Three steps and one stockpot is all it takes to make this easy recipe when you’re short on time but want a filling, heartwarming meal. Cozy Corn Soup Affordable, easy, with a savory-sweet flavor that even the pickiest of eaters will approve of, corn soup is a great meatless dinner offering. It also tastes great with shredded chicken, or ground sausage (or bacon or ham) for those with heartier appetites....
This easy recipe is made in a snap with ingredients that are probably already in the kitchen. It takes just minutes to make and is the perfect side dish next to grilled chicken or barbecue ribs. Especially with a side of grilled corn on the cob! What’s in Cucumber Salad? Cucumber Salad is a delicious summery blend of cucumbers, dill, and dressing! With a dressing made of sour cream, mayo, and vinegar, you’ve got the basics down!...
Nothing says summer like serving a meal fresh off the grill! Memorial Day is the perfect time to fire up your barbecue and grill up some chicken and garlic parmesan flatbread to create a crisp and fresh salad loaded with flavor. Picture this…a beautiful summer evening, sitting in your backyard with your closest friends. What are you serving? Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Garlic Parmesan Flatbread of course! Grilled chicken is absolutely PERFECT when combined with garlic and parmesan cheese!...
Perfectly cooked ribeye steak (medium rare), sauteed onions and green peppers are smothered in a smooth and creamy cheese sauce then baked till golden and bubbly. All those wonderful philly cheesesteak flavors and textures we love so much are found in this delicious hot cheesy dip recipe! Easy Cheesy Dips for Game Day Hot dips are a great addition to any playoff party menu and this cheesesteak dip is no exception!...
How to Keep Bananas Fresh Longer (plus some of my favorite banana recipes!) Love it? Pin it to SAVE it! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more great tips, ideas and recipes! Bananas are nutritious and delicious. They are wonderful in smoothies, on peanut butter sandwiches and can even be made into an “ice cream” of sorts. However, they can turn brown in no time at all, great for baking but not for snacking!...
Baked Potatoes are easy to make and these spuds are perfectly baked. Below are our best tips to make perfect baked potatoes every time with crisp skin and a fluffy interior. Top them with lots of butter, sour cream, bacon, and chives! The Best Potatoes for Baking Russet potatoes or Idaho potatoes are the best potatoes for baking. They have a fluffy starchy texture with skin that crisps nicely when lightly oiled and salted....
This recipe can easily be made on the stovetop or in the slow cooker! Pork Stew Meat Good news! The best cuts of meat for pork stew also happen to be the most affordable. Pork shoulder is a cut of meat that is great for cooking low and slow (it’s the same cut of meat I use for pulled pork or green chili). Choose the cut of pork based on your cooking method....
A classic tuna salad recipe is an easy lunch and can be made ahead of time for meals throughout the week. In this recipe, flaky canned tuna is mixed with crisp celery, onions, dill pickles, and a creamy mayo-based dressing. I sometimes sneak potato chips right into my sandwich… anyone else?! Perfect for tuna salad sandwiches or creamy tuna melts with some coleslaw on the side! Whip up a salad or sandwiches or even scoop it into half an avocado for a fancy (and low carb) dish!...
They’re incredibly moist and soft and they are topped with a deliciously sweet & crunchy pecan streusel! We love to have these for breakfast or snack and they always made an appearance on Christmas morning. If you’ve got overripe bananas on the counter, these banana nut muffins are the perfect way to enjoy them! Of course I love a good Easy Banana Bread Recipe but my kids love banana muffins since they’re quick to grab on the go!...
This Sloppy Joe Recipe is a quick and easy family-pleasin’ kind of meal. Browned ground beef is cooked with onion and simmered in an extra tangy tomato sauce and then piled on toasted buns. These homemade sloppy joes taste so much better than the canned version and they don’t need much extra time! A Favorite Easy Dinner Sloppy joes are one of those classics that never go out of style. These are loved by my kids but they’re also one of my husband’s favorites (he sometimes requests them as a birthday dinner)....
I’m a huge pound cake lover. Are you? The tender crumb, the rich buttery flavor, the yummy dense texture. Which other type of cake can deliver on so many fronts? Oh, and the versatility of a pound cake. It makes the perfect rich canvas for so many other wonderful flavors. One of the most delicious combinations of flavors I’ve ever had is this Glazed Bourbon Pecan Pound Cake. This cake is a delicious combination flavor....
It imparts a full, rich flavor to sautéed vegetables, and mellows the spicy hotness of such recipes. What Exactly Is Clarified Butter? Clarified butter is the beautiful yellow liquid you see in the photos. Similar to ghee in Indian cuisine (a little bit different but close), it comes from ordinary salted or unsalted butter you buy at the grocery store. Butter is composed of milk solids, fats and water. When cooked, you remove the milk solids and are left with the fat which is golden delicious....
Italian sausage fits into so many fabulous recipes, such as sausage and peppers, sausage and pasta, or sausage hoagies with mounds of caramelized onion. Minestrone soup with Italian sausage cut into rounds is practically a feast all on its own. And it’s all made possible by proper preparation of the sausage. What is Italian Sausage? Italian sausage is made from seasoned ground pork stuffed into casing shells to produce links about 6 inches long....
One thing you need to know about me is that I could literally live on macaroni and cheese. Any kind at all, homemade, frozen, blue box… you name it, I love it! If I make it homemade (which is rare because I eat ALL of it) and we have leftovers, there I am at 8 am in the fridge eating them. Repin Mac & Cheese Stuffed Meatballs Here I often serve homemade meatloaf with a side of macaroni and cheese and some salad… and the other day it occurred to me “Hey, Why not serve them together… like, really together!...
Simply combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and let the Crock Pot do the rest! The result is a perfectly healthy meal that everyone will love! A Fresh and Hearty Favorite This is the perfect budget-friendly soup and is great if you’re short on time! Just set it and forget it…until the house smells amazing in a few hours that is! This soup is so versatile! If you have extra veggies in the fridge or garden, chop them up and add them in to stretch this soup even further....
I don’t know about you but I always love a good stuffed mushroom recipe! This one is one of the best though because it has all of my faves in it! Bacon, cheese and mushrooms. Seriously, how could this be anything but delicious??? Mushrooms can be stuffed with anything from salsa to Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms and are usually quick to make. Try my Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms for a quick and easy appetizer that is sure to impress!...
This is the perfect summer side with grilled BBQ chicken and keeps well in the fridge making for great lunches all week! A Summer Favorite When produce is fresh I lean towards salads for a big portion of our meals. Salads can have lettuce but many are just a mixture of fresh veggies (like a Cucumber Tomato Salad). This simple salad starts with grilled corn (or even leftover Boiled Corn on the Cob) cut right off the cob....
This air fryer chicken wings recipe creates perfectly crispy wings every time! Chicken wings in the air fryer are just as crispy as deep fried but so much easier to make! Anytime apps, snacks, or sides are in order, the air fryer gets ‘em on the table in minutes with minimal cleanup! Crispy Chicken Wings Every Time! Enjoy the deep-fried crunch of chicken wings with the convenience of air frying! Quick and effortless, air frying skips the mess of deep frying and cooks much faster than oven baked....
Old-fashioned cookies are some of our favorites. Made with butter (of course), sugar, and vanilla, these lovely little cookies melt in your mouth. They’re buttery, smooth, and delicious! And the cherry on top is bright, sweet, and festive. This Butter Cookie Recipe is a delicious combination of a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookie and a classic sugar cookie! Homemade Melt-in-your-Mouth Cookies This cookie recipe uses simple ingredients to create a deliciously easy cookie....
Homemade Pretzel Bites are way better than store-bought. Skip the preservatives and make your own, fresh-from-the-oven! This perfectly buttery, chewy, a little-bit-salty appetizer can be served any day of the week! The Perfect Snack The whole family will love these Pretzel Bites which are essentially bite-sized soft pretzels. They’re soft, slightly salty, and taste great with a homemade cheese dip! These are easy to make ahead, and you can freeze them until needed!...
