You are staring at an ooey, gooey, fudgy chocolate cake that you can have ready in 20 minutes, start to finish. But wait. It gets better. Said cake is made without any flour or refined sugar. Said cake is going to knock your socks off. I baked the cake in my 10 1/4-inch cast iron skillet. ...
Vegetarian Recipes
Easy Summer Entertaining: Whipped Feta Bruschetta and Barefoot Refresh
The recipe for easy summer entertaining includes the right appetizer and the perfect light drink. This is a sponsored post in partnership with Barefoot Refresh®. As summer starts to slip away, I always tighten my grip and cling to it as long as I can. As the days get shorter, I make sure to ...
The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Caramelized Onions and Tomato
I grew up in a restaurant. No, literally. I did. My parents owned a restaurant and they were there all the time, so in turn I was there all the time. It had its upsides and its downsides. A downside? My parents worked more than any other parents I knew. An upside? A work ethic was ...
Rainbow Rice and Bean Salad
The following post is sponsored content brought to you by Minute® Ready to Serve Rice. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Happy Healthy Mama possible! I've had the luxury of being home to prepare my lunch since my oldest child, Meghan, was born. It really is a luxury to not have ...
Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup with Zucchini and Corn
This might be the best soup to ever come out my kitchen. That's saying a lot because I've made quite a few soups that I really love. But there's something about this one that leaves me wanting to make it again and again. So please don't let the fact that it's still summer stop you from making this ...
Strawberry Shortcake Energy Balls
I don't even know where to start with these energy balls. Energy bites, energy balls, whatever you want to call them. These healthy, bite-sized snacks TASTE LIKE CAKE. Sorry. I didn't mean to yell at you. But I'm just a little bit excited about throwing a few simple, clean ingredients together ...
Grilled Vegetables with Pasta
Grilled Vegetables with Pasta make a fresh, quick, easy, and delicious dinner the whole family loves. When I recently asked the question on my Facebook page what kind of recipes you all get most excited about seeing, a frequent answer was "dinner!" I get it. Dinner can be my nemesis. On one ...
Easy & Healthy Fruit Dessert Pizza
This Easy and Healthy Fruit Dessert Pizza is quick to prepare and a huge crowd pleaser!Who doesn't love a good dessert pizza? Easy to throw together and always a crowd pleaser, you can't really go wrong. It's always one of my favorite treats to nosh on at a summer party. Those dessert pizzas ...
The Best Portobello Mushroom Burger with Chipotle Mayo
We occasionally go to this burger joint, EO Burger. I always get the Portobello Mushroom Burger and every time I order it, the cashier looks at me and says, "You know there's no meat on that burger, right?" Every. Single. Time. Apparently a lot of people order the Portobello Mushroom Burger ...
Loaded Spinach Salad with Creamy Avocado Basil Dressing
This Loaded Spinach Salad with Creamy Avocado Basil Dressing is full of nutrition and bursting with flavor! You'll love this healthy, vegan salad. Who is ready to get their salad on? This salad has everything a salad could ever want. It's hearty and filling thanks to the addition of quinoa and ...
Easy Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza Crust + Spring Pizza Ideas
Today I'm on a mission. My mission is to convince you how easy it is to make a healthy, homemade, whole wheat pizza crust. I know what you're thinking. Easy is putting a pre-made crust into your grocery cart. Easy is opening a package and popping it into the oven. That's easy, Maryea. Okay, yes, ...
Quinoa and Sweet Potato Enchilada Pie
I sometimes look back at the time in my life when I only had to prepare meals for myself. I don't think I realized at the time that while cooking for one has its own set of challenges, only having to please yourself is a luxury. Those of you who don't have that luxury right now, imagine for a ...
