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This easy bruschetta recipe is a family favorite and one that is frequently requested! It’s the perfect way to enjoy a bounty of summer tomatoes! Fresh juicy tomatoes are diced and tossed with fresh basil, olive oil, garlic, and a splash of vinegar. It’s all spooned over garlic rubbed crostini. Perfection! Make and serve this classic Italian-style appetizer before a meal or as a healthy snack! What is Bruschetta? When traveling around Italy I think I started every meal with bruschetta....

The best cocktails are always the classics in my humble opinion, whether it be a Mojito, a kicky drink like a Moscow Mule…or this perfect Martini. On the other hand, sometimes it can be fun to experiment, and if you’re looking for something sweet, a Strawberry Margarita or fun Lemon Drop Martini is always a hit! What’s in a Martini? Just a few easy to find ingredients are all that’s needed....

©SpendWithPennies.com The Best Recipe for Corned Beef and Cabbage! I’m often asked “What is the best recipe for corned beef and cabbage?” and I have to admit that I’m partial to this slow cooker recipe! This Crock Pot Corned Beef & Cabbage recipe is best cooked in a 6QT slow cooker (or larger) as it really fills the crock. Add your potatoes a few hours into the cooking process, so that they cook for about 5-6 hours, this will keep them from getting mushy....

Air fryers have revolutionized cooking nearly everything, including making your favorite crispy french fries in less time than baking in the oven! Why We Love Fries in the Air Fryer My air fryer is my new best friend! This easy recipe for homemade air fryer french fries replaces deep-fried fries for the perfect hamburger partner! They are healthier than fast food (or even store-bought fries) and have great flavor. I definitely feel better eating these fries!...

I’m a Mexican food fanatic through and through….from enchiladas and Easy Chicken Fajitas to a flakey sopapilla dessert, I love it all. So, when I have an opportunity to take another favorite food (it’s cheesecake, if you haven’t guessed) and mash it up with my favorite Mexican dessert….good things happen. Funny thing though, I was told that Sopapillas were a Mexican dessert but there are also people who claim Sopapillas originated in New Mexico....

Start the day off right with this super easy breakfast hash recipe! Seasoned hashbrowns are cooked with onions and peppers, topped with fresh eggs and a sprinkle of cheese, and then baked until the eggs are just set. This one-pan ham and potato hash is on the table in minutes with almost no dishes to wash! What is Breakfast Hash? A breakfast hash is sometimes called a skillet breakfast. It often contains hashbrown potatoes (either shredded or cubed) or leftover potatoes, some veggies, and a bit of meat like ham, sausage, or bacon....

Ok, if there is one thing you need to know about me, it’s that I could literally eat macaroni and cheese 3 times/day… 7 days a week. Oh, every single day.. forever. And.. I LOVE the boxed kind and I love Hamburger Helper. All the macaroni, homemade, baked, boiled, slow cooked, boxed, frozen.. every single one of them I love. Well, this is in my top two. Yes, I just said that!...

©SpendWithPennies.com I love spinach and artichoke dip! For as long as I can remember, it’s always been one of my go to dips either hot or cold. I’ve served Spinach and Artichoke dip cold as a dip or as a Spinach Artichoke Cheese Ball, or even a Spinach Artichoke Dip Pasta Salad (yes, it’s a thing… ). And of course we’ve all had a warm spinach dip of some sort....

Eggs and potatoes with all of your favorite toppings (bring on the bacon and cheese!) are baked until puffy and golden. Serve with a fruit salad or tossed salad. What is a Frittata? Frittatas are an easy egg dish that can be made on the stovetop or oven-baked. Like other Italian foods, frittatas are rich and flavorful. Potatoes are lightly browned with veggies and topped with eggs and cheese. The whole pan is then baked until golden, sliced and served!...

We love serving this homemade creamy potato soup next to some garlic bread or dinner rolls and a delicious caesar salad for the perfect meal! What Potatoes to Use Russets a great choice for soups as they are nice and starchy to create just the right consistency. Yukon gold or even red potatoes will work in this recipe too. How to Make Instant Pot Potato Soup The flavors of this soup aren’t so different from baked potato soup, but the cooking method is....

It’s SO easy to make, it’s no wonder it’s so popular! While butternut squash is a winter squash that grows on a vine, it can be found year-round at the supermarket. So no need to set this savory recipe aside till the colder months, enjoy it this summer! For us, butternut squash is one of those veggies (like eggplant) that we don’t cook all that often. If you’re like me, you might wonder What to Do with Butternut Squash…...

This hot submarine style sandwich – it’s meaty, saucy and cheesy! Perfect for lunch, dinner or to serve at your next game day party! Meatball Subs for a Crowd Lightly toasted garlic submarine buns are filled with homemade meatballs covered in a rich tomato sauce or marinara sauce then topped with loads of mozzarella cheese and broiled till hot and bubbly! When I make homemade meatballs, I make a batch or two ahead of time and keep them in the freezer for recipes just like this one....

This versatile dressing is great drizzled on kebabs, tossed with an Asian salad, or mixed into a stir-fry! No matter how you use it is sure to be a new family favorite. Why We Love this Recipe FLAVOR!! This peanut dressing is delicious and packs a huge punch of flavor. It’s perfect on any kind of salad and great with chicken or shrimp. It’s so QUICK. Ready in just minutes and easy to store this versatile dressing is great in so many recipes....

Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a simple side. Cubes of sweet potato are tossed with olive oil and a few simple seasonings before being roasted to perfection. Tender inside with a crisp and caramelized outside, this side dish is extra easy to make. Simply peel, cube, season, and roast. Super easy to prepare, healthy and full of flavor, sweet potatoes are a great choice to serve alongside your favorite Oven Baked Chicken Breasts or with turkey dinner!...

This easy casserole has layers ground beef and veggies topped with Tater Tots & cheese. Once this Taco Tater Tot Casserole is baked and bubbly we top with with our favorite taco toppings to make this a meal that the entire family loves! There’s a good reason my kids have dubbed this the BEST Tater Tot Casserole! This was so easy to make (yay for me) and a HUGE hit with the family… even with little Miss I-don’t-like-melted-cheese-lasagna-casseroles-or-spaghetti....

What is Tamale Pie? A tamale is a delicious favorite, with a masa (corn) dough wrapped around meat and steamed in corn leaves until tender. This dish is definitely not a traditional tamale but plays on the corn and meat flavors. This quick dish starts on the stovetop and is then baked to perfection with cheese. We love tamale pie because it’s easy to make, inexpensive, and ready to go in less than an hour!...

I am so excited to have partnered with Flatout Flatbread® to bring you this belly warming recipe. I truly love all things apple pie inspired from Apple Pie Bread to Apple Pie Egg Rolls! The combination of cinnamon and sweet tart apples is the epitome of fall and such a classic; it adorns every holiday table if I have any say. These Apple Pie Bites are as tasty as they are easy!...

This is the only haystacks recipe you’ll ever need! These sweet little no-bake treats need just three ingredients and three steps! Yes, please, and thank you! Delightfully sweet, salty, and crunchy, just in time for movie night or the big game! No Bake Butterscotch Haystacks Are butterscotch haystacks cookies or candy? Either way, they’re an easy recipe that kids love to help out with!This no-bake recipe has only three ingredients that are super easy to find, with lots of room for mixing, matching and add-ins!...

This sauce is easy to make and ready in about 20 minutes! Spoon it over pork, chicken, or even pour it over pasta for a delicious meal! Why We Love This Recipe Mushroom sauce has amazing flavor and is ready in just 20 mins, it is the best last-minute addition to any meal! Any kind of mushrooms work in this recipe, I love to use a combination! This versatile sauce is delicious served with anything spooned over pork chops, chicken, pasta, meatballs, or even rice....

Pickle slices, spears, or chips are dipped in seasoned bread crumbs and deep-fried until golden and crispy. This fried pickles recipe (frickles?) is perfect for snacking, dipping, or adding to a burger. Kids love them! Fried Pickles Make a Great Snack or Appetizer Homemade fried pickles are so simple to make and taste great! This recipe makes a light and crispy exterior with a zesty dill pickle inside. Make in batches and keep them warm in the oven....