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Side Dishes

Healthy Light Side Dishes featuring whole ingredients

Kale Arugula Radicchio Orange Salad Recipe

February 15, 2016 by Jeanette 3 Comments

This Winter Kale Arugula Radicchio Orange Salad will brighten up your menu during the cold months of winter

This Kale Arugula Radicchio Orange Salad will brighten up your menu during the cooler months of the year. Are you surviving the winter? I have to admit February is a brutal month for me. It’s in the thick of winter with single digit frigid temperatures, and no end seems to be in sight. So, this…

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Filed Under: Easter, gluten-free, lunch, New Year, salads, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: arugula, flavor combinations, kale, radicchio, The Flavor Bible, winter salad

Pickled Jalapeño Peppers with Coriander and Garlic Recipe

August 19, 2015 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Pickled Jalapeño Peppers - so easy to make at home. Garlic and coriander seeds add a little something special.

Pickled Jalapeño Peppers with Coriander and Garlic are so easy to make at home. I go to the farmer’s market every week when I’m in town, and am just savoring all the summer produce. Recently, I spotted jalapeño peppers from farmer’s market and couldn’t resist. Jalapeño peppers are not the spiciest peppers I’ve eaten, but this…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, dairy-free, gluten-free, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: easy pickles, fast pickles, jalapeno peppers, pickles, pickling

Grilled Cauliflower with Rosemary and Thyme Recipe

August 17, 2015 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Grilled Cauliflower with Rosemary and Thyme - the perfect side dish for summer grilling

Grilled Cauliflower with Rosemary and Thyme is the perfect summer side dish, scented with fresh herbs. I love no-fuss Summer grilling because it keeps the kitchen cool and there’s virtually no clean-up involved. Both proteins and vegetables can be grilled at the same time too, so there’s no need to turn on the stove or…

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Filed Under: cruciferous vegetables, csa, dairy-free, farmer's market, gluten-free, side dishes, Summer Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: grilled cauliflower, grilling cauliflower, grilling vegetables, rosemary, thyme

Watermelon Mint Aged Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

July 8, 2015 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Watermelon Mint Aged Goat Cheese Salad - sweet and salty, this summer salad is refreshing and has just 3 ingredients

Watermelon Mint Aged Goat Cheese is the perfect Summer salad that balances sweet and salty flavors. Every summer we look forward to all the watermelon that pops up in the supermarket. Although we mostly eat it as sliced wedges or in Watermelon Mint Freezes, I start to look for more interesting ways to enjoy this juicy,…

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Filed Under: gluten-free, salads, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: aged goat cheese, Sartori, watermelon salad

Sauteed Swiss Chard with Carrots and Celery Recipe

June 29, 2015 by Jeanette 14 Comments

Sauteed Swiss Chard with Carrots and Celery - a simply delicious way to prepare Swiss chard

Sauteed Swiss Chard with Carrots and Celery is a deliciously easy way to prepare this healthy vegetable. I’m always looking for new ways to get my boys to eat leafy green vegetables. Out of all the vegetables, I’ve found leafy green veggies to be the hardest sell. Over the years, I’ve turned kale into pesto,…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, side dishes, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: easy Swiss chard recipe, farmer's market, swiss chard

Gluten-Free Tomato Pie Recipe (SCD GAPS Diet)

June 22, 2015 by Jeanette 14 Comments

SCD Tomato Pie - a delicious savory dish made with fresh tomatoes, an almond flour crust and homemade mayonnaise

This Gluten-Free Tomato Pie is scented with rosemary and basil. It’s perfect for lunch or as a side dish. Have you ever tried tomato pie? I know the thought of a savory pie might throw some of you. It certainly did confuse one of my kids when I told him I was serving him tomato…

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Filed Under: GAPS Diet, gluten-free, lunch, SCD, side dishes, Special Diets, vegetarian Tagged With: almond flour crust, GAPS diet, GAPS Diet mayonnaise, homemade mayonnaise, SCD diet, SCD mayonnaise, tomato pie

Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole with Bacon and Caramelized Onions {Low Carb}

May 7, 2015 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole with Bacon and Caramelized Onions - so rich and creamy, no one will guess cauliflower is the star

This Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole is a low carb version of a loaded baked potato – bacon, scallions, and caramelized onions take this over the top Somehow last week, I ended up with an overload of cauliflower in my fridge, so I’ve been making all sorts of cauliflower dishes, and disguising it as Mashed Cauliflower…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, cruciferous vegetables, Easter, gluten-free, low carb, side dishes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: casserole, cauliflower, comfort food, low carb

Shaved Cauliflower Salad with Pickled Onion Pears Brussels Sprouts Recipe

April 27, 2015 by Jeanette 17 Comments

Shaved Cauliflower Salad with Pickled Onion Pears Brussels Sprouts Watercress Medjool Dates and Cashews - crunchy, juicy and sweet, this healthy salad is drizzled with a honey balsamic flax seed oil dressing

Shaved Cauliflower Salad with Pickled Onion, Pears, Brussels Sprouts, Watercress, Medjool Dates and Cashews is crunchy, juicy, sweet and tangy – it’s a party in your mouth. Recently, my husband and I sampled a shaved cauliflower salad at a local restaurant. I’ve eaten my share of roasted cauliflower, and made salads with cauliflower florets, but…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, cruciferous vegetables, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, salads, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: brussels sprouts, cauliflower, Medjool dates, pears, pickled onions, shaved cauliflower salad, watercress

Indian Spiced Quinoa Pilaf with Peas Recipe

April 16, 2015 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Indian Spiced Quinoa Pilaf with Peas - this is an easy, healthy side dish that takes less than 30 minutes

This Indian Spiced Quinoa Pilaf with Peas recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. Fragrant with whole spices, including cardamon, cinnamon, cloves and cumin seeds, this side dish is deliciously healthy. A number of years ago, I took a few Indian cooking classes from a local woman. She was a fabulous home cook who…

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Filed Under: Asian, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: Food Network, Indian recipe, pilaf, pulav, quinoa, Sensational Sides

15 Easy and Healthy Easter Side Dish Recipes

March 27, 2015 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Are you planning your Easter menu? I’ve put together a roundup of 15 Healthy Easter Side Dish Recipes for Parade Magazine’s food site so if you’re looking for some fresh healthy ideas, be sure to check it out. CLICK HERE to check out 15 Healthy Easter Side Dish Recipes!  

Filed Under: Clean Eating, Easter, Holidays, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: Easter, easy side dish recipes, healthy side dish recipes, healthy side dishes

Greek Roasted Lemon Cauliflower and Potatoes with Feta Cheese

December 30, 2014 by Jeanette 16 Comments

Roasted Greek Lemon Cauliflower and Potatoes with Feta Cheese - so easy and delicious, you'll want to add this to your side dish repertoire

Greek Roasted Lemon Cauliflower and Potatoes with Feta Cheese is an easy and flavorful side dish, with a touch of fresh mint. I’ve always wanted to try making Greek Lemon Potatoes but never gotten around to it. One of my best friends is married to a Greek and she has shared some Greek recipes with…

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Filed Under: Christmas, gluten-free, Holidays, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: cauliflower, Greek, Mediterranean, roasting vegetables, side dish

Warm Roasted Brussels Sprout Apple Salad with Blue Cheese and Pecans Recipe

December 18, 2014 by Jeanette 14 Comments

Warm Roasted Brussels Sprout Apple Salad with Blue Cheese and Pecans - a festive holiday salad to brighten up your table

This Warm Roasted Brussels Sprout Apple Salad with Blue Cheese and Pecans is a wonderful holiday side dish, popping with color. Recently, I bought some brussels sprouts and apples with the intention of making my Tangy Brussels Sprouts and Apple Salad, but things took a turn in the kitchen on that bone chilling day. I…

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Filed Under: gluten-free, Holidays, salads, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: brussels sprout salad, holiday salad, roasted brussels sprouts

100 Healthy Holiday Side Dish Recipes

November 20, 2014 by Jeanette 14 Comments

100 Healthy Holiday Side Dish Recipes - a HUGE collection of colorful side dishes for your holiday table, sorted by vegetable and color to round out your menu

Add bursts of color to your holiday table with these Healthy Holiday Side Dish Recipes featuring fresh produce. Pictured, left to right, top to bottom: Sweet Potato Pomegranate Salad (Two Peas and Their Pod), Glazed Brussels Sprouts (Jeanette’s Healthy Living), Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Chickpeas, Kale and Pearl Couscous (An Edible Mosaic), Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon and Goat Cheese (Running To…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, side dishes, Thanksgiving, vegetables Tagged With: healthy side dishes, healthy Thanksgiving side dish recipes

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mint, Cilantro and Vietnamese Style Dressing

November 6, 2014 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Vietnamese Style Dressing - the sweet and tangy dressing, and fresh mint and cilantro compliment the roasted brussels sprouts so well!

These Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mint, Cilantro and Vietnamese Style Dressing will pop in your mouth with flavor. Bright herbs and a tangy, slightly spicy Vietnamese inspired dressing take these to a another level. Roasted brussels sprouts seem to be all the rage at local restaurants the last couple of years. Although they are called…

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Filed Under: Asian, Clean Eating, cruciferous vegetables, dairy-free, gluten-free, Recipes For Foodies, side dishes, vegetables Tagged With: David Chang, Fall Fest, Food Network, Momofuku, roasted brussels sprouts, Vietnamese dressing

Slow Roasted Summer Tomatoes Recipe

September 22, 2014 by Jeanette 21 Comments

Slow Roasted Summer Tomatoes © Jeanette's Healthy Living

These Slow Roasted Summer Tomatoes are jammy, yet juicy and sweet. They’re a versatile accompaniment to just about any meal. There’s something about summer tomatoes that I just can’t get enough of. Each week I pick up as many tomatoes as I can from the farmer’s market – some are yellow, some orange, others red…

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Filed Under: csa, dairy-free, farmer's market, gluten-free, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: farmer's market, slow roasting, tomatoes

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

Blueberry Cranberry Walnut Aged Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

August 6, 2014 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Blueberry Cranberry Aged Goat Cheese Walnut Salad © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Blueberry Cranberry Walnut Aged Goat Cheese Salad offers a beautiful balance of sweet, tangy and creamy all in a bowl. I don’t think I’ve met a person yet that doesn’t like blueberries. They’re one of the rare fruits in nature that have a brilliant blue color and they’re just plain cute and fun to…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, farmer's market, gluten-free, salads, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: aged goat cheese, blueberries, fruit and nut salad, green salad with fruit, walnuts

5 Tips and 25 Healthy Recipes for Hungry Teenagers

May 27, 2014 by Jeanette 10 Comments

5 Tips and 25 Healthy Recipes for Hungry Teenagers © Jeanette's Healthy Living

If you’ve got teenagers in your house, these 5 Tips and 25 Healthy Recipes for Hungry Teenagers should come in handy. Recently, I received an email from a mom who has been facing challenges feeding her teenagers. As a working mom, it can seem daunting trying to get a home-cooked meal on the table. In this…

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Filed Under: chicken, Dinner, Family, healthy choices, main courses, Resources, side dishes Tagged With: cooking for teenagers, cooking for your family, healthy cooking for families, home cooking

Cheesy Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower Potatoes Recipe

May 8, 2014 by Jeanette 22 Comments

Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower Potatoes

If you’re looking for some comfort food, these Cheesy Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower Potatoes dish will fit the bill. Growing up in a home where my parents prepared Chinese food almost every night, mashed potatoes weren’t part of our dinner repertoire. My memory of mashed potatoes were the instant mashed potatoes my mom used to make her…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, gluten-free, side dishes, Thanksgiving, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: clean eating, mashed cauliflower potatoes, Sensational Sides, side dish

Power Berry Avocado Almond Chia Salad Recipe

May 1, 2014 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Power Berry Salad with Chia Seeds and Almonds

Enjoy this beautiful Power Berry Avocado Almond Chia Salad chock full of fresh salad greens, fruit and heart- healthy avocado, nuts and seeds for lunch or dinner. I love fresh berries of all kinds and now that it’s getting warmer, lighter salad greens have been making their way onto the dinner table. I find salads…

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Filed Under: Easter, gluten-free, salads, side dishes, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: almonds, berries, chia seeds, green salad, power salad

Broccoli Cauliflower Carrot Salad with Greek Yogurt Honey Dressing Recipe

April 17, 2014 by Jeanette 26 Comments

Broccoli Cauliflower Carrot Salad

This Broccoli Cauliflower Carrot Salad with Greek Yogurt Honey Dressing is perfect for Spring and Summer. Full of crunchiness from cauliflower, broccoli, and sunflower seeds, and complimented by juice grapes, this fresh salad is fun to eat and great for entertaining. The first time I had Broccoli Salad I was surprised at how good it was….

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Filed Under: Easter, gluten-free, healthy choices, salads, side dishes, vegetables Tagged With: carrots, cauliflower, Easter, Greek yogurt, healthy broccoli salad, Spring

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