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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

Low-Budget Cooking: Pasta Carbonara Recipe

July 24, 2017 by Kyle Chen 4 Comments

Kyle Pasta Carbonara

This is part 5 in a new series: College Cooking Crash Course. This series is written by Kyle, a student at Princeton University, and is designed for college students looking to learn the basics of making healthy, cost-effective, and delicious meals. Today, Kyle will be discussing one of the go-to meals for college student – pasta!…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, College Cooking, College Meals, Dinner, How To, lunch, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, Recipes, sauces, Uncategorized Tagged With: college cooking, college cooking crash course, easy recipe, pasta

Homemade Turkey Bacon Bits Recipe

February 13, 2017 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Homemade Turkey Bacon Bits - so easy to make and healthier than regular bacon bits

Homemade Turkey Bacon Bits are so easy to make and are a delicious topping for soups and salads. Did you know that store bought imitation bacon bits are often made from textured vegetable protein? Although you can now buy “real” bacon bits in the supermarket, you can easily make healthier turkey bacon bits at home. My…

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Touring MegaFood’s Factory

July 21, 2016 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Touring MegaFood's Factory - MegaFood Brand Ambassadors

This is a recap of a day touring Megafood’s Factory, and exploring their whole food supplement production facility. Sponsored by MegaFood. Recently, I spent a day touring MegaFood’s factory in New Hampshire. It was the kickoff for all of the new brand ambassadors. MegaFood is a manufacturer of supplements delivered through whole foods. To be honest, when MegaFood first…

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: MegaFood, whole food supplement

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

Assorted Skewered Party Appetizers

November 26, 2014 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Assorted Skewered Party Appetizers are quick and easy to make, can be made ahead of time, and are fun for entertaining. Are you ready for Thanksgiving? I hope so, but if you’re still looking for a last minute appetizer, try these Assorted Skewered Party Appetizers. These little bites will tide everyone over until the turkey…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, Uncategorized Tagged With: quick and easy appetizer

Cantaloupe Mint Rose Batidos Recipe

June 22, 2014 by Jeanette 18 Comments

Cantaloupe Mint Rose Batidos © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Cantaloupe Mint Rose Batidos is a refreshing drink for a hot summer day. Scented with rose water and cool with mint, it’s the perfect drink to cool down with. There’s a Venezuelan restaurant near our house that our kids love. Not only is the food good, but the drink options are very kid-friendly. They…

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: cantaloupe, frozen drinks, mint, mocktail, rose water, smoothie

Hurricane Sandy – Grateful

November 1, 2012 by Jeanette 24 Comments

Hurricane Sandy Damage - Waveny House

I am sitting in my car outside a Starbucks Coffee shop a few towns south of my home with internet access for the first time since Hurricane Sandy hit this past Monday. There’s not a seat anywhere inside, so I feel lucky that I’ve found a spot just outside. Although our family is among the…

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Hurricane Sandy

Guacamole Salsa Recipe (Kids Cooking)

August 27, 2012 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Guacamole Salsa

Hi, this is Kyle on Kids Cooking. Today, I’m going to show you how to make some Guacamole Salsa. It’s made exactly how it sounds, by combining the best elements of my two favorite dips, guacamole and salsa. Not only is Guacamole Salsa delicious, it’s also great as a cool-down snack after a long, hot summer day….

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Filed Under: appetizers, dairy-free, dips and sauces, Family, gluten-free, healthy choices, Kids Cooking, snacks, Super Bowl, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: guacamole salsa, kids cooking, kids in the kitchen, recipe for kids

Baked Avocado and Egg with Miso “Butter” Recipe (Power Food)

June 29, 2012 by Jeanette 26 Comments

Baked Avocado and Egg with Miso Butter

A little while back, I saw a picture on Pinterest of an egg baked in an avocado half and was instantly intrigued. Dr. Mark Hyman also posted it on Facebook. This interesting idea reminded me of the “egg in a hat” that I make for my kids for breakfast sometimes, where an egg is cooked…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Recipes For Foodies, Uncategorized, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: baked avocado and egg, miso butter

Stir-Fried Thai Chicken with Basil and Peppers Recipe

November 29, 2011 by Jeanette 40 Comments

Thai Stir-Fry Chicken with Basil

Stir-Fried Thai Chicken with Basil and Peppers is a delicious, healthy meal that is spicy and full of flavor. With the holiday season now in full swing, I intend on eating light as much as possible throughout the week.  After all, there will be holiday parties with lots of tempting delights, and I want to…

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Filed Under: Asian, chicken, dairy-free, Dinner, main courses, Recipes For Foodies, Uncategorized Tagged With: chicken, quick and easy, stir-fried chicken, stir-fry chicken, stir-frying, Thai, Thai Basil, Thai red bird chili

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Spiced Pumpkin Pie Recipe

November 19, 2011 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Gluten-Free Spiced Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Pie, along with Apple Crisp, are our family’s traditional desserts for Thanksgiving each year. Sometimes I offer to mix things up, but as many of you can probably relate, Thanksgiving is not the time to mess around with tradition in some households. This year, however, I was forced to make a few changes to…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, gluten-free, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized Tagged With: dairy-free pumpkin pie, gluten-free pumpkin pie, Gluten-Free Thanksgiving, holidays, thanksgiving, vegetarian pumpkin pie

Gluten-Free Apple Oatmeal Crisp Recipe

November 6, 2011 by Jeanette 25 Comments

Gluten-Free Apple Oatmeal Crisp

Gluten-Free Apple Oatmeal Crisp is an allergy-friendly dessert, perfect for Fall, Winter, and the holidays. One of my kids’ favorite desserts when the weather gets cooler is apple crisp. This season, I’ve played around with a few gluten-free apple crisp toppings since one of my kids is on a gluten-free diet. I’ve made a few…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized, vegan, whole grain Tagged With: apple crisp, apples, gluten-free apple crisp, Gluten-Free Thanksgiving, holidays, oatmeal, Side Dishes, thanksgiving, vegan apple crisp, whole grain

Oven Roasted Vegetables with Sage and Thyme Recipe

October 18, 2011 by Jeanette 41 Comments

Did you know that eating the right foods can help you feel more energetic and contribute to a good mood? According to Joy Bauer’s Food Cures, high quality carbohydrates and protein (found primarily in plant foods) contain vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that help contribute to a good mood. These include whole grains, legumes, vegetables…

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Filed Under: csa, dairy-free, Dinner, farmer's market, gluten-free, healthy choices, Holidays, side dishes, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: beets, carrots, celeriac, christmas, easy recipe, entertaining, holidays, roasted beets, roasted carrots, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted vegetables, sage, sweet potatoes, thanksgiving, thyme

The New 2010 Federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans

February 1, 2011 by Jeanette Leave a Comment

This week, the US Department of Agriculture released the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. I’ve attempted to provide a brief summary of the new recommendations, and will be sharing more information after I’ve gone through the detailed report. According to the press release, these guidelines represent the “federal government’s evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health,…

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Filed Under: healthy choices, Resources, Uncategorized

Orange Beet Dip Recipe

December 16, 2010 by Jeanette 9 Comments

This Orange Beet Dip is a light healthy recipe that’s festive enough for the holidays. The Holiday Season is a tough time to keep things in check when it comes to eating. There are so many tempting appetizers at holiday parties, many of which are loaded with butter, cream and cheese. It’s easy to over…

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Filed Under: appetizers, healthy choices, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized

Chili Spiced Almonds Recipe

November 24, 2010 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Chili Spiced Almonds, a quick and easy last minute snack If you’re looking for a last minute snack or appetizer recipe for Thanksgiving, here are a few quick and easy ideas, including a recipe for Chili Spiced Almonds. All of these snacks and appetizers are super quick and easy to make: Assorted Tartine from Jeanette’s…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dairy-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, snacks, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: almonds, holiday snacks, nuts, thanksgiving

Coconut Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

November 18, 2010 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Coconut Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole

Coconut Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole is a tropical twist on traditional sweet potato casserole. One of my childhood favorites for Thanksgiving was sweet potato casserole topped with toasted mini marshmallows, so when I came across a recipe that used a meringue topping instead of marshmallows for a sweet potato casserole, I knew I had to…

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Filed Under: healthy choices, Holidays, side dishes, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: sweet potato casserole, sweet potatoes, thanksgiving

Vegetarian Mushroom Barley Soup Recipe

October 23, 2010 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Vegetarian Mushroom Barley Soup Today, I made a big pot of Vegetarian Mushroom Barley Soup for some friends with cancer. I tried to include a lot of different cancer-fighting ingredients as the American Institute for Cancer Research stresses the importance of eating a variety of plant foods to ensure the most protection against cancer development….

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Filed Under: soups, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian

Winter Squash 101 (Plus 18 Recipes!)

October 20, 2010 by Jeanette Leave a Comment

More delicious winter squash recipes: Winter Squash 101 (Plus 18 Recipes!)

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Guest Post by Tina Case: My Personal Experience Dealing with Prostate Cancer

September 30, 2010 by Jeanette 2 Comments

I am honored to present Tina as my very first guest blogger.  Tina is a childhood friend of mine, who I reconnected with recently through Facebook, only to find out that we are fellow bloggers. You can find Tina at Parent Grapevine, where she has written a 10-part series on her personal experience dealing with…

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Filed Under: Cooking For Cancer, Dinner, main courses, Resources, Uncategorized

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