These Veggie Scrambled Eggs with Aged White Cheddar are a protein packed way to start the day. They’re also simply loaded with veggies and packed with nutrients. Try pairing them with my Sweet Potato Noodles , or with my Crispy Instant Pot Potatoes for super charged morning. These are the perfect gluten free breakfast and these veggie eggs can be made dairy free and paleo as well by leaving out the cheddar....
Doesn’t this stack of pancakes just scream weekend brunch to you? I love long leisurely breakfasts on the weekends because they seem like such a luxury. During the week we usually have super simple breakfasts, just a smoothie on the go, and maybe an energy bar for a mid morning snack. So it’s extra special to spend an hour or two over breakfast/brunch on the weekends, and enjoy time with friends and family....
I love comfort food with a twist, and butternut noodles are one of my favorites in the winter months. Zucchini noodles are great, but butternut noodles have my heart with their addictive flavor. They also pair incredibly well with tomato sauces. So I decided to take my classic spaghetti recipe, and change it up with some chorizo and fresh thyme. It turned out to be out new go-to meal, with it’s slight spiciness and rich tomato sauce, all over sweet butternut noodles....
This recipe started with another impulse buy at the grocery store, I saw these beautifully plump figs just bursting at the seems, and I thought ‘those are definitely coming home with me’! They caramelized so beautifully while roasting in the oven with the butternut that I almost put them on a bowl of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream , but I persevered with my original idea, and we ended up with a most comforting fall salad....
Cobalt Lake in Glacier National Park is a stunning destination that includes Rockwell Falls along the way! The day with hiked to Cobalt Lake in Glacier National Park was extra spectacular. The day started off with fog and snow in August, but the sun quickly came out, and the views were stunning all around. We made it a very long day by first stopping at Rockwell Falls , then heading all the way up to Two Medicine Pass, (coming soon)....
The best Curried Chicken Salad loaded with crunchy fresh veggies and juicy mango, this salad is guaranteed to be a hit. It’s easy to make, gluten-free, and dairy free as well. You can meal prep this for workweek lunches or prep it ahead for entertaining and brunch menus. You’ll also find several options below for what to use in place of mango when it’s not available. So let’s jump in and make this yummy variation of chicken salad....
These simple honey glazed carrots have so much flavor and are perfect with your next Sunday roast or holiday dinner. We love making them with thyme but also with rosemary and sage as well. The sweetness from the honey caramelizes around the carrots as they roast, making them irresistible. This recipe is inspired by my Maple Sage Carrots . They are an all-time favorite in our house and are always present for every holiday and special occasion dinner....
Easy to make for weeknight family dinners, this Lasagna Soup is budget-friendly comfort food! It’s made with gluten-free Mafalda pasta or lasagna noodles, but you can use any pasta you’d like. There are also simple dairy-free options as well. Italian sausage adds lots of flavor to this soup with a herby tomato broth and plenty of pasta. Top this soup with a spoonful of ricotta plus a sprinkling of mozzarella and parmesan cheese....
The holiday classic remade with whole food ingredients, these Paleo Pecan Pie Bars are extra delectable. There’s no corn syrup in this version, just pure maple syrup , and coconut sugar combining together for a richness of flavor that makes these bars a hit. They’re gluten-free, grain-free, and paleo-friendly as well. They also freeze well so you can make them ahead of time too. What’s your favorite pecan pie memory, and is it a holiday tradition in your house?...
This peach crisp is one of the oldest recipes on the blog, and still a summer classic! It’s naturally gluten-free with an almond flour oat topping that is crispy and lightly scented with cinnamon, piled over juicy peaches, and baked into perfection. Enjoy it with scoops of my Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Maple Ice Cream , or my Honey Ice Cream. I don’t bake much in the summer because it often feels too hot....
We make fried rice fairly often because it’s a fantastic way to use up little bits of leftovers in the fridge. Sometimes I use cauliflower for a veggie packed version, but sometimes I use cold leftover cooked rice when I’m really craving carbs. Either way you make it, fried rice is both delicious and budget friendly, (and I need all the help I can get in that department). I usually don’t measure anything at all, and some of my variations come out better than others....
I love this Strawberry Banana Green Smoothie for lighter breakfasts, and it’s packed with antioxidants and greens as well! I’ve been making green smoothies from the classic strawberry-banana combo for a while. However, they’ve always been the most unappealing brownish-pink color. You may have seen me make them over on Insta Stories , but I’ve never been able to bring myself to take photos of them. I just couldn’t figure out how to make a brown smoothie look at all appetizing, even if they’re super delicious....
This Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp is naturally gluten-free with dairy-free options as well. It’s also an egg-free dessert that’s easily made vegan for an overall winner. You can’t go wrong with the dynamite combo of strawberry and rhubarb. Then add a crisp topping plus some ice cream, and you have a dessert everyone loves. It’s simple to make and you can even prep the crisp topping ahead to have in the fridge or freezer too....
These 3 Easy Apple Snacks are a healthy apple snack option that is easy to make and popular with kids. You’ll find 3 classic combos below from nut butter and berries to ham and cheese and chicken salad. I’ve heard these apple slice snacks called ‘apple doughnuts’, but in my opinion, that’s taking things a little too far. Normally I have no problem with healthier versions, but just because these are doughnut-shaped, doesn’t mean I can bring myself to use the term doughnut!...
Ultra smooth, this Best Vegan Queso recipe is easy to make and perfect for all your snacking needs. Try it with salsa, chips, and guacamole, or as a ‘cheese’ sauce in any of your favorite Mexican recipes. It’s great on everything from burrito bowls to tacos. It’s also freezer friendly, so whip up a batch to freeze and have on hand at a moments notice. I feel like trying to use words to tell you how good dairy-free queso is kind of a tough sell!...
Every time I use a spiralizer, I’m totally amazed at how fast it turns loads of veggies into a delicious pile of noodles! It even shreds up an onion so fast it makes me think twice about even bothering to cut anything up by hand anymore. Spiralizing has quickly become one of my favorite ways to get a fast and healthy dinner to the table! One of the biggest challenges I’ve found with veggie noodles so far, is cooking for more than two people at a time....
We drank several variations of Pina Colada smoothies while we were in the Caribbean on our honeymoon. Every island we went to had yet another version to try, and we were more than willing! Icy cold, refreshing drinks are the perfect antidote to the hot Caribbean sun, especially after an afternoon of snorkeling! Meanwhile… back to reality in the great white north, it’s been in the negative temperatures and snowing by the foot here!...
From the first bite of this dish, I knew it was going to go into the regular rotation. While I love every recipe I’ve ever posted here, I definitely have my favorites, and they tend to be the easiest weeknight dinners. This enchilada skillet dinner has a lot going on it it’s favor, from the comfort food aspect right down to the fact that it’s packed with veggies. (And more even importantly, it uses up tons of zucchini which is overflowing in both my garden and my fridge right now!...
Quick and easy to make in under 10 minutes, this Cilantro Lime Dressing is perfect for so many dinners. Think everything from tacos, to your favorite burrito bowls, and fajitas as well. It’s also perfect over dinner salads and as a marinade for chicken too. It’s naturally gluten free, dairy free, and vegan. You can make it creamy or spicy in a number of ways you’ll find listed out in the recipe notes below....
This cilantro lime slaw is simple to make and has a fresh, vibrant flavor. The zesty cilantro lime dressing makes the veggies taste like summer. A mix of cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper keeps the slaw interesting, and it pairs well with simple grilled meat. It’s also great for anything roasted from the oven, and it makes a great slaw for tacos and taco bowls. This fresh and easy slaw is one of the oldest recipes on the blog, and after 12 years, we’re still making it often!...
