We’ve been having way too much fun making kombucha mocktails lately! It just seems like there’s an endless amount of flavor combinations to be made. And while mocktails are the official name that everyone is using, I kind of like ‘kombucha concoctions’ better. It just has a better ring to it, however, I just went with the official term. Whatever you want to call these, they’re delicious. And they’re the perfect way to cool down in the summer heat at the end of the day....

What is it about salmon that makes it such and elegant dinner? Is it the gorgeous color, succulent rich flavor, or simply that I live in a landlocked state where seafood is always considered fancy!?! Whatever it is, can I just say that I love salmon in all it’s juicy deliciousness. It’s also a major bonus that you can cook this gorgeous fillet in just 5 minutes, wait… what?, it’s really is just 5 minutes!...

Often a recipe starts forming in my head as a ‘what if’ question. And that’s definitely the case here where one day I thought ‘What if I could get my basic chicken stir fry recipe written down with all the variations I love to make… BUT… it also has to be really simple?’. How to make this recipe step by step Try all 5 flavors I really hope you enjoy this Chicken Stir Fry + 5 Sauces!...

Today is about chocolate, because it’s the weekend and I love chocolate. This cake is so quick and easy to make, it’s all too easy to get yourself into trouble having too much of it around! Now… I know it’s been a few weeks since there’s been a chocolate recipe, (see Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins) but rest assured I have a few more chocolate recipes to come over the next few months....

I’ve been making some version of this pasta for well over 10 years now, and we never get tired of it! It’s the perfect date night kind of recipe because it’s indulgent, yet still super easy to make. This means it’s also great for any kind of entertaining as well. (You’ll find a simple menu below above the recipe to make this for a dinner party.) This pasta dish is well suited to all kinds of pasta shapes....

This recipe came about from one simple thought I had a few weeks back, ‘hmm… I wonder if you can make a good sugar cookie without sugar?’. And as you might assume since today’s recipe is a ‘sugar’ cookie, it turns out you really can make a great sugar cookie completely without sugar. Sugar cookies come in 2 different textures, the firmer kind that’s rolled out and cut. Then there’s the other kind that’s soft and cakey, and that’s the kind I have for you today....

Once the leaves are starting to turn and fall, the larches come alive, and turn the hillsides to gold in the late fall. The concentrated population of larches is on the west side of the Glacier National Park, so that’s how we came to be hiking Huckleberry Lookout in late October. I’ve hiked this lookout in the summer as well, and while it’s gorgeous then too, I really do think fall is the ultimate season for this hike....

We started the day off for this hike completely in the fog, with absolutely no views. However we started anyways because you just never know. And as it would happen, we totally lucked out! The Olympic National Park is much different than our normal stomping ground of Glacier National Park. But one thing you should know is it hold it’s own peculiar charms, and will have you hooked in no time....

I think I could live on any kind of Mexican inspired taco bowl every single day of the week, (really this isn’t an exaggeration). In fact I’ve been known to make big batches of all the different taco components to do just that. It’s kind of like meal prepping, but with the intent to eat the same thing over and over again! There’s just something so satisfying about bowl food....

This body butter is an all time most popular recipe! And for good reason, because it’s easy to make and works wonders on the skin! Usually body butters take forever to sink in and leave my skin semi-oily. But this body butter absorbs quickly and leaves my skin super soft. Today is the second time I’ve given this super popular recipe an update with more tips. But the recipe has always remained the same....

Egg muffins are one of my favorite breakfasts to meal prep. They’re especially useful for on-the-go meals. For us that means either a workday breakfast, or for weekend adventures. Either way, they’re both convenient and an easy way to get a protein packed meal in. During the workweek, I keep the same schedule as Tyler who works 4 – 10 hour shifts. So mornings are really early around here, and a make ahead breakfast is perfect for 2 people who don’t do mornings naturally!...

Pineapple Orange Banana was my favorite juice flavor as a kid. But we’re more nutrition savvy these days, and juice is no longer the breakfast staple it once was. Enter the smoothie… complete with all the fiber and packed with vitamins and minerals! I don’t have anything against juice necessarily; it is rather tasty. But now that I know there are better options, I tend to steer clear of it (except for fresh-pressed juices)....

Roasted sweet potatoes are a classic side dish you can pair with so many different dinners. We love to roast them cubed up or halved as a base to make all sorts of yummy bowls or as a simple side dish. These are also great for meal prepping because they reheat so well. I love roasting a pan or 2 on the weekend to have in the refrigerator. Then from there, it’s quick and easy to reheat them in a skillet and add over easy eggs for a healthy breakfast....

I’ve had the idea for this recipe floating around in my head for a little while now, but somehow I’ve just never gotten around to making it. That’s probably because Indian cuisine isn’t exactly my forte by any means. I absolutely love every Indian dish I’ve ever tried, but apart from Butter Chicken, I rarely make it at home. Most recipes have about a mile long list of spices, and I’m just not up for that most of the time....

This mask is super simple and quick to make. Simply combine a tablespoon of Greek Yogurt with a teaspoon of powdered Calendula. I use Greek Yogurt because it makes a thicker mask, and it stays on your face better. You can find powdered Calendula at your local health food store. After the mask has been thoroughly mixed together, apply it liberally to a clean face and neck area (if desired)....

What is it about baking that’s so much more fun than making dinner? Is it because baking is usually for something out of the ordinary, or that it’s a way to show loved ones how much we care? Whatever the motivation happens to be, baking is one of my favorite activities, I’d even go so far as to call it a hobby. But I’ll tell you something that you probably already know, grain free baking is another beast altogether....

This recipe started with a text message from my sister saying, ‘what do you think about coconut cream as part of the dressing in a slaw’? To which I responded, ‘how does Thai Slaw with Coconut Mango Dressing sound’? And… with that I was off and running, straight off the the kitchen where some perfectly ripe Champagne mangos were begging me to do something with them. I know I’m not the only one who isn’t fond of the mayo dressing in coleslaw, so I thought this would be absolutely perfect....

Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower is not a replacement for mashed potatoes by any means, it’s an awesome side dish that can rival potatoes any day! This recipe is adapted from the wonderful Tupelo Honey Cookbook that a friend gave me a while back. And… by the way, the Tupelo Honey Cookbook is an absolute goldmine of great recipes and full of unique ingredient combinations. But… back to the topic at hand: Cheesy – Mashed – Cauliflower....

There’s a little something for everyone today with the kid-friendly ranch, or for those who love spice with sriracha lime or buffalo. Each of the 10 flavor variations is made by adding toppings to the classic deviled egg. This way it’s nice and easy with no extra complications. Either way you go, these are so tasty and super easy to make. By keeping each one basic, you can make 1-2 batches, then top them with your choices of flavors, and serve all 10 without a ton of time in the kitchen!...

Homemade spaghetti sauce is so easy to make from scratch, and it’s budget-friendly too! It’s the perfect healthy family dinner, and it’s great for meal prepping too. Whether you have your sauce already made or not, you’re in for a tasty dinner in under 30 minutes with very little hands-on time. If you do meal prep and freeze the sauce, you can have dinner on the table in 15 minutes when the pasta is done!...