Summer is a fantastic time of year! There are so many fun activities, opportunities to gather with friends and loved ones, and so much fresh produce! I love to make use of all the fresh food in season for the recipes I prepare, but really, I would much prefer to be outdoors than in the kitchen! For as long as I remember, this has been one of those recipes I turn to when I need to prepare something incredible, but I don’t have a lot of time to prep....
In this delightful recipe, the whole salmon fillet is seasoned with fresh lemon slices, dill, and luscious garlic butter. The foil keeps it extra moist and flavorful! Salmon for this Recipe This recipe uses a whole salmon fillet as it’s easy to make for a crowd and requires little prep. It works well with any kind of salmon from wild to farmed or chinook to steelhead. As with most salmon recipes, it can easily be adapted to individual filets too (and cooked all in one foil pack or in individual packets)....
Similar to buckeyes but with a delicious crunch, dip them in chocolate as you would a chocolate truffle or even add a few sprinkles on top. You’ll definitely want to add this recipe to your Christmas Cookie Favorites! Easy No Bake Treats Fudge and candies like Oreo Truffles and toffee are a favorite around here. Of course, we love to bake traditional favorites like chocolate crinkle cookies or shortbread cookies, but filling in your holiday baking with no-bake favorites will free up the oven!...
Everyone needs a classic chocolate cookie recipe, and this one is a favorite! These classic cookies have a rich, chocolatey flavor baked into a thick and chewy cookie with crispy edges. Perfect for dunking, dipping, and definitely for sharing! Easy Chocolate Cookies This is a family recipe that comes from Nicky, who works here with us at SpendWithPennies. I have to say; they’re the best chocolate cookies I’ve ever had!...
Fluffy, flavorful and delicious. Tips for Perfection HEAT Cook over medium heat. It takes longer but the results are better (a non-stick skillet works best). OIL Oil the pan and allow it to heat up. Before making the frist batch, give it a gentle wipe with paper towels to remove any big blobs of oil. This will give you perfectly browned pancakes. BATTER The batter should be slightly lumpy (image below) and should pour easily but should not be runny....
In this dish, tender seasoned shrimp are smothered in a creamy sauce and jam-packed with flavor. The best Shrimp Etoufee is easy to make but it does take a bit of time and I can assure you that the time is definitely worth it! What is Shrimp Étouffée? This is a dish I learned to make in cooking classes in New Orleans. It’s so incredibly delicious, I knew I HAD to share it with you!...
Of all of the things I cook in my Air Fryer, this is definitely a favorite. Why I Love This Grilled Cheese Sandwich So Much Making a grilled cheese sandwich isn’t difficult but it’s even easier in the air fryer. It’s easy to make 4 sandwiches at once (I have a Cosori XL 5.8qt). They brown perfectly on both sides (and are not greasy). I find them to be the perfect amount of crisp with melty cheese....
These are easy to make and everyone loves them! Whether it’s hungry kids after school or unexpected neighbors popping by to say hello, these are the perfect snack to serve! Cheddar Meatball Poppers start with pre-cooked meatballs (store bought or your own) and are loaded up with cheddar cheese and wrapped in a nice crispy crust. If you use premade meatballs, these will be on the table in about 15 minutes!...
This quick and delicious cream cheese dip mixes cream cheese (of course!) with taco seasoning, salsa, and cheddar, no baking required. Make it mild or spicy by changing up the salsa and grab a bag of potato chips or tortilla chips. Ingredients Cream cheese makes the base of this dip (of course!!) and adding a little sour cream softens it and makes it easy to scoop. Simply seasoned with taco seasoning (homemade or a packet) and your choice of mild or spicy salsa, it’s deliciously flavorful....
Love it? Pin it to SAVE it! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more great tips, ideas and recipes! Leave your own great tips in the comments below! We eat a lot of salad in our house! The best way to make sure you can throw together a quick salad is to have some fresh crisp lettuce in the fridge and ready to go! A lot of people ask me how to keep lettuce fresh, because my salads are so crispy and refreshing!...
Have you ever wondered what would happen if a brownie and a cookie came together in perfect harmony? Me too… I decided to try it and let me tell you, the heavens opened up, birds started singing, rainbows fell from the sky! This is the kind of dessert that you dream about… the kind that makes your knees buckle a little bit. This is the most deliciously rich brownie cake recipe… so rich it couldn’t be called anything but Millionaire Brownie Cake!...
Inspired by unicorns? These magical morsels are so fun to frost and decorate. These are a great birthday party idea with colorful, “over the rainbow” swirls in each one! This is the easiest dessert ever! Colorful Cupcakes So easy to make, any day can be a celebration! Pick team colors and bake for game day or the holidays. It doesn’t get any easier than a box of cake mix and food coloring!...
When loading up on vegetables, we love Weight Loss Vegetable Soup and this homemade Vegetable Beef Soup recipe. Made in the slow cooker or on the stove top, it’s perfect for making ahead on a busy weeknight! Dinner will be waiting for you when you get home! An Easy Slow Cooker Soup Recipe I am a big-time soup lover, and I’ll eat just about any vegetables you throw into it. This Vegetable Beef Soup can be made lots of different ways, substituting your favorite vegetables or spices for a combination that your family is sure to love!...
I love spinach salad and I always have! My mom used to make it loaded up with goodies like eggs, bacon and mushrooms! It could literally be a meal on it’s own! This Spinach Salad is topped with an easy homemade Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing recipe. The great thing is that this dressing is a vinaigrette meaning it has no dairy yet it’s still rich and creamy. If you’ve never made your own dressing, it’s something you’ve got to try....
This easy root vegetable side dish pairs perfectly with oven-baked chicken breasts or juicy stuffed pork tenderloin! What is Rutabaga? Rutabagas are also called swedes and they are a cross between a turnip and a cabbage, even the leaves are edible! This veggie is often confused with a turnip but they’re usually bigger and have a yellow-ish skin. The taste is very similar to a turnip but a little bit stronger and you could replace turnips in almost any recipe with rutabaga....
Serve this easy chili recipe with a slice of Homemade Cornbread for the perfect easy meal! Crockpot White Chicken Chili We have almost officially entered soup season – my favorite food season of the year! Not only are soups satisfyingly delicious – they generally only require one pot, are a meal in one, boast layers of complex flavors from simmering, reheat beautifully for leftovers, and require hardly any “hands on” pep time – winning!...
Chickpeas and warm spices simmered with tomatoes, coconut milk, and peppers until fragrant and tender. It’s perfect for Meatless Monday and will be a family favorite all year long! Why We Love This Veggie Curry Dish This easy recipe is cooked in only one pot, which means fewer dishes! Pair Chickpea Curry with Indian naan bread and some basmati rice, and have on the table in less than 30 minutes for a full meal....
Perfect for dipping and sharing, these pizza roll-ups are filled with all the same great ingredients that make pizza so wonderfully good – like cheese, spices, and pepperoni! What is a Pepperoni Roll? This pepperoni roll recipe is so easy to make because it uses premade bread dough. The dough is rolled and topped with all the fixings. This can be served as a main dish or appetizer (great for game day too!...
This is like the rice version of garlic bread. In my world, garlic bread goes with almost any meal except Asian food. But this Garlic Butter Rice? Now this goes with anything. Western, Asian, Mexican, Mediterranean, French. I honestly can’t think of a single cuisine or dish this would not suit. I love making rice in this way – seasoned and flavoured so that it’s so tasty, it can be eaten plain....
These oven baked fries are perfect alongside jalapeño cheddar burgers, served up with oven fried chicken, as chili cheese fries, or as loaded cheese fries! Oven Baked French Fries Russet potatoes are the gold standard for French fries in general. They especially suitable for baked fries, because the skins are thicker and dryer than the skins of other potatoes, so they crisp up nicely in the oven. Have you ever tried fries in the oven, and found they lack crispiness?...
