Steamed carrots are colorful and naturally sweet, and they add a boost of nutrition to any meal! This recipe is incredibly easy to make and great with pretty much anything! Simple Side Dish Steamed fresh carrots taste so much better than frozen or canned! They are affordable and crazy easy to prep. You can purchase bags of baby carrots which means there’s literally no prep at all for this recipe!...
Crispy tortilla chips are topped with seasoned chicken, cheese, Pico de Gallo, and other favorite nacho toppings. Bake them until the cheese is bubbly and don’t forget your favorite dips like Homemade Salsa and sour cream! Baked Nachos are the ultimate appetizer and the perfect food for sharing! It’s one of our favorite things to order when we go out and I’m always searching for the perfect Nacho toppings! These sheet pan nachos are such a fun share plate....
This dish is not to be confused with an Italian Chicken Parmesan which is a dish covered with marinara sauce and cheese. Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breasts I’m not going to lie, I love fried chicken in any shape or form! A seasoned crispy crunchy coating with tender juicy chicken inside. As much as I love fried chicken, my waistline doesn’t so I don’t eat it very often. That means I had to find a way to make oven-baked chicken that has crunch and is tender and juicy!...
Leave a comment below and let us know what your favorite additions to a smoothie are! Breakfast Smoothies are a great way to start the day but don’t stop there. These healthy smoothies make for a quick snack any time of day or even can be served as a vitamin-packed treat for little ones! The best thing about smoothies is you can make them with almost anything and they’re fast!...
September 12th is National Chocolate Milkshake Day so let’s celebrate with a simple 3 ingredient milkshake. How to Make a Milkshake Making a milkshake is honestly as simple as blending 3 ingredients! A generous portion of ice cream, a splash of milk and some flavoring. The best ice cream is to use is full cream, full-fat ice cream because that’s where the flavor is! It is thicker, richer, and holds up better in the blender and when mixed with other ingredients because it has more air whipped into it....
How to Refill Foaming Soap Dispensers Love it? Pin it to SAVE it! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more great tips, ideas and recipes! Add your own great tips in the comments below! Often you will find a small note on foaming soap dispensers saying not to refill them as they will get clogged. I don’t buy it. It’s so very simple to make a water/soap solution to refill your dispenser....
Using fresh lime juice (and orange juice if possible) only takes an extra 30 seconds and really sets this drink apart from the rest! The perfect summer drink! I don’t drink a lot of sweet sugary drinks but I do love a good refreshing cocktail or margarita from time to time! This is one of my favorites… I do drink margaritas in Mexico and lately, I’ve been ordering one if we go out for a girls night!...
This is the perfect addition to your Christmas cookie list and easy to make with no baking required! Easy Holiday Recipe I intend to give out prettily wrapped homemade brownies, decorated sugar cookies, and plenty of this easy-to-make homemade peppermint bark! Peppermint Bark was always a favorite stocking stuffer of mine when I was younger, but recently I decided that I would set out on making my own rather than just hope that Santa would leave some for me....
© SpendWithPennies.com Swiss steak is one of those dishes I associate with comfort; I grew up eating this for dinner on Sunday evenings, and as I got older, it became one of those dishes I craved. These days it is a family favorite dinner option. We all love it for the incredible flavor, but also, as the grocery shopper for my family, I appreciate that an inexpensive cut of steak can become something so tender and delicious!...
Top it off with some club soda or prosecco for a deliciously refreshing adult beverage! Red wine sangria is the most commonly made sangria, but I love the crisp lighter flavor of a white wine sangria, especially in the heat. In the summer months, it seems we’re always entertaining or enjoying drinks on the deck with our neighbors. I’ll often mix up a batch of this white peach sangria (and some fresh mojitos) and everyone loves it....
This is a perfect lunch recipe or makes for a great easy dinner with a simple tossed salad. What is a Monte Cristo Sandwich? How decadent is a Monte Cristo Sandwich? This fancy sandwich is kind of variation on the ‘croque-monsieur’, also known as a ‘French Sandwich.” A Monte Cristo is basically a fried version of a ham and cheese slider. What distinguishes this sandwich recipe from others is that it is fried in a coating of whisked eggs & milk (a bit like french toast)....
Pesto pasta salad is easy to make, full of flavor, and hard to resist! In this fresh summer pasta salad recipe, we mix corkscrew pasta (or your fave shape!), mozzarella, and two kinds of tomatoes in a quick creamy pesto dressing. Summertime is the perfect time to enjoy pasta salads for a quick and cool meal at cook-outs, picnics, and parties! An Easy Meal or Side Make ahead, chill, and serve when ready....
Make these easy cut out cookies anytime a cookie swap or holiday party is on the calendar. This recipe is made with ingredients you probably already have on hand, and it’ll be your go-to cookie recipe all season long! Cut Out Christmas Cookies This sweet cookie recipe is one of the best holiday treats ever (and a little bit richer than a traditional sugar cookie recipe)! Break out those fun cookie cutters to make these perfect for any occasion....
Cucumber Avocado Salad is filled with crisp cucumbers, rich creamy avocado, and fresh summery dill. It’s all tossed in a simple fresh lemon dressing. This avocado salad makes the perfect summer side in just minutes! It’s great alongside almost any meal on the grill or makes a filling lunch on its own. A Fresh Summer Salad I summer for the produce and the fresh summer salads. We frequently make an avocado salad or a cucumber salad but in this recipe, we put them together for the perfect crisp side dish....
The Instant Pot cooks an entire corned beef and cabbage dinner in a fraction of the time (and all in one pot)! Not only is corned beef brisket a star on St. Patrick’s Day, but it makes for a hearty entrée all year round, especially on chilly winter days! Why We Love Cooking in the Instant Pot For years I’ve made corned beef in a crockpot and while tender and delicious, it takes all day long....
It is smooth, sweet, and richly peppermint flavored, and great for all the holiday baking: cookies, cakes, whoopie pies, or even to eat with a spoon. I have been married to my husband for almost 14 years. That is a pretty long time. And I thought I knew just about everything there is to know about him. I mean, I have heard ALL of his stories over and over. When he orders crab cakes at a restaurant, I quietly remind him he doesn’t like crab cakes....
This sauce is super light, super flavorful, and is so creamy. It can be served as a sauce for gyros or falafels, or even as a dip for veggies or Greek meatballs! What is Tahini? Tahini is a paste made from crushed sesame seeds. With a little lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and water it creates the perfect sauce, dip, or dressing! It is an ingredient in hummus and baba ganoush and it’s amazing with falafel or kabobs....
This easy rigatoni recipe is great to prepare ahead for busy nights throughout the week – simply refrigerate this Rigatoni Pasta bake until you’re ready to cook and serve! Serve it with a Classic Wedge Salad and some 30 Minute Dinner Rolls with Homemade Garlic Butter and you’re all set for dinner! I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love pasta. It’s easy to prepare, it’s hearty, it’s comforting and it can even be relatively healthy!...
These fancy French pastries are easy to make (and even easier to eat). They’re perfect served as an appetizer or a side dish or even with a glass of wine. I am excited to have partnered with Cabot Cheese to share this recipe! What are Cheese Puffs? Cheese puffs are a French pastry known as gougeres. The dough for these cheese puffs is a choux pastry and easy to make. This is similar to a dough you would use for cream puffs/eclairs....
A trifle is a keeper for sure when you want a dessert recipe to impress your guests or celebrate a birthday, it’s easy to make…but looks fancy! What Exactly Is a Trifle? A trifle is a layered dessert, often referred to as a ‘fool’, or even a parfait. Essentially, pieces of cake, fruit, creamy fillings, and whipped cream are layered in a clear glass bowl, chilled and then served. But, the amazing twist to this trifle recipe is that the layers are brownie-like cake, caramel, and pudding!...
