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I’ll take savory over sweet any day for any meal, which is a little strange since I’ve always had a sweet tooth in the past. But something’s changed over the years, and I’d choose to eat anything to do with cheese/bacon rather than a muffin, without a second thought. I had the idea for this breakfast pizza during the cauliflower pizza crust craze a couple of years ago. (Cauliflower crusts are a lot of work, and I though ‘why not hashbrowns since they’re come ready to go’?...

Who doesn’t need all the comforting flavors of carrot cake wrapped up into a healthy snack!?! It’s clearly no secret around here that we love energy bites. They’re so easy to make, and they’re absolutely invaluable for keeping me on track for healthy eating. It seems like more often than not I’m in need of a quick snack, and these fit the bill perfectly. They also keep well in the freezer for a month....

I can’t decide if I like this smoothie better with peaches or nectarines – they’re both so good! If peaches aren’t stellar in your area, I’d go with nectarines because they’re more reliable than peaches for flavor. We’ve been lucky enough to get some good peaches this year and I’ve been going overboard with peach everything! I love it when you’re meandering through the grocery store and the intoxicating smell of peaches hits you before you even see them....

The ultimate comfort food made easily in one pot, this Gluten Free Mac and Cheese is a go-to. It comes together in less than 20 minutes and is almost as easy as boxed mac and cheese. We love this easy and cheesy pasta dish paired with simple side dishes like my Perfect Roasted Asparagus or Roasted Broccoli . You can also vary what types of cheese you use and you’ll find some more fun additions below....

These tips for How to Make a Smoothie along with 35+ Recipes will keep you going all year long! There’s everything from summer berry smoothies to tropical smoothies, green smoothies, and no banana options as well. There are dairy-free tips, plus how to add superfoods to your smoothies to increase the nutritional value. They’re all gluten-free, healthy, and oh-so-tasty. Have you ever just piled things into a blender , and then ended up with a smoothie that wasn’t all that tasty?...

We almost missed out on the this gem of a short hike simply because it had been a long day. But we decided that before we called it a day, we’d just pull into the parking lot, and see how busy it was. As we pulled in, there was just one car, and even they were leaving. So since we couldn’t resist having a popular spot to ourselves, we decided to hike it after all....

Easy to make, this Pumpkin Pasta Sauce has depth of flavor from browned butter and sage. Enjoy it tossed with your favorite shape of freshly cooked pasta. Or try it with chicken or pork with my Roasted Potatoes and Carrots . This sauce is naturally gluten-free and sure to become your new favorite savory pumpkin recipe. This pumpkin pasta sauce is inspired by the incredible pumpkin ravioli I had at a restaurant, served with a classic browned butter sage sauce....

This recipe for Raspberry Chocolates is simple and can be made ahead of time as well. A creamy raspberry filling is sandwiched between two layers of semi-sweet chocolate with a sprinkling of freeze-dried raspberries on top for an extra hit of flavor. It’s definitely decadent, but it’s also made healthier with whole-food ingredients. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly as well. This recipe is inspired by my love of the classic peanut butter cups....

Easily banish smelly towels with this simple 2 ingredient and all natural way to recharge your towels. This method also makes your towels extra fluffy and it works just as well for workout clothes that have become smelly as well. I first came across this idea on Pinterest and I knew I had to try it! There comes a point in the life of every towel when it’s just not smelling quite right....

Full of veggies and packed with protein, these Sausage Egg Muffins are an easy-to-make healthy breakfast. Enjoy these fresh out of the oven, or meal prep them for quick grab-and-go breakfasts. These egg muffins are gluten-free a with dairy-free option. There are also seasonal vegetable options to mix up your flavors and vary your veggie intake. We rely heavily on egg muffins, egg bakes , and frittatas for quick and easy breakfasts on the go....

This Spinach Berry Salad is perfect for the height of berry season. It can be made with any combination or single berry of your choice. It’s packed with flavor and veggies, and it’s super easy to make as well. One of my favorite parts about the beginning of summer is when our local Farmer’s Market floods with various berries. I usually get carried away buying everything in sight. And that’s exactly how we started making this Triple Berry Salad!...

The short walk through the West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park is stunning. The geysers are right on the shores of Yellowstone Lake, and there’s lots of variety with all the different geysers as well. This boardwalk adventure is perfect for small children, and it’s wheelchair friendly as well. It’s heavily trafficked and very popular. But if you go in the ‘off’ hours or during the ‘off-season’ you may even have it mostly to yourself!...

Easy to make and always impressive, this Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon is the perfect showstopper recipe. With just six ingredients and incredible flavor, this steak is ultra-tender. It’s great for any special occasion and holidays as well. This recipe is naturally gluten-free, and a dairy-free option is listed. Try it with my Best Mashed Potatoes , Mushroom Cream Sauce , and Sautéed Green Beans for a full meal. Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon is what my husband ordered on our first date 17 years ago....

This Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice is 2 classic combinations put together for the ultimate comfort food that’s so incredibly easy to make! It’s naturally gluten free and kid friendly too, making it an all around weeknight favorite. I’m back already with another version of chicken and rice ! I asked 2 weeks ago if anyone would like to see a broccoli cheddar version. And no sooner had I asked the question than it quickly became apparent you really did want some more of this most basic of comfort foods!...

This whole recipe started with an overload of peaches, and with them I decided to create a salsa. And it just spiralled from there into a whole meal! There’s so much going on here though, you can easily break out just certain parts of the recipe. The peach avocado salsa is awesome on it’s own in a ‘chips and salsa’ situation (try sliced cucumber or plantain chips for a fun variation on corn chips)....

This flourless recipe for Chocolate Fudge Skillet Cake is one of my most popular dessert recipes ever! It’s simple to make, naturally gluten free with a dairy free option as well. It’s perfectly gooey and wonderful warm out of the oven with a scoop of my Coconut Ice Cream on top. Today is about chocolate, because it’s the weekend and I love chocolate. This cake is so quick and easy to make, it’s all too easy to get yourself into trouble having too much of it around!...

I grew up eating blueberry pancakes as a special ‘weekend treat’ type of breakfast. Most of the time they were actually huckleberry pancakes since they grow here in Montana. They have a indescribably wild and wonderful flavor since you have to forage them straight from the forest. But a close second is wild blueberries if you can find them in the freezer section at your grocery store. My absolute favorite was when mom would make them for breakfast on a camping trip....

These German Chocolate Brownies are healthy and so fudgy with deep chocolate flavor and a rich caramel coconut topping! Are there ever too many variations on a good brownie? Well… I’m thinking most definitely not! While you’ll mostly find me firmly on the side of ‘don’t mess with a good thing’. Sometimes I like to hop sides and do just that – play around with the classics. But really, today’s brownies aren’t that far out....

I have been on such a kick with freeze-dried fruit lately. It started with our trip to Iceland , where I brought some freeze-dried berries to put into our pancake mix. And ever since, I’ve been finding ways to add these little flavor gems into my recipes. Today’s recipe actually started out just being freeze-dried berries added to my Maple Cinnamon Granola . But then I tweaked it just slightly to make the berry flavor really pop with a hint of lemon and almond extract....

This super easy Grilled Tortilla Pizza Margherita is extra perfect for pizza cravings when you don’t want to turn on the oven. They can be made year-round on the grill or in the oven, and you can have all the goodness of pizza with just a few minutes of prep work. This recipe is super popular with kids and can be customized to include your favorite pizza ingredients. It’s also naturally lower in carbs since the crust is a tortilla, and you can lower it even more by using an almond flour tortilla....