It’s a one-pot soup packed with Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and a handful of veggies. It comes together in no time and satisfies even the heartiest of appetites! A Favorite Tortellini Soup Recipe This soup is ready in just over 30 minutes start to finish. Italian sausage (hot or mild) adds great flavor but you can swap it out for your favorite ground meat. This recipe is great with extra veggies including bell pepper, mushrooms, spinach, and kale....
I love a good banana cake, it just reminds me of being a kid because my Grandpa and Grandma made the BEST banana cupcakes. I can still smell them baking in my grandma’s kitchen, waiting impatiently with my sisters. This cake is reminiscent of my favorite banana cupcakes. It is soft and fluffy and incredibly moist and topped with my favorite ever lemony cream cheese frosting. As much as I love a fluffy banana cake, I love it even more when it’s topped with an amazing cream cheese frosting!...
This casserole is packed full of our favorite veggies in a shortcut cheesy sauce, perfect for hungry days and holiday meals! We are excited to partner with Ibotta to bring you this easy cheesy recipe. Easy & Cheesy Frozen veggies make the prep time quick and easy (no washing or cutting required) A can of creamy soup and lots of cheese make for an easy (and yummy) sauce French fried onions add all of the flavor (and a crunchy topping) with no chopping/frying onions This recipe is versatile, add in your own favorite veggies or even leftovers!...
In no time at all, this rich and creamy soup is ready to serve (without heavy cream)! A Quick Meal We love any recipe that is a cinch to make, healthy, and super versatile for add-ins and garnishes! 20 minutes start to finish & is a great meal use prechopped/washed cauliflower to make it even faster this soup is rich and creamy without the addition of heavy cream it’s flavorful but also has room for variations and additions Ingredients and Variations DAIRY In this recipe we replace heavy whipping cream with cream cheese for a great creamy soup with less fat and calories....
Serve it along with some fresh dinner rolls to sop up every drop left in the bowl! A Fall Favorite Fall is filled with all things pumpkin for us. Roasting pumpkin, making pumpkin seeds, and of course carving jack-O-lanterns (not to mention a classic homemade pumpkin pie). This pumpkin soup recipe is the perfect balance between comfort and festivity! Use canned or homemade pumpkin puree to make this recipe quick. This recipe is versatile, add in some chili flakes to create a spicy pumpkin soup, or even substitute cream for coconut milk....
This shrimp ceviche is light and packed with fresh citrus flavor. This ceviche is made with chopped shrimp, crisp veggies and avocado, all tossed in a delicious citrus mixture that’s summer party perfect! So easy to make, this seafood dish is colorful and yummy. Serve with a side of tortilla chips for a great snack! An Easy & Elegant Appetizer Traditional ceviche is a South American dish marinating raw seafood in an acidic marinade like citrus juice or vinegar which “cooks” the raw fish, shrimp, or shellfish (instead of heat)....
This casserole starts with a rich beefy base (similar to a chili) with ground beef, seasonings, and beans. Before baking, it’s all topped with heaps of cheese and… you guessed it… FRITOS!! Add your favorite taco toppings like tomatoes, sour cream, and jalapenos! What is Frito Pie? Frito pie is not really a pie, it’s a kind of a taco casserole (like Dorito casserole)! Also known as Frito taco pie, this easy dish can be made at home with a few simple ingredients....
These little bundles are easy to make and the dough puffs up for a light and fluffy treat. Serve with savory fillings or sprinkle with powdered sugar, honey for dipping, or cinnamon sugar. What is a Sopapilla? These fried squares of dough puff up like pillows and can be served with savory fillings or sweetened for dessert (our favorite) with honey, sprinkled with powdered sugar, or cinnamon sugar. Main Ingredients BASICS Flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and shortening are the basic ingredients for sopapillas....
This easy Tomato Jam recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law. It’s delicious! Fresh garden tomatoes are simmered in a sweet and savory mixture of sugar, vinegar and seasonings to create a spread and condiment you’ll love! It will up-level every recipe from sandwiches to burgers, eggs, and veggies! Make it with red or green tomatoes. What is Tomato Jam? Thick and hearty, tomato jam is a sweet and savory tomato-based condiment....
Juicy chunks of pineapple, crunchy red bell pepper, red onion, and a touch of heat from jalapeno are the perfect combination. While it makes a great dip, it’s amazing spooned over grilled chicken or fish. Why this Salsa Makes our Top 10 Fresh flavors! Sweet, salty, spicy, and perfect in pretty much every way. This salsa is perfect on everything from fish tacos to chicken tacos, nachos, or even straight up with tortilla chips!...
The cheese becomes perfectly melty, the peppers tender and the bacon crisp and smoky for the most amazing bite. I absolutely adore stuffed jalapeno poppers in any way, shape, or form and I especially love this version using fresh jalapenos and bacon and it just so happens that skipping the breading makes these into a low carb/keto jalapeno popper! How to Make Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers When cutting several jalapenos, please please please wear gloves....
Wickedly delicious, outrageously easy, and a total crowd-pleaser. Soft pillowy bites of gnocchi coated in a silky tomato sauce. Every time I make gnocchi, I wonder why I don’t make it more often. I ADORE gnocchi. Capital letters and bold. 10 years ago, store-bought gnocchi – fresh in the refrigerator section or dried in the past aisle – left a lot to be desired. I tried it once and was turned off....
Cook up a large batch to feed a hungry crowd, add to your favorite Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup or freeze the leftovers for another meal. Oven baked chicken thighs can stay frozen for up to four months. Just thaw and then wrap in foil for reheating. Baked Chicken Thighs Chicken thighs are sold with bone in and skin on, or boneless and skinless. They are dark meat making them extra flavorful, they contain more fat which ensures they bake up succulent and tasty....
These drumsticks come out with a crispy crunchy coating and extra juicy meat! Best of all, these are made in the oven, no splattering oil or deep frying is required. A New Family Favorite! Juicy & crispy: Breaded and baked chicken drumsticks come out juicy on the inside with savory, crispy skin every time! Easy: An easy-to-make and easy-to-clean-up recipe mean homemade crispy chicken can be made even on busy weeknights....
Chewy and gooey, they’re perfect for dessert and a great addition to lunch boxes for kids and adults alike! Extra Gooey Rice Krispie Treats Most people don’t really need a recipe to make Rice Krispie Treats (although I do always have to look up the ratios) but I don’t follow the recipe on the box. They’re just not gooey enough for me. This oh-so-simple goes from stovetop (or microwave) to satisfied tummies in a flash....
The flavor of this pasta is similar to that of an alfredo sauce with both gorgeous color and lovely earthy flavor from the beets. What is Beet Pasta? Fresh beets are always in season and we’ve taken these bright red jewels and blended them with cream for a velvety smooth sauce; perfect for mixing into pasta. The flavor (and consistency) of this sauce are similar to a fettuccine alfredo with an earthy undertone and a pretty pink color....
Cheese sticks (and zucchini sticks) have to be my favorite appetizers… ever! These are amazing! Crispy crunchy egg roll wrappers filled with ooey gooey mozzarella cheese!! These are super simple to make and literally take just a minute or two to cook up! When rolling them up, make sure they are sealed so the cheese doesn’t leak out! We love to serve them with a bow of our favorite marinara sauce....
Grilled Red Potatoes are a great side dish for your next backyard barbecue. This is an easy summer recipe with tender potatoes tossed with onion, butter, and a few seasonings. They’re grilled until golden (or bake them in the oven if you’d prefer). Serve this red potatoes recipe next to chicken breasts, grilled steaks, or burgers. Here’s Why We LOVE These Potatoes! While mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes are the perfect comfort foods in cooler months, these spuds are great for warmer months since the cooking can be done outdoors!...
This turkey breast recipe is the perfect way to roast turkey for a smaller crowd or for meal prep. A turkey breast is simply seasoned and roasted to juicy perfection in the oven. It’s perfectly tender every time. Roast turkey breast is delicious enough for a holiday and easy enough for a weeknight meal. Roast Turkey Breast is Quick & Easy I love roasting a whole turkey (and the leftover carcass for soup) but sometimes a roast turkey breast is just the right thing!...
Pin it to your SUMMER GRILLING BOARD to SAVE it for later! Thanks to Renova for sponsoring this post! I had such fun creating with their beautiful paper products! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more great tips, ideas and recipes! Tips to Host a Perfect Summer Barbecue Choose a theme! Choose either a color theme or a party theme… this will give you a good starting point to tie everything together from decor and menu to activities!...
