We spend a lot of time hiking in the alpine country with tall mountains and snowy glaciers. So the Wild Pacific Trail was a complete change from the normal, and incredibly stunning! The trail winds along the coast, peeking in out out of coves with jaw dropping views of the ocean. As you hike along there’s countless stops to be made at the numerous viewpoints. There’s also benches at many of the view points, so definitely make sure you have a little time to stop and soak in the beauty....

The first set of Whole30 Instant Pot Marinades from a few weeks back was so popular, I got going right away on this set! In fact I barely had the first set of recipes out when I started get lots of requests for more marinade recipes. So today I have another 5 for you, and I hope you love them just as much as the first set. I’d like to think there’s a little something for everyone here from the Orange 5 Spice to the Pesto, or the Honey Mustard....

This Almond Flour Lemon Zucchini Cake is simple and easy to make, and it’s also a healthy treat that’s paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free. We could all use a bright spot, mid-March, couldn’t we? Maybe it’s a nicer month where you are, but here in Montana, March is generally rather dreary. The snow starts to melt, yet we usually get a few more snowstorms that make you think spring may never come....

Better than Chipotle for sure, these beef Barbacoa Burrito Bowls are easy to make. And they pack in so much flavor you’re going to want to make them often. There are lots of extra tips and recipes provided to make this dairy-free and paleo as well if you’d like. We love making the different parts of this burrito bowl for meal prep . That way you have everything ready to go in the fridge, and can make burrito bowls all week long....

This Chicken Salad is the best classic recipe made in the traditional way with grapes and toasted almonds. There’s also a variation made with dried cranberries perfect for the winter months as well. It’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo, and there are no mayo options available as well. It’s a healthy chicken salad made with all real food ingredients, and perfect served over a bed of green for extra veggies!...

This little gem of a trail is only 1 mile long, and the views are fantastic. It used to be called the Great Arch Trail, but they changed it’s name because you can’t actually see the great arch from the trail. You actually hike out to an overlook where you’re standing on the Great Arch. For a view the Great Arch, you can see it from the Zion Scenic Byway before you reach the Carmel Tunnel when you’re heading East....

Incredibly tasty Easy Chicken Curry in just 30 minutes! This Indian-inspired curry is simplified for weeknight dinners with minimal fuss and very little prepping. This recipe has all the classic flavors you know and love from Indian curries but without the mile-long list of ingredients. It’s also naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and mild enough to be a popular dinner option the whole family will love. This easy chicken curry recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and is made with just a few ingredients, an all-around easy meal....

Simply the best way to enjoy your veggies in the summer, these Grilled Vegetables are so easy to make! You can make a large platter filled with mixed grilled veggies, or grill 1-3 kinds for a simple family dinner. They’re perfect served on their own lightly scented with garlic and seasoned with sea salt. But they’re also incredible with my Basil Aioli and all the other sauces linked down below. This guide for grilling veggies will give you everything you need to confidently grill veggies from the first asparagus right through corn on the cob season....

Quick and easy to make, this Ground Pork Stir Fry is all sweet and savory flavor. It’s better than takeout, but it’s also a healthier dinner option full of protein and veggies. It’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and kid-friendly with the sweet juicy pineapple chunks in there. Ground meat makes the easiest stir fries you’ve ever made! No need to cut up raw meat because it’s already in small bite-sized pieces just ready to be cooked....

It’s super simple to make Homemade Hot Chocolate, and it’s so much better than a mix! You’re really just a few minutes away from a ‘coffee shop’ worthy mug to cozy up with. As a bonus, homemade hot chocolate is so much richer with chocolate flavor. And you can pile on the whipped cream or marshmallows to your heart’s content. Best of all you get to control how much sweetener you want to add....

This Mango Sorbet (no churn) is fruit based making it just like sorbet and sometimes called a ‘nice cream’. It’s banana free, easy to make, and a kid-friendly healthy dessert. Fruit based ice creams, or ‘nice creams’ as they’re sometimes known, as are nothing short of revolutionary! They’re like a cross between actual ice cream and a sorbet. Another major bonus is they’re so fast to make, you can have ice cream in your bowl in just 10 minutes start to finish – it’s hard to beat that!...

We’ve been to Moraine Lake in Banff National Park numerous times and it’s beautiful in every season and all types of weather. The color of the water is unreal and is even more mesmerizing in person. Moraine Lake is one of the most photographed lakes in all of Canada . It’s situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks in the Lake Louise area of Banff National Park . The scenery is absolutely incredible, and the color of the lake is more vibrant than any other glacier fed lake I’ve seen....

The key to unbeatable flavor in these Roasted Brussels Sprouts is the hot oven temperature. When you combine that with a little olive oil and garlic, you have the best browned Brussels sprouts you have ever seen. These are the perfect easy side dish to add to so many meals, from my Creamy Tuscan Chicken to my Instant Pot Beef and Shells ! Perfectly browned and oh-so-tasty Brussels sprouts are super simple to make!...

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked how on earth I manage to cook dinner from scratch every single night?!? And… I’m here to tell you, it’s all about the simplicity. Most of my recipes are super simple, which is the main reason I’m able to get dinner on the table. But, it goes deeper than that – I have my own system of ‘convenience foods’ so to speak....

This Slow Cooker Whole30 Chili is the perfect easy recipe when you want comfort food with no fuss & minimal cleanup! It simmers away in the slow cooker all day filling the house with mouth-watering smells that will make you hungry when you walk through the door. The spices in this chili combine wonderfully with the sweetness of the sweet potato. Add all the toppings you can think of for fresh flavor with this savory slow-cooked chili....

Incredibly flavorful, the smoked tri-tip is so easy to make and never fails to impress. I have two versions today to share with you, the first is a simple rosemary garlic, and the second is perfect for summer with barbecue flavors. Either way you go, smoking tri-tip is one of the best ways to cook this tender cut of beef. My family got into smoked tri-tip over 20 years ago now, and it’s still one of our favorite things to make!...

This Strawberry Mango Spinach Salad is all juicy sweet fruit flavor piled over a bed of spinach and topped off with creamy avocado and basil dressing! It’s gluten free, dairy free, and perfect for spring and summer side salads. Strawberry spinach salads are great, but combining that classic with sweet mango takes this salad right over the top. I’m in full scale spring mode and I’m not looking back. This is in spite the fact that we’re at least 1 month away from local produce yet....

This Sweet Potato Sausage Apple Hash is the perfect egg-free breakfast. It’s also perfect for meal prepping and wonderful with an over-easy egg on top as well for a variation. This is my new favorite meal prepping kind of breakfast. Not that you can’t just make a pan and eat it right away, but I like to make 2 full pans for just the 2 of us. That way, I can refrigerate a lot of leftovers to reheat throughout the week for quick and easy breakfasts....

This easy-to-make Taco Dip is loaded up with toppings for the ultimate dip experience! It’s naturally gluten-free and can be made ahead for your next game day, BBQ, or picnic. This dip also packs a punch of protein, and the fresh toppings make it a dip you just can’t stop eating. These kinds of creamy dips were a regular at get-togethers when I was growing up, and they were always a hit....

Easy to make in 10 minutes or less, this sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail is perfect for fall celebrations and the winter holidays. It’s festive, fruity, and the hint of cinnamon makes it something I keep coming back to over and over again. Enjoy through the fall and winter seasons, and go all out with the garnishes for your holiday celebrations so it feels extra special! Did you grow up having sparkling Martinelli’s apple cider during the holidays?...