25 easy ways to add protein to your diet

[pinit count=”horizontal” url=”https://thehappygal.com/25-easy-ways-add-protein-diet/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/25-Protein-xxx.jpg” description=”Easy ways to add protein to your diet. There are other options besides a solid piece of meat on your plate for a balanced diet. #thehappygal #protein #proteinrecipes”]I think most of us know by now that we need protein in our diet to keep us healthy and strong.  There are many […]

White Bean Chicken Chili

[pinit count=”horizontal” url=https://thehappygal.com/white-bean-chicken-chili/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/White-Chicken-Chili.jpg” description=”The perfect chili for a cold night! I love all of the fresh toppings! www.thehappygal.com #chili #chickenchili #dinner”]I can’t get enough of this chili! Add the toppings and you are in for a treat! White Bean Chicken Chili 2 T. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 3 […]

Honey Chicken Stir Fry

[pinit count=”horizontal” url=”https://thehappygal.com/honey-chicken-stir-fry/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Honey-Chicken-Stir-Fry.png” description=”Fast, easy, good! Love this healthy stir fry! www.thehappygal.com #dinner #stirfry”]  Fast, easy, good! You’re gonna love this healthy stir fry! Honey Chicken Stir Fry  1 lb. chicken diced into pieces 1 clove garlic minced 1/8 t. salt 1/8 t. pepper 2 t. olive oil divided 4 T. honey 2 T. low […]

Chicken Tortilla Soup

[pinit count=”horizontal” url=”https://thehappygal.com/chicken-tortilla-soup/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Chicken-Tortilla-Soup-1.jpg” description=”The perfect fall soup for a cold day! www.thehappygal.com #soup #chickentortillasoup #dinner”]  You’re going to love this recipe! It’s pretty soupy, so you’ll want to spruce it up with some of these delicious toppings. And – BONUS – this makes a great freezer meal. Check out THIS post for some great […]

The Loaded Yam

[pinit count=”horizontal” url=”https://thehappygal.com/the-loaded-yam/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Loaded-Yam.jpg” description=”I love this new way of eating yams! So healthy and good! #healthy #lunch #dinner”]You’re going to love this one! It makes for such a unique, refreshing lunch – or it can even hold it’s own for dinner. Loaded Yam Baked yams Craisins Low fat feta cheese Chopped pecans Chopped green […]

Healthy Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

  [pinit count=”horizontal” url=”https://thehappygal.com/healthy-asian-chicken-lettuce-wraps/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Asian-Chicken-Lettuce-Wrap-Featured-Image-300×300.jpg” description=”The yummiest, easiest Asian chicken lettuce wrap I’ve tasted – AND it’s healthy!”] You’re gonna love this one! I’m all about the ease and the flavor of rotisserie chicken, and lately it’s been my obsession to see how many recipes I can shortcut by using them. I’m proud to share […]

Enjoy Today, Mama

[pinit count=”horizontal” url=”https://thehappygal.com/enjoy-today-mama/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Hatmaker.jpg” description=”Hug those little ones a little tighter! It will all be over before we know it.”] After all of my happy anticipation for a quiet, clean house and the return of structure and routine into my life, I found myself a little melancholy after the kids left for school today. Anyone […]

Organize Kids’ School Papers

[pinit count=”horizontal” url=”https://thehappygal.com/organize-kids-school-papers/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ORGANIZE-SCHOOLWORK.jpg” description=”5 tips that will make storing school work and memorabilia less challenging. www.thehappygal.com #organizing #schoolpapers #organizingpaper”]Yesterday when I walked into Walmart, the Back-To-School aisle caught me off-guard. Sudden memories of backpacks stuffed full of paper came to mind. Anyone else find themselves on paper overload once school starts again? Because it […]

Healthy Fresh Raspberry Recipes

[pinit count=”horizontal” url=”https://thehappygal.com/healthy-fresh-raspberry-recipes/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Healthy-Fresh-Raspberry-Recipes-resized.jpg” description=”SEVEN low fat, delicious raspberry desserts, salads and smoothies. www.TheHappyGal.com #raspberryrecipes #fatfreedessert #yummy #salad #todiefor”] A few years ago we had a raspberry bush in our backyard. My six-year-old daughter was 18 months at the time, and while the raspberries were on, she would often turn up missing during the day. […]

Fresh Peach Dessert

[pinit count=”horizontal” url=”https://thehappygal.com/fresh-peach-dessert/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Fresh-peach-dessert.jpg” description=”Fresh Peach Dessert – a.k.a. Heaven on Earth. Seriously. Hands down my favorite dessert! www.TheHappyGal.com #freshpeaches #dessert #todiefor”] I don’t know what I love more about this dessert…the buttery crust with a nutty flavor, the sweet cream cheese filling, the fresh peaches, or the whipped cream on top. Just writing that […]