This Homemade Chicken Zucchini Soup tastes like childhood but is made a little healthier with no processed ingredients. And by adding zucchini noodles, you get extra helpings of veggies as well. My mom used to make homemade chicken noodle soup often when I was growing up. She always made it from scratch starting with homemade chicken stock . And on extra special occasions, she’d even make homemade noodles and roll them out by hand for the soup....
The Lighthouse Loop Hike takes off from Ucluelet, Vancouver Island, and it’s just as beautiful as everyone says! It shares part of it’s trail with the famous Wild Pacific Trail which we’ll be talking about very soon as well. The trail starts off through the trees, and it’s so dense you start to get rainforest vibes right away. But it’s not to long before you break out of the forest and the ocean views start....
It’s been a while since I stumbled across a new green smoothie combo that I just couldn’t stop drinking. But finally I have another great one for you! It’s filled with tropical ingredients which is always a bonus about this time of the year, and it’s incredibly refreshing, with a little zip from fresh lime. I’ve been using frozen mango chunks to make this even easier, and because sometimes a little extra convenience helps me eat healthier!...
This No-Bake Coconut Lime Tart is the perfect make ahead dessert, especially in the summertime because there’s no cooking involved! Picture a a lime scented coconut macadamia crust filled with a no bake super creamy coconut lime filling textured like mousse. And you’ll see exactly why this is one of my most requested recipes. You’ll also find guest ask for seconds when they were sure they didn’t want dessert because this combination is both refreshing and addicting!...
Ultra creamy with smoky flavor, this Smoked Mac and Cheese has a crispy, buttery crumb topping and is a hit with everyone! It’s the ultimate comfort food and easy to make as well. I have a few tricks up my sleeve to make smoked mac and cheese even better. These simple tricks ensure a super creamy sauce, balanced smoke flavor, and perfectly cooked pasta. I love a good classic mac & cheese , but if you really want to go all-out, this smoked version is the way to go!...
The Highline Trail is one of my most recommended trails to anyone visiting Glacier National Park ! The trail is 7.6 miles to Granite Park Chalet , where you can stay the night and hike in the area the next day. Or you can hike down the loop trail, and catch a shuttle back to Logan’s Pass where this hike begins. My favorite way to do this hike is to the Chalet, and all the way back out to Logan’s Pass....
It all started with an all consuming need for Eggs Benedict! It was super early on a Sunday morning in Fernie B.C. and I just couldn’t get the thought of hollandaise out of my head. I mean… is there a better sauce? I don’t see how it’s possible with all that velvety texture, and supreme richness! We walked into what was supposed to be the best breakfast place in town, and ordered 2 Eggs Benedict and a large hot chocolate....
I have found this recipe to be really adaptable, from breakfast to dessert. It is really good cold, out of the fridge for breakfast, and absolutely delectable when spooned over Greek yogurt or a cashew cream. I have made it to serve alongside my chocolate tart , and don’t even get me started on how good it is over coconut ice cream. If there happens to be any around after a few days I add the rest to a smoothie for breakfast....
This time of year is perfection with the last of of season ripe tomatoes, and the fall fruit in full swing! I like having vine-ripened tomatoes and apples in the same week – it gives you the sense of having your cake and eating it too. (Although I’ll have to say, I’m definitely hoarding the last of my garden tomatoes.) And…speaking of cake, we’ve had a chilly fall, and I found myself wanting to bake like crazy....
All the goodness of apple crisp but even more festive with cranberries and a touch of orange added into this Cinnamon Cranberry Apple Crisp. This crisp is a healthier version that’s gluten free, dairy free, and paleo as well using whole food ingredients! I’ve spent most of my life pretty much ignoring cranberries until recently. They’d make their once a year appearance in the form of my Cranberry Orange Sauce at Thanksgiving time, and then that’d be it for another year....
My husband declared these ‘better than my favorite potato chips’! They have that sweet-salty thing going on with just a hint of spicy, and the addictive depth of flavor from the curry spices. That’s why they’ve quickly become our new favorite snack. It’s a bonus that they are really quick and easy to make. With hiking season starting, I’m needing to have more snack food on hand. We might be a little weird, but we don’t like packing a big heavy lunch to the top of a mountain....
It’s no secret that I’m a completely addicted to Acai Bowls , so it’s only natural that the progression of this addiction would lead me towards smoothie bowls of all sorts of flavors. We drink green smoothies almost everyday, so it’s nice to change it up a bit by putting the smoothie in a bowl, and adding loads of delicious toppings. And while you wouldn’t think of this as guy food, my husband always devours his in record time!...
This Grilled Chicken Shawarma Salad with Tahini Dressing brings you all the flavors of chicken shawarma but loaded with fresh veggies. I kept this recipe as simple and minimal as possible so it’s easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner. This salad is extra perfect for the height of summer when cucumbers and tomatoes are abundant! It’s so easy for me to get into a rut when making salads. I find myself often relying on cheese as a primary flavor booster....
Today’s Healthy Meal Prep for Winter is filled with all my favorite recipes and tips for Whole30 meal prepping seasonally right now! I’m back with another meal prepping post, and I’m hoping this will be a regular ‘thing’ this year, so let me know if you’re interested!? While it’s no secret I’ve always been hit and miss with meal prepping, I’ve become more consistent with it over time. Meal prepping makes the work week so much easier that I find myself motivated to make it happen even on the busy weeks....
This Honey Ice Cream is ultra creamy thanks to a custard base. It’s similar in texture to perfectly smooth vanilla with that chewy texture that makes the best ice creams. But this ice cream has a subtle honey flavor that pairs well with any fruit dessert. It’s also made without any refined sugar. This honey ice cream recipe was inspired by my desire to consume less processed sugar. It has super simple ingredients, just like my Best Vanilla Ice Cream , but with honey instead of sugar....
Only 5 minutes to whisk together this silky smooth and super tasty Honey Mustard Sauce. From there the sky is the limit for how to use this flavorful sauce. It’s wonderful with all sorts of things from the grill or roasted in the oven. Try it with chicken, pork, or drizzled over roasted vegetables. It also makes a wonderful salad dressing with my variation below as well as a great pasta salad....
The Porcelain Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park is very unique It’s geysers are an incredible aqua color. It’s especially fun to visit this trail after seeing the contrast of the Grand Prismatic just down the road. The Porcelain Geyser Basin shares the same trailhead as the Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park . We didn’t even know about it when we visited, and happened upon it by chance! We did the entire Norris Geyser Basin before we saw a trail branching off with a sign reading Porcelain Geyser Loop....
I don’t know why I haven’t made a new sheet-pan dinner recipe in a while. It’s probably because I have so many ideas scribbled everywhere, and so little time to actually do them all! But in any case, I’d like to remedy that situation because sheet pan dinners are so handy. The basic premise is, as the name would suggest, pile things on a giant cookie sheet and roast them to perfection....
I used to make a spinach salad all the time that had crumbled gorgonzola in it, where you poured a warm bacon dressing over the top. It’s really beyond fantastic, but it also presents 2 problems, the first of which is that so many people don’t like blue cheese of any kind. And secondly, it can be really difficult to find a good quality gorgonzola depending on where you live....
These Teriyaki Chicken Skewers are based off the authentic way to make teriyaki sauce only without any refined sugar. I use maple syrup here as a natural sweetener and I think you’re going to love how tasty the teriyaki sauce is! You can also use you favorite brand of teriyaki sauce here to speed things up as well. This easy to make dinner is a crowd pleaser that’s gluten free and dairy free as well....
