soup at some point. I know I ate my share in college. Although I love fresh ramen noodles and could eat…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, low carb, lunch, main courses, vegetarian Tagged With: bok choy, kelp noodles, low carb noodles, ramen

Moo Shu Shrimp Pancakes Recipe

September 17, 2018 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Moo Shu Shrimp - healthy and delicious meal

Moo Shu Shrimp is a delicious version of the more widely known Moo Shu Pork dish found in Chinese restaurants. This protein and vegetable one-dish meal is healthy and delicious meal. When wrapped in tortillas or Chinese Mandarin pancakes, this meal is a Chinese burrito of sorts.  When I started dating my husband, I discovered…

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: Chinese comfort food, Mandarin pancakes, shrimp

20 Easy Healthy Back-To-School Dinner Recipes

September 5, 2018 by Jeanette 6 Comments

20 Easy Healthy Back-To-School Dinner Recipes - a collection of simple recipes that take less than 30 minutes to cook plus easy slow cooker recipes

These 20 Easy Healthy Back-To-School Dinner Recipes are a must try for busy school nights. Planning ahead is the key to reducing stress when it comes to getting dinner on the table for hungry kids during the busy school week. I’ve included some tips I’ve learned over the years from feeding four hungry boys with…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Dinner, main courses Tagged With: back to school recipes, easy recipes, kid friendly recipes

Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos Recipe

September 3, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos - flavorful, delicious vegetarian/vegan lentils served in burrito bowls or in tortillas/taco shells

Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos are delicious and so flavorful, even non-vegetarians will enjoy them. Two of my boys are dating vegetarians, so during “girlfriend week,” I made vegetarian dinners along with regular meals to satisfy everyone’s dietary choices. The twins actually have high cholesterol (they inherited the bad cholesterol genes from my husband’s side…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses, Pantry Recipe, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: burrito bowls, Lentils, tacos, vegan, vegetarian

100 Easy Healthy Back-To-School Chicken Recipes

August 27, 2018 by Jeanette 23 Comments

Stovetop Chicken Recipes

Refer to this collection of Easy Healthy Back-To-School Chicken Recipes throughout the year to keep dinner interesting for your family. Pictured Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Oven Braised Chicken Cacciatore with Rosemary, Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken (Diethood), Cashew Chicken (Dinners Dishes & Desserts), Saucy Barbecue Chicken Meatballs, Chicken Massaman Curry (Savory Simple), Roasted Balsamic Chicken with Artichoke (Taste Love and Nourish), Quinoa Crusted Chicken with…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, chicken, Clean Eating, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses Tagged With: back to school dinner recipes, baked chicken recipes, healthy chicken recipes, recipes using cooked chicken, recipes using ground chicken, recipes using ground turkey, recipes using leftover chicken, slow cooker chicken recipes, stovetop chicken recipes

Grilled Brazilian Rub Salmon Recipe

July 25, 2018 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Grilled Brazilian Rub Salmon - this easy recipe is perfect for summertime. The rub is delicious and very kid-friendly ~ https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

Grilled Brazilian Rub Salmon is perfect for summertime. The rub is delicious and very kid-friendly. My kids normally don’t like salmon, but this is one salmon recipe that they all love. I’m not sure there’s anything Brazilian about this recipe, but that’s the name based on a recipe my friend gave me many years ago….

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, Fish, gluten-free, main courses, Seafood, Summer Recipes Tagged With: grilled salmon, grilling, salmon

Grilled Brined Chicken with Homemade Barbecue Sauce Recipe

July 23, 2018 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Grilled Chicken with Homemade Barbecue Sauce © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Grilled Brined Chicken with Homemade Barbecue Sauce takes barbecue chicken to a whole new level. Smoky and sweet, this sauce is finger licking good, and the brined chicken is juicy and tender. Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting my husband’s cousin and niece from Taiwan for a week. I’ve never met them before, and…

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Filed Under: chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, dips and sauces, gluten-free, main courses, Summer Recipes Tagged With: barbecue chicken, brining chicken, family, homemade barbecue sauce, Labor Day, summer

Kale Basil Pistachio Garlic Scape Pesto Recipe

July 4, 2018 by Jeanette 16 Comments

Kale Garlic Scape Basil Pesto © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Kale Basil Pistachio Garlic Scape Pesto is a great way to enjoy in-season farmer’s market produce. I remember the first time I tasted pesto many years ago. Just a spoonful of pesto packs a flavorful aromatic punch to any dish. Traditional pesto is made with basil and pine nuts, but I love adding leafy green…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, dips and sauces, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, vegetarian Tagged With: csa, farmer's market, garlic scapes, kale pesto, pasta with pesto

Buffalo Chicken Burger Salad Recipe

May 30, 2018 by Jeanette 7 Comments

Buffalo Chicken Burger Salad © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Buffalo Chicken Burger Salad is for all you Buffalo Chicken lovers. This salad will satisfy your tastebuds with a kick of hot sauce and blue cheese, while keeping your waistline in check. I went to college in upstate New York where buffalo wings were all the rage. At that time (it was eons ago but…

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Filed Under: chicken, Clean Eating, Dinner, gluten-free, low carb, lunch, main courses, salads Tagged With: buffalo chicken burger, glutenfree, low carb, summer salad

Grilled Chili Garlic Shrimp with Pesto Pasta

May 23, 2018 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Easy Grilled Garlic Chili Shrimp with Pasta and Pesto © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Grilled Chili Garlic Shrimp with Pesto Pasta is quick and delicious, and it comes together in just 30 minutes. I love efficient meals. The key to an preparing an “efficient” meal is preparing and cooking ingredients in the most logical sequence. The trick to getting this Grilled Chili Garlic Shrimp with Pesto Pasta on the…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: grilled shrimp, grilling, pesto, quick and easy dinner

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

Pan Roasted Cod Fish Tacos

April 30, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

PAN ROASTED COD FISH TACOS - quick and easy to cook, this a delicious, light and healthy fish taco

Pan Roasted Cod Fish Tacos are healthy, delicious and quick to cook. I love fish tacos, but often the fish is coated in a batter and deep fried. Although fried fish tacos are delicious, they’re a lot higher in calories and fat than roasted or grilled fish. 5 Freestyle points. Recently, we invited some guests…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Dinner, Fish, gluten-free, main courses, Seafood Tagged With: Cinco de Mayo, fish, fish tacos, Mexican food, pan roasting, seafood, tacos

Grilled Salmon with Herb Yogurt Sauce Recipe

April 23, 2018 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Grilled Salmon with Herb Yogurt Sauce - this deliciously light and healthy meal is perfect for celebrating Spring

Grilled Salmon with Herb Yogurt Sauce is a deliciously light and healthy dinner idea for warmer weather. I’ve been craving grilled fish now that the weather’s getting warmer. 260 calories/serving; 1 Freestyle Point/serving. We have several good fish markets in our area so it’s easy to find good quality fresh fish. Although it’s usually more expensive than…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Dinner, Easter, Fish, gluten-free, main courses, New Year, Seafood, Summer Recipes Tagged With: cilantro, fish, green sauce, grilled fish, mint, salmon, sauce for fish, sauce verte, watercress, yogurt sauce

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