T minus 10 days until Christmas and I’m not even close to being ready…
- We’ve decided to give everyone Christmas blondies in a mason jar (thanks Angela!) So that eliminates the need for me to brave the malls. However, I still need to spend a couple hours putting the jars together…
- Our house is not decorated yet. We have outdoor lights though, so there’s something!
- Our menus for Christmas Eve and Day are planned. BONUS!
- I haven’t put any time into planning the Christmas Day dinner table. A Michael’s craft run is in order
- Christmas Eve ginger bread house materials have not been purchased
But, through all this un-planning there is a silver lining: our Boxing Day vacation get away is lined up and ready to go. What’s better than a cabin rental in Golden, BC with XC skiing, wolf watching, and snow shoeing? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. If I close my eyes real tight I can pretend I’m there right this moment and forget about all the things I need to do just for a second. Ah…
What are your vacation plans for Christmas?
Apple and rice stuffing
Inspired by Eat Clean Diet
Ingredients
| 1 ½ cup | rice (precooked as per package directions in 2 cups apple juice, 1 cup water) |
| 1 Tbsp | coconut oil |
| 1 | apple |
| 1 | pear |
| ½ | red onion |
| 1 cup | brussel sprouts |
| 4 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 2 | carrots, peeled and chopped |
| 2 cups | celery, diced |
| 1/3 cup | quinoa flakes |
| ½ cup | dried cranberries |
| ¼ cup | almond, smashed |
| ¼ cup | sunflower seeds |
| ½ tsp | poultry seasoning |
| ¼ tsp | thyme |
| ¼ tsp | salt |
Directions
- Melt coconut oil in pan
- Add all veggies and fruit (except cranberries) and cook until crisp, not soggy.
- Add in rice, quinoa flakes, cranberries, almonds, seeds, and seasoning.
- Toss and stuff in the bird
- Any leftovers can be placed in the oven in a casserole dish for 30-40 minutes on 350F
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