Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park is simply stunning and not to be missed! This gorgeous and varied area is also quite popular, so it really pays off to go during non peak hours. Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park is a gigantic travertine terraced hot spring near the north entrance of the park. The whole nature of this hot spring changes from week to week with different parts of the spring being more active at different times....

This Pina Colada Green Smoothie has been a long time favorite that makes getting your greens in sweet and tasty! I have a history of coming up with a new green smoothie recipe, and then I drink it on repeat for months on end! The only thing I do try and vary is the type of greens I use in my smoothie. This way you don’t overdose on one particular green, and you rotate through the different nutrients....

Just 15 minutes of prep work to throw everything into the roaster, and the oven turns it into crispy Roast Chicken and Vegetables, perfect for family dinner! This recipe is naturally gluten-free, paleo, and has a dairy-free option as well. It’s a home-cooked meal with some flare from the chopped fresh herbs and a hint of lemon. It’s the kind of supper that’s beautiful enough for entertaining, but simple enough for family dinner....

These Top 10 Tips for Visiting Glacier National Park are answers to the common questions I get every year as a local. I put together everything I know, plus what I’ve learned from friends and family to help you have the best trip possible! Lake McDonald Glacier National Park is spread out over 3 main regions. There is so much to see, you’re going to want to pack as much adventure as possible into your trip!...

This Turmeric Morning Glory Smoothie tastes a lot like carrot cake, and has quickly become a breakfast favorite! It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and vegan if you leave off the optional bee pollen. It’s the perfect healthy way to start the day with a few servings of both fruit and veggies. I’ve been mixing up my smoothies quite a bit lately, and it’s been lots of fun! The idea for this one is based on some rather unhealthy morning glory muffins I used to make....

Easy and healthy comfort food for dinner tonight, this simple Vegetable Pasta Bake is a long-time vegetarian favorite in our house! It’s an easy way to eat lots of veggies because they’re loaded with flavor and surrounded by molten melty cheese. We love this pasta bake with either my Best Oven Roasted Broccoli or my Easiest Garlic Roasted Green Beans . Tender pasta tangled up with caramelized onions and spinach, sauced with tomatoes, and baked into a perfection of cheesy comfort!...

Bacon wrapped mushroom cheeseburgers are good, but they’re even better with guacamole! These burgers are open faced and without the bun, it’s all about the toppings. Just envision smoky bacon wrapped juicy beef with aged cheddar cheese melting all around, and topped with zesty guacamole. The bacon gets crispy – caramelized and the smokiness is enhanced because of the barbecue sauce. All of this deliciousness is complemented with the freshness of guacamole, lettuce, and homegrown tomatoes – oh the joys of late summer grilling!...

Ultra flavorful and juicy, this Blackstone chicken is so easy to make. Don’t worry if you don’t have an outdoor griddle; this works perfectly in a skillet on the stovetop as well. A simple marinade ensures this chicken is anything but bland and perfectly juicy every time. Make it a full dinner by adding some veggies to the griddle for the ultimate easy summer meal. I’ve been loving cooking on an outdoor griddle in the summer months when the temperatures soar....

Sausage Gravy over homemade biscuits was a typical weekend or holiday breakfast growing up. Long before I started limiting my wheat intake, I stopped eating this deliciousness because I would always get a stomachache. Now, it’s back with a makeover for healthier Sausage Gravy over Roasted Sweet Potatoes. There are definitely some things that you just can’t replace, but lucky for me, I like the new sweet potato version even better!...

This coconut lime combination has become one of our favorites. It’s one of those combinations you don’t expect to fall head over heels for when you’re a ‘dyed in the wool’ chocoholic, but what can you do!?! It all started with my Coconut Lime Ice Cream which has become Tyler’s most requested dessert. And from there I started using the combination in so many different ways. For lots more coconut lime inspiration, be sure to check out the recipes at the end of the post....

These Glazed Paleo ‘Sugar’ Cookies are completely refined sugar free and super easy to make! This recipe came about from one simple thought I had a few weeks back, ‘hmm… I wonder if you can make a good sugar cookie without sugar?’. And as you might assume since today’s recipe is a ‘sugar’ cookie, it turns out you really can make a great sugar cookie completely without sugar. Sugar cookies come in 2 different textures, the firmer kind that’s rolled out and cut ....

This Healthy Chocolate Hazelnut Pudding is easy to make and you don’t even need to cook! It has an avocado base and comes together quickly in the food processor . There’s hazelnut oil and toasted hazelnuts to really bring out that Nutella like flavor when combined with the chocolate. It’s gluten free, dairy free, paleo, egg free, and vegan which makes it one of my favorite decadent desserts that almost everyone can eat!...

This creamy Orange Smoothie tastes like the Orange Julius smoothies I used to love growing up! It’s made with whole, real food ingredients, and there’s no added sugar either, which makes it a treat healthy enough for breakfast. Do you remember those creamsicle popsicles, or orange sherbet… or Orange Julius smoothies? You name it, all those creamy – dreamy orange concoctions from childhood are the best! Today I have a simple, 3-ingredient smoothie that’s good enough to keep me away from coffee in the morning – at least for a couple of hours anyway....

Oven Roasted Broccoli is a super easy side dish and healthy too! It’s easy to make and goes with just about any dinner you can think of. The secret to tasty broccoli is a combination of the right amount of heat in the oven, along with a few ingredients for flavor that will keep you coming back for more. How do you eat more veggies? This is a question I’ve been working on solving in our house for years now....

You’ll find everything you need to have a wonderful holiday with these Paleo Thanksgiving Recipes! There’s no need to sacrifice anything if you have dietary restrictions because these recipes are wonderfully indulgent. You’ll find everything from appetizers to side dishes and desserts. Everything is naturally gluten-free as well and there are notes about recipes containing dairy that have dairy-free options! Simple, flavorful with lots of make ahead options, these Paleo Thanksgiving Recipes are sure to please everyone at you table....

Easy to make, this simple side dish of Roasted Potatoes and Carrots is a regular in our house. In fact, I make this an embarrassing amount because it’s so satisfying and quick as well. It’s perfect paired together with simple main dishes, and I have a sheet pan dinner variation with sausages listed in the recipe for you as well. We make this simple side dish at least once a week throughout the colder months....

All my favorite recipes for Sunday Dinner Ideas gathered together with options for side dishes and desserts as well. Sunday dinners have always been something I’ve looked forward to, and I know you’ll enjoy my family’s favorite traditional recipes, plus some new, fun, fresh flavors I’ve come to love as well. I love the slowness of the Sunday afternoon with a roast slow cooking in the oven for dinner. There’s just something nostalgic about making something a little extra special on the weekends that makes me feel like life is slowing down for a moment in time....

I love a traditional Caprese Salad in the peak of tomato season with the tomatoes still warm from the vine. Now that it’s fall, nothing is warm off the vine in our garden anymore. Enter delicata squash, roasted and caramelized to perfection. So… instead of mourning the loss of tomatoes, this year I’m reveling in the caramelization of squash! The great thing about this squash is, you don’t have to peel it, so it’s super quick and easy to roast for this salad....

This Yum Yum Sauce recipe is simple to make in 10 minutes or less. It’s perfect for all your Japanese steakhouse-inspired dinners without any additives. It’s naturally gluten-free, with simple dairy-free options as well. Pair it with my Hibachi Dinner at Home , (coming soon). It lights up the flavors of hibachi chicken and veggies as well as the fried rice. Yum Yum sauce is just as its name implies: it’s super tasty!...

Easy to make and perfect with so many side dishes, these Air Fryer Italian Sausages will be your new favorite dinner! One of the best things about cooking sausage in the air fryer is the minimal cleanup with no stovetop splattering or mess. There are tips below for all sorts of ways to serve these sausages, as well as how to choose a gluten-free and dairy-free sausage if needed. Mild and spicy Italian sausages are super tasty and great for any weeknight family dinner....