Sometimes the simple homemade condiments, like this balsamic glaze, are the ones that will make a meal seem like it was cooked by a pro chef! This glaze is made with just two ingredients, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. These are cooked down to make a sweet and thick syrupy sauce. A homemade balsamic glaze recipe is great for sprucing up all kinds of dishes, from burgers to chicken, vegetables, and even roasted veggies or cheese!...
Chocolate covered fortune cookies are such an easy holiday treat! I love these and they are just SO quick to make and so cute that I just had to share them with you! It took me about 10 minutes to make a whole batch of these!! Not only does everyone love them, they are so easy to make for ANY occasion! Just change up the colors of the candy melts or the sprinkles … pink and blue for baby showers, rainbow sprinkles for birthday treats!...
Serve these at any party for the perfect spread alongside Pigs in a Blanket, Spinach Artichoke Dip and Baked Buffalo Wings! Loaded Potato Skins Potato skins are delicious and easy to make. We use russet potatoes as the skins hold up well (but save the skins from baked sweet potatoes, because you can eat sweet potato skins and they’re amazing in this recipe too)! Most restaurant style potato skins are deep fried and then the toppings are added and they’re broiled....
This homemade bread is easy to make and soft and fluffy inside with just the right amount of chew. What is Focaccia Bread? Every cuisine has its own style of bread and this is an Italian favorite. Similar to the chewy texture of a deep-dish pizza crust, focaccia can be enjoyed and seasoned any way you’d like. This recipe is seasoned with kosher salt and rosemary and perfect for dipping in olive oil and balsamic vinegar....
This creamy cheesy Hot Bacon Cheddar Dip is easy to make and delicious! I’ve been making a cold Bacon Cheddar dip forever and I knew that it would be awesome transformed into a HOT bacon cheese dip too! I mean, bacon and cheese is a match made in heaven so how can you go wrong baking this dip until the cheese is hot and bubbly! This dip is great for crackers, bread or as a veggie dip....
Burgers are a dinnertime classic! They are easy; even on the busiest of nights, and they are always a crowd pleaser! This recipe takes the goodness of a burger and adds a delicious spin to it, combining all of the amazing flavors of Salisbury Steak into a patty your family will be ready to sink their teeth into! Mushrooms and sweet tender onions that have almost the flavor of Caramelized Onions make these next level!...
This candy bar salad is a fun dessert salad that everyone loves and they’ll be asking for the recipe! This Snickers Salad recipe starts with a whipped pudding base and then crunchy tart apples and Snickers are mixed in for the perfect bite. Like Watergate Salad, this easy salad isn’t really a salad at all, it’s a unique dessert that is great recipe for a crowd! The Most Delicious Dessert Salad Is it a dessert or a sweet side dish?...
Ganache is the Ultimate Dessert Topping You are literally just 2 ingredients and 5 minutes away from this amazingness. Once the ganache is whisked, it can be immediately poured over a dessert (like Cookie Dough Brownies or Chocolate Orange Pie) for a silky covering. If you let it sit at room temperature it can also be piped for an amazingly rich dessert topping! What is Chocolate Ganache? Chocolate Ganache is a rich and lush dessert topping, almost like a glaze....
Making Air Fryer Potato Chips from scratch is fun, they cook up so deliciously crinkly and crunchy. This recipe is perfect for game night or anytime snacking. Our Fave Crispy Chips Air Fryer Potato Chips are different than the crisps bought from the market. With less oil/sodium, air fryer chips are healthier. Homemade chips have much more flavor than store-bought. These potatoes are so crinkly and dippable, perfect for dunking in Sour Cream Dip....
Swap out cauliflower rice for white (or even brown) rice in a traditional fried rice recipe. This not only tastes great, it makes for a lower carb and lower calorie side dish that I can’t get enough of! Add in any veggies and any leftover protein you may have for the perfect meal! The Perfect Weeknight Dinner This Cauliflower Fried Rice recipe is surprisingly easy to make and the end result is an amazing dish that works as both a side and main dish!...
Tomatoes are a veggie staple in recipes all over the world and come in dozens of different shapes, sizes, and colors. Part of the Nightshade family of vegetables, tomatoes pack powerful health benefits as well as offer a sweet burst of flavor with every bite. But what are the actual differences between cherry tomatoes and grape tomatoes? From Romas to Beefsteaks, cherry and grape tomatoes all are low carb and keto superstars, adding color and texture to all kinds of recipes....
Cranberry Feta Pinwheels are the perfect make ahead holiday snack or appetizer. A creamy filling with feta cheese and sweet dried cranberries rolled in tortillas and sliced. These are the hit of every party! This Cranberry Feta Pinwheels recipe has been around forever and it’s definitely loved by absolutely everyone! It’s perfect for any time of year but especially perfect for the holidays! ©SpendWithPennies.com Not only are they pretty and look festive with the reds and greens, they’re great because you can prep them up to 24 hours ahead of time making them the perfect holiday snack or appetizer!...
These are one of the most delicious things ever… I probably could’ve eaten all of them myself! You can use leftover mashed potatoes (is that even a thing?? leftover potatoes?), packaged potatoes or even just boil up a batch of potatoes and mash them! I use cheddar because I love the flavor, any cheese will work of course, you could even use 1/2 a cheese string if it’s all you have on hand!...
Au Gratin Potatoes are a family favorite recipe and perfect for Sunday supper or as a make-ahead holiday side dish! View Post This Potatoes au Gratin recipe makes easy cheesy potatoes, similar to scalloped potatoes but loaded with rich cheesy flavor. They are the perfect holiday dish next to a baked ham or even Roast Beef Tenderloin or pork tenderloin! Cheese for Potatoes au Gratin What is the best cheese for potatoes au gratin?...
I love the entire Christmas season. Lights, trees, Christmas Carols and of course along with that comes plates of Christmas cookies. When I think of Christmas cookies, I always think of my Grandma Mary, she made the BEST Christmas cookies. There was always an assortment of almond crescents, shortbread, sugar cookies, rum balls, and of course thumbprint cookies! I always went for the thumbprints or the shortbread cookies! Years later, my mom would make the thumbprint cookies (we always called them Thimble Cookies) and eventually passed our family recipe onto me....
These are just beautiful rolls that melt in your mouth and warm you from the inside out! While homemade rolls take a little time, they are worth every single second. Don’t skimp out on the frosting because… it is amazing! Seriously… it’s the best! These taste exactly like the cinnamon rolls I love to get at the mall! I’ve made them so many times and they turn out soft and perfectly every time!...
It’s a great choice to start a busy day with! It’s not only quick and easy to make, but it’s super healthy and hearty and guaranteed to keep everyone going until lunch. This simple recipe takes oatmeal to the next level with the simple addition of pumpkin puree for an extra creamy texture and a boost in flavor! Quick & Easy Breakfast This recipe uses ingredients you likely have on hand (including canned pumpkin)....
This creamy sauce proves that pumpkin can be used for more than pie! If you’ve got leftover puree in your freezer, this is the perfect way to enjoy it! An Easy Pasta Sauce The sauce is luscious and velvety and really easy to make (plus it’s a great way to use up pumpkin puree). We love that this pasta sauce is a bit different from our usual cream or tomato-based pasta sauce recipe....
A fluffy cream cheese base is combined with pumpkin, spice, and everything nice in just minutes. Pumpkin pie dip is perfect for dipping crackers, cookies, or fruit. Favorite Fall Dessert or Snack This pumpkin pie dip recipe adds a new twist to the dip menu with flavors found in our fave pumpkin pie recipe. It is easy to make in about 5 minutes without even heating the oven or the stove....
Holidays aren’t quite the same without sugar cookies, and this chocolate version comes with Hershey’s kisses in the middle. These cookies are the perfect addition alongside ginger snaps or shortbread cookies on any Christmas platter. What Are Hershey Kiss Cookies? Hershey Kiss Cookies are similar to a thumbprint cookie with a chocolatey twist. Where you would normally put jam (in the thumbprint) instead, you place a Hershey Kiss! These can be any kind of Hershey kiss – choose your favorite, anything that will go well with chocolate!...
