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Three Bean Butternut Squash Vegetarian Chili Recipe

January 5, 2015 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Three Bean Vegetarian Chili - hearty and delicious with butternut squash, this chili will warm your belly

Enjoy this healthy hearty Three Bean Butternut Squash Vegetarian Chili – it’s satisfyingly delicious! 285 calories/2 Freestyle points per serving. With the holidays behind us, many of us are trying to get back on track with a healthy, lighter diet. Since we’re in the thick of winter, we still crave heavier stick-to-your-ribs meals that are…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Dinner, main courses, New Year, Pantry Recipe, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: butternut squash, meatless chili, vegan chili, vegetarian chili

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Tortilla Soup Recipe

December 15, 2014 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Tortilla Soup is a family friendly, healthy and delicious meal that is easy to make for busy weekdays. We’ve been having some cold, blustery days lately so hearty soups, chili and stews have been on my mind a lot. My youngest son loves all things chili. I actually think I could…

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Filed Under: chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, lunch, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Slow Cooker, soups Tagged With: chili, crockpot, Little's Specialty Foods, local business, slow cooker

Hearty Fall Harvest Vegetable Chorizo Sausage Soup {Low Carb}

November 10, 2014 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Fall Harvest Vegetable Chorizo Sausage Soup - this chunky soup is chockfull of vegetables and comfort food for the soul

This Hearty Fall Harvest Vegetable Chorizo Sausage Soup is nourishing and satisfying, and chockfull of in-season vegetables. Sponsored by A Sweet Life Diabetes Magazine. It’s definitely that time of year when people start craving hearty soups. Soups are a great way to take advantage of all the fresh produce that’s in season – carrots, celery, cabbage, cauliflower…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, gluten-free, lunch, Pantry Recipe, soups, Sponsored Post Tagged With: Diabetes Awareness Month, low carb, recipes for diabetes

The Best Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo) Recipe

October 28, 2014 by Jeanette 28 Comments

The Best Garlic Shrimp - this is the best garlic shrimp I have ever made. The shrimp is marinated with garlic and then cooked in garlic oil

This is the Best Spanish Garlic Shrimp Recipe I’ve ever made. A special method of using garlic three different ways infuses the shrimp with tons of garlicky flavor. I am so excited to share this fabulous Garlic Shrimp tapas/appetizer recipe with you today. It’s one of my kids’ and husband’s favorites when we eat out…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, Clean Eating, Dinner, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Recipes For Foodies, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: appetizer, Progressive Eats, shrimp, Spanish tapas

Gluten-Free Mexican Turkey Taco Meatloaf Muffins Recipe

October 27, 2014 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Turkey Taco Meatloaf Muffins - super kid-friendly, delicious, nutritious and they reheat really well

These Mexican Turkey Taco Meatloaf Muffins are packed with flavor and fun to eat. 136 calories/3 Freestyle points per muffin. Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the McCormick Gluten-Free Recipe Mixes Launch as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I received free samples of McCormick Gluten-Free Mixes from McCormick mentioned in this…

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Filed Under: chicken, Clean Eating, Dinner, main courses, Pantry Recipe, whole grain Tagged With: gluten-free taco seasoning, ground turkey, meatloaf muffins, sneaking vegetables into meals

Gluten-Free Turkey Taco Nacho Casserole Recipe

October 14, 2014 by Jeanette 13 Comments

Gluten-Free Turkey Taco Nacho Casserole © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Gluten-Free Turkey Taco Nacho Casserole is a fiesta to the eyes. Easy to make and filled with good for you ingredients, it makes a great weeknight meal. Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the McCormick Gluten-Free Recipe Mixes Launch as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I received free samples of McCormick…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Sponsored Post Tagged With: casserole, gluten-free taco seasoning, ground turkey, McCormicks, nachos, tacos

Gluten-Free Breadcrumb Crusted Spiced Chicken Tenders Recipe

October 13, 2014 by Jeanette 14 Comments

Gluten Free Breadcrumb Crusted Spiced Chicken Tenders © Jeanette's Healthy Living

These Gluten-Free Breadcrumb Crusted Spiced Chicken Tenders are sure to please. Spices bump up the flavor in this kid favorite meal. Now that we only have one son at home, cooking dinner has really changed. I never imagined I would only have to cook for one child. The amount of food we used to go through…

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Filed Under: chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Pantry Recipe Tagged With: chicken, gluten-free bread crumbs, gluten-free chicken tenders, healthy kid meals, kid friendly meals

Slow Cooker Creole Chicken Stew and Creole Beans

September 29, 2014 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Get two recipes in one with this Slow Cooker Creole Chicken Stew and Creole Beans, perfect for a two cozy Fall meals. My boys have loved New Orleans cuisine ever since we visited there nearly ten years ago when one of my boys’ teams was playing in the Cal Ripken World Series. Until that trip,…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, chicken, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Slow Cooker Tagged With: beans, chicken, creole, crockpot, slow cooker

One Pot Chicken and Chorizo Paella Recipe

September 17, 2014 by Jeanette 12 Comments

One Pot Chicken Chorizo Paella © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Enjoy a taste of Spain at home with this One Pot Chicken and Chorizo Paella. Paella is one of those dishes that brings back fond childhood memories. When I was young, my dad took an assignment in Spain and I remember eating seafood paella. Walking down cobbled streets, we’d look in the shop windows and…

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Filed Under: chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Pantry Recipe Tagged With: chicken and rice, chorizo, one pot meal, paella, Spain, Spanish

Easy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta Recipe

September 15, 2014 by Jeanette 21 Comments

Easy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta Recipe - this quick and easy dinner can be on the table in less than 30 minutes ~ https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

This Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta comes together quickly ~ dinner can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. There are many days when I have no idea what I’m making for dinner. Time is short, the kids are hungry, and I find myself in a flurry of activity in the kitchen as I…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, chicken, Clean Eating, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Pasta and Noodles Tagged With: chicken, pasta, quick and easy dinner recipe, sundried tomatoes

Healthy Refried Bean Breakfast Bowl Recipe

July 16, 2014 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Breakfast Refried Bean Bowl © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Healthy Refried Bean Breakfast Bowl make a protein-rich breakfast or a versatile side dish at dinnertime. Top with salsa, avocado, a poached egg and hot sauce for the ultimate Refried Bean Breakfast Bowl. One of my boys has been on a huge breakfast and workout spree. You should see the spread that he makes for himself each…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Breakfast, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, Instant Pot, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, Pantry Recipe, Pureed Food Diet, vegetarian Tagged With: beans for breakfast, breakfast bowl, healthy refried beans, how to cook refried beans, pink beans, poached egg, protein rich breakfast

Loaded Turkey Taco Nachos Recipe

May 19, 2014 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Turkey Taco Nachos

These Loaded Turkey Taco Nachos are fun food for a hearty after-school snack or entertaining. The key is in the toppings. A few weeks ago, my youngest son requested nachos for his after-school snack. I’ve made nachos for football Sunday’s and for playdates (his friends love them), so this wasn’t an unusual request. What he…

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Filed Under: appetizers, chicken, Clean Eating, gluten-free, healthy choices, Pantry Recipe, snacks, Super Bowl

Easy Turkey Taco Pizza Recipe

March 6, 2014 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Turkey Taco Pizza © Jeanette's Healthy Living

If you’re looking for some fun food, give this Easy Turkey Taco Pizza recipe a try. It’s super kid-friendly and adults will love it too. Sometimes my cleverness gets the best of me. I think I’m so smart, and then disaster strikes and I’m put back in my place. Has that happened to you? I…

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Filed Under: Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, lunch, main courses, Pantry Recipe, whole grain

Cajun Chicken Sausage Gumbo Stew Recipe

February 26, 2014 by Jeanette 7 Comments

Cajun Chicken Sausage Gumbo Stew

Today’s recipe for Cajun Chicken Sausage Gumbo Stew is full of New Orleans flavors. Add a little hot sauce if you like and serve with steamed rice and a green salad for a complete meal. Can you tell I like Cajun food? This all started eight years ago when my family went to Louisiana for…

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Filed Under: chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Pantry Recipe Tagged With: cajun, creole, gluten-free, gumbo, Mardi Gras

Slow Cooker Smoked Sausage Chicken Cassoulet Recipe

January 23, 2014 by Jeanette 26 Comments

Smoked Sausage Chicken Cassoulet

This Slow Cooker Smoked Sausage Chicken Cassoulet is the perfect comfort food when you need it the most. So, we had a bit of a disaster last weekend. With the frigid temperatures dropping to zero degrees overnight, a pipe burst in our house and our entire basement and one of our first floor rooms was…

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Filed Under: chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Slow Cooker Tagged With: Cooking Light, healthy cassoulet recipe, healthy comfort food, light comfort food

Slow Cooker Chipotle Style Black Beans Recipe

January 20, 2014 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Slow Cooker Chipotle Style Black Beans - so easy you can make this at home

These Slow Cooker Chipotle Style Black Beans make a great weeknight staple. Served over Cilantro Lime Brown Rice, on top of Huevos Rancheros, or in a burrito or taco, it’s a versatile recipe. All you need is some hot sauce if you like it spicy. My boys love Chipotle’s burritos and burrito bowls. My oldest…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, Pantry Recipe, side dishes, Slow Cooker, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Chipotle black beans, crockpot black beans, slow cooker black beans, vegan, vegetarian

Quick Creole Style Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe

December 18, 2013 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Quick Shrinp Jambalaya

This Quick Creole Style Shrimp Jambalaya is the perfect holiday dish. Not only is it easy to make, but it is pure comfort food. All you need is a simple salad to go along with this and you can call it a day. 218 calories/4 freestyle ponts per serving. So, what do you make when…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Dinner, healthy choices, Pantry Recipe, Seafood, shellfish, whole grain Tagged With: Cooking Light, healthy jambalaya recipe, Lighten Up America cookbook, lightened up classic America recipes, quick jambalaya recipe, white jambalaya recipe

Rustic Cabbage Vegetable Soup Recipe

October 28, 2013 by Jeanette 33 Comments

Rustic Cabbage Vegetable Soup © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Rustic Cabbage Vegetable Soup is perfect for cool Fall day. It’s a great way to enjoy all the heartier Fall vegetables available at the local farmer’s market. There’s nothing better than a bowl of soup to show how much you love someone. I’ve made tons of soup for family and friends over the years,…

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Filed Under: gluten-free, healthy choices, Pantry Recipe, soups Tagged With: cabbage soup, CSA Box, Fall soup recipe, farmer's market, healthy soup recipe

Saucy Barbecue Meatballs Recipe

October 7, 2013 by Jeanette 23 Comments

Saucy Barbecue Meatballs © Jeanette's Healthy Living

These Saucy Barbecue Meatballs are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Quick and easy to make, they’re perfect for a busy weeknight meal. My kids love meatballs and I’m always looking for new ways to serve them. I made barbecue chicken meatballs that were very similar to these a while back,…

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Filed Under: chicken, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Pantry Recipe Tagged With: barbecue meatballs, Cooking Light, gluten-free meatballs, healthy dinner, saucy meatballs

Slow Cooker Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe

September 30, 2013 by Jeanette 36 Comments

Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken © Jeanette's Healthy Living

 This Slow Cooker  Filipino Chicken Adobo is a simple and humble dish, modernized a bit by the use of Yondu Sauce. Filipino Chicken Adobo is one of the dishes I remember my mom making. It has a tangy vinegary sauce, kind of like salt and vinegar potato chips. I’ve made it for my kids over…

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Filed Under: Asian, chicken, dairy-free, Dinner, Family, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Slow Cooker Tagged With: chicken crockpot recipe, chicken slow cooker recipe, Filipino food, yondu sauce

Mediterranean Chicken with Tomatoes, Olives and Capers Recipe

September 23, 2013 by Jeanette 22 Comments

Mediterranean Chicken © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Mediterranean Chicken dish can be made quickly in a pressure cooker, but just as easily in a slow cooker or on the stove top. Light but full of flavor, it’s an easy dish that comes together quickly. Some days, time just flies and I don’t know where the time has gone. This happened just…

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Filed Under: chicken, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Pantry Recipe Tagged With: cooking chicken in a pressure cooker, healthy chicken recipe, Mediterranean food, pressure cooker recipe

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