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After our trip, I put together my top 10 Tips for Visiting Yellowstone National Park. I hope you’ll find some useful information to help you plan your trip and have the best time possible. Be sure and leave me a comment below if you have any questions. I’d be glad to try and help! Fountain Paint Pots Loop Yellowstone National Park is thought to be the very first National Park in the world, and it’s also the home of the biggest super volcano on this continent!...

Every summer there’s always a point where the amount of zucchini coming out of your garden and farmers market is abundant! So I’ve put together my 5 Ways to Use Up Large Amounts of Zucchini with tons of recipes to get you started in the kitchen. If you’ve ever planted several zucchini plants in your garden, you might have the slight ‘problem’ of being overwhelmed with zucchini. I’ll have to say I’m absolutely thrilled to have this little ‘problem’ of sorts....

Your weekend mornings are complete with these Apple Pie Pancakes with Bacon Vanilla Bean Syrup! They’re made with a mix of cassava flour and almond flour which creates a fluffy and grain free pancake that’s also gluten free as well. You start with apple slices caramelizing in the pan before adding the pancake batter on top. Then to top it all off, there’s the super flavorful Bacon Vanilla Bean Syrup for the ultimate brunch decadence....

Less than 10 minutes to make and only 6 ingredients, this Basil Aioli adds incredible flavor to so many meals. It’s a simple recipe that never gets old, and you can make so many different dinners with this. It’s also great used in my Classic Chicken Salad , or in any sandwich or wrap you love to make for lunches. Ultra creamy, this aioli makes the perfect partner for grilled veggies, but also for anything roasted as well....

A fiesta of flavors, this Creamy Taco Soup is so easy to make! It’s naturally gluten-free and you’ll find my dairy-free options below as well. This soup comes together with a few minutes of prep work, then it simmers away on the stove while you prep any toppings you’d like. In 30 minutes or less it’s time for dinner, and if you’re lucky enough to have leftovers they reheat well too....

These Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins have been a long time crowd pleaser that are extra popular with kids! I’m becoming more and more of a savory person over time, but sometimes I still really crave sweet baked goods for breakfast. Luckily these cravings usually strike on the weekend when I have a little more time to bake! Watch how to make these Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins I’ve had this idea in my head for a while, but I just haven’t gotten around to it with a super busy summer, and then the holiday baking....

This Fresh Mango Salsa is just 5 ingredients and all sweet-spicy flavor. It’s perfect served with salmon or chicken, and it makes the most incredible fish tacos. It’s super easy to make, and a great way to add so much flavor to your dinner. Try serving it alongside your favorite taco bowls, burrito bowls, or quesadillas. Mango Salsa also keeps well for a few days in the fridge which is another bonus!...

Super easy and outrageously tasty, this Garlic Herb Chicken and Asparagus can be a family-friendly dinner, or turned into healthy meal prep. It’s absolutely packed with veggies and it’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-carb as well. This dinner cooks on two sheet pans for the ultimate easy meal with minimal prep, and minimal cleanup as well. You’ll find extra substitutions and tips for how to make this recipe even easier below!...

Buttery soft apple slices perfectly spiced with cinnamon over a shortbread crust with a streusel topping, these Gluten Free Apple Pie Bars get even better with a drizzle of my homemade caramel . They’re naturally gluten-free & paleo with a dairy-free option as well. They’re also made with a secret ingredient, (orange juice), for even more depth of flavor. We love apple pie around here. There’s just something comforting about its cozy flavors....

You’ll find everything you need to know in this Going to the Sun Road Guide to have a wonderful trip. I’ll walk you through the current reservation system for Glacier National Park, plus additional tips for what to do if you can’t get a reservation to drive the road. You’ll also find a list of all the best hikes to do along this 51-mile section of the park. Most importantly, I’ll tell you all the best ‘must-see’ stops for photos along the entire Going to the Sun Road, as well as driving tips, and even the best places to see wildlife....

Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash is the easiest way to cook this versatile squash. I’ve also included instructions for cooking spaghetti squash in the oven. Either way you go, I know you’ll enjoy this healthy low-carb squash as an easy side dish to so many things. We eat a fair bit of spaghetti squash, yet if you search for it here on the blog, there are not that many recipes. That’s because most of the time we’re eating it just like I’m telling you about today – roasted....

The sauce for this Mango Chicken Curry is extra luscious, thanks to some of the mango being blended right in! It’s that wonderful combo of sweet and spicy that will have this recipe on your menu weekly. It’s also loaded with veggies and naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. This curry has Thai flavors, but it’s really easy to make my version with Indian spices as well, depending on what you’re craving....

A couple of months ago, we spent a long weekend in Missoula, Montana where I picked up 8 new spice mixes from a great little restaurant/shop called The Silk Road. I still have no idea what to do with most of them, and it’s been really fun experimenting a bit. I started with the Garam Masala which was one of the only ones I had any experience with, and it turns out that I love Garam Masala with all things sweet, especially fruit!...

I love making hummus out of ingredients that are beyond the ordinary. I know it’s technically not hummus if there’s no chickpeas in it. But for those of us that can’t have beans, those types of technicalities don’t matter all that much. I figure if it tastes like hummus, and has a hummus texture, that’s good enough for me! So today I have a fall/winter inspired version for you. I also have a Avocado Zucchini Hummus you can check out that’s a favorite of the warmer seasons....

For a gorgeous shorter hike, try adding Rockwell Falls in Glacier National Park to your list. There’s beautiful views, and of course a gorgeous waterfall as well. Rockwell Falls wasn’t our main destination for the day, but it was so magical when we got there it was definitely hard to leave. We were actually heading for Two Medicine Pass, and knew we’d be seeing both Rockwell Falls and Cobalt Lake as well....

This Vietnamese Chicken Salad is packed with veggies and protein, and it’s easy to make as well. It has a lot of classic flavors from bun vermicelli noodle bowls and it’s all fresh flavor. Crunchy veggies pair together with sweet savory chicken and an umami-rich dressing that makes this salad so tasty. It’s also naturally gluten-free and dairy-free as well. This salad is based on my all-time favorite order at a little Vietnamese place we used to go to....

Wilcox Pass is one of our all time favorite hiking adventures! The views are nothing short of breathtaking, especially since it’s only rated a moderate grade hike with 7.5 miles roundtrip. You look across the valley at massive glaciers that are so beautiful, you’ll keep stopping along the way to have another look, or take a million photos in my case! The day started at the crack of dawn after an incredibly long previous day that stretched into 3 am photographing the Milky Way over Athabasca Glacier....

This Almond Flour Carrot Cake is a healthier option but still perfectly moist and fluffy, topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. This cake is naturally gluten-free thanks to the almond flour, and paleo-friendly with the dairy-free frosting options. It’s also healthier than the classic cake because it’s made with avocado oil for healthy fats and some coconut sugar as well. This carrot cake is way too yummy. I mean it’s the kind of delicious that gets you up in the middle of the night to eat another piece straight out of the fridge!...

What is it about salmon that makes it such and elegant dinner? Is it the gorgeous color, succulent rich flavor, or simply that I live in a landlocked state where seafood is always considered fancy!?! Whatever it is, can I just say that I love salmon in all it’s juicy deliciousness. It’s also a major bonus that you can cook this gorgeous fillet in just 5 minutes, wait… what?, it’s really is just 5 minutes!...

This Chipotle Ranch recipe is inspired by Chipotle’s brand-new adobo ranch and the Hidden Valley version. You can whip up this homemade version in 10 minutes or less, and it pairs with so many things. It’s filled with zesty lime, Mexican spices, and, of course, chipotle. It’s perfect served with burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, or drizzled over a Mexican-inspired salad. It’s also great as a veggie dip. When Chipotle released its brand-new adobo ranch in June, I went to try it....