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Just picked up the new issue while I was out this morning. Several interesting articles I'm looking forward to reading, including: * Cleaned Up Southern Cooking * Clean Crab cake recipe * Excellent resource article on scallops ( I have a tough time getting them right! ) * Common cooking mistakes corrected ( Excellent for new and beginner cooks ) * A money saving week's worth of Clean dinner items ( I like not spending an arm and a leg! )

Always one who is distracted by shiny objects, while in the grocery store today I passed by the newstand and saw the new issue of Clean Eating Magazine, March 2011. Needless to say, it took a lot of focus to stick the errand at hand and not stop to peruse. In this month's issue: * A really nice collection of 15 minute meals - simple, easy and clean. * A fantastic discussion on herbs, and recipes that focus on individual herbs ( You know, I don't know if I've ever used chevril... ) * A useful discussion on different rice cookers available, and 3 rice varieties you might not have tried

The new issue is hitting magazine stands now! *happy dance* 21 Meals for $2 Each : For breakfast, lunch and dinner, these flavorsome, budget-friendly meals ring in at only $2 per serving. Snacks Made Simple: Ditch the calories and the chaos with a handful of 5-ingredient snacks that boast a mere 200 calories. Speedy Stir-Frys: Whether tossed with scallops, pork or clams, these succulent stir-frys are all ready in 30 minutes or less. Classics, Only Cleaner: Lighten your creamy corn and seafood chowder without lightening the hearty bowl’s taste! Plus: Read about both sides of the heated soy debate and decide where you stand. Prepare a classic steak Bearnaise that won’t clog your loved ones’ arteries – that’s right, no butter!  Ten varied recipes that stretch your grocery budget and feed your family healthy fare through the week.

We're having a massive snowstorm tonight, and driving home was treacherous. My husband surprised me by making dinner - from my Best of Clean Eating cookbook! So thoughtful of him. He must want want something. What could it be??? These were absolutely delicious...and I love that they can be frozen for future meals.  Chicken, Ricotta & Spinach Quesadillas 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast 2 1/2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 1 medium white onion, finely diced 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 1 bag spinach (6 to 8 oz), stems removed 3/4 cup low-fat organic ricotta cheese 1/2 cup navy beans, drained and rinsed under cold water 3/4 cup low-fat organic mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/4 cup fresh herbs (flat-leaf parsley and rosemary), chopped Juice 1/2 lemon Pinch nutmeg, freshly grated 8 small herb and whole-grain tortillas (6-inch diameter each) INSTRUCTIONS: PREP & FREEZE Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly coat chicken with ...