Get inspired with these easy Side Dishes for Steak! You’ll find everything from veggies on the grill and in the oven, potato side dishes, pasta salads, and so much more. These side dish recipes are gluten-free, with many dairy-free and paleo options as well. These perfect sides will make your at-home dinner special and better than going to a steakhouse. Tuscan Steak Steak is an easy meal to make at home that always feels special!...
These Stir Fried Vegetables on the Grill are the perfect side dish for all sorts of meals from Mexican to Asian inspired recipes. They’re the perfect way to have that ‘seared’ veggies flavor without turning on the stove in the summertime. I received a grill pan for a gift this summer and I’ve been stir-frying all summer long! It’s been great because while I love stir-fried vegetables, I don’t like to turn the stove on much in the summer....
This Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce is simple to make, and there’s no refined sugar added! Instead, you can use either maple syrup or honey which both make for an incredible flavor pairing with this dynamite duo. The sweetness of the strawberries tempers the tangy nature of rhubarb so you don’t need quite as much sweetener either. This sauce keeps well for days in the fridge, and it’s perfect over my Homemade Coconut Ice Cream ....
We like to make many variations of guacamole, but Bacon Guacamole is definitely our favorite! I maintain that there’s pretty much nothing that bacon can’t improve. While that might be a slight over exaggeration, the flavors of bacon seems to match my every craving. There’s nothing quite like that sweet-salty flavor. I love the smokiness of bacon paired with the buttery flavor of avocado, and it’s all rounded out with the zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro....
Caprese Salad is my all-time favorite salad! I love it so much, that I’m working on variations for all seasons! Tomatoes only come to vine-ripened perfection for a number of weeks, so… we’ll need to get creative when Fall arrives. Right now, we’re eating tomatoes everyday through September and if we’re lucky, right into October. One of the great things about a Caprese Salad is, it’s so easy to make (10 minutes tops)!...
We’ve really been enjoying our end-of-summer garden produce with as many salads as possible before winter! We just got back from an amazing trip to Iceland where we did our best to eat healthy. But there were definitely at least 2 days where neither one of us had either a fruit or veggie. Circumstances can get interesting while you’re traveling, and we’ve been craving fresh veggies like crazy since coming home....
Deep Dish Peanut Butter Pie is a family tradition – birthdays, holidays, any day… you name it, this is the dessert of choice! Instead of the traditional oreo crust, I’ve changed it to a decadent fudge like brownie, filled to the brim with a peanut butter cream cheese filling, topped with peanut butter cups, and a fudgy drizzle! I love it’s stunning looks, and that it can be made ahead....
This Healthy Orange Chicken is quick and easy to make, and there’s no added sugar of any kind! Tender chicken coated with a sticky orange sauce is a weeknight dinner the whole family will love. It’s naturally sweet, thanks to fresh orange juice, and full of savory flavor. There’s no deep frying involved, just a simple-to-make recipe that’s even better than takeout. It’s also gluten-free, Whole30, paleo, and dairy-free. So the next time you’re craving takeout from Panda Express, this Healthy Orange Chicken is your easy answer!...
Chia puddings have to be the easiest make-ahead breakfast ever! Simply throw a few ingredients in the blender , pour the pudding into jars, and top with your favorite fresh fruit – and wha-la healthy breakfasts all week long! My new favorite way of making chia puddings is to add fresh or frozen fruit right into the pudding for more fresh flavor! When I had my mom recipe test my Cherry Almond Chia Pudding, the first words out of her mouth were, “I can’t believe how easy this was to make, and so good”!...
We’ve been wanting to go sea kayaking for a while, so it seemed like the natural thing to do when we finally made it to the ocean on our road trip. We decided to just take our iPhones along on our Meares Island Sea Kayaking Adventure because we wanted to enjoy the day without spending every single second freaking out about drowning my big camera! (So every photo today is from my phone....
My Mom’s No Bake Cheesecake is a classic dessert from my childhood that’s always a hit at every bbq and holiday. This cheesecake has been a summer staple for as long as I can remember. My mom always made this several times a summer, especially for birthdays or picnics, because it’s so nice and portable. It’s also a no-bake dessert, which is essential in the hottest weeks of the year....
These Paleo Rosemary Sea Salt Crackers are super simple to make and perfect for everything from soup to cheese board entertaining! Do homemade crackers seem like something you shouldn’t even bother with? Well, I have to admit I’ve been in that camp for a while now. However, it isn’t easy to find any good paleo crackers where we live. As it would happen, making your own crackers is surprisingly simple. And it would seem it’s also my only option, (unless I’m missing a good choice, in which case I hope you’ll tell me below)!...
This Plain of Six Glaciers Hike in Banff National Park was one of our favorites! In fact the 2nd time we traveled to Banff, we hiked it again, this time making a loop to Lake Agnes and Devil’s Thumb scramble . This hike takes you around the famous Lake Louise and up into a valley surrounded by six glaciers. The views are incredible in every direction as you might imagine which is why this is one of the most popular day hikes in Banff....
This raspberry smoothie is super easy to make, ultra creamy, and tastes like dessert. It’s naturally gluten-free with dairy-free options and plenty of variations listed below. We make this smoothie with dates as a sweetner most of the time for the pure raspberry flavor, but there is a banana option as well. The inspiration for this raspberry smoothie started with a box of decadent Medjool dates. It’s a bit of a long story, but the short version is that my mom met someone who runs a dates farm down south in her travels....
All Italian food is pretty much amazing in my book, seriously I really love it all! But we all know that ravioli completely from scratch is most definitely a labor of love. Not that the labor doesn’t have it’s rewards with silky fresh pasta enveloping your favorite filling, it’s just one of those things you tend to do on the holidays when you have a few days off! So… today we’re breaking the rules again, taking the classic butternut ravioli dish, and turning it into a veggie pasta that’s easy enough to make on a weeknight....
This Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole is loaded with goodies and so easy to make! It’s perfect for everything from meal prepping to holiday and weekend breakfasts . There are even make-ahead and overnight options as well to make this recipe even easier. This egg casserole is a household favorite for us for everything from holiday breakfast to taking along with us camping. This is one of those recipes that just makes life easier all around....
The Highline Trail in Banff National Park offers extra options to either the Plain of 6 Glaciers or the Lake Agnes Teahouse Hike. There’s a bit of conflicting information out there about the Highline Trail in Banff National Park. So hopefully we’ll be able to clear some of that up today! The route we ended up going through only took parts of the Highline Trail, but on the whole, it was a much better day....
These easy-to-make recipes are perfect for what to serve with Cod. From pasta and potato side dishes to salads, veggies, and sauces, you’ll find everything you need to serve this tasty fish for dinner. All the recipes listed here are naturally gluten-free with many dairy-free options. Cod is one of my favorite types of fish because it’s relatively affordable and mild enough to pair well with so many flavors. Cod is a thicker white fillet that bakes up flaky and moist....
This Winter Fruit Salad is super fresh, juicy, and tossed with a honey lime dressing that makes it irresistible! Deep into the winter months, there’s still plenty of fruit ‘in season’ so to speak for all those fresh produce cravings. Sweet pineapple combines together with kiwi and mandarin oranges, with a bright pop of juicy pomegranate arils, and some optional blueberries. It’s perfect alongside so many recipes for brunch, potlucks, and holiday meals as well....
Enjoy the best Mashed Potatoes of your life thanks to one simple trick! These mashed potatoes are simple to make, fluffy, and ultra-creamy. They’re perfect for everything from Thanksgiving dinner or paired with your next family meal alongside my Easy Roast Chicken . No matter how you serve them, they’re sure to be a hit. And you’ll also find my best dairy-free tips below as well. The trick to the fluffiest mashed potatoes is to beat them together with the melted butter before adding anything else to the mix....
