This roasted chicken is beautiful and delicious. Its also simple! I decided to make chicken this year because we will have a super small group for Christmas dinner. There will be just four of us. My husband, kiddo, my dad and I. So, a chicken is plenty for us. This chicken is so easy and…
Classic Cranberry Sauce
Of all the recipes I make at Thanksgiving and Christmas, this is the one that has stayed constant. I have been cooking for the holidays for about 15 years now. I started a few years before getting married, and have continued to cook for one or both of the Holidays every year. This is the one…
Ultimate Charcuterie Spread
One of my favorite things to do at the holidays is a Charcuterie Spread. I have a friend – she shall remain nameless – who collects cheese and charcuterie boards. I, for one, think its a fabulous thing to collect. Mostly because – HOW FUN, but also because I can borrow them! She graciously lent…
Banana Blueberry Bread
This banana blueberry bread is much healthier than traditional banana bread. The banana bread I usually make has so much sugar in it that the top gets a beautiful crystalized crust. Its so good – but its really not something I should be making a lot. So I recently started testing out new healthier recipes….
Bone-In Pork Shoulder
This post contains affiliate links. This post is a cross post with We Cook We Craft, a sister blog of My Clean Kitchen A few months ago a friend suggested that I try Butcher Box. She raved about it. I was skeptical because, well, I am usually not a fan of “grass fed” beef. It…
Watermelon and Feta Salad
What’s more American than Watermelon? Ok ok, hotdogs, baseball, etc. But, this healthy salad feels decadent and gourmet, but it simple and delicious. And to me, watermelon just feels like summer, especially July 4th. If you’re looking for an easy potluck salad that isn’t boring for your holiday activities – this is a winner….
Mexican Black Beak and Brown Rice Bowl
Who knew having a kindergartner would be so difficult! She is busier than I am. I have been on the hunt for quick and easy recipes I can do while she’s tearing through the house after glee club, violin, cooking class, and soccer (see told you, busy lady!) We love the rice bowl at Chipotle…
Everything But the Kitchen Sink Scramble
Today we had a snow day. Oh yes, you either love them or hate them. My morning started with breakfast requests. Everyone in my house wanted something different. It’s a pretty common occurrence but this morning I was grumpy and tired. So I put my foot down and proclaimed everyone was having eggs! Well, that kind…
Chocolate Oatmeal
Guess what everyone? It’s that time again…Valentine’s Day! Hooray! What can be better than a holiday devoted to chocolate. Yeah yeah there is all that love stuff too, but lets be honest, it’s really about the chocolate. Now we all know about the traditional ways to consume chocolate on Valentine’s Day. There are boxed chocolates…
Avocado Egg Salad
I did it! I finished Whole 30 without cheating! I lost a few pounds and I feel great. I know we’ve been talking about Whole30 a lot lately, but its been my life for the past month. On to my next challenge! Some ladies at my daughters school have invited me to join in a…