I know everything is about to go all pumpkin, but right now I just can’t get over the abundance of sun ripened tomatoes! I promise there’s some fall recipes heading your way, but let’s just hang on to summer a little longer shall we? This pasta is super easy and oh so indulgent. It’s all made right in one pot with the sauce and pasta cooking together. Then for the final touches you add mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and tons of fragrant basil for an ultra creamy yet fresh tasting bowl of goodness....

The word Florentine pretty much just means some kind of dish with lots of creamy spinach in it. Everybody has a different way of making the classics, but for me it all started with an Eggs Florentine dish that I’ve made so often I can make it in my sleep. First there’s a bed of spinach with a creamy bechamel, (otherwise known as white sauce where I live) which is topped with perfectly poached eggs....

Today’s meal prep is the next step in the seasonal meal prepping I’ve been doing here on the blog. With so many requests for meal prep, I thought it might be fun to take you along through each season showing you what we make, and how we meal prep from week to week! I’ll link below at the end for all the seasonal meal prepping I’ve done so far. But today let’s talk about summer meal prep....

We really got into boxed mac and cheese for our road trips and traveling a few years back. It’s so quick and easy to make, and the variations are so endless, you never get bored. This recipe is as simple as sautéing garlic, then the pasta is added to the pot along with water and a touch of cream. It simmers together until the pasta is al dente before you add the grated cheese and just enough cream to make a silky smooth sauce....

These Grilled Potatoes are another of my super simple recipes that get requested all the time. They’re so simple in fact that they’re barely a recipe! But every single time I make them for company, I always get asked for the recipe. How to make this recipe step by step Step 7: When the potatoes are just tender, serve them as is or toss them together with the green onion butter and serve!...

No-bake fruit crisps are so underrated! I didn’t even know about them until recently, I mean you always bake a crisp right? Apparently not if you’re innovative – I first found this concept in a raw food cookbook (Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen) where she layers a nut topping with sweet mango chunks. It was so good, I’ve been making all sorts of combinations ever since! There are so many great things about this recipe, I don’t even know where to start!...

I don’t know if this happens to you, but I’m perpetually in trouble for not writing down what goes into the things I make for dinner. I just wing it with whatever’s in the fridge, and it’s usually never seen again! This is a major bummer for Tyler who loves having his favorites again and again, so when I don’t write things down, it’s pretty hard to repeat it. I thought having a blog where I’m sharing recipes all the time would help, but there are still so many ideas slipping through the cracks that I forget to write down, (I do keep a recipe journal but even still…)!...

With vibrant color and summer flavor, you’ll love this 15-minute wonder of a sauce. Compotes are super simple to make and because of that, it’s pure strawberry flavor. We especially love it with Greek yogurt and my Homemade Granola for simple breakfasts. Fruit compotes are thinner in consistency than fruit sauce. So you’ll find my tips on how to thicken it if desired, or you can my Berry Sauce recipe with strawberries instead....

I created this pie as a healthier version of the chocolate cream pies we had at our wedding 9 years ago. As you’re reading this we’re on our way for a fun weekend in Canada where we got married. And every year at this time, I always find myself dreaming of chocolate cream pie. So this year, I decided to get busy and make a healthier version. The original recipe used oreos, and wasn’t the healthiest thing by a long shot....

There’s just something about carrot juice I find extra hydrating. So whenever I’ve been overindulgent, you’ll find me making some fresh carrot juice at home. It’s also my favorite thing to order for a pick-me-up when we’re traveling. Luckily carrot juice is really easy to make at home as well. So you can enjoy the lovely freshness anytime you’d like (without the $6 airport prices!). How to make this recipe step by step I really hope you enjoy this Carrot Juice recipe!...

Here is my updated version of Butter Chicken. Last week I posted an authentic recipe, and this week I have my interpretation for you. This recipe is lighter and faster. I simplified the spice list and made this recipe dairy free. Just to be clear, this is ‘Butter’ Chicken in preparation only, there isn’t any butter or cream in this version. Both recipes are really delicious, and it would be hard to say which one is better....

Does anyone else just love those breaded, deep-fried chicken cubes all coated in a sweet sauce? Well… I can definitely say I always have! But as time has gone on, I find myself craving more flavor and less of the stomachache I always get with those types of foods. So I’ve come up with a simple homemade version of orange chicken that’s quick and easy to make! Orange chicken is yet another tasty dish that is deep-fried and coated in a sauce that has more sugar than your average dessert!...

Rawnola aka raw/unbaked granola is definitely a game changer, you might even say life changing! And as you know, I love to save those sweeping overly dramatic statements for super easy recipes that really do change the way you eat. While I’ll never loose my obsession for this Maple Cinnamon Granola, I don’t always have time to whip up a batch, (and then wait for it to cool). So when I saw the idea in a raw vegan cookbook to just blend up the ingredients for granola and eat it straight up, I knew the concept was going to be magic!...

Whipped cream is so easy to make, there’s no need to ever buy whipped topping! It comes together in just minutes and is the perfect way to top your favorite desserts and cozy drinks. The second ingredient is adding a bit of creme fraiche. This adds an incredible dimension to regular homemade whipped cream, so be sure to check out that variation below. I got this idea from an article I read a while back about how Nancy Silverton, (of the famous La Brea Bakery) adds creme fraiche to her whipped cream....

I’m not sure why, but I often find myself at a loss for what to make when we’re having company over. I know that probably seems weird since at any given time I’m either thinking about food or in the kitchen preparing it, but entertaining is a lot different than just cooking dinner. There’s so many factors involved in the making of a great evening. For starters it really helps if you’re not slaving over the stove all night long, because it’s really hard for anyone to have a good time when the host(ess) is stressed out....

In fact just a few years ago, I wouldn’t have been caught dead making a cream sauce without actual heavy cream. After all I’ve always cooked by the motto, ‘if you’re going to do it, well.. than do it up right!’. So whenever I catch myself thinking things like that, I like to challenge myself. And in this case it was to try and make a cream sauce without cream....

We’ve made these lettuce wraps so many times this summer, I’ve lost track now! This particular combination of ingredients is just one that keeps us coming back for more. They’re based off the ever popular Italian sub sandwiches, but made into a lettuce wrap. They’re fresh, yet really satisfying, and so perfect for summer because you don’t need to cook at all to make them. We’ve even made them several times now on the tailgate of our truck while camping....

My favorite pizza is the classic Pizza Margherita. I just love the simple combination of a good quality tomato sauce paired with the subtle flavors of fresh mozzarella. A sprinkling of freshly cut basil leaves over the top brings it all together in it’s perfection. Since my craving for pizza happens more often than I can actually eat it, I’m developing a few recipes with the same flavors so I can enjoy it more often....

I’m sitting here in a Coffee Shop in Whitefish Montana trying to tell you about these sweet potatoes when all of a sudden I’m interrupted by a stranger coming up to my table. He looks me right in the eye and tells me I have very hairy legs… my brain just sort of freezes and I look at him with a blank, confused expression. Finally though, I get it and start laughing....

This slaw is a great addition to barbecuing season. It’s simple crisp flavors complement most everything. In addition, it’s easy to change around. You could add mangos and Grilled Chipotle Chicken, (that’s what we had for dinner) or you could add feta cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds. Or… for a classic combination, you could simply pair it with ribs and let the ribs do the talking. Whichever route you take, this slaw is easy to prepare and really delicious....