This recipe reminds me of recipes my mother would bring to the field during fall harvest time. A complete and hearty meal made especially for hungry, hard working harvesting folks was always a welcome sight! This Hobo Dinner recipe delivers exactly that! Not only is this a complete meal in one simple packet, but it is so easy to prepare and even easier to clean up making it the perfect meal to serve to your hungry family!...
How to Pit Cherries without a Cherry Pitter! Love it? Pin it to SAVE it! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more great recipes! I have seen the pin on Pinterest where people use a straw to poke a cherry pit out while it sits on a bottle. Genius I thought! I tried it… my straw bent. I tried it with different straw, my cherry squished, my straw bent....
While I often make roast chicken or whole chicken in the slow cooker, cooking it in the Instant Pot is easy and makes for a delicious gravy! How to Make Instant Pot Whole Chicken Read the instruction manual that comes with your instant pot and familiarize yourself with how it works. Different sizes can require different amounts of liquid (I use a 6qt Instant Pot for this recipe). No Instant Pot?...
This easy dish is perfect served over rice and garnished with green onions! What is Kung Pao Chicken? Kung Pao chicken is a sweet and spicy stir-fry dish that originated in the Szechuan province of China. It’s made with chunks of chicken, veggies, peanuts, and of course, chili peppers (add a little or a lot). Kung Pao chicken is a full meal in itself and chock-full of fresh veggies and tender chicken....
Perfect for meatless Monday or as a vegetarian entrée, but feel free to add beef, chicken, or turkey. If you can find wild mushrooms, use them, otherwise fresh from the market or canned mushrooms will work! Quick and Yummy! This is one of our all-time favorites because it’s easy to make. One pot and three easy steps are all it takes to create this wonderfully heartwarming soup that everyone will love!...
Did you ever wonder what a slurry was? Sounds fancy, but knowing how to perfect a slurry is one of the simplest home chef techniques you’ll ever learn! What is a Slurry? A slurry is generally made with liquid (often water or broth) mixed with either cornstarch or flour and added to a hot liquid to thicken it Because a slurry is a concentrated starchy liquid it will thicken sauces and gravy....
Cheesy broccoli bites are the delicious snack or side dish that everyone loves! Loaded with rice, broccoli, two kinds of cheese, and a handful of savory seasonings, these broccoli egg bites are powerhouses full of flavor and goodness! Prep as a side dish or as a quick savory snack or lunch. Why We Love Broccoli Bites This super simple recipe is so versatile! Use up any small amounts of leftover veggies, beans, rice, or meat in this recipe!...
These lightly battered green bean fries are a crisp and tasty appetizer. Fresh green beans are tossed in a simple batter and then lightly deep fried until golden brown. Serve these little bites with your favorite dips and watch them disappear. A Tasty Appetizer Recipe We love green bean fries and used to order them at a favorite restaraunt that has now shut down. We think they’re just as good at home and make for a great snack for dipping....
Red Wine Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Buttercream Icing; this is the stuff that my foodie dreams are made of. The fluffiness of the pink icing, the inspiring moment of adding sweet red wine to the batter and the decadence of a dark chocolate cake, come together to create a one of a kind dessert that you won’t want to miss. Another thing you’re definitely not going to want to miss is this book, Simply Beautiful Homemade Cakes....
Fresh crisp green beans are cooked in a touch broth for flavor and simply seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic & chili flakes. They pair perfectly with any entree and are so easy to make! Why We Love This Side Dish Sauteed Green Beans are so quick and easy. They can be ready and on the table in 15 minutes! With only a handful of ingredients, this side dish is the perfect veggie choice for dinner....
Who doesn’t love a good creamy chicken dish?!?! This Slow Cooker Chicken a la King is full of flavorful veggies and all served up in a flaky puff party. Yeah, you read right. Puff pastries aren’t just for desserts! But if you’re crazy and not into puff pastry you can serve this creamy chicken and veggies over any starch– pasta, rice, biscuits… whatever. I absolutely love my slow cooker! Most people think to use it in the winter to make hearty roasts but I actually use it most in the summer time....
This easy recipe comes together quickly and everyone raves about it! We serve it up with garlic bread and a fresh salad for a complete meal in no time at all! This delicious dish is sponsored by Walmart and SheKnows Media. This easy pesto pasta sauce rivals any meal you’ll enjoy at a 5 star Italian restaurant, without the hassle or cost! Weeknight dinners are always busy around here. With soccer practices, homework, laundry, and grocery shopping, I need meals that taste amazing without a lot of fuss....
Mimosas are the famously favorite 2 ingredient drink of many breakfast and brunch-goers for their citrusy flavor mixed with sweet champagne. It’s a wonderful addition to celebrations and special occasions without the heady punch of too much alcohol. What is a Mimosa? A classic mimosa recipe is made with champagne (or sparkling wine) and orange juice. Perfect for your next brunch or even Christmas breakfast. The jury is still out on who invented the mimosa....
Pilaf complements all kinds of proteins from chicken and beef to pork; it even stands alone as a hearty vegetarian entrée. What is Pilaf? We love all kinds of healthy grains and love to share new and interesting recipes for grains outside of the typical white rice, brown rice, or quinoa. Farro, also known as emmer wheat is an ancient wheat grain that has a unique chewy texture and nutty flavor....
Family meal? Potluck? Game night? Birthday party? Anything a pizza can do, this casserole can do too. It’s the perfect combination of a supreme pizza and a cheese-loaded casserole layered with pasta. Supreme Pizza Casserole A pizza casserole recipe is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion and can be made ahead of time! This dish is budget friendly and a great way to stretch your ingredients. The ingredients in this recipe add supreme flavor to a pizza pasta bake but use any combination of toppings you’d like....
They taste almost a bit like apples (but not quite!) and can be used in anything from appetizers and main dishes to desserts. Why You’ll Love Roasted Grapes Can I just say this unusual dish is one you must try once! Fresh, red, green, or purple grapes have a sweet tangy burst of flavor but once oven-baked, they become sweet and juicy. We love to pair them with cheeses or even serve with pork tenderloin or chops....
Crisp greens are topped with tender blackened salmon, orange segments and avocado all drizzled with a fresh citrus dressing. A Summer Favorite This salad is full of crisp, colorful fruit & veggies. Use fresh veggies from the garden if you have extras! Salmon is easy to cook and can be grilled, baked, or in this case, simply pan-fried and turns any tossed salad into a full meal. Quick and easy, it takes less than half an hour!...
Potatoes are baked with broth, olive oil and brightened up with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and herbs. They’re so simple to make with ingredients you have on hand and are the perfect side dish for pretty much any meal! Serve this delicious side dish next to Greek Meatballs or chicken souvlaki with a Greek salad for a truly inspired meal! The Best Potatoes to Use This recipe will accommodate any potato in your pantry....
When you need a quickie snack New York Style bagel chips are the way to go! Serve alongside everything bagel dip or with this classic jalapeno popper dip! How to Make Bagel Chips This recipe is so simple to make with just 3 easy steps! Slice a bagel in half and then cut into 1/8” strips (or as thin as you can). Brush with olive oil. Season with salt if desired....
Horseradish sauce is super dleish and might just become the new ketchup! After all, what would the holiday prime rib be without a side of spicy horseradish sauce? It just brings out the flavor of so many things! A Spicy Favorite Horseradish is a root vegetable with a spicy flavor and a pungent aroma. Wasabi is a variation of horseradish and is made nearly the same way. It’s a bold complement to mild-flavored meats and seafood (and an ingredient in cocktail sauce)....
