Arugula Pesto Pasta is a flavorful dish that makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner! Pesto is one of my favorite ways to elevate and transform an otherwise boring dish. I typically turn to my Spinach Basil Pesto , which has the traditional flavor of fresh basil and extra nutrition from the ...
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Vegan Banana Bread
This Vegan Banana Bread is moist, flavorful, and easy to make with just 8 main ingredients! Is there anyone in the world who doesn't love banana bread? Do they actually exist? Even my husband, Tim, who doesn't typically love banana-flavored things, is big fan of banana bread. I made you a ...
Favorites 2017
Every year, I publish a "Most Popular" post, showing which posts and recipes were the most viewed from the year. The problem is, year after year, the list doesn't change all that much. One or two new recipes may break into the list each year, but it's not that exciting to see a list that barely ...
4 Surprising Benefits of (Healthy) Meal Planning
I've been writing about healthy living on Happy Healthy Mama for almost eight years. There's one topic I've written about the importance of again and again: Meal Planning. It's the timeless "trick" that keeps me and my family on track, consistently, year after year. Only, it's not a trick. It ...
Merry Christmas!
From my family to yours, I wish you a very Merry Christmas! It means so much to me that you follow and read Happy Healthy Mama. Thank you! xo Maryea and Family ...
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 ...
Halibut Recipe with Asparagus (Baked in Parchment)
This easy halibut recipe is quick to prepare and makes a healthy, super delicious dinner the whole family will love! Meet your new favorite easy dinner recipe! I've made this halibut recipe once a week for the last month. Whether you're the biggest fan of fish, or feel kind of meh about seafood, ...
Our Whole30 Experience
Tim and I did the Whole30 program for the month of January. I didn't really intend to blog about it, but I think it's worth reporting how it went. Plus, not talking about it on here started to feel like I was trying to keep it a secret or something. So I'm spilling the beans about our January ...
On My Baby Boy Turning 5
My baby boy turned five years old yesterday! With every passing year, I get a better understanding of what my mom was feeling when I was growing up. She'd look at me on each birthday and say, "You'll always be my baby." Luke Dawson, YOU will always be my baby. Even if you're a big five-year-0ld ...
How to be Mindful Everyday
This month's challenge as part of the Happy Healthy Mama Healthy Year Challenge is to be more mindful. Mindfulness is not just about daily meditation (although it can be a part of it, for sure). Mindfulness is more than that. It's the practice of cultivating a focused awareness of the present ...
Caprese Chickpea Veggie Burger
This Caprese Chickpea Veggie Burger makes a quick, easy, and healthy dinner! I'm on a bit of a veggie burger kick. What's not to love? They are easy to throw together, quick, and a great way to add a variety of vegetables to your main course. And they're so satisfying. A good veggie burger leaves ...
25 Ways to Use Less Plastic
This month's Use Less Plastic Challenge has been humbling. Plastic is everywhere. Everywhere! I don't think I truly realized the extent of it until I started focusing on it this month. At times, I found it overwhelming. I've been on a journey to reduce my family's exposure to plastics for a long ...