If you need a quick, easy, delicious, but still healthy dessert recipe, this Cranberry Pie recipe is exactly what you're looking for! It's a no-mixer, no food processor dessert that's absolutely perfect for holiday entertaining. Did I mention this is gluten-free and has no added sugar?! I'm going ...
Thanksgiving
Best Ever Healthy Green Bean Casserole (Gluten Free AND Dairy Free!)
This Healthy Green Bean Casserole is made 100% from scratch with nourishing ingredients! It's lightened up and a vegan and gluten-free side dish that will be a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving menu. Classic Green Bean Casserole was first invented in 1955 by the Campbell's Soup Company. ...
Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas for a Small Crowd
If you're like a lot of Americans in 2020, your Thanksgiving is going look different this year. Most of us will be having smaller gatherings, and therefore we need to adjust our menus. I put together some Thanksgiving dinner ideas for a small crowd and I hope this helps as you plan. Even with the ...
Gluten-free and Dairy-free Pumpkin Pie Bars
These Gluten-free and Dairy-free Pumpkin Pie Bars deserve a spot on your Thanksgiving dessert table! Heads up! This recipe was originally published in 2011, with this post updated in 2014. I'm republishing in 2020 with a minor change to the recipe to reflect changes I've made over the years. ...
Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe-4 Ways
If you're looking for the perfect homemade cranberry sauce recipe, I have 4 different variations for you to choose from! These are ALL easy and delicious! Heads up: This post was originally published in 2017. I'm republishing in 2020 to update some formatting, but the recipes and blog post ...
Easy Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
With just a few simple ingredients, this Easy Roasted Sweet Potato Salad has incredible flavor! I have the easiest, tastiest salad/side dish for you today. It’s the perfect thing if you’ve been asked to bring a vegetable or salad to your Thanksgiving gathering (or any potluck), but it’s an ...
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are a quicker, easier, and better way to make mashed potatoes! Coordinating Thanksgiving dinner (or any holiday dinner!) can be quite a task. You can only have so many dishes cooking in the oven, so many dishes cooking on the stovetop....bringing in extra appliances ...
A Stress-Free Thanksgiving Menu
Hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year? I'd love to help you with your stress-free Thanksgiving menu. Wait, hold up. Can hosting Thanksgiving be stress-free? Stree free might be a stretch, but you can absolutely make it more simple and less stressful. It all starts with having a ...
Holiday Appetizers and Sides
Hi friends! With just a few days before the big day, I thought I'd help anyone who still needs some menu planning. I always seem to need holiday appetizers and sides ideas, so I put some of the Happy Healthy Mama favorites in one place! Enjoy your holiday! Holiday Appetizers Most of these ...
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary and Thyme
These Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary and Thyme are a family-favorite vegetable side dish for holidays or anytime of the year! Heads up! This Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes recipe was originally published in 2011. A few new photos were added in 2018. Enjoy! These. are. awesome. That's ...
Apple Cider Old Fashioned Cocktail
This Apple Cider Old Fashioned Cocktail recipe is perfect for fall and winter. Yesterday I posted an article about why strength training is important for everyone, and today I'm posting a recipe for an Apple Cider Old Fashioned Cocktail. Tell me the truth: do you find that weird? Do you feel like ...
Easy Sourdough Stuffing Recipe
This Easy Sourdough Stuffing Recipe is vegetarian and can be prepared ahead of time! Ah, stuffing. In so many American's minds, it's the star of the Thanksgiving meal. What's not to love? The bread-y, herb-y baked goodness is worthy of all the admiration it receives. I want to show you how to ...
