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It’s been the most amazing trip. Truly the trip of a lifetime. I will be spending the better part of my day on the plane, so please excuse the lack of a recipe today. In it’s place, I thought I would share some of my favorite highlights from the trip.(...)Read the rest of Heading Home [...]
Sometimes, a girl needs something completely delicious, decadent and well…. just downright sinful. And if that something has the added benefit of being clean, well I just don’t see a downside in any of it.(...)Read the rest of Clean Eating Coconut Dulche De Leche (Coconut Caramel Sauce) (920 words) © The Gracious Pantry for Clean [...]
Fools are a very simple dessert that involve some sort of crushed or blended fruit and real cream. Add a little sweetener, and you’ve got a recipe that is light, comforting, and easy on the tummy.(...)Read the rest of Clean Eating Clean Eating Coconut Strawberry Fool (389 words) © The Gracious Pantry for Clean Eating [...]
I don’t use much butter. In fact, I only have a handful of recipes on this site that use it. The main reason is that once I start eating it, I want butter on everything. And I think we all know where that leads. But occasionally, it’s definitely called for in a recipe for structure [...]
Sweet potatoes are not traditionally Irish. But potato cakes are. So I combined clean eating with a bit of Irish tradition for these Clean Eating Sweet Potato Cakes. They are great with a little maple syrup (like pancakes) or with some salt sprinkled on top for a savory dish. A little cheese would be good [...]
This was a special treat for me. It’s an amazing bread that is typically made with candied citron (lemon peel) but I opted for the real stuff and I was not disappointed.(...)Read the rest of Clean Eating Irish Spice Bread (682 words) © The Gracious Pantry for Clean Eating Recipes, 2013. | Permalink | No [...]
Today’s recipe is for all you moms out there. Being a mom ain’t for sissies! We deserve a day in our honor, and we even deserve some dessert.(...)Read the rest of Clean Eating Grain Free Cashew Strawberry Torte (494 words) © The Gracious Pantry for Clean Eating Recipes, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | [...]
So I’ve been doing this grain-free thing for a while now. And with the exception of a few slip ups, it’s been a pretty good experience, albeit a bit strict. And while eating grain free automatically ups your healthy fat intake, I’m finding that I haven’t gained any weight either. So I’m not arguing!(...)Read the [...]
This post is a small break from my trip to Ireland to tell you about something I’ve contributed to over at SkinnyMom.com. It seems that this is a great time of year for fitness challenges and I’ve got a great one for you today! Skinny Mom created a 14 Day Star Studded Slim Down to [...]
Man, oh man…. where has this been all my life??!!! I’ve never had the traditional version, but this clean eating version just sent me over the moon!(...)Read the rest of Clean Eating Irish Colcannon (493 words) © The Gracious Pantry for Clean Eating Recipes, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post [...]
Sometimes, what we think is just a happy coincidence is actually more likely to be cosmic intervention. You see, I had an Irish cookbook that my Mom loaned me when I started researching Irish recipes before our trip. One recipe that caught my attention was for honey roasted parsnips. But life happened, and I didn’t [...]
We all have, what I like to call, an internal hamster wheel. How fast we run on it depends on the level of stress in our lives. This hamster wheel continuously spins and we, without fail, keep it going with busy schedules, goals and agendas. But on occasion, we get to step down off that [...]
I’ve got a new challenge for you! This challenge is different. This one is unique. This one is tailored to you and only you. This one will help you break a bad habit or get back on track, improve your already good health, or get started toward attaining better health overall. This one is all [...]
Waldorf salad is a wonderful salad for spring and summer. It’s light and filling and filled with all sorts of flavors.(...)Read the rest of Clean Eating Waldorf Salad (375 words) © The Gracious Pantry for Clean Eating Recipes, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: apples, cashews, celery, grapes, walnuts
I recently did a post for Clean Eating Cashew Cream. In it, I mentioned that I had made a substitute for mayo. And since my next recipe for Clean Eating Waldorf Salad uses this eggless mayo, I thought I better share this with you here first.(...)Read the rest of Clean Eating Eggless Mayonnaise (125 words) [...]
The folks over at Eat-Clean Diet® contacted me recently about teaming up for a giveaway. Never one to turn down any of their fabulous cookbooks, I jumped at the chance. But not only did they give me a set of books to give away today, they also sent me this recipe to share with you [...]
I think by now, most of you know that I’m a big fan of shrimp. I can’t cook a non-rubbery piece of fish to save my life. But I can cook a fantastic plate of shrimp! ~She says ever so modestly…~(...)Read the rest of Clean Eating Italian Style Shrimp (262 words) © The Gracious Pantry [...]
I have to be honest, I ate the whole entire recipe for breakfast this morning. But I don’t see that as a bad thing…(...)Read the rest of Clean Eating Shirazi Salad (575 words) © The Gracious Pantry for Clean Eating Recipes, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: cucumbers, lemon [...]
Cashew cream is something I only first learned about a few months ago. I was researching dairy free alternatives to some foods I enjoy eating and cashew cream came up as an possibility. (...)Read the rest of Clean Eating Cashew Cream (385 words) © The Gracious Pantry for Clean Eating Recipes, 2013. | Permalink | [...]
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE finding new cookbooks. I read them like some people read novels. From cover to cover, word for word, until I’ve visually devoured the entire thing. A good cookbook, in my humble opinion, is one of the finer things in life.(...)Read the rest of Clean Eating Gluten Free [...]
If you are getting tired of your regular old salad mix, try this on for size. This Clean Eating Mesclun Salad has just a hint of peppery-ness, nutty-ness and herby-ness with a big dose of delicious-ness. (...)Read the rest of Clean Eating Mesclun Salad (351 words) © The Gracious Pantry for Clean Eating Recipes, 2013. [...]
So I’m really getting into this whole “salad with every meal” thing. I don’t have one with breakfast, but I try to squeeze one in with all the rest of my meals. Nothing major, but enough to say I got my veggies.(...)Read the rest of Clean Eating Balsamic Garlic Cashew Dressing (347 words) © The [...]
At first glance, whole chickens aren’t the cheapest things to buy, particularly if you purchase the organic variety. But that’s only if you look at the upfront cost. The truth is, whole chickens make eating clean far more affordable. In fact, if you do it right, you could eat for the better part of a [...]
As many of you know, feeding kids clean and healthy foods is a passion of mine. This article was recently submitted to me and I simply had to share it with you. I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did.(...)Read the rest of Don’t Disguise, Improvise! 5 Ways to Get Kids to Eat [...]
This idea came from a facebook fan. She said her 4 year old son just loves this salad. This really peeked my interest because as of late, Mini Chef has been going through a stage where he does not want to eat the salads he normally eats with enthusiasm. So either he’s going through a [...]
As many of you know, I have teamed up with emeals to introduce you to their fantastic meal planning service for both clean eating and paleo meal plans (and many more)! As a result, I have permission to occasionally blog about the recipes I receive in their meal plans. So far, I haven’t been disappointed. [...]
Recently, Mini Chef and I were running errands. As we turned a corner, we passed a cemetery. It was well kept and had flowers at seemingly every grave. A beautiful, calm and comforting sort of place. MC was quiet in the back seat and as I looked back at him in the rear view mirror, [...]
If you’ve been following along with me on Facebook, you probably know that I tried eating Paleo for three months. I had some “interesting” side effects, so I gave it up for about a month. But I realized pretty quickly that the benefits outweighed the minuses. So I did some research, figured out what the [...]
Most people don’t realize they are doing it. Some do, and do it anyway. Others just don’t care. But it affects this blog and every food blog out there, and it’s not hard to do. (...)Read the rest of How To Steal A Recipe (1,361 words) © The Gracious Pantry for Clean Eating Recipes, 2013. | [...]
It happened sooner than I expected. He walked up to me, a bouncing ball of energy, stuck his finger in his mouth and said, “Look Mom! I have a wiggly tooth!!!” The pride and accomplishment in his squeaky 5 year old voice were unequaled. All his friends at school had been losing teeth and he [...]
When you cook a whole chicken in a slow cooker, it’s pretty amazing just how much you can get out of it. Not only can you get multiple meals out of the meat itself, but you can get things like broth and concentrate as well if you do it right. Now I should tell you [...]
Occasionally, I like to participate in online events hosted by brand name foods. I do this for several reasons. First, it’s a great way to highlight some of the clean eating products out there that make our lives a little bit easier. Second, it offers me a different sort of avenue for creativity where recipe [...]
I love those little lightbulb moments. Those moments where you get to know yourself even better than before. Those moments where you understand just a few more of the quirks in your brilliance. Please know that the only reason I’m sharing this is on the off chance that it will help even just one person [...]
As with many of my recipes, this one came about simply because the ingredients are what I had on hand in the fridge and cupboard. It was a random pairing that turned out to be a delicious lunch.(...)Read the rest of Clean Eating Cranberry Green Bean Salad (284 words) © The Gracious Pantry for Clean [...]
Honey mustard has never been the first dressing I think of when it’s time to have a salad. In fact, it’s NEVER been in my fridge until now.(...)Read the rest of Clean Eating Honey Mustard Dressing (357 words) © The Gracious Pantry for Clean Eating Recipes, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to [...]
Sprouts just opened up near my mom’s home town. So when I stayed with her after she had heart surgery, I did a little investigating in this store. It’s kind of a cross between Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. I can see why people like it. All the variety, but not as big of a [...]
I love simple snacks. The kind that take minimal preparation, but still really pack a flavorful punch.(...)Read the rest of Clean Eating Sliced Basil Tomatoes (188 words) © The Gracious Pantry for Clean Eating Recipes, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: basil, black pepper, salt, tomatoes
This is, hands down, my new favorite lasagna recipe. I’m not entirely sure what gave me the idea for this one. All I know is that I suddenly wanted lasagna, I knew I wanted to try it with cottage cheese, and the rest just unfolded based on what I had in my fridge. It was [...]
For some, fruit is an absolutely perfect way to start your morning. It gives you healthy carbs and a boost of healthy sugars to get you going in the a.m.(...)Read the rest of Clean Eating Broiled Honey Grapefruit (324 words) © The Gracious Pantry for Clean Eating Recipes, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | [...]
I’ve made weight loss progress in the past with clean eating, only to put the weight back on again. In some instances, I know exactly why that happened. But the truth is, the scale has been going up and down for many years (yes, I know the scale is not a great measure of health, [...]
I’m not sure where I came up with this idea. Maybe I read it somewhere, saw something similar in a magazine, or maybe I was just desperate to get something on the table for dinner. I’m not entirely sure. I get my inspiration as I’m driving along on the freeway, or when Mini Chef asks [...]
I’ve been meaning to do a salad like this for a very long time. But for some reason, it was just one of those recipes that always intimidated me. I didn’t think I could get the flavors just right (for my liking, anyway). Asian flavors have always been a little tough for me. So many [...]
Holy hairballs!!! I did it!!! I FINALLY made a great piece of fish!!! Can you believe it only took me 3 1/2 years to do it?? But I did it! Can you tell I’m doing the Snoopy Dance? This delicious, gluten free recipe is very soft, has simple and delicate yet delicious flavor thanks to [...]
Believe it or not, not everything at Whole Foods qualifies as clean. In fact, like any grocery store, their aisles are filled with many products that fall far outside the parameters of clean eating. But don’t worry, here’s a list of the foods I’ve found at Whole Foods that are clean and healthy. Please Note: [...]
Dr. Wilbur is a very healthy man. One look at him and you know he practices what he preaches. He talks a lot about healthy nutrition, and it’s obvious he’s enjoyed his fair share of vegetables. His skin glows, he’s fit and trim, and clearly enthusiastic about health and helping his patients.(...)Read the rest of [...]
Getting settled into a new town is a lot of work. You have to open new bank accounts, get familiar with new grocery stores, learn your way around so you’re not getting lost every time you have to go to the post office, and just generally familiarize yourself with a place that is completely foreign. [...]
Shrimp. It’s nearly impossible to not like those little buggers. Versatile and great with almost anything, shrimp are a fantastic way to get some protein.(...)Read the rest of Clean Eating Taco Shrimp (338 words) © The Gracious Pantry for Clean Eating Recipes, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: lime [...]
I love making these sorts of recipes for dinner. They are simple, nutritious and easy to make.(...)Read the rest of Clean Eating Chicken & Chard (366 words) © The Gracious Pantry for Clean Eating Recipes, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: chicken, chicken broth, cinnamon, coconut oil, cumin, garlic, [...]
This recipes comes together quickly and has a wonderful blend of very simple flavors. Nothing overwhelming, just a delicate balance of deliciousness. A perfect breakfast, snack, lunch or dinner, the pears will satisfy your sweet tooth and need for healthy carbs while the protein fills you up and keeps you going. It’s a wonderful combination. [...]
One of the hardest parts about parenthood is discipline. When your child pushes all your buttons at once and dances on your last nerve all in the same second, it’s really hard not to lose it. Yet somehow, you take a deep breath, and cooly manage the situation. Parents everywhere deserve medals for this. I’m [...]
