My Clean Kitchen

Recipes full of whole, fresh, and healthy ingredients

Sara

Clean Eating Holiday Gift Essentials

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I don’t know about you but my wish list is full of kitchen goodies this year. I want an herb saver, an herb mill, and possibly a new kick-butt blender, just to name a few. We will see if Santa decides whether or not I’ve been nice enough this year. Jessica and I have been talking a lot lately about our favorite kitchen items and ones we WISH we had! So we decided to compile a list of our 10 Most Wanted!

We have some must have items here that are under $20 and then we have our splurge items. But, I must say we love them all equally! Anyone who loves to cook wants and needs this stuff. Get your shopping done early!

Homemade Marshmallows

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So I’ve been wanting to try something new and different for a while. The holiday season is the perfect time to do it. Who doesn’t love marshmallows! The holidays have so many uses for marshmallows; sweet potato casserole, hot chocolate, toasting over the fire on a chilly night, decorating a ginger bread house…the list goes…

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Clean Eating Pumpkin Pie and Pie Crust

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So, the local farm market has so many pumpkins they are basically giving them away. I purchased 10 sugar pie pumpkins, locally grown for $4! Yep, you read that right, $4. They are 2 for $4 at the big chain grocery store. And, these are organic and grown locally. It really doesn’t get any better….

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Quinoa Apple Onion Stuffing

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Looking for a clean, unprocessed, gluten free, but still delicious and hearty Thanksgiving stuffing (or dressing as we southerners call it) recipe? Well, look no further! I created this recipe based on a few stuffing recipes I’ve tried over the years and substituted quinoa for the traditional bread. This recipe could also be made with…

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Pumpkin Butter – Easy, Simple Thanksgiving Treat

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I’ve been trying to figure out what to bring to my in-laws for Thanksgiving. Jessica and I discussed a couple of options and came to the Pumpkin Butter idea! It worked out perfectly because the local Farm Market had these amazing Heirloom Pumpkins that were grown locally. The seeds originated in Italy many many years ago. I assume they were brought over by an immigrant. They look nothing like pumpkins the but inside is a beautiful, dark orange and made a beautiful Pumpkin Butter.

Cranberry Apple Chutney & Traditional Cranberry Sauce

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So, continuing on my Thanksgiving theme this week, I made this Cranberry Apple Chutney. I think we may have finally finished up our apples! We had SO many though. There may be a few still hiding in my fridge. I’ll scope it out in the morning. I hope not though because that would mean time for more apple picking!

This Cranberry Apple Chutney would be a great side dish to bring to your families Thanksgiving dinner, and its clean! Its such a nice substitute for traditional cranberry sauce. Its a simple easy Thanksgiving side that can be made early in the morning or even the day before and refrigerated.

Cruising and Eating and Rocking and Rolling….

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So, I’m back. Exhausted. And, well, kind of queasy. While, overall it was a great time with family (for the most part, I’ll explain that later) we had the worst weather. The North Atlantic in November, lets just say, I’ll NEVER do it again.

It all started out so great, I was excited about the food offerings the first night. There seemed to be enough healthy choices to balance out the indulgent ones. I toured the spa and gym facility and was excited to give them a try.

Honey Roasted Parsnips and Sweet Potatoes

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This parsnip and sweet potato dish is completely fall and is an excellent Thanksgiving side dish. The local honey is such a nice compliment to the carmelized shallots and crisp parsnips. Now that I’m back from Bermuda, I’m in a Thanksgiving kind of mood. We are going to the in-laws this year so I won’t be planning the menu or really cooking much for the actual day of. I’m itching to make some deliciously fall Thanksgiving fare. So you’ll have to forgive me as I inundate you with recipes over the next week or so! I’m starting with this sweet potato and parsnip dish.