This Homemade Apple Butter recipe is velvety, rich, and tastes like apple pie! Apples are cooked until thickened and slightly caramelized. They become thick and spreadable in texture with a delicious apple-pie like flavor. This makes a healthy and delicious spread that can be used in place of butter on rolls, a slice of toast, or warm biscuits. Apple Butter Made Easy If you’ve got apples, you likely have everything you need to make homemade apple butter....
How to Recharge Your Towels Love it? Pin it to SAVE it and share it! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more great recipes! If you have brand new towels that are a little rough and not as absorbent as they should be, or if you have older towels that don’t mop up water like they used to, don’t throw them out. They just need a little recharging. This does work VERY well… and don’t worry, using vinegar doesn’t make your towels smell like vinegar!...
Just a few simple ingredients (and fresh or frozen chicken) are tossed into your electric pressure cooker, push a button and voila, dinner is ready! You can barely prepare all of the toppings in the time it takes to make perfect Instant Pot Chicken breasts! ©SpendWithPennies.com Pin it to your DINNER BOARD to SAVE it for later! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more great tips, ideas and recipes!...
Paloma drinks can be made with just a few ingredients and are great enjoyed all year round. What is a Paloma Drink? A pitcher of Palomas can be the finishing touch to a gorgeous Mexican buffet! Just a splash of tequila and some grapefruit soda is all that’s needed for this traditional drink. While grapefruit soda makes this easy, it’s difficult to find in my area so I make a combination of fresh grapefruit juice and soda for the perfect drink....
Shoofly pie may not be one of the most well-known pies throughout the world, but it’s very popular here where I grew up around Amish country, southern Pennsylvania. This is a sticky-sweet pie, baked in a pastry crust with a gooey (almost cake-like) bottom and a crumby, streusel-like topping. What is Shoofly Pie? Why is it Called Shoo Fly Pie? Shoofly Pie is an Amish and Mennonite favorite dessert that can be made with pantry staples you likely have on hand....
Crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these hand held bites are a favorite twist on a traditional French toast recipe. An Air Fryer Breakfast Air Fryer French Toast is a fun recipe to make with the kids. It only takes a few ingredients and a few steps to make these! Leftover or slightly stale bread is perfect for this recipe. These sticks can be reheated and are great for little fingers to hold....
The sauce is simple and takes very little time while the shrimp is perfectly seasoned with our favorite cajun seasoning (Andy Roo’s). This easy one-pot wonder takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish! A Flavorful Favorite We love to make this recipe as a weeknight meal and we’re sure you will too! This dish takes about 30 minutes making it fast! The sauce is simple and zesty with crushed tomatoes and cream plus a liberal dose of cajun seasoning....
Tender chunks of chicken and pasta in a rich tomato sauce. This chicken casserole is topped with mozzarella cheese and a garlic buttery topping for the perfect bite! Add in a side salad and some crusty bread and you’ll have dinner on the table in a flash. Chicken Parmesan Casserole starts with tender chunks of cooked chicken. I normally use either Oven Baked Chicken Breasts or leftover Roast Chicken. If you don’t have leftovers, you can also use rotisserie chicken or make a super quick Poached Chicken....
Homemade candy might seem intimidating, but I’m here to tell you that toffee bark is no more difficult to make than cookies or muffins are. There are lots of different kinds to try, too, like pecan Christmas crack, peppermint bark, and now this crispy, crackly chocolate toffee! What is Toffee? Toffee is butterscotch or caramel that has been brought to what is known as the “hard crack stage” in candy making....
Up-level everyday desserts and pastries with this sweet and summery strawberry buttercream frosting! While we love vanilla and chocolate frosting, this version has fresh strawberry flavor. It’s a sweet and buttery topping for everything from cakes to cupcakes and toast to waffles! Homemade Strawberry Buttercream Strawberry buttercream frosting can be used to frost cupcakes, cakes, or anything else that needs a great frosting.Multi-purpose strawberry buttercream can also be used as a sweet berry frosting for vanilla, lemon, or chocolate layer cakes!...
We love to make our own stir-fries at home to keep things fresh and healthy! What Is Shrimp Lo Mein? The difference Lo Mein vs. Chow Mein is the noodles. While the dishes are fairly similar, there are some difference. Chow mein noodles are typically fried while lo mein noodles are steamed. We add in shrimp because it tastes great and it’s so quick and easy to make but of course this can be made as a chicken lo mein or even just veggies!...
Shrimp Pasta Salad is one of those recipes that tastes amazing yet it is so easy to prepare, your guests literally won’t be able to resist this recipe! Pasta salad makes a great side or even a main dish, regardless of the recipe, but this recipe takes pasta salad to a whole new level of yum! If you’re serving this meal at a potluck you’ll want to be sure it stays chilled… mayonnaise and shrimp sitting on the table in the hot sun isn’t a good idea!...
Every time I make Jello, I wonder why I don’t make it more often. I always associated Jello with kids, but the truth is that the minute I take one bite, I can’t stop myself from scoffing down the whole thing. AND I also noticed at the grocery store that there is LITE Jello! How did I not know this?? It’s practically zero calorie! I would have loved to make these guilt-free treats but I couldn’t find blue LITE Jello....
Veggies, beans, chicken broth, seasonings, pasta, and kale (or spinach if you prefer) are simmered until tender, then topped with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese! Tuscan-style soup is a budget-friendly addition to any table! Why We Love this Soup This White Bean soup is so easy to make, and can be ready in less than 30 minutes! I love this soup because you can add almost anything to it! Toss in any fresh or canned vegetables you have, or even leftover roasted vegetables....
This recipe uses frozen ravioli, tomato sauce, and a big handful of cheese for a quick, filling dinner that everyone will love! This hearty, cheesy dream of a dinner will take the Crockpot game to the next level! This post is sponsored by Mirum, all opinions expressed are my own. Easy Cheesy Ravioli Who doesn’t love ravioli? Whether it’s filled with cheese, meat, or even veggies like pumpkin puree, ravioli is universally loved by everyone!...
Now you can cook up a “Sunday Ham” with the ever-amazing air fryer! Slice this Air Fryer Ham into cubes and make sandwiches, or dice up cooked ham and add to soups or toss on salads. An Easy Roast Ham For holidays my kids prefer a glazed ham over roast turkey (I love both as long as I have stuffing) so I make a baked ham for most holidays. Air Fryer ham is perfect for a smaller crowd....
There’s something so ridiculously fabulous about the combination of sweet, savory and spicy in this easy beef and broccoli recipe! When you order takeout from your favorite Chinese restaurant, do you have a favorite dish? For me, it’s a toss-up between cashew chicken, fried rice and beef and broccoli. What Cut of Beef Is Best for Stir Fry? I’m a big fan of using flank steak for homemade takeout-style meals like this beef broccoli recipe or my almost famous and Easy Mongolian Beef....
When I was a kid, I loved veggies and now that I’m older, I love them even more. Right near the top of my list is cabbage! Not only does it taste great either raw or cooked, it’s so good for you! Typically we use it in cabbage rolls or cabbage roll soup but of course it’s great in a nice crunchy coleslaw too! Cabbage and Noodles (aka Haluskie) is an old Polish dish and it’s one of my favorites from my Grandmother!...
Now you can have your cake and eat your cheesecake too! The thing about coffee cake is that… well, it’s COFFEE cake and coffee is for breakfast so technically I think this cake is an acceptable breakfast right?! Are you with me on this? I’ve used Cherry Pie filling in this cake you can certainly substitute it with your favorite pie filling like blueberry or peach. This dessert makes for a VERY full baking pan....
When my garden is overflowing with zucchini, you can find me making all of my favorites like Easy Baked Zucchini and even putting it in desserts and creating Zucchini Brownies. These easy zucchini fries are a favorite for a quick and easy snack. How To Make Zucchini Fries I love crispy Baked Zucchini Fries! These are lightly breaded with a combo of Panko bread crumbs & parmesan and baked in the oven for the perfect guilt free bite!...
