Clean Eating Machines

I didn't really plan it, but this afternoon I did a giant amount of food prep while the little guy napped. It started with a trip to the...

Oh, kale, you dark dusky-leafed green, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee blended into a cool, verdant smoothie as a r...

This is one of the most flavorful rice dishes I've had in a long time, homemade or otherwise. Besides the amazing taste, here's what...

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Are you one of those unfortunate souls who can't stand the taste of cilantro ? I'm sorry. Not that it's my fault, but I'...

Earlier this week I *finally* buckled down and made this recipe that has been on my to-try list for several months. The combination of cocon...

This is a nice, fancier-than-ordinary meal for a weeknight. With a glass of wine (well-chilled pinot grigio, to be exact) it hits the "...

One of our favorite summer vegetables is fresh green beans. I got some at the farmer's market last week, since the ones I planted (yes, ...

Say that one three times fast! Both of these recipes are from Clean Eating Magazine , which I had perused just before making my meal plan ...

Warm, simple, and delicious. Is there a better kind of meal for a suddenly-chilly day? Michigan's weather has once again played a trick ...

Tonight I made twice-baked parsnip potatoes, and in the process learned three things: 1) I do not care for the smell of parsnips when they a...

A few days ago I was in search of a vegetable side-dish recipe that I could make for Christmas with the in laws. Several people suggested ro...

My first attempt at cooking spaghetti squash can now be classified a success! It wasn't write-home-to-Mom amazing, but it was pleasant a...

Last night we had a last-minute substitution and made quinoa with our BBQ chicken rather than brown rice, simply to save time. My usual go-t...