• StoneHaus’ Prosciutto, Fig, and Goat Cheese Sandwich

    StoneHaus’ Prosciutto, Fig, and Goat Cheese Sandwich

    I was travelling back from Santa Barbara to San Diego and the traffic report made it necessary for us to stop and eat in order to wait out some terrible bumper to bumper action (#thanksLA). We ended up at a fun little spot in Westlake Village called StoneHaus. It’s a miniature winery with a tasting… Read more

  • Pear and Chard Frittata

    Pear and Chard Frittata

    ~ Continuing on this week’s theme of equinox-inspired meals, I offer you a delicious fresh pear breakfast dish just in time for your weekend brunch ~ Pear and Chard Frittata 12 eggs 1 pear, cored and sliced thin (apples would work too) 1 bunch rainbow or swiss chard, stemmed and roughly chopped (any dark leafy green will… Read more

  • Beet and Butternut Quinoa Salad

    Beet and Butternut Quinoa Salad

    I find myself less and less preaching a paleo-ONLY gospel these days. Truth is, there are a lot of healthy people* operating well on vegan, vegetarian, paleo, dairy-free, pegan, AIP, and Mediterranean diets. This  is why I ended up calling this blog, and my business, The Clean Plate. There are many roads to health, and they… Read more

  • Butternut Sage Chicken Soup

    Butternut Sage Chicken Soup

    I’m writing this from up in the mountains above Southern California. Which makes me feel like this would be an appropriate time to start diving into some soup recipes. So many people LOVE autumn. I’ve always been really partial to summer. It’s my birthday season, school is out, beach time, grill time, party time, vacation time… It’s pretty… Read more

  • Paleo Eggplant Lasagna

    Paleo Eggplant Lasagna

    Paleo. Lasagna. Dare I say that this is one of the most delicious things I’ve eaten in a while. And I didn’t even have cheese on mine. Because #dairyfree. Not only was I a raving fan of my own work, but my husband requests it every week. Pro-Tips: Please take the time to “sweat” the eggplant… Read more

  • Basil, Peach, and Bacon Salad

    Basil, Peach, and Bacon Salad

    As we near the end of summer, I want to encourage you all to enjoy the fruits of the season in as many ways as possible! Contrary to common knowledge, fruit isn’t just a snack or something you put in a smoothie. If you want to get really creative in the kitchen, use fruit in your… Read more