Totally tasty and totally portable, this banana berry granola bowl has got it all. Reduce the milk in a mango smoothie or a healthy green smoothie, or try making this yummy acai bowl for endless smoothie bowl options! What Exactly Is A Smoothie Bowl? A smoothie bowl can be a lot of things, and while similar to a strawberry banana smoothie, this one has a thicker base of yogurt and chunks of fresh or frozen fruit and berries on top....
These tasty Mexican-style treats are quick to make and yummy to eat! This recipe makes it easy to prepare homemade chicken taquitos. They can be frozen in batches (before or after cooking) and warmed up for a quick meal. Try them with your favorite cream cheese dip to add extra creaminess! Or make buffalo chicken taquitos for a spicy flavor combination. Corn or Flour Tortillas? Taquitos are traditionally made with corn tortillas but honestly, corn and flour tortillas can work....
Homemade Cornbread is tender and fluffy with just a hint of sweetness and it’s easy to make from scratch. It’s the perfect bread to serve alongside your favorite hearty soups, stews, and chili recipes! Light, tender and moist, this recipe is perfect for dipping, dunking, or slathering with butter. Making cornbread from scratch is so easy! This homemade cornbread recipe is super moist and tender with just a hint of sweetness....
With just a few pieces of bread and a sprinkle of seasonings, you can make Italian bread crumbs from bread that you already have! Breadcrumbs are the final touch in so many great recipes; gratins, casseroles, or as a coating for chicken or veggies. In a pinch, and there’s no panko? Making breadcrumbs from scratch is quick and easy! What Kind Of Bread To Use For Breadcrumbs What is the best kind of bread to use to make breadcrumbs?...
Nothing complements the flavor of a roasted leg of lamb more than a fresh, clean, almost tangy drizzle of mint sauce! This recipe is so easy and it is perfect for Easter or any special occasion. Flavorful & Fresh Mint Sauce Mint sauce is a multi-purpose recipe that’s used as a condiment or a dip when mixed into yogurt. It’s really fresh and flavorful but super easy to make Five ingredients and one step?...
Fall is the best time of year for bountiful harvests of squash! We love these mini pattypan squashes for their versatility, flavor, and ease of preparation. What is Patty Pan Squash? This early fall squash is round and shallow with scalloped edges, it resembles a toy spinning top. It is bright yellow with a firm flesh that makes it a good choice for all kinds of cooking applications. Patty pan squash has a flavor (and texture) very similar to zucchini or summer squash....
A tender flaky crust filled with sweet juicy cinnamon kissed apples all topped of with a delicious crumb topping. This is the perfect apple pie to serve after any meal! Why This Is the Best Apple Crumb Pie Ever! “The Best” is a pretty big statement and not one I take lightly… and “The Best” fits this Apple Crumb Pie perfectly! I first served this apple pie Thanksgiving many years ago and it was a HUGE hit, it has been requested over and over again!...
With all the classic ingredients of a Moscow Mule, this drink recipe also includes cranberry cocktail juice for extra fruity tartness and flavor. I love to serve a pitcher of this cocktail with my favorite holiday appetizers! What’s in a Moscow Mule? The classic ingredients in Moscow mules are vodka, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer. Typically the garnish is a fresh sprig of mint. You can use lime slice instead if fresh mint isn’t available, or why not use both!...
Crispy Skillet Chicken Love it? Pin it to your DINNER board to SAVE it! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more great recipes! Chicken is probably one of my favorite dishes of all time. The possibilities are endless! This chicken is surprisingly easy yet looks very impressive! Bone-in chicken thighs crisp up beautifully while the meat stays tender and juicy! This recipe is a perfect example of simple ingredients creating an amazing dish....
French 75 is a fun yet sophisticated drink that evokes the jazz-age Paris of its origins! Serve this fancy drink with some equally as fancy appetizers like baked brie or bite-sized Caprese skewers! What is a French 75? Only four ingredients go into this fizzy cocktail recipe: gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and either champagne, prosecco or any kind of sparkling wine. A popular variation uses cognac in place of the gin....
Marinated chicken breasts are grilled to tender perfection and topped with a quick homemade honey mustard sauce and our favorite garden-fresh toppings. This sandwich is a favorite all year long! Perfect to Make Ahead Honestly, the best chicken sandwich is one that’s simple to make, tender, juicy, and topped with fresh goodies! It’s great to prepare ahead of time and toss on the grill for guests (or at the beach). Prep the chicken and add to the marinade in a tightly sealed container and take it along or stash it in the fridge until dinner time....
This easy baked chicken recipe makes chicken breasts that are lightly seasoned and great in Chicken Salads, or to stir into chicken casseroles. While these are great to use in any recipe that requires cooked chicken breast, they’re so juicy and delicious, they’re perfect served on their own too. Juicy Baked Chicken This is one of those recipes that you’ll find yourself using again and again. It produces an all-purpose chicken breast that can be added to recipes or made ahead for meal prep....
It has just the right amount of tart crushed pineapple, and crunchy pecans with a cherry on top. Watergate salad is a colorfully unique addition to any table! What is Watergate Salad? Watergate salad has also been called Pistachio Delight, Shut the Gate Salad, and even Green Goddess Salad. It most likely got its name from the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC where it was offered during weekend brunches. This fluff salad gets it’s color and delicious flavor from a box of instant pistachio pudding mix....
A cold collection of cheeses, meats, marinated veggies (like artichokes), and a variety of olives is just the thing for a relaxing night in! What is An Antipasto Platter? We love antipasto platters for their sheer simplicity but also their dramatic presentation. Plus, they are totally customizable! Oftentimes antipasto platters can be made with leftover foods and served with crackers, pita bread or crostini! The best antipasto platters are balanced in color, texture, and taste....
A handful of ingredients you likely have on hand and a few ripe bananas and you’ve got the perfect afternoon indulgence! Why We Love Snack Cakes We love snack cakes because they are so quick and easy to make and great to snack on! No frosting required – chocolate snack cakes are little slices of perfection (although I won’t judge if you add a big smear of chocolate frosting)! I find snack cakes tend to be a little bit denser than traditional cakes....
Scones can be purchased at coffee shops but can sometimes be heavy or dense. These scones are favorites for us, tender, delicious, and a lot less pricey! And we love the pop of sweet blueberries with a little zing of lemon zest. And that dreamy glaze! My family swears this is the best blueberry scones recipe and I have to agree! What are Scones? Scones are distinguished by their height and triangular shape....
This hearty Chicken Mushroom Soup is a healthy favorite! Whole chicken breasts are simmered in a flavorful broth with veggies and rice for an easy meal. Once cooked, shred the chicken and add it back to the pot. It’s the ultimate comfort soup that goes from stovetop to tabletop in minutes! An Easy Savory Soup Everyone loves chicken soup with rice & mushrooms, it’s such a hearty meal! Not only is this soup budget-friendly, but it’s also super versatile!...
It’s an easy recipe that’s ready in less than an hour with just 10 minutes of prep! Serve it with Homemade Whipped Cream, vanilla ice cream, or Irish Coffee. People usually wonder why coffee cake doesn’t actually have any coffee in it. In some regions, like the UK, it’s a sponge cake flavored with coffee. But here in the US, it is generally a sweet cake that is served with coffee or tea....
A creamy broth, chunks of potato, and of course it wouldn’t be a bacon soup without lots of bacon. This dish is easy to make and will satisfy even the heartiest of appetites! Savory Potato Bacon Soup This is a great soup recipe. We love it because: this soup is fast enough for a weeknight meal most of the ingredients are things I usually have on hand we love the rich flavors it keeps for about 4 days and reheats well for lunches Ingredients BACON A bacon soup needs bacon and lots of it!...
Chocolate and peanut butter melted together and tossed with nuts and marshmallows creates a decadent and fun treat everyone in your household will love! This Classic Rocky Road recipe is a perfect treat any time of year! We all know how heavenly Chocolate and Peanut Butter are together, whether it’s our favorite no bake Peanut Butter Lasagna, traditional peanut butter cups or even good ol’ fudgy Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies!...
