Jeanette's Healthy Living

Dorie Greenspan Inspired Tartine Recipes

Sunday, November 21, 2010

I had the most fortunate experience of meeting Dorie Greenspan, a James Beard Award-winning author, several months ago at a BlogHer conference. Dorie is someone I have admired from afar for many years. I was immediately struck by Dorie’s down to earth, approachable, sweet personality.

Recipe for Sweet Potato Casserole - Coconut Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Coconut Spiced 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 try it.

Festive Clementine Avocado Salad Recipe

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Festive Clementine Avocado Salad

I came up with this Festive Clementine Avocado Salad recipe as I was thinking about healthy and beautiful side dishes for Thanksgiving. Each ingredient in this elegant salad contributes health benefits as well as flavor and texture.

Curried Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup

Monday, November 15, 2010

Curried Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup

This weekend I made Curried Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup, inspired by a Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup recipe in the the New York Times this past week. With Thanksgiving just a week away, I've been trying to come up with some festive dishes that will satisfy Thanksgiving guests with rich, full flavors (so you feel like you're getting a special treat), without the higher fat content typical in many Thanksgiving recipes.

Two Brussel Sprouts Recipes - Soy Sauce Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Winter Squash

Thursday, November 11, 2010

A Fresh Stalk of Brussel Sprouts

Brussel Sprouts can conjure up bad memories of mushy, bitter vegetables. Once I learned how to roast brussel sprouts, however, brussel sprouts actually became one of my favorite vegetables. Roasting brussel sprouts brings out the sweetness in this vegetable, and watching the cooking time prevents overcooking so there's no "mushy" factor.