Use this Homemade Peppermint Bark recipe to save money this year! This tastes just as fabulous as the famous store-bought variety. As soon as the calendar said December, my daughter Meghan asked me, "When are we going to do some Christmas baking?!" Both of my kids love baking. They watch ...
Gluten-free Recipes
Unstuffed Cabbage Soup
If you love stuffed cabbage rolls but hate how tedious they are to prepare, give this Unstuffed Cabbage Soup a try! All the flavors in an easier, lower carb version!I was all set to make this Unstuffed Cabbage Soup when my husband Tim said, "Please stop feeding me carbs." Okay, then, let's just ...
Homemade Peppermint Hot Cocoa Recipe
This Homemade Peppermint Hot Cocoa Recipe is made without refined sugar and is a delicious winter treat! It is cold outside and the snow just keeps coming. I am trying to embrace the season with the classic foods and drinks that scream winter, like soups, meals made with seasonal vegetables, and ...
Chocolate Covered Apple Turkey Pops
These Chocolate Covered Apple Turkey Pops are a fun, healthy, and CUTE Thanksgiving treat for the kids!I have a confession to make. I’m not really a fun food kind of mom. It’s not because I have anything against turning food into something creative. Actually, I see fun food creations and I think, ...
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 ...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Almonds
This Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Almonds recipe will become a staple side dish for you! Heads up! This recipe was first published in 2011. Photos have been updated and I'm republishing it now so newer readers can find it. Enjoy! So, let's review for a minute here. ...
Garlic Butter Green Beans with Toasted Almonds Recipe
These Garlic Butter Green Beans with Toasted Almonds Recipe is equally good as a quick weeknight side dish as a pretty addition to your holiday menu! This is one of those recipes I’ve made so many times, I forgot I’ve never shared it here. Sometimes simple recipes feel too simple, but at the same ...
Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower
Give potatoes the night off and try Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower--an easy and healthy low-carb side dish! If you're trying to eat a more low carb diet, this recipe is for you. If you don't really care about how many carbs you have and just love delicious food, this recipe is also ...
Café Mocha Collagen Protein Smoothie
This Café Mocha Collagen Protein Smoothie has 24 grams of protein and 0 grams of added sugar! This post is sponsored by Bulletproof. All opinions are my own. I like to think of marriage as a give and take. You've got to have an equal amount of giving and taking to make things work. When it ...
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, ...
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Soup
This Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Soup is a vegan, gluten-free, and healthy recipe you can make in your Crock-Pot! The word of the day is UGH. Just UGH. Why? Because the average temperature in Ohio in October is usually around 65 degrees. Instead, this month so far the average high ...
