There’s something wonderful that happens to vegetables when they’re roasted with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. This Roasted Green Beans and Baby Potatoes recipe is a great example: the potatoes crisp up while the green beans develop a light char, creating rich, savory notes. Adding lemon slices, dill, lemon pepper, and garlic salt … Read more

Homemade cream of celery soup—fresh ingredients and just a few minutes on the stovetop yield a flavorful, preservative-free soup your family will love. Bright green celery, sweet white onion and a creamy broth finished with a sprinkle of parsley—simple ingredients that make a comforting bowl of soup. I often buy a bunch of celery for … Read more

This chicken egg rolls recipe is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for sharing. Who doesn’t enjoy a hot, crispy, savory egg roll or spring roll? Easy Chicken Egg Rolls Recipe These chicken egg rolls use ground chicken and make a great appetizer, party snack, or main course when served with a salad or rice. The rolls … Read more

Made with tender chicken breasts, vegetables and potatoes, this creamy chicken stew is comforting on cold nights and ready in about an hour. This easy one-pot recipe lets the stove do most of the work: ingredients simmer gently in flavorful chicken stock with herbs, then finish with coconut milk for a naturally gluten-free, creamy texture. … Read more

Here’s a concise guide to the best restaurants in Canmore that we enjoyed with family and friends during a summer trip to the Canadian Rockies. We stayed in Canmore, just east of Banff National Park, and were pleasantly surprised. Banff is stunning but very touristy; Canmore felt like a genuine mountain town with better, more … Read more

Here’s a concise guide to the best restaurants in Canmore that we enjoyed with family and friends during a summer trip to the Canadian Rockies. We stayed in Canmore, just east of Banff National Park, and were pleasantly surprised. Banff is stunning but very touristy; Canmore felt like a genuine mountain town with better, more … Read more

Apples tossed with brown sugar and cinnamon are drizzled with homemade caramel sauce and finished with a crunchy oat crumb topping for a cozy Caramel Apple Crisp. This caramel twist on a classic fall favorite is sure to get seconds. This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. Thank you for supporting the brands that … Read more

We grew up next door to my grandmother, and every year in the days before Christmas I watched her carry out the rituals of tamalada preparation. One day she would prepare the savory pork for the filling; the next, she would simmer a smoky red chile sauce. As soon as I approached her back door, … Read more

These easy chocolate chip peanut butter protein cookies are made in one bowl using high-quality whey protein, smooth peanut butter, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Why we love these peanut butter protein cookies Single-serving protein cookies are everywhere now, but store-bought options can be pricey and often include ingredients we prefer to … Read more

This perfectly crunchy lemon blueberry quinoa granola is a delicious snack or breakfast! Lightly sweet, easy to make and filled with whole grains, it’s delicious plain or served however you can think up. Dairy free, gluten free and vegetarian. I currently have three large (we’re talking gallon-sized) Ziploc bags filled with this lemon blueberry quinoa … Read more