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This beef queso dip is simple and perfect for entertaining and game day! It’s naturally gluten-free and loaded with all the classic taco flavors that everyone loves. Silky smooth queso is studed with taco meat and topped with fresh tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, avocado, and sour cream for the ultimate dip. This recipe for beef queso started completely by accident. Tyler was fishing in the river, and I was cooking tacos on the tailgate of our truck when I discovered we were out of taco shells....

The Devil’s Thumb Scramble starts from the popular hike to the beehive above the Lake Agnes Teahouse in Banff National Park. There are several phenomenal hikes you can do in this area, and all of them offer great views. The first time we spent some time in Banff we did both the Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse and the Lake Agnes Teahouse hike on separate days. What we didn’t know is there’s a trail that connects the 2 hikes called the Highline Trail....

Packed with fresh flavor and easy to make, this Grapefruit Green Smoothie is a hit with kids as well. The pineapple and grapefruit create the perfect amount of flavor to ‘mask’ the greens making this an easy way to add more fresh fruits and veggies. It’s naturally dairy-free and there’s no banana in this one either, just a touch of avocado for creaminess! True story… I have gone through 30 pounds of grapefruit making this smoothie every day for a few weeks....

This Greek Salmon is perfect for entertaining, or for any occasion where you need a stunning entree that couldn’t be easier! This recipe is one of those ‘best of summer’ kind of flavor combinations. Not only is salmon in season right now. But what better way to cook it than a cedar plank on the grill? It’s nice and simple, with no real cleanup. After the salmon is done, it’s topped with a homemade Greek Salad....

These Healthy Chicken Sheet Pan Fajitas are my new favorite super easy to make dinner that’s also perfect for meal prepping! There are definitely a few ways to make fajitas, but my latest sheet-pan version is just the quickest, easiest method I’ve ever done! I usually grill them during the summer months to keep the mess outside. But when I don’t feel like grilling during a blizzard or when it’s -30ºF outside, I’ve always sautéed them on the stove top....

This no bake Healthy Chocolate Tart is my most requested recipe because it’s so decadent with deep chocolate flavor. It’s also super easy to make and naturally gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and paleo! This simple dessert is easily made ahead which makes it perfect for dinner parties, birthdays, and holidays. Envision a sticky, chocolate cookie dough crust with a satin smooth chocolate filling. This no-bake wonder of a tart has been a long-time favorite in our house and one of our oldest recipes ever published....

We had a fantastic fall day Hiking Mount Fairview in Banff National Park. The larches were in full color and as we climbed upwards we ran into some snow dusting that made the views even better. Mount Fairview is aptly named as you’re most definitely going to see some really ‘fair views’. We had previously done Mount St. Piran , (twice actually) which is the mountain across on the other side of Lake Louise....

I’ve put together all my best tips and tricks in this guide for How To Maintain Living Herbs for months at a time! Plus you’ll find lots of recipe inspiration below as well for how to use them. Living herbs are a great way to have more fresh herbs available without so much waste. It seems every time I buy a package of basil, it turns brown within a couple of days....

This Indian Paneer Stir Fry is easy to make and requires the minimal amount of ingredients to bring out the best Indian flavors in this dish. It’s loaded with paneer pan fried into crispy edges with loads of fresh veggies and a touch of spice. I’ve been working my way through some recipe requests lately, and it’s been so much fun! This recipe in particular really got me out of my comfort zone, and we’ve found a new favorite!...

Refreshing and like bright sunshine flavor, this easy Mango Smoothie is packed with both Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Juicy mango flavor is enhanced with orange juice to create a smoothie you’ll come back to again and again. It’s easy to make with frozen mango chunks so you can make this even when you can’t find fresh mangoes. It’s naturally dairy free, but you’ll find my creamy yogurt variation below as well....

The idea for this Meat Lover’s Pizza Burger formed in my head while standing in line at Costco. A couple of us started talking about what we were going to make with the gigantic packages of 6 portabello mushrooms we were buying. One woman said that she likes to use them instead of buns for her hamburger and the other woman said that she likes to make mini pizzas. On my way out the door, the light bulb finally popped on, and I thought “why not have both?...

This easy Oven Roasted Lemon Herb Broccoli is packed with flavor and extra convenient because it’s made with frozen broccoli! I’ve been working on flavorful veggie recipes lately, made from frozen. There are a couple of reasons for this, and the first is that frozen veggies are very economical during the winter months. And the second reason you might share with me as well is that I haven’t been grocery shopping in 17 days!...

These Paleo Blackberry Cardamom Muffins are made with almond flour and the perfect combination of moist and fluffy. They’re easy to make and they’re gluten free as well as paleo. The hint of cardamom makes a nice change of pace from the usual cinnamon, but you can use it if you don’t have cardamom around. These are perfect for weekend breakfasts and brunches. But I also like to make them for meal prep to have on hand in my freezer!...

We couldn’t have asked for a better day to hike Scenic Point in the Two Medicine area of Glacier National Park . Even though I’ve spent tons of time in Glacier, somehow I’ve never hiked in the Two Medicine region before. Many people come to Glacier every year, but only a few go out of their way to reach the Two Medicine region. During the summer months you can make a bit of a loop heading up the Going to the Sun Road to St....

The day we we explored Schooner Cove in Pacific Rim National Park started off pretty crazy! We ended up camping the night before in the back woods hippie/free roamer’s camp and it was a long night to say the least. (You can read the whole story on Instagram, starting here with Part 1 , then Part 2 , Part 3 , Part 4 , and finally Part 5 . ) While we’re definitely at home with a more alternative life style, let’s just say I still appreciate a decent sleep....

Thai Curry is my all-time favorite quick meal! It never fails to please, and I can make it in less than 30 minutes! It’s definitely the easiest convenience food in my repertoire. Sometimes I get crazy and make my curry paste from scratch, but mostly I keep it simple with a prepared curry paste. Thai curry has it all going on with creamy coconut milk tempering the spicy curry paste, loads of fresh vegetables, and plenty of complex carbohydrates for great long lasting energy!...

I find anything with sweet chili sauce utterly addicting! However I’m not crazy about the sheer amount of sugar in the bottled sauce. So I’ve come up with my own hack to make a quick sauce that tastes like sweet chili sauce, but with a touch of heat. I use sambal oelek chili paste mixed with either honey or maple syrup , and it’s just as addicting as the original....

So… I’m officially addicted to zucchini noodles, and I’m putting them in everything (made minestrone with them yesterday)! I’ve never been the kind of person that’s particularly satisfied with healthier substitutions, but over the last couple of years I’ve really started to love getting creative with veggies! It turns out I had a lot of misconceptions about ‘healthy food’ – it can be deliciously satisfying after all. It’s hard sometimes not to judge something by it’s label(s) – when someone tells me it’s gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and paleo – I’m like… ‘um… no thanks’!...

I used to put away most of my vases after the summer season had ended, and they wouldn’t come out again for another 8 months. But then I started thinking that I really should do something with them, (well that and I needed the closet space) so this is just one of the ways I’ve started using my vases year round! Placing decorative branches in your vases can fill in the gap in a room like nothing else....

Lemon is alkalizing helping to balance your ph levels. I have just recently learned that disease thrives in an acidic environment so alkalizing foods are especially good. Lemon juice oxygenates and hydrates your body. It’s high in vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium and much more. Lemon water in the morning kickstarts your metabolism, digestive system, and helps your kidneys flush out toxins. Lemon juice is antibacterial, antiviral, and immune boosting....