A Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole is perfect when you need to feed a crowd first thing in the morning. Eggs, sausage, peppers, and hashbrowns are layered in a casserole dish, topped with cheese and baked into a perfect golden brown breakfast casserole. Best of all, prepare ahead of time and in the morning, just pop it into the oven. Serve with a fresh fruit salad, and keep the coffee coming (or mimosas)!...
We love smoothies from strawberry banana to uber healthy green smoothies and even blueberry smoothies! They are the perfect meal prep and an easy way to keep our mornings on track! Mixed Berry Smoothie We know breakfast is important but I skip it so many times! Portable breakfasts make life easy. From egg muffins to overnight oats, I love being able to get something together in 3 minutes while we are getting out the door....
Serve this as an easy weeknight meal with a tossed salad or make it ahead of time to enjoy for lunch throughout the week. An Easy Sandwich with Fruit & Nuts Chicken: Like a classic chicken salad recipe, you can use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken or Crockpot Shredded Chicken for this recipe. Pineapple/Grapes: Fruit adds a bit of sweetness and a juicy tang to this recipe. Like in a Waldorf Salad, fruit lightens up a mayonnaise-based dressing....
Ahhh… Christmas time. Lights strung up along windows and walls, Christmas dresses adorned with colorful ornaments, carols that start being played a little too early—each of these things is characteristic of that wonderful season. Each item in that list carries with it a strong sense of nostalgia…at least for me. Candy cane cookies definitely fall into that list. Our Christmas Cookie Candy Cane Cookies are a Christmas tradition around here. We make a big batch of peppermint-flavored candy cane cookies at the beginning of December, and then a big batch on Christmas Eve....
Tender chunks of chicken, heaps of fresh veggies, and thick udon noodles are tossed in a simple homemade sauce. Use this recipe as a base to clean out the veggies in your fridge because almost anything goes! Savory Udon Stir Fry In this udon noodle stir fry, cooked noodles are added stir-fried chicken and vegetables for a 30 minute meal. The sauce is the key to any stir fry and in this recipe it’s slightly sweet and spicy but super fast to make....
Shrimp is one of my favorite proteins because it’s so fast to make and nowadays, really great quality pre-peeled frozen shrimp is sold even at supermarkets. While seafood is always better when cooked fresh, the sheer convenience of pre-peeled frozen shrimp is hard to beat for busy weeknights. And it’s also pretty hard to beat the combination of CREAM + GARLIC + SHRIMP as an outright crowd pleaser! That sauce…..that sauce is just INCREDIBLE....
This easy recipe takes only a few minutes to prepare making it the perfect snack to put together when you have guests! We serve this caramel apple dip with a variety of crisp tart apples, fruit or even graham crackers. If You Love Caramel Apples If you love caramel apples, you will definitely go crazy for this Caramel Apple Dip! It’s simple and easy to make and is the perfect appetizer, snack or even party dish....
We love Buttermilk Ranch Dressing and as much as I love a traditional Spinach Artichoke Dip, sometimes we like to switch it up which the flavor of ranch! I have partnered with Hidden Valley Ranch to bring you this amazing dip! The Perfect Spinach Dip This a great hot spinach dip recipe, loaded with flavor from both fresh spinach and ranch seasoning mix! We are big veggie lovers in our household!...
Cranberry Sauce is so incredibly easy to make at home (with just 4 ingredients) and the taste is so much better than canned or jarred. Make cranberry sauce months ahead of time and keep it in the freezer. Simply thaw and serve on the big day! Homemade Cranberry Sauce Is So Easy Homemade cranberry sauce recipe is both sweet and tart and tastes SO MUCH BETTER than a can! It’s a perfect addition to our Thanksgiving table (we serve it at Christmas and Easter too)....
Smoked paprika is just one of the secret ingredients in this DIY seasoning mix that will give your fajitas that extra flavor bump. A little sugar adds a touch of sweetness to the heat and helps caramelize the meat or veggies in the fajitas as they cook. Why Homemade? Sure, you can easily find readymade fajita seasoning in stores. However, making your own allows you to adjust the ingredients and proportions according to your taste....
Every home cook needs an easy Pasta Salad recipe! This dish is so fast to make, goes with almost everything, and can be made with whatever is in your fridge! A simple mixture of fresh veggies and rotini (or any pasta shape) are tossed with a zesty dressing for a fast and fresh side or main dish. It is a great way to create a meal out of leftovers, the perfect make-ahead recipe, and can be served as a side or a meal on its own!...
A Trifle with layers of fruit, cake, and custard or pudding makes the perfect dessert any time of year. Cubes of cake soak up the goodness from fruit and custard. Add a drizzle of liquer (or don’t!) and layer in a clear glass bowl for a pretty presentation. What is a Trifle? Trifle is an English dessert often made from liquid-soaked cubes of cake layered with fruit and custard or pudding....
Easy to make, easy to take, and even easier to heat, serve this dip warmed for a crowd pleasin’, belly warmin’ snack. This post is sponsored by Mirum, all opinions expressed are our own. Sausage Cheese Dip is a great appetizer and is loaded with flavor. Spicy Italian sausage adds a little kick and of course loads of cheesy goodness make this impossible to skip! Ingredients & Variations Sausage I use spicy Italian for a kick and lots of flavor....
This recipe is so easy and delicious, you’ll definitely want to prepare if for your next BBQ feast or just to relax and share with friends on your patio (and it can easily be spiked with vodka)! With just the perfect amount of sweetness, a touch of tart lemon and refreshing watermelon flavor, this is sure to become your favorite summer beverage! Nothing screams summer like watermelon and of course refreshing lemonade; the perfect summer drink!...
Avocados are pretty much one of my favorite things ever! They are healthy, rich and creamy! I add them to salads, spread them on crackers and eat avocado toast for breakfast at least a few times every week! I’ve been making Avocado Dressing & Dip forever… avocado is so velvety, it makes a perfect base for a dressing in place of mayonnaise! With summer here, I love meals that don’t require turning the oven on and cold pasta salads fit the bill perfectly....
Baked Apple Pie Roll Ups are oven baked and take just minutes to prep. Warm crispy cinnamon sugar rolls with a sweet apple pie filling will become a family favorite. Top them with ice cream and caramel for a perfect weeknight treat! Baked Apple Pie Roll Ups Love it? Pin it to your DESSERT board to SAVE it! Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more great recipes! Baked Apple Pie Roll Ups are super simple to put together with just a few ingredients you likely already have on hand....
This soup takes all the flavors of a classic chicken cordon bleu and combined them into a hearty and rich soup! For a lower carb version, feel free to substitute the potato with cauliflower. What Is Chicken Cordon Bleu? Cordon bleu is typically a dish made from meat that is wrapped around cheese and baked, deep-fried, or even grilled. Also called a ‘schnitzel (meat thinly sliced and fried), chicken cordon bleu is a favorite at nicer restaurants everywhere....
Tortellini Salad I love pasta salads of any kind! But Tortellini Salad is one of our all-time favorites! You can add pretty much anything into a pasta salad… ham and pineapple for an amazing Hawaiian Pasta Salad, cheddar & dill pickles in Dill Pickle Pasta Salad and even Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad! This Greek Tortellini Salad is another take on our favorite Easy Greek Pasta Salad and loaded cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, onions and of course feta cheese!...
A quick and easy homemade pineapple dressing is tossed with pasta, ham, and bell peppers for a uniquely delicious side dish! A Fresh and Flavorful Pasta Salad If you are looking for a pasta salad that’s a little bit different, this ham pasta salad is it! In this easy recipe, pasta, ham, pineapple, and red peppers are the perfect combination of flavors. If you love Hawaiian pizza, you’ll love this recipe too!...
Homemade Febreze Pin it to SAVE it and share it! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest Love air fresheners but hate the price? Make your own with these super simple Febreze recipes! Recipe #1 If no one in your home is allergic to fabric softener, (which a lot of people are), you can try this fabulous recipe. Get a large spray bottle and add 2 tablespoons of baking soda and ¼ cup of fabric softener....
