• Fudge Drizzle Cookies

    Fudge Drizzle Cookies

    Do you guys remember those Keebler Elves commercials with the tree cookie factory that made the ‘fudge stripe’ cookies and the Rainbow ones with the REAL M&M’s in them?! Man, that’s a throwback to my childhood tv days for sure. The only thing I liked more than TV was probably those cookies. The double stuffed… Read more

  • Pregnancy Week 14: Things I Learned in My First Trimester

    Pregnancy Week 14: Things I Learned in My First Trimester

    Hey you! This is the first of what I hope to be a weekly post dedicated to my current (and first!) pregnancy. I’ve been greatly helped by reading about other women’s human-growing experiences, especially when it comes to all things related to prenatal health and wellness as well as maintaining a positive mindset and avoiding a… Read more

  • Orange Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Bacon, Fennel, and Brussels

    Orange Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Bacon, Fennel, and Brussels

    Hi friends! Happy New Year! 2016 is shaping up to be one epic year here at The Clean Plate. I’m excited to share lots of fun stuff on the blog and with all you wonderful readers! Get ready for some yummy new recipes, more grocery trips and lots of links, pics of my incredibly cute dog, and… Read more

  • Apple Crisp Skillet

    Apple Crisp Skillet

    Greetings from the great state of Idaho. I’m up here visiting family and enjoying a bit of ACTUAL fall weather. Rain, cold, wind, colorful leaves, etc. I packed all my warmest sweaters, vests, flannels, and boots. Still leggings though, always leggings. #teamspandex It’s actually pretty comical to plop me down in the middle of cold weather.… Read more

  • Stuffed Peppers with Carrot Top Pesto

    Stuffed Peppers with Carrot Top Pesto

    Do you get a CSA box? Or shop at a farmer’s market? If you do, then you probably get carrots with the greens still attached. AND THEN you probably throw them away. In my experience, most local markets take them off before they’re even placed on the sales floor. Even in a place like Whole… Read more

  • Ham and Egg Omlette

    Ham and Egg Omlette

    SIMPLICTY. I’ve been eating/living within a paleo-like lifestyle for the past 5 1/2 years. As I peruse around the blogs, bookstores, and social media it seems as though the “paleo world” is becoming pretty complicated. With that in mind, I’d like to take a moment to remind everyone that you don’t have to learn how to make… Read more