This Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe is a St. Patrick's Day staple and it comes out perfectly in your Crockpot slow cooker! I grew up loving corned beef. My parents' restaurant had a sandwich called the Red Ribbon Reuben that I just adored. Looking back, that name is questionable. Red Ribbon? ...
Dinner Recipes
Whole Wheat Penne with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Tomatoes
Need an easy and healthy pasta recipe? This Whole Wheat Penne with Mushrooms, Spinach and Tomatoes is an easy and healthy pasta recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner the whole family will love! Heads up! This post was first published in March 2010. Photos and the recipe were updated ...
Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
This Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles recipe is a quick and easy weeknight dinner idea! A while back, a friend of Luke's told him shrimp was his favorite food. Luke looked at me with quizzical eyes, and I knew what he was thinking before he said a word. What is this shrimp food my friend ...
How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot
Do you know how to cook a whole chicken in the Instant Pot? This post will show you how--it's perfect for meal prep or a family dinner! Please note that links to products may be affiliate links. I appreciate your support! I'm using my Instant Pot more and more, and I'm finding it to be ...
Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Chicken
This Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Chicken makes a filling, satisfying, and healthy meal! Hi there! Do things look a little different around here for you? You might want to clear your cache if they do not, because Happy Healthy Mama got a little makeover! What do you ...
Root Vegetable and Red Bean Stew
This Root Vegetable and Red Bean Stew makes a nourishing, vegan dinner that's quick enough to make on weeknights! Heads up! This post was originally published December 2010. Pictures were updated 2017. With Christmas quickly approaching, this is an easy, stick-to-your ribs type meal that won't ...
Butter and Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
Don't need a whole turkey? Try this Roasted Turkey Breast for your small holiday gathering! Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year? I'm not this year; I only have to show up, probably with an appetizer or salad that travels well, and enjoy the fruits of someone else's labor. If you are ...
Slow Cooker Turkey Barbecue Chili
This healthier Slow Cooker Turkey Barbecue Chili is easy to make and has unique flavors! There is no shortage of chili recipes on Happy Healthy Mama. I love chili because it's easy to prepare, easy to make as healthy as you want it to be, and it is a warm and comforting meal during the colder ...
Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash Bowl with Chicken and Spinach
This Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash Bowl with Chicken and Spinach is an easy and healthy dinner idea! I usually have five dinners a week planned. At least one night a week, we have a "throw together" dinner. This just means I throw together whatever we have on hand and call it dinner. Sometimes, ...
Roasted Broccoli Barbecue Pizza
This Roasted Broccoli Barbecue Pizza sums up how I eat a lot of the time. It tastes amazing, because food needs to taste good. It has an unexpected element (or two unexpected elements in this case) because food shouldn't be boring. And lastly, it has a healthy twist that at least lands it in the ...
Apple Cheddar Tuna Patties
Apple Cheddar Tuna Patties make an easy and delicious lunch or dinner and are a great way to boost your omega 3 fatty acids! Do you eat a lot of tuna fish? I love my recipe for Avocado Tuna Salad and have it for lunch over a bed of lettuce quite often. I eat it that way so much, though, I wanted ...
Quick & Easy Chicken Pumpkin Chili
This Chicken Pumpkin Chili is the perfect cool weather meal, and is gluten-free, dairy-free, and ready in less than 30 minutes!Heads up! This post was first published in 2014. Photos were updated in 2017. Enjoy this Chicken Pumpkin Chili--it's a favorite recipe! I told you my focus for this year ...