The hubby loves all things seafood. So for his Valentine’s Day gift this year I decided to make him a delicious meal of mussels. I don’t have a lot of experience with them so I tested the recipe a few times before perfecting it enough to serve. From the research I did, mussels are complete…
Holiday Recipes
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
I was looking for something fun for Valentine’s Day this year. Because let’s face it, once you have kids, its no longer just about you and your sweetie. My daughter loves chocolate and strawberries, so I thought it was the perfect kitchen activities for us. But, as I was making these I kept thinking how fun it would be to make this with my hubby. I mean I had chocolate ALL over. It would have been fun to have someone there to help me lick it off. (Ha, sorry trying to get in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, and after 7 years of marriage you have to take what you can get.)
Clean Eating Fondue
Looking for a fun and yummy way to celebrate New Year’s Eve with the family? Fondue is an easy and delicious way to share a meal. My husband and I love fondue. Like, really love it. We have a couple of fondue pots and we use them often. I honestly never thought about how healthy…
Clean Eating Chocolate Fondue
The chocolate fondue is as simple as melting some chocolate. We use our sterno (non-electric) fondue pot for the chocolate. It mimics a double boiler. The chocolate can be done in either. If you don’t have two fondue pots or don’t want to clean the one you use for the main course, simply melt…
Spicy Chipotle Bean Dip
Since New Year’s Eve is all about parties, I thought I would show give you an easy and delicious party dip. And I mean….who doesn’t love dip? It really is the perfect party food. It is easy to eat, fun, and great for a crowd. Here is a simple and quick version of white bean dip.This bean dip gets a Southwest twist with the addition of chipotle peppers, chili powder, and even a pinch of cayenne. It is easy to make and ready in less than 10 minutes. I soaked and cooked the white bean myself, but if you prefer you could use a low sodium canned variety. I also toasted a little whole wheat bread to serve the dip, but tortilla chips or pits would work great also!
Heirloom Yellow Eyed Peas – A “New” New Year’s Day Tradition
The last few years my family has started out the new year by eating black eyed peas. I found these beautiful yellow eyed peas at the farm market. The owner says they are in the same family but have a smoother taste and greater depth of flavor. They are considered an heirloom bean. You may know that black eyed peas are often served on New Year’s Day because its thought they bring good luck. However, yellow eyed peas are thought to bring not just luck, but luck in the form of GOLD. So, I am going with it! ‘Cause I could really use some gold right about now!
Last Minute Holiday Side Dish Roundup
Looking for last minute side dish recipes? Jessica and I have compiled a few of our favorites here. These sides are great addition to any holiday dinner table and can be easily made last minute. Creamed Spinach and Kale This creamed spinach and kale is one of our favorites. It is so delicious. Its become…
Christmas Breakfast Recipe Roundup!
So…two days left til Christmas…ahhhhh! If you are anything like me, you still don’t have any idea what you are making. You know people will be in your house, you know they will be hungry…and you know they will all be looking to you for something “magical.” I mean its Christmas right? You can’t just pop frozen waffle in the toaster and call it a day. People want more! Jeez they are demanding. Don’t worry, Sara and I have put together a compilation of some of our best breakfast recipes that would be perfect for Christmas morning.
Clean Eating Holiday Food Gift Round Up
We have been cooking up a storm. We made lots of holiday gifts. Here is a round up of the holiday gift ideas we made this week. These 4 gifts ideas are a clean and healthy way to celebrate the holidays with your family and friends. There is a little something for everyone on your…
Slow Cooker Eggs Florentine Breakfast Casserole
For this slow cooker recipe Sara and I did a twist on eggs Florentine. We used the My Clean Kitchen breakfast sausage recipe, added some eggs, spinach and feta cheese to make this perfect clean eating breakfast casserole. Since it cooks while you sleep, this dish would be great to make when you know you will have a busy morning. It would also be the perfect holiday breakfast since it requires absolutely no cooking in the morning!