This post contains my itinerary for five days in Costa Rica, as well as tips for traveling to Costa Rica (taking advantage of travel perks, what to pack). I just returned from a once in a lifetime vacation to Costa Rica with my eldest son, and want to share what we did during our brief stay….
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Skinny Hot Spinach Dip Recipe
This Skinny Hot Spinach Dip is a deliciously light dip that is packed with nutrition and protein. Great for an after-school snack, Game Day, or parties. I came up with this Skinny Hot Spinach Dip recipe four years ago as a healthy after-school snack for my youngest son. I still remember him telling me it…
Spinach Vegetable Barley Bean Soup
Spinach Vegetable Barley Bean Soup is a hearty nutritious soup, perfect for Fall and Winter. This vegetarian soup is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. A bowl of this nutrient-rich vegetable soup is a healthy and delicious meal in a bowl. I first made this Spinach Vegetable Barley Bean Soup six years ago for…
Lentil Vegetable Farro Chard Soup
Lentil Vegetable Farro Chard Soup is a hearty, nutritious soup that’s packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. 222 calories/2 Freestyle Points per serving. Some of you might know that I started Jeanette’s Healthy Living as a place to record recipes I was making for friends and people in my community with cancer. My first experience…
Thai Green Curry Chicken Zucchini Noodles Recipe
These Thai Green Curry Chicken Zucchini Noodles take less than 20 minutes to cook. The rich, creamy, slightly spicy coconut Thai curry sauce is delicious and zucchini noodles are a low carb alternative to rice and rice noodles. This post is sponsored by Peapod I love Thai curry – sweet, salty, spicy flavors that are melded together…
Grilled Cauliflower with Rosemary and Thyme Recipe
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…
Grilled Chicken Shawarma with Fennel Spinach Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
This Grilled Chicken Shawarma with Fennel Spinach Tzatziki Sauce is full of spices and fresh herbs. We’re at the peak of summer grilling and by this time of year, I’m looking for new grilling ideas. My kids will try just about anything, so I was pleasantly surprised when one of my boys spotted a recipe…
Pasta Primavera with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic Recipe
This Pasta Primavera with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic takes just 30 minutes to prepare, perfect for a quick and easy dinner. The key is to use the freshest tomatoes and best extra virgin olive oil you can find. Our family just got back from an incredible family vacation on the island of St. Martin…
Sauteed Swiss Chard with Carrots and Celery Recipe
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,…
Hash Brown Cauliflower and Potatoes
Hash Brown Cauliflower and Potatoes make a healthy breakfast any day of the week. These days I’m really into shortcuts. Turning leftovers into a new meal has become very common around here. I’m still adjusting to cooking for a smaller family, and I hate throwing food away, so dinner becomes breakfast, or a snack in…
50 Easy Healthy Meatless Pasta Recipes
You’ll want to refer to this collection of Easy Healthy Meatless Pasta Recipes often for quick dinner ideas throughout the school year. Pictured (left to right, top to bottom): Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Pasta, Asparagus Pasta Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing (The Lemon Bowl), Healthy Pasta Salad with Artichokes (Food Faith Fitness), Pictured (left to…
Garlic Scape Paste Recipe
This simple Garlic Scape Paste is a flavor booster for stir-fries, pestos, hummus and more. Have you seen garlic scapes at the farmer’s market but don’t what to do with them? They’re long and unwieldy looking, but have great garlicky flavor. Unlike asparagus, the tips on garlic scapes are actually not eaten which is the…
Summer Vegetable Frittata with Corn and Asparagus Recipe
This Summer Vegetable Frittata is perfect for lazy summer days when everyone is sleeping in and you need a hearty late morning meal to feed your family or for a weekend brunch. We’re a couple of weeks into summer and I feel like we can finally kick back and relax. It feels like it’s taken…
Brazilian Acai Breakfast Bowl Recipe
Start off your day with this refreshing Brazilian Acai Breakfast Bowl. Packed with antioxidants from the acai fruit and berries, it’s not only nutritious but delicious. Great for pre-workouts too. A few weeks ago, we celebrated one of the twin’s graduation at a Brazilian family’s home. Our sons have been good friends throughout high school, and…
5 Tips and 25 Healthy Recipes for Hungry Teenagers
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…
20+ Healthy Memorial Day Recipes
I would like to thank all the men and women who have sacrificed their lives serving our country so that we might be able to enjoy our freedom. May God bless American and the families of all those who have lost loved ones while serving our country. I don’t know how Memorial Day weekend snuck…
Strawberry Almond Cream Tart Recipe {Virtual Baby Shower}
This Strawberry Almond Cream Tart is perfect for celebrating a special occasion or for Mother’s Day. Elegant and beautiful, guests will be impressed without knowing how easy this was to make. Today’s a very special day~ we’re celebrating my friend, Georgia’s, soon to arrive baby girl! For those of you who don’t know Georgia, she’s…
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Crust Recipe
This Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Crust is an easy, delicious and kid-friendly side dish. Asparagus is one of the easiest vegetables to prepare. Although you can buy a fancy asparagus steamer, there’s no need to if you simply roast them. Roasting vegetables is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to enjoy almost any…
How To Cook Quinoa + Health Benefits {Video}
If you’ve never tried quinoa, now’s the time. Check out my How To Cook Quinoa video – quinoa is so easy to prepare and highly nutritious. I have a number of quinoa recipes on my blog, but I realized I don’t have a post devoted to how to cook quinoa. Recently, one reader asked what…
Stir-Fry Shrimp with Thai Roasted Chili Paste Recipe {Video}
This Stir-Fry Shrimp with Thai Roasted Chili Paste is really easy to make – the trick is in the flavorful Chili Paste. I love Thai food so when I first learned how to prepare some of my favorite Thai recipes several years ago, it was really eye-opening. I think my first experience cooking Thai food…
Bistro 7 Restaurant + Bar Tasting Dinner
Last week, I had the opportunity to join a VIP Tasting Dinner at Bistro 7 Restaurant + Bar in Wilton, Connecticut. Interestingly, this restaurant is located in a little strip that looks like it’s in the middle of nowhere, taking over a space that used to be a gluten-free cafe that I went to buy…
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