Mushrooms, garlic, and butter have a special way of complimenting one another in a pan. With a mild flavor and a delicate texture, oyster mushrooms are fried until golden brown and smothered in delicious garlic and butter sauce. What are Oyster Mushrooms? Oyster mushrooms are a type of mushroom that grows on wood (not in the ground). There are many types of oyster mushrooms – Pearl and King are a couple of the most popular....
Got some leftover Christmas ham? Turn it into a tasty home bone soup. This effortless recipe is filled with ham, beans, and vegetables. Just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it work its magic. Serve it with some easy dinner rolls or homemade bread for the perfect anytime meal! An Easy Soup for a Leftover Ham Bone We love soups around the holidays and this ham bone soup tops the list....
Below are our favorite ways to prepare chicken for a great healthy dinner or lunch! Add in a side of veggies and some cooked whole grains for a perfect meal. Tips for Perfect Chicken Breasts Chicken Breasts are lean, do not overcook or they will dry out. Use a meat thermometer (chicken breasts should reach 165°F). Season chicken breasts generously and add a little bit of oil to help get some color on the outside....
Brown ground beef in the Instant Pot and then stir in sauce ingredients and some uncooked spaghetti. Voila! Dinner in one pot in minutes. This is The Perfect Recipe Because… It tastes like it’s been cooking all day but really, it’s a fast meal! A from-scratch sauce with pasta in under an hour… perfection! You can add in any kind of veggies (even leftovers or shredded zucchini) to up the veggie intake....
Millionaire Shortbread is an easy cookie bar that usually pops up around the holidays, but it’s a treat we enjoy year-round! With rich salted caramel, crunchy shortbread, and dark chocolate, they are rich but they’re worth every indulgent bite. It’s that time of year when many get the urge to head to the kitchen and whip up their favorite cookies and Christmas treats. Millionaire Shortbread bars need to be on your baking list!...
This yummy twist on a classic Reuben is a match made in heaven! For those who are “in the know” about the wonders of a good Reuben sandwich, this recipe is sure to end up at the front of the line. This combo is perfection in everything from a Reuben casserole, Reuben pizza or pasta salad! What is a Reuben Roll Up? What exactly are Reuben Rolls, anyway? A bundled version of a reuben slider, it’s just what it sounds like – reuben sandwich ingredients rolled in crescent dough and baked until golden!...
This easy Sweet Potato Casserole recipe is topped with pecans and marshmallows is a traditional side at our family Thanksgiving table. This comforting dish unites tenderly mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, and butter with a hint of cinnamon. It is all crowned with pillowy soft marshmallows and toasty pecans. A sweet potato casserole is the perfect combination of sweet and savory that everyone will fall in love with! A Dessert-Like Thanksgiving Side Dish I love turkey dinner… not for the turkey per se, but more for the stuffing and the sides that go along with it like this amazing casserole....
Salmon is my favourite fish, so I’m always looking for new ways to use it in recipes. My “go to” way of cooking salmon is in a skillet with some kind of sauce, or rubbed with a spice mix then grilled on the BBQ or cooked as an easy sheet pan salmon meal. Mmmm… What I don’t do enough is roasted salmon. So today I want to share a slightly different way of cooking with salmon – roasting it with lemon, butter and garlic, then tossing it through pasta....
A simple mixture of corn, beans, onions, and fresh flavors are mixed with a hint of jalapeno and some lime juice for the perfect bite. Black Bean and Corn Salsa We’re crazy about this recipe because the flavors are so fresh! Looking for a last-minute party snack? Dips and baked beans are always a crowd favorite, but black bean and corn salsa will be your new go-to! Use it as a scoopable dip with tortilla chips, or a dressing mixed into chilled pasta!...
Do you remember eating cinnamon toast crunch as a kid? I definitely do – I even buy it for my kids occasionally! There’s something special about serving a homemade cake, so when I found the opportunity to make a dessert with the same cinnamon toast flavor, I literally couldn’t resist! This recipe comes from my amazing friend Mary’s new cookbook The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook. Mary blogs over at Barefeet In The Kitchen and creates easy family friendly recipes from scratch (and has tons of gluten free options)!...
These nachos are a favorite because they’re packed with zesty beef and lots of toppings and cheese. Simply fill a sheet pan and bake until golden and bubbly. Best of all, this is easy and versatile, add in your favorite toppings (check out our favorites below) and serve with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole. The Best Baked Nachos So let’s talk nachos. Nachos made their appearance at the Victory Club in Mexico in 1940 when chef Ignacio Anaya García created them for a customer looking for an unusual snack....
This recipe uses both fresh and canned tomatoes to create a rich zesty sauce similar to a Ragu or Bolognese (a tomato-based meat sauce). While it takes a bit of time, it’s definitely worth it because the flavor is amazing. What is Pappardelle? Pronounced ‘pa-par-DAY-lay’, pappardelle pasta originates from the Tuscan region of Italy and it’s one I learned to make by hand in an olive grove in Italy! It is a wide flat noodle, similar to fettuccine (but much wide)....
Sauteed Brussel Sprouts are taking their place in the side dish spotlight because they are so elegant and easy to prepare. In this easy recipe, Brussels are sauteed until browned and then tossed with a bit of garlic and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese if you’d like. So much flavor in so little time! An Easy Side Dish There’s no need to boil these green beauties, this sautéed Brussel sprouts recipe is easy!...
This recipe transforms an inexpensive cut of meat into bold-flavored, tender perfection! Smoky, rich, and absolutely unforgettable, beef barbacoa takes your taco, burrito, or taco salad game to the next level. What is Barbacoa This recipe is a Mexican favorite and made with beef (although it was originally made with sheep, goat, or beef; lamb being the most popular). This delicious meat was originally slow-roasted in a pit covered with maguey leaves (which most of us are not able to recreate)....
Whether it’s football or Friday night, everyone loves chicken wings. Since it’s already got a hot and spicy base like Frank’s Red-Hot Sauce, chicken wing sauce can be made in minutes with some butter and a kick of garlic and vinegar! A Favorite Hot Chicken Wing Sauce Buffalo chicken wing sauce has butter to make a creamier sauce that clings to the outside of the wings. The addition of garlic and vinegar up the flavor and this sauce is FAST to make....
Cheesy Potato Casserole is a hearty, savory side dish; perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner! This casserole is made extra quick with shredded hashbrowns so you can skip the peeling and chopping! Bake it all together until golden and bubbly! Why I Love This Recipe We love this recipe because it takes mere minutes to prepare and pop in the oven! It uses simple ingredients and can be served for any meal of the day from breakfast to dinner....
This soup is jam-packed with our favorite Italian flavors, sausage, veggies, and of course the perfect mix of beans in a zesty tomato broth. The best part is how easy this soup is with no soaking required! I am excited to partner with Hurst’s HamBeens® to bring you this delicious recipe! Bean soup is a hearty belly-warming kind of meal. It is a delicious, nutritious meal you can feel good about serving your family....
This is a versatile sauce, it adds incredible flavor to chicken, salmon, pork, steak, or shrimp! Perfect for grilling, baking, or broiling. Ginger Soy Sauce This marinade uses simple ingredients and is ready in 5 minutes. It serves as a marinade, and an all-around seasoning sauce for almost everything but it’s great added to a bit of mayonnaise for a dressing or dip! This marinade is sweet, savory, and just a little bit spicy....
Millionaire Pie (No bake and only 5 Minutes to Prep!) REPIN it to your DESSERT board to SAVE it for later! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more great recipes! No-bake, no fuss… Millionaire Pie is simple to make and the best part is that it tastes delicious! There’s a very good reason this is one of the top recipes of all time on my blog! We’ve served ambrosia salad at every holiday meal for as long as I can remember....
Tender green beans are wrapped in smoky bacon with a hint of brown sugar and roasted (or air fried) until golden. Green Beans Made Special Every dinner needs a veggie side, but bacon-wrapped green beans can also be served as an appetizer! As they roast, the beans and bacon caramelize adding lots of flavor. You can use frozen green beans in this recipe, they will need to be thawed first. We love these because they can be prepared ahead of time and roasted before serving....
