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Tofino will take your breath away and steal your heart! Really… it’s inevitable that you will fall in love with this beautiful place, and want to stay way longer than your vacation days allow. There is a certain indefinable quality about life in a coastal town that’s perfect for slowing down, and enjoying the simple things in life again. We most certainly loved our time there, and we’re already scheming ways to work Tofino into our future travel plans....

Chipotle Meal Prep is one of our favorite things to make for the workweek. Copycat recipes for all your favorite Chipotle eats can be prepped so you can reheat burrito bowls throughout the week, or make tacos and quesadillas. You’ll find all my tips for what to prep ahead and what to make fresh, as well as all my favorite shortcuts to speed up the prep time. These Chipotle copycat recipes are all naturally gluten-free, with a few options to make the toppings dairy-free....

This Healthy Greek Chicken Meal Prep is the perfect way to celebrate tomato season and have a healthy lunch option at the same time. It’s packed with veggies, and all topped off with a homemade creamy dill dressing. We’re big into prepping our lunches ahead of time around here. Neither one of us is what you’d call a ‘morning person’, but our work schedule is such that we get up at 5am....

This Healthy Skillet Cookie is your classic ‘Pizzacookie’ made with real food ingredients and no refined sugar! Crispy edges with a soft and gooey center chock full of chocolate chips, this healthy skillet cookie is sure to become a family favorite. It’s especially good topped with ice cream. Baking your favorite cookie dough in a cast iron skillet is everything you could hope for in a cookie. It turns into a ‘crispy on the edge’ and ‘gooey in the center’ absolute delight....

This homemade Coconut Whipped Cream is the perfect dairy free and vegan option for traditional whipped cream. It’s easy to make and great paired with all your favorite desserts, and especially with anything baked. Keep cans of coconut milk or unsweetened coconut cream in your fridge so you’re always 5 minutes away from some dairy free whipped cream. And don’t miss all my tips for how to make perfect coconut whipped cream every time....

This creamy ginger dressing is really addictive – I’m putting it on everything! It actually gives you a reason to love vegetables – it’s that good! I’ve had the recipe for years, but it was lost in the shuffle of the last 5 moves we’ve made. I’ve starting going through our boxes and organizing lately, when I found this recipe I was so excited to start making my old favorite again!...

Fresh herbs make these Marinated Mozzarella Balls incredibly flavorful. A hint of red pepper flakes adds interest and depth of flavor combined with a full-flavored extra virgin olive oil. Serve this marinated mozzarella with your next cheeseboard, charcuterie, or Antipasto platter. They’re also wonderful paired with summer tomatoes, or tossed into your favorite salads. I first made these marinated mozzarella balls 8 years ago on whim, to put on a summer charcuterie board....

Let me just start by saying that I’ve always been pretty sure I don’t like dill. The only exception to this rule has been dill pickles, and then since I met my Canadian husband I’ve added in pickle chips as well, (which is primarily a Canadian flavor of potato chips which luckily we get in the states now). But that all changed when I tried a salad similar to this one at a potluck, somehow I didn’t notice all the chopped fresh dill in the salad, and there I was with a ton of it on my plate....

I love Sesame Noodles in the summer! A tangle of noodles and vegetables coated in a nutty sauce with hints of garlic and ginger, all topped with fresh cilantro and green onions. This isn’t entirely authentic, but I love adding fresh vegetable and herbs to my Sesame Noodles. Not only does it make a well rounded meal out of them, but I also like them better this way. I never get tired of these noodles and I’ve been known to eat them for breakfast, (better than cold pizza, but that’s just my opinion)!...

Shafer Trail in Canyonlands National Park is an off-roading experience and an incredible drive. It begins in Canyonlands and can be driven all the way through to Potash Road leading you back in the town of Moab. The views are stunning the whole drive, and it’s a nice way to break up some of the sight seeing and hiking as well. We ended up driving Shafer Trail just by happenstance, and it turned out to be one of our favorite experiences on our trip!...

These simple sweet potato noodles have become a permanent fixture in our house for any meal. They’re great paired with these Veggie Scrambled Eggs with Aged White Cheddar for breakfast, and they’re one of my favorite lunches rewarmed with a spoonful of guacamole on top for a quick and easy meal. I also serve them with dinner in all sorts of ways: you can serve them with an Easy Herb Roasted Chicken or this Honey Mustard Pork Loin , but they’re also great added to all sorts of spiralized recipes....

Cozy up with a bowl of this simple Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup. It’s gluten-free with dairy-free options and the perfect way to use up leftover ham from an Easter or Christmas holiday meal. Easy to make in your slow cooker or on the stovetop, this soup is the perfect comfort food. Enjoy with simple toppings like sliced green onions, or load up your bowl like a baked potato with grated cheddar cheese and bacon bits too....

When you’re in need of the easiest ever dinner, this Slow Cooker Salsa Beef is just the thing! It’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo, and it takes just minutes to put together. You can also make this dish right on the stovetop rather quickly as well, and it makes the tastiest taco bowls. This is by far the easiest meal I’ve ever made. All the ingredients are placed into the slow cooker, turned to low for 8 hours, and that’s it....

Easy to make, these Taco Bowls with American-style flavors can customized for endless combinations. They’re a simple weeknight kind of recipe that the whole family will love. But you can also add more fun toppings and make a taco bar for entertaining! They’re naturally gluten-free with dairy-free and paleo options as well. Taco bowls are the ultimate weekday meal and entertaining recipe for me! Everyone can customize their own bowl, and it’s easy to accommodate any dietary needs or allergies....

I would’ve never gotten into ice tea if it wasn’t for my husband. I’ve just never liked it, the sweetened version has always been too sweet for me, and the unsweetened version… well don’t even get me started on that! I think it’s the black tea flavor I’m not overly fond of, because once I changed what kind of tea I was using, that was all it took for me to start loving the stuff....

Get ready for all the best Things to do in Capitol Reef National Park! This park is part of Utah’s ‘mighty 5’ national parks and it doesn’t disappoint. It’s much quieter than other parks like Zion, but you won’t lack for stunning hikes, yummy food, and fantastic camping. A view from the Scenic Drive We were surprised by how much we loved Capitol Reef National Park. And we spent our 3 days there jam-packed with all sorts of fun things from hiking to the local cuisine....

Enjoy all the classic flavors of this childhood favorite with these healthy Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins. Made with real food ingredients and no refined sugar, these muffins are the perfect healthy treat. This muffin recipe is made with almond flour and is the perfect combination of moist and fluffy. Serve them straight out of the oven with butter, or cool and glaze for an extra gorgeous look. Blueberry has been my favorite muffin flavor since I was little....

Simple to make, tasty, and so colorful, this Apple Spinach Salad is perfect for any family dinner. It’s naturally gluten-free and can be dairy-free as well if needed. Crisp apples, juicy pomegranates, toasted almonds, savory onion, and crumbled feta cheese combine together to make an incredibly good salad. We love this salad served with my balsamic dressing with just a hint of maple syrup to round it out. Whether you’re looking for something stunning for your holiday table, company, or a delicious family dinner, this salad will be your go-to....

These Bacon Wrapped Dates can be made with either cream cheese or goat cheese, and both versions are incredibly delicious! Sweet Medjool dates are stuffed to the brim with a chorizo cheese filling and wrapped in savory bacon. These easy-to-make appetizers simply fly off the baking sheet faster than you can make them. And everyone always wants a copy of the recipe. There are two make-ahead options listed to make your entertaining even easier....

From homemade to store-bought, we have you covered with all the Best Hiking Snacks! These healthy snacks are also perfect for everything from work to sports practices. You’ll find plenty of gluten-free and protein-packed options below to choose from. You’ll also learn about what makes a good hiking snack and how to choose the right option for your hike or outdoor adventure. So before you head out on your next adventure, be sure to load up for epic snacking....