The Gracious Pantry is a collection of real-food recipes made from scratch. The mission being, to help people get back into the kitchen with easy recipes using easy-to-find ingredients all while cooking tasty, healthy meals.
ABOUT TIFFANY MCCAULEY
Tiffany McCauley was a restaurant manager who left her stressful job to become a stay-at-home mom. After the birth of her son, she realized her health would need a major overhaul to successfully be a great mom to her growing little boy. She knew that good health starts in the kitchen, so she began creating real food recipes and documenting them on The Gracious Pantry in September of 2009. To date, The Gracious Pantry has over 1600 clean eating recipes.
Through her blog, Tiffany has worked with companies such as eBay, Folgers, Diestal Turkey, the Canadian Maple Board, the Watermelon Board and California Strawberries, to name a few.
CULINARY TRAINING
In 2014, Tiffany started culinary school at a wonderful program in Santa Rosa, California. She achieved straight A’s in her classes, but sadly, in 2015, her mother became ill and she had to drop out to care for her mother for the next 2 years until her passing.
After this, Tiffany couldn’t find a way to attend culinary school in person, so instead, she chose the online plant-based program at Rouxbe, which she completed with flying colors. While Tiffany is not strictly plant based in life or on this blog, the culinary skills she gained in this program have furthered her recipe development skills significantly.
COOKBOOKS
Tiffany has co-authored two cookbooks with the owner of SkinnyMs.com, and has written a third cookbook for The Gracious Pantry. “Clean Eating Freezer Meals“, published by Pelican Press, which is available in select bookstores and on Amazon.
Her work has also been featured on MSN, Buzzfeed, Redbook, Shape, HGTV and Huffington Post.
Encouraging people to get into the kitchen is what Tiffany loves to do most. Inspiring beginning and experienced home cooks alike to learn about and experiment with real food is her passion. She lives in North Carolina with her 12 year old son, Mini Chef, and a revolving door of critters (currently 1 dog and 1 very grumpy fish).
To read a more personal side of my story, continue here.
Tiffany is also excited to announce that there is a new cookbook in the works!
ABOUT CLEAN EATING
If you are new to clean eating and would like to read Tiffany’s definition of it (which is also the philosophy all her recipes here are based on), please read this article, “What Is Clean Eating”. You can also find all my Clean Eating 101 information here as well as watch a video on how to best navigate this site if you have any trouble at all. I’m also happy to answer questions via email, snail mail or social media.
ABOUT RECIPE NUTRITION DATA
The nutrition data on my recipes is not exact. There would be no way for me to give you exact data. The data supplied is done through a recipe plugin used on my site. They are ballpark figures only.
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Helen says
An amazing story. You look beautiful then and you look vibrant, happy and more beautiful now. Good for you for adopting a clean lifestyle.
The Gracious Pantry says
Helen,
Thank you so much! You’re very kind.
Desiree says
wow, its almost like you took times of my life and some recent feelings and thoughts and posted them. Good for you to have a wisdom and strength to chage your life. I am a avid clean eater. I am the mother of four, everything i buy is in its natural state and if i need something thats boxed..i make it from scratch…lol
The Gracious Pantry says
Desiree – That’s fantastic! And a mother of 4? My hat goes off to you. I’m pooped with 1! lol
Gina says
I read your profile and was so excited to see someone who is in the same stage of life that I am in and is studying to do what I want to do!
I am a FB pal – Gina Giordano Weeks – Could you share with me where you are obtaining your education for this next stage? 🙂
–Merry Christmas!
—Gina
The Gracious Pantry says
Hi Gina!
Right now I’m doing as much as I can at a junior college. It’s far more affordable that way. But eventually, I will transfer to a 4 year. I will apply at Stanford, San Francisco State and Davis. Although, Davis is a guaranteed entry from my junior college. I’m just not sure I can afford it. But we’ll see when the time comes!
Jenn says
I just found your blog and I love it! I am an experimenter also trying to make food yummy and healthy. You have so many wonderful recipes, so fun can’t wait to try them. I was wondering what you are studying in school? And thanks for all your great recipes and ideas =)
The Gracious Pantry says
Jenn – Thanks for stopping by! I’m studying to be a state registered dietitian. Happy New Year!
Wendy says
Tiffany – Your story is a great one! I too am a huge fan of clean eating and I’m also a mommy to boys (4&6) and trying to lose weight. Your site is beautiful and I can’t wait to try some of your recipes.
The Gracious Pantry says
Wendy – Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and read my blog. Have a great day!
Jodi says
Love your testimony!
The Gracious Pantry says
Jodi – Thank you!
Lisa says
I love your website!! My mom is a registered dietician in Connecticut. She works as a School Nutrition Specialist – making the menus, purchasing the food, and designing her dream kitchens in each school in my hometown. She also works for an organization, SNACT maybe?, that petitions congressmen and women to fund/create laws in an effort to get healthier food into the public school system so that kids eat better. I am sure you will love this new career path! So exciting! I can’t wait to try some new recipes!! – lisa
The Gracious Pantry says
Lisa – That’s wonderful! Your Mom is doing an amazing thing. I hope I can follow in her footsteps very soon. Thanks for stopping by!
Rayna says
I just want to thank you for all that you do. I couldn’t believe my luck when I stumbled upon your website last week. I am brand new to the Clean Eating scene and was feeling so very intimidated…until I found you! From understanding variations of clean eating (knowing now that I don’t have to start out as extreme as some of my friends) to learning how to efficiently and affordably convert my preservative laden pantry, you have made this seemingly daunting task super easy!
Your entire website is absolutely amazing and I have shared it with so many of my friends. I love that my husband and my two small boys (4 and 18 months) are eating the food I prepare with no complaints. I too am a stay at home mom looking to lose my baby weight. Had no problem losing it the first time, but am seriously struggling this time around. I am a former athlete/beauty pageant girl and can completely empathize with your struggle. For so many years so much emphasis was placed on my physical appearance (never-ending diets and brutal exercise regimes) that to find myself 40 lbs over weight is literal torture. It is so ironic to me that I struggled so much back then and was NEVER satisfied with myself!
I am totally excited because I don’t feel like this is a diet at all! I am almost finished with my second week and I don’t even feel deprived!!! Amazing! The fact that you have poured so much time, energy and research into this, and that you are completely willing to share it with all of us (FOR FREE!) really speaks volumes as to type of person you are. You are even thoughtful and considerate in ALL of your responses no matter the comment someone has made. I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart and let you know how truly appreciated you are.
The Gracious Pantry says
Rayna – Thank you so very much! It’s amazing how some of the world’s most beautiful women can be the most unhappy with themselves, isn’t it? It’s a very sad commentary on our society I think. I’m so happy you are enjoying my site and recipes! I’m so happy to have you as a reader!
The Zany Housewife says
I just discovered your blog (through Bry at Embrace Fire) and I’m amazed. You have great recipes…I’ve been trying to get in shape after having my daughter and changing the way we eat in general…and your blog gives me hope that we don’t have to eat the same stale thing over and over again.
Your new fan,
Zany
The Gracious Pantry says
Zany – Thank you! I’m so happy you’re enjoying my site. Welcome, and thanks for stopping by!
Audrey says
i would love ur Pdf!!! please? i signed up for emails to be sent to me already. Do I need to do something different to get the Pdf and if so where and how? 🙂 thank you!
how do i add a photo like everyone else?
Audrey
The Gracious Pantry says
Audrey – I’m not sure what you mean about adding a photo. If you are referring to the photo in people’s comments, that is an avatar. You’ll need to google it as there are several different web sites that offer that.
To get the pdf, simply email me through my blog here (contact page), and I will send it to you.
Thanks!
Jillian S says
Tiffany,
I am just now getting to read about why you named your blog “The Gracious Pantry.” I always thought it was because clean eating sounds tough, but your blog and the recipes are gracious to the person who is trying hard to eat clean. You have a wide variety of unintimidating recipes. I have plenty of clean eating cookbooks by a particular famous author/clean eater, but your recipes are so much more “real” and familiar. Yet, you have many things I haven’t tried before. It’s welcoming to the new clean eater and those who are trying to maintain this lifestyle! Thanks for providing such a service!
The Gracious Pantry says
Jillian – Awwwe, thank you ! I’m so happy you’re enjoying my recipes! When I starting this blog, I had no idea it would turn into this. I just wanted to keep track of what I was eating! It’s been an incredible journey so far and I’m really looking forward to the next year and a half!
Dana says
Wow new look!!! Love your site more every day. Feel like I’m your biggest fan, and almost a groupie, LOL 🙂
Anonymous says
Dana – Awwwe, thanks so much!!!
I have a groupie??!!!! ~Squeak!!!~ How exciting!!! 🙂
sheelbeel says
I have never seen someone explain clean eating so well – you really make it seem doable!
Anonymous says
Sheelbeel – Thank you! It IS doable!! Completely and totally doable. If you think about it, it’s just eating the same way your grandmother or great grandmother ate. Just a bit more frequently throughout the day.
Anonymous says
Carrie – Hi! Becky posted your link for me yesterday. I can’t believe you’ve only been doing it for a few months, you’re a recipe machine! Keep up the great work!
Anonymous says
Donna – It really depends on the recipe. If you’d like to email it to me, I can take a look.
Anonymous says
Sue – Wow. You have your hands full for sure! When Mini Chef was 2, I’d give him some small kitchen projects of his own. He loved it, we got to spend time together and I got to cook. It was a win-win. Maybe that could work for you?
Lori says
I love your new picture!! Awesome progress!
Anonymous says
Lori – Thanks so much!
Anonymous says
Avinash – That’s wonderful! What kind of squash did you use?
Anonymous says
Elena – Thank you so much! What a wonderful comment! I’m thrilled you’re both enjoying my recipes so much and I know you’ll do great. I hope to have that pecan pie recipe done shortly. Just need to bake it one more time to iron out the “kinks”.
Anonymous says
Diane – Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy the soup.
Anonymous says
Amanda – Awww, thank you so much! I’m glad you’re enjoying my recipes!
Anonymous says
Anna – Thank you so much! I think you’ll do great!
Eabrn7 says
Hi Tiffany, I am new to this site, and to clean eating! I have tried both the chicken -n-dumplins, and the spaghetti pie. Both were delicious!!!! I love the site, and cant wait to try more recipes!!
Anonymous says
Eabrn7 – I’m so happy you enjoyed them! Welcome!
graciouspantry says
Kelly – I understand. We were restaurant people too. We still struggle with it (my husband and I) as we live in restaurant central here in the SF Bay Area. There’s a restaurant everywhere you turn. So I get it.
Read this for some budget tips: https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/eating-clean-budget/
Also, I have a freezer foods section that may help. If you can make large batches and freeze, then shelf life is no longer an issue. I use my freezer a LOT for that very reason.
Hope that helps.
graciouspantry says
Kim – Thanks! I have 2 ebooks and 1 published book for slow cooker recipes. I’ll have a super food cookbook out on July 1st and hope to have a larger, family cookbook out sometime next year. You can find my books here. Thanks!
https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-cookbooks/
Boyd McLaughlin says
Hi Tiffany,
My wife and I have been making dietary changes a little at a time since some time in 2010, at which time we began altering what we thought was a fairly healthy dietary intake. However, we learned to make even more serious and extensive changes.
I’m learning that clean eating involves being open to many other types of dishes and foods one may not have been amenable or acclimated to.
My wife and I tried two recipes found on your site: One, the Biriyani chicken over rice and, two, the Thai chicken.
We loved both recipes: although, they were a bit mild so, we’re going to add a tad bit more spice. These recipes are keepers. Thank you for helping us expand our culinary repertoire.
The Gracious Pantry says
Boyd – Yes, eating clean does open up the palate a bit, and that a wonderful thing! I think you’ll find that the more you eat clean, the less “mild” things will taste. Our taste buds do adjust. That said, I tend to avoid anything spicy because my little guy won’t eat it. So I can see where some extra spice might be a good thing in both those dishes. Thanks for giving my recipes a try! 🙂
Suzette says
Hi Tiffany! I am so excited about finding your blog! I am a newbie at clean eating and I’m a little kitchen shy, but your recipes seem pretty easy and I can’t wait to get cooking. Thanks so much for sharing all your hard work. You are helping to make the world a healthier place! Oh and you get extra super cool points for being an Elvis fan….I’m a big fan too! 🙂
The Gracious Pantry says
Suzette – Elvis fans are always welcome here. 😉 You’ll do great!
Barbara D. says
Try reading “Eat to Live” on your next round. Dr.Fuhrman has great information that will change your life. Dropped 30 pounds and 60 points off my cholesterol in 6 weeks! The cleanest of all eating. Not vegan or even full vegetarian. I lost weight on the low-carb thing and it works short term, but hard on your body. Good luck, I know because of your clean eating quest the information will ring true to you.
The Gracious Pantry says
Barbara D. – Thanks! I’ll check it out.
Barbara D. says
And…we need your amazing recipe creating skills!
The Gracious Pantry says
Barbara D. – Thank you! 🙂
Holly says
Hi Tiffany,
What an awesome site you have! I’m ready to convert to clean eating for me and my fam and your blog is amazing! Question: I have 2 very hungry growing boys (9 and 12). They come home from school ravenous! What is your favorite hearty afterschool snack?
Thanks so much! 🙂
The Gracious Pantry says
Holly – Welcome! 🙂 Check out my Clean Eating Kids section here: https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/recipe-index/. I find that the quickest way to fill up a hungry kid is with protein. But that’s just my personal experience. Your kids may be different. Hope you find something there that will work for you!
laura says
Hi I’m new to clean eating and I’m having trouble with bread I’m in the UK so a lot of the brands you mention I’ve never heard of before. I’ve found a bread “Vogles” if I name the ingredients would you tell if it’s clean? yes I know I can make bread but that takes skill I don’t have and following recipes with ingredients I”ve no idea where to get. plus the it costs money I don’t have to make somthing no one can eat due to my cooking. Internet ordering from America is not cost affective. I will cook and lean the New shopping places but this won’t last long if I’m baking bread every day or have no bread at all while I get started.help Laura
The Gracious Pantry says
Laura – Yes, feel free to post the ingredients or email them to me. Either way. 🙂
Julie says
I stumbled across your blog and wow! I love it!!! I feel like I’ve been looking everywhere for years & years trying to find good healthy “normal” food that my family will eat! Keep up the great work!
The Gracious Pantry says
Julie – Thank you so much! Welcome! 😀
Erin says
Hi! I am so happy I found your blog! I’ve been trying to eat healthier and was looking for a good way to do it that wasn’t extreme or fadish, and this seems like a great option that’s realistic, no crazy foods I’ve never heard of, nothing too crazy. Plus, I’m like you, I love dessert a little too much. 🙂
I’m looking forward to reading the ingredients list on everything in my pantry, starting over fresh, and trying some of your recipes!
The Gracious Pantry says
Erin – Fantastic! Welcome to my blog! 😀
Madhurima says
Dear Tiffany,
This is Madhurima from India. Firstly have to say you are glowing and vibrant…you were beautiful then too but now your picture exudes so much warmth and you look even more beautiful and happy. . I just want to thank you for all that you are doing . I consider myself totally blessed when I came across your blog few days back .I have made a decision a few days back to eat Clean and Healthy and absolutely avoid processed food. Finding your blog has surely made it very very exciting .
A few moths back i underwent a major abdominal tumor surgery ..which has left me feel so depressed cause post that i ended putting on a lot of weight ( because of the no exercise rule by the docs and me being an emotional eater )and lost almost all of my hair.
Your website is absolutely amazing … i am almost hooked on to your blog…and I am surely sharing this with all my friends and family . I am an obese girl and desperately trying to loose weight. Well but i am happy that i have realized that i have to do this soon and in the right and healthy way. I do not want to go on a crash diet – but eat healthy and exercise and knock off those stubborn pounds. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart and let you know how truly appreciated you ..you are sharing all the information with all your readers just goes to show how wonderful you are.
Thanks a lot and lots of love from India !!!
The Gracious Pantry says
Madhurima – Thank you so much! Welcome to my blog!
Surgery is difficult. But just remember that your body needs time to heal. Feeding it clean and healthy food will help with healing. Also, I completely understand the desire to lose weight. But please, please, please, don’t make the same mistake I made when I was young. Don’t focus on the weight. Instead, focus on health. If you focus on being healthy, the weight loss will happen all by itself. I think when we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to lose weight, it stresses our bodies and makes it even harder to take the weight off. Focus on health and nourishing your body with good, whole food in moderation and you will reach your goals. It won’t happen quickly, but nothing worthwhile ever does. Take your time, keep your mind focused on health, and everything else will fall into place. I wish you all the best from California!