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A large meringue is baked until crisp on the outside and chewy inside and then adorned with beautiful jewel-toned fruits and freshly whipped cream. What is Pavlova? Pavlova is a baked meringue cake that’s light and delicate. It’s crisp on the outside and often served with colorful slices of fresh fruit and whipped cream. Pavlova is a strikingly elegant dessert that is perfect for any holiday. The Pavlova itself tastes a lot like Marshmallows or Marshmallow Fluff with a smooth vanilla flavor....

Warm your winter up to the spicy aroma of homemade gingerbread waffles! With crispy edges, a soft center, and flavored with molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, this is a waffle recipe that’s worth getting up for! Top them with syrup, whipped cream, and powdered sugar for a delicious breakfast. A Warm Cozy Twist on Waffles! Swap out your usual waffle recipe for these spiced gingerbread waffles. Fall is the time for savory flavors like pumpkin pie and gingerbread spice....

Add your favorite tasty toppings for an easy addition to your meal rotation. What is a Tostada? A tostada is basically an open-faced taco, sharing many of the same ingredients as a typical ground beef taco. The tortilla is prepared flat and can be either baked or pan-fried. Once crisp it’s covered in layers of beans, meat, and toppings. Endless Toppings! Tostadas are little discs of taco goodness! The toppings can be piled as high and deep as you like!...

Spiral hams are popular at Easter and Christmas dinner alongside mashed potatoes or Scalloped Potatoes and turkey, but you can buy them year-round! Spiral ham comes fully cooked, all you have to do is heat and serve! How Long to Cook a Spiral Ham Spiral cut hams are typically between 8 and 11 pounds and already come fully cooked (make sure your package says pre-cooked). This means when you’re cooking a ham, you just want to heat it through....

Jalapeno Popper Dip is my go to party appetizer. Rich cream cheese, spicy diced jalapenos and sharp cheddar are topped with crispy Panko bread crumbs and baked until warm and gooey. The result is the most incredible dip, reminiscent of the appetizer we all love so much! There are very few things I love more than cheese. It is, by far, my favorite food and you’ll find no shortage of cheese recipes here!...

These cookies have always had a special place on my Christmas cookie tray, but they’re truly great at any time of the year! We serve them every holiday season beside classic Shortbread Cookies and Chocolate Crinkle Cookies and all of the cookies are always quickly devoured! Mexican Wedding Cookies No cookie tray is ever complete without a selection of the BEST Mexican Wedding Cookies! This Mexican Wedding Cookies recipe is actually the basis for my well-loved chocolate chip snowball cookies recipe, and while I’m an admitted chocoholic, this chocolate-free version is every bit as good!...

These are perfect piled high in a tortilla and topped with your favorite toppings. Serve with a helping of cilantro lime rice and topped with our favorite Pico de Gallo for a delicious meal! Why Make Fajitas in the Oven? Chicken Fajitas is one of my all-time favorite meals! I should say ANY fajitas including steak, shrimp, or pork! Oven chicken fajitas are tender when and so flavorful as the veggies are added and everything cooks together all in one dish!...

It’s an easy recipe and these marinated red onions add fresh zing to a salad, a sandwich, or even on top of tacos! Perfectly Pickled Onions Popular in Mexico and beyond, pickled red onions are often served tucked into tacos, carnitas, and burritos. They’re so easy to make with just a few ingredients. ONIONS Red Onions are thinly sliced for this recipe. Some onions tend to be quite strong and have a lot of bite....

This quick carrot recipe comes together in minutes on the stovetop (in just one pan!) making it the perfect veggie to serve alongside a ham dinner or even with your fave pork chops or meatloaf with cornbread or fresh buns! A Quick Side Carrots are an ingredient we always have on hand and they’re inexpensive. They go with pretty much anything, especially a holiday dinner with all of the fixings....

A slow cooker turkey breast just needs some broth and veggies, and if comes out perfectly juicy every time! Crock Pot Turkey Breast We love easy Crockpot recipes because they save time in the kitchen in prep, cooking steps, and clean up! As much as I love an oven roasted turkey this is a smaller choice, great for a family meal. The slow cooker means this is pretty much effortless, add it to the crock pot and forget about it until it’s done!...

To make these quick, we start with refrigerated biscuits and simply air fry for a few minutes. Add some butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for the perfect easy dessert. Perfect for dipping, dunking, or decorating. A Super Quick Dessert Who knew that a simple can of biscuits could be transformed into dessert. While they make great apple dumplings, they also make surprisingly amazing donuts! Since they are air fried, they have fewer calories than a traditional deep-fried donut but they still come out light and fluffy....

When the colder months hit, I’m obsessed with making cozy drinks; Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Homemade Eggnog, or hot chocolate bombs just give me a hug in a mug! What could be better than coming in from the cold to sweet and creamy homemade hot chocolate? Keeping Hot Chocolate From Burning Trying to cook chocolate too quickly on high heat doesn’t work. Homemade hot chocolate needs a bit of patience! Cook over medium heat....

Cod fillets or loins are oven-baked over a layer of fresh lemon slices and infused with lemon pepper and garlic butter. Serve as a light lunch or supper along with a side of rice and some fresh vegetables or a side salad. Best Lemon Cod Recipe Codfish is so versatile, it can be cooked in a variety of ways. Air fryer, oven-baked, or even grilled. This dish goes from prep to table in less than 20 minutes!...

Just a few ingredients and you can have your own homemade version of the popular store-bought brand! And even better, you can control how mild or spicy the mixture is. What Is Adobo Seasoning Adobo seasoning is a combination of salt, garlic, and other savory spices. It is primarily used in Latin American, Caribbean, and Filipino cuisines and can be found premade in most supermarkets. What’s in adobo seasoning? Everything you probably already have in your spice cabinet!...

Tender little potato dumplings are simmered in a rich, velvety sauce that’s easy enough for every day, but fancy enough for a special occasion! Why You’ll Love This Gnocchi Recipe The sauce is AMAZING in this dish, rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Using store bought gnocchi makes this dish extra fast. This can be served as a side dish or as a main meal. Can be made from scratch using homemade gnocchi if you’d like!...

This easy recipe makes the perfect sandwich to serve along side a bowl of Chicken Wild Rice Soup or to pile high in 30 Minute Dinner Rolls! How to Make Chicken Salad This is a simple classic chicken salad recipe. I add mayonnaise, seasonings, celery (or water chestnuts), green onions and almonds. Water chestnuts add a delicious crunch! I always add a little greek yogurt not only to lighten it up, but it just adds a delicious tangy flavor!...

I love garlic and I’m currently totally in love with this Garlic Butter Kale Rice. I’m always on the hunt for sides that combines a carb with vegetables so I can just make one dish to serve on the side of protein to complete a meal. Added bonus: This one’s loaded with tons of kale – and even kale haters love it. How to Prepare Kale My trick is to marinate kale by drizzling it with a tiny bit of olive oil, salt and pepper, then leaving it just for 15 minutes while the rice cooks before tossing it into the saucepan while the rice is resting to warm the kale through and make it wilt....

Unlike a classic martini, this is served a bit sweet instead of dry for the perfect easy drink! What’s in a Lemon Drop? A lemon drop needs just a few simple ingredients: Vodka This is the base of the drink, use whatever your usual preference is. Titos is a great choice! Triple Sec Triple sec is a bit sweet with an orange flavor. I add just a bit to this drink....

Everything you could want in an easy appetizer for parties or tailgating is found in this scrumptious recipe. Serve with a side of potato salad for the perfect tailgating meal! What are Little Smokies? You might know these little guys as cocktail sausages or cocktail weenies. Little Smokies are miniature smoked pork sausages that are found in the refrigerated meat section of most grocery stores. They are as easy to prepare as hot dogs....

We have partnered with Betty Crocker to bring you two great recipes! First, a savory cheeseburger pot pie that definitely brings my family around the table. Perfectly complemented with this delicious cherry pie cupcake recipe! It is the best combination of sweet and savory! PIN it to your DESSERT BOARD to save it for later! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more great tips, ideas, and recipes! I love pie, it is something I usually make for a leisurely Sunday dinner but not anymore!...