These double Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies are easy to stir together and perfectly fudgy. These flourless cookies are naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo as well. They’re a huge hit with everyone, and make a perfect homemade gift! Almond butter makes up the base of these cookies, but peanut butter, cashew butter, and seed butter all work in this recipe. We’ve been making these chocolate cookies for over 9 years now....
I first started making these on a whim one day when we lived in Calgary. I had just bought an exorbitantly priced pint, (produce is pricey in the north – think $8 per pint) of raspberries. They’re Tyler’s favorite berries, and I wanted to make them into a simple dessert. Since I love chocolate, the natural progression was to add the 2 together – of course! They were such a hit, I’ve been making them ever since!...
Game-changing and incredibly tasty, this Gluten Free Gravy is perfect for any Roast Chicken or Slow Cooker Pot Roast ! This gluten-free version of gravy is so good that no one ever knows it’s gluten-free. It’s perfect for family meals, and you’ll find my dairy-free options below as well. This classic recipe is great for everything from Sunday dinners to your next Thanksgiving feast . It’s also incredibly tasty paired with my Best Mashed Potatoes for the ultimate comfort food....
It all started with a package of halloumi cheese, there it was sitting on the shelf at the grocery store just begging to be taken home. So of course I bought it and started mulling over what on earth I was going to do with it. I often end up with all sorts of impulse buys in my fridge. I’ve heard people struggle with impulse buys while shopping for clothing, but for me it’s always been food....
These Healthy No Bake Cookies come together in 10 minutes or less and are just like the childhood classic that many of us grew up with. They’re easy to make with a reduced amount of natural sweetener. They’re also gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, and I’ll show you how to make them paleo as well. These cookies also keep really well at room temperature and even better in the freezer....
These Healthy Zucchini Fritters with Avocado Crema are a healthy remake of a childhood classic my mom used to make growing up. They’re packed with veggies, gluten-free, and paleo as well. Instead of processed ingredients, these fritters are made with whole food ingredients like almond flour and flax meal. They cook up with soft centers and crispy edges. Enjoy with the avocado crema, basil aioli, sour cream, or your favorite sauce....
Easy to make, this Japanese-style hibachi at home is the perfect family dinner or fun entertaining recipe. It’s naturally gluten-free with dairy-free options as well. Hibachi chicken and veggies pair together perfectly with fried rice, and it’s all topped up with a flavorful Homemade Yum Yum sauce . Make this on an outdoor griddle for the ultimate ease and easy cleanup, or on the stovetop in a large skillet....
Hidden lake Overlook in Glacier National Park is one of the most popular hikes for it’s incredible views. It’s also a short hike great for kids because you’ll often see mountain goats as well. The trail for Hidden Lake Overlook starts near the visitor center at Logan’s Pass in Glacier National Park . We’ve hiked this in everything from snow shoes (in June) to toe shoes (in August) depending on the month....
Easy to make and wonderfully cozy, this Italian Sausage Butternut Squash Soup is full of veggies and high in protein. It has similar flavors to the classic favorite Tuscan Chicken but in a healthy soup that’s perfect for family dinners. This recipe is also great to meal prep for your lunches during the workweek because it reheats so well. After many requests for more creamy soups, I’m back with another one!...
This Jalapeno Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken is a summertime favorite in our house, especially paired with my Strawberry Mango Salsa! It’s easy to make, gluten free, paleo, and it’s dairy free as well. This recipe is very loosely based off a pesto grilled chicken we make. I’ve never written down that particular recipe because it’s basically chicken + pesto = dinner. But for this variation, I went with Mexican flavors, and it’s been an even bigger hit!...
This Mexican Chipotle Chicken Caesar Salad is a fun riff on the now classic salad. It still has a wonderfully creamy dressing but with a touch of smokey chipotle flavor with pairs so well with the juicy fresh tomatoes, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and avocado. We make some sort of Caesar Salad pretty much every single week! It started off as Tyler’s obsession, but it quickly became mine as well. We usually make The Best Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad for date nights in because we can make it without thinking or looking at a recipe, which gives you plenty of time for catching up....
All the flavors of takeout with these Sesame Chicken Zucchini Noodles, but made with whole food ingredients and loads of veggies! This recipe is easy enough for weeknight dinners and great serve with or without rice as a one pan meal. Zucchini noodles are one of my favorite ways to use up tons of zucchini. You can check out my other ways to deal with the summer bounty over on my 5 Ways to Use Up Large Amounts of Zucchini ....
Classic Marinara Sauce is just 3 ingredients with optional herbs. It takes 20 minutes to cook, with just 5 minutes of hands-on time. It’s beyond easy, so tasty, and it’s budget-friendly as well. Try this homemade Marinara Sauce tossed together with freshly cooked pasta, my Almond Flour Chicken Parmesan . Or use it in my Simple Vegetable Pasta Bake , Gluten Free Lasagna , or for your next pizza night....
This classic Strawberry Banana Smoothie recipe never gets old with its sweet berry flavor. This one gets a slight upgrade with a touch of vanilla to bring out the flavors and make it even tastier. There are lots of options to change things up with this recipe using any kind of yogurt and milk you like. You can also make this with fresh or frozen fruit, so it’s the perfect all-season smoothie ....
So why bother adding superfoods to your smoothie? I mean.. smoothies are already packed with fruits and veggies which are pretty healthy all on their own. But I guess I’m more along the lines of why not? Superfoods pack a lot of nutritional punch in small doses, so adding a little goes a long way! I definitely suggest using a small amount and working up to what tastes good to you....
Sometimes it’s fun to mix up the same flavors you’re used to into a different dish altogether. We often make these Taco Sweet Potato Bowls I posted years ago, but lately I’ve been making this spiralized version of the same flavors. As an added bonus, it’s also completely dairy free, and really easy to make. The American version of tacos always comes along with both cheese and sour cream. But I can promise you won’t miss it here with so many other toppings happening....
This recipe for The Best Baked Chicken Breasts is super flavorful and uses basics from your spice drawer! These are perfect to pair with simple sides like mashed potatoes and garlic roasted green beans . They’re naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo as well. One thing I’ve been noticing lately is how much I’ve been enjoying creating extra easy recipes. No matter how much you like to cook (or not), you can never have too many simple recipes....
I’ve put together some of our all time favorites with these 50 Easy Summer Grilling Recipes. There’s everything from big dinner salads to easy entrees, and even my favorite summer dessert from the grill! Balsamic Grilled Bruschetta Chicken We don’t get a lot of intense summer heat here this far north in Montana. But there does come a time every year around the beginning of July where I just don’t want to turn the stove on anymore....
Ancho Chile Chicken Taco Bowls, perfect for any Mexican food craving! These bowls are easy to make, packed with nutrients and you can customize the toppings to your desire. Picture and ancho rubbed chicken cooked to juicy perfection over sweet potatoes and piled with toppings. This is definitely a week day favorite of our and it’s gluten free, paleo, and easy to be made dairy free too. I made these taco bowls 3 nights in a row for dinner....
This Creamy Butternut Risotto is an irresistible combination that everyone loves. The rosemary adds a savory element that pairs perfectly with the butternut and it’s all enveloped in a creamy risotto and topped with parmesan cheese. It’s the perfect vegetarian main dish, or it can be served as a first course as well. I love eating in traditional Italian style starting with a small appetizer, moving to a first course, then second course, and finally dessert!...
