Samantha Schwab

Jan 10, 2025 | cleanplates.com | Samantha Schwab

One food we always keep on hand for easy weeknight cooking? Chicken sausages. They’re our saving grace on busy days when we need something quick, nutritious, and versatile. With minimal prep, chicken sausage can be transformed into a veggie-loaded pasta, skillet bake, or sheet pan dinner. The best part? The possibilities are endless!Given how often we rely on store-bought chicken sausages, we thought it was time to research and find the best and healthiest options available.

Oct 31, 2024 | cleanplates.com | Samantha Schwab |Beth Lipton

Though there’s plenty of controversy around beef in the news and on social media — some swear by it as a power protein, while others claim it’s connected to poor health — we know that nutrition is individual and there isn’t one approach that works for everyone. Factor in all the labels on beef, like “grass fed,” “pasture raised,” and “organic,” and things get even more confusing. If you buy meat, no doubt you’ve seen that grass-fed beef often commands a higher price. Is it worth it?

Sep 11, 2024 | cleanplates.com | Samantha Schwab |Beth Lipton

Trusty oats are a frequent breakfast go-to, since they’re full of fiber and so versatile — not to mention their heart health benefits. But, with different oat varieties on the shelves, which ones are the “best”? We dove into the steel cut vs. rolled oats question to give you all the info you need to choose for yourself. Related: Sign up to receive delicious recipes, expert advice, and shopping tips in your inbox!What are rolled oats? Any kind of oats begin as oat groats, the grain kernels.

Sep 6, 2024 | cleanplates.com | Samantha Schwab |Geraldine Campbell

As summer gives way to fall, it’s time to give pesto a break in favor of another meal-enhancing sauce: romesco. Of course, we’ll always love pesto, but romesco just might be the perfect fall condiment. Here’s everything you need to know about this vibrant, healthy sauce. Related: Sign up to receive delicious recipes, expert advice, and shopping tips in your inbox!What is romesco sauce made of?

Aug 7, 2024 | cleanplates.com | Samantha Schwab |Beth Lipton

Depending on which corner of social media you wander into these days, you’ll either hear that seed oils are perfectly fine and healthy, or they’re completely toxic and killing us all. In fact, there’s a whopping 20 million TikTok videos dedicated to the topic. People who are anti-seed oils blame them for causing a slew of health issues including cancer, chronic inflammation, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.