FOOD & DRING

slow cooker turkey barbecue chili This healthier Slow Cooker Turkey Barbecue Chili is easy to make and has unique flavors! Save 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 weather. I also love how easy it is to play with the flavors and make it unique. When I made this  Homemade Bourbon Barbecue Sauce , I started brainstorming ways to use it in different recipes. Chili seemed like a natural fit. Have you ever had barbecue sauce in your chili? It’s adds a great flavor–we loved it! This Slow Cooker Turkey Barbecue Chili is made with ground turkey instead of beef and I also did something I’ve never done before. I left out the beans. I love beans and always add them to my chili, so it was weird for me to leave them out. I know, however, in a lot of places it’s common to have chili sans beans, so I deci...

Hot Cross Buns Fluffy, sweet Hot Cross Buns are an Easter delight! This recipe yields tender, pillowy rolls that are spiced with orange zest, cinnamon, and cardamom. Each roll is sweetened with honey and brown sugar. Brush them with a warm apricot glaze when they are fresh from the oven for a dose of wonderful sweetness and flavor.

MY FAVORITE GLUTEN-FREE WAFFLES This delicious gluten-free waffles recipe is quick and easy to whip up, it is made with simple everyday ingredients, and it is absolutely  delicious .

traditional chicken enchiladas Why hello Friday and heeelllllooooo chicken enchiladas. It’s been a long time, a long, long time since we met and I’m so glad we’ve reunited. I mean really? Chicken & spinach sprinkled in cheese all wrapped in that soft tortilla, smothered in the red enchilada sauce with more cheese on top? Who can complain about that? Plus, it is warm….and hearty….and filling….and delicious.  All things that are much-needed at the end of a cold, spring week. Just because it’s Friday, lets play a little game. Now most would consider this an icebreaker game and the irony is I used to hate, with a capital H icebreaker questions. The hubs and I lead a group at church and he is notorious for asking the weirdest questions ever, without approval from the other side, ahem me. Needless to say after much embarrassment (which by the way he NEVER gets embarrassed) I have helped him take his icebreaker games to the new level and now I actually kind of enjoy t...

healthier than rice krispie treats These peanut butter cereal bars are healthier than Rice Krispie Treats–they are naturally sweetened and made without marshmallows! Save

Tomato Roasted Pork Loin with Vegetables Tomato Roasted Pork Loin is exactly what you need for your meal plan. This tender, flavor pork will please everyone at the table. A boneless pork loin recipe that has the perfect amount of flavor from sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Vegetables are roasted right alongside the pork so you can have a full meal with little effort. When you’re trying to decide what to make for dinner, this recipe will make a great option.

MINI MASON JAR FRUIT CRISPS (YOU CHOOSE THE FRUIT!) These Mini Mason Jar Fruit Crisps are easy to make with your favorite fruit in these cute little individual servings, and they are so wonderfully sweet and delicious!  (This post contains affiliate links.)

15 minute hawaiian chicken salad bowl Foods and diets always travel in trends. But this ‘food bowl’ concept is one I can really get behind. Some call it a salad but I’m sticking to a food bowl and distinguishing the two by number and layering of toppings. But, to prevent confusion, we’ll combine the two and call it all delicious just like in the case of this 15-minute Hawaiian chicken salad bowl. Layers of greens with spiralized sweet potatoes {my favorite thing ever… but seriously}, plump cherry tomatoes, avocado, grilled and marinated pineapple and chicken. This recipe proved I don’t marinate my meat enough. You forget what that extra 30 minutes can do for the flavor! The better news, this grilled Hawaiian chicken salad bowl can be prepped in advance. Literally, every component can be prepped in advance making this a simple 15 minute meal {or however long it takes to grill that chicken}. Here’s how to prep it: the prep guide For the greens: soak an...

banana nut baked oatmeal muffins These Banana Nut Baked Oatmeal Muffins are easy to make in one bowl and are a healthy, portable breakfast that is great for making ahead for busy mornings! Save

Sausage Egg Breakfast Casserole The perfect way to start Easter morning is with this Sausage Egg Breakfast Casserole. It’s super easy to make and can be made ahead so all you have to do is heat it up for a quick, flavorful, breakfast the entire family will enjoy. Loaded with sausage, cheese, spinach, potatoes, and eggs, this casserole is hearty enough to hold you over until lunch. Give this tasty breakfast a try and you’ll see why it’s a family favorite. I can’t believe we are nearing the end of March! And Easter is less than a month away!! Where is this year going?! Next week I’ll be sailing away on 10-day cruise. It’s sort of like my spring break. I need a break. Plus Harry’s birthday is on the first, so we’ll get to celebrate while on vacation. I’ve planned a special champagne brunch for him. Because of this trip, we probably won’t be doing too much for Easter. I suspect we’ll just lounge around a be lazy. I might make these hot cross buns for a brunchtime snack....