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Rutabaga is slightly peppery, full of flavor and a great substitute for traditional Mashed Potatoes when you just feel like something different. What Is Rutabaga? Rutabagas are sometimes referred to as swedes or neeps! They are root vegetables that taste a little sweeter than their turnip cousins. While turnips are normally white or purple, rutabagas are yellowish and purple/brown. They have a savory, slightly earthy and peppery flavor with that typical autumn harvest flavor and feel....

This cream cheese ball recipe builds on flavors from classic tacos to kick up the flavor and have everyone coming back for more! What Is a Cheese Ball? A cheese ball is a simple appetizer recipe made with a base of cream cheese and shredded cheese. Seasoning is added to flavor the cheese. Sometimes other things like peppers or pineapple or bacon are added to the mix. And finally, the ball is rolled in a crust....

If you like the OLD McDonald’s apple pies (the fried ones!) you will LOVE these! We love to dust these with powdered sugar or drizzle them with homemade caramel sauce! I have a thing for anything apple pie from Apple Pie Bread to Upside Down Cheesecake Apple Pie! Apple pie just tastes like homemade comfort. These apple pie egg rolls have been a top dessert on the blog for years and we’ve made them countless time....

I had a hard time figuring out what sweet treat to make for you today. A couple of ideas were running through my mind but eventually decided to make this rich chocolate sheet cake packed and I mean packed with chocolate chips. If you’re having a hard time figuring out how rich this chocolate cake is, let’s do a little math! In the cake there are 4 oz of chocolate and 1/2 cups chocolate chips....

Air Fryer turkey breast recipe makes turkey with extra crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. It’s packed with flavor and very easy to make! A turkey breast is a perfect way for a smaller crowd to enjoy a thanksgiving dinner but it’s also a great way to make turkey an everyday kind of meal! Ingredients for Air Fryer Turkey Turkey Breast: This recipe uses a single boneless turkey breast, about 2 pounds....

Zucchini is great in baking from zucchini bread to brownies and also great for making cookies extra soft and moist! These melt-in-your-mouth, fluffy cookies are topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting. Extra Soft Zucchini Cookies Zucchini makes baking extra moist and soft. These are great with or without frosting. Add your favorite add-ins from chocolate chips to nuts. These can be made ahead of time and freeze well. What’s in Zucchini Cookies?...

This homemade salsa verde recipe is tangy and slightly spicy, perfect for serving with tortilla chips or as a sauce for enchiladas. Salsa verde is made from roasted tomatillos, onion, peppers, and jalapenos for a fresh sauce. It’s also great for topping tacos or for dipping your favorite chips. It is easy to make and lasts for a couple of weeks in the refrigerator. Enjoy this refreshing condiment on all sorts of dishes!...

Potato salad is just one of the recipes that everyone loves. It’s easy to make ahead of time and can contain lots of different additions (like bacon and cheese)! This is one of my favorite potato salad recipes of all time! It’s rich and creamy and loaded with fresh dill. I love the flavor of fresh dill… it just screams SUMMER to me!! A perfect side for any BBQ or picnic!...

Every kid (and kid at heart!) will love these cheesy bacon rolls. Easy cheese sandwiches are rolled up, wrapped up in bacon, and then pan-fried (or air fried) to gooey, cheesy perfection. You can’t eat just one! Easy & Cheesy! Everything tastes better wrapped in bacon!These fun roll-ups are made in minutes just in time for afterschool snacks and movie nights. This is one kid-friendly recipe that will be on constant rotation!...

What is Dutch Apple Pie? Of all our favorite apple recipes, Dutch apple pie is near the top of the list! The difference between a traditional apple pie and a Dutch apple pie is mainly in the topping. While this recipe varies from a dutch apple pie made hundreds of years ago in a dutch oven, it’s definitely a favorite in our kitchen. A dutch apple pie has either streusel crumb (or a lattice crust) and is spiced with warm spices....

How to Cook Frozen Pizza on the Grill Love it? Pin it to SAVE it! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more great recipes! I know there are a lot of recipes out there for grilled pizza!! In fact, my parents have pretty much perfected the art of grilling homemade pizza… when I visit it’s something we always enjoy at their house! What I didn’t realize was that you can actually cook a frozen pizza on the grill too!...

Corn is one of our favorite summer foods! We love to process and freeze corn to add to so many delicious recipes. Best Corn to Use Most store-bought or farmer’s market ears of corn are yellow or white in color. There are many varieties of sweet corn that are delicious. Sweet Yellow is delish because the kernels are large, firm, and sweet. Fresh Butter & Sugar corn is deliciously savory-sweet. Peaches & Cream is another summer favorite that tastes amazing fresh off the cob....

I love making Icebox Cakes… if you’ve never made one, you have to try it! They are SO simple to make, no baking required and you can do it ahead of time so it’s easy if you are having guests or need to take it along somewhere! Repin No Bake Banana Split Icebox Cake Here For this No Bake Banana Split Icebox Cake recipe I used very ripe bananas, if you toss them with the pineapple juice, they don’t brown at all!...

I love summer; green grass, fresh flowers, sunny afternoons and a bounty of fresh fruit and vegetables! I try to incorporate fresh summer produce into every meal from Mango Berry Overnight Oats for breakfast to beautiful salads for lunch and grilled veggies for dinner… and of course fresh fruits and berries for dessert. The perfectly sweet way to end a beautiful summer meal! I usually end up making pies or fruit crisps but sometimes it’s nice to have something that’s really easy, no baking required and totally no fuss while still enjoying the summer bounty....

There are endless recipes that call for sweet potatoes! Sweet Potato Casserole, sweet potato pie or roasted sweet potatoes are all delicious options! I have to admit though that, while I love these dishes, I love a simple baked sweet potato topped with a little bit of butter and sour cream even more! Sweet Potato (or Yam?) Sweet potatoes are a starchy and sweet-tasting root vegetable and similar to a regular potato they can be boiled, fried or baked....

No need to wait for cookies to be baked with this edible cookie dough recipe! Of course all cookie dough is edible but this version is safe to eat without baking! It contains no eggs and heat-treated flour making it perfect to scoop right out of the bowl! Swap up the add ins in this cookie dough recipe, if you love pecans or other goodies by all means, stir some in!...

I’ve made this literally hundreds of times and it’s perfect every single time with tender meat and a silky flavorful sauce! Ingredients This is hands down the BEST homemade pasta sauce I’ve ever had and even better, it’s healthy! Meat – This recipe uses either lean ground turkey or beef. You can substitute your favorite ground meat Seasonings – The real secret lies in the spice mixture. The combination may seem a little bit unusual but they’re the same seasonings I put in my homemade sausage patties!...

This simple squash recipe makes deliciously soft, buttery, and sweet microwave acorn squash in minutes! Cook up a squash or two with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the perfect easy side dish! Sweet & Savory Squash Acorn squash tastes great in the microwave even though it cooks in a fraction of the time compared to the oven.One small acorn squash can equal two servings, a larger one can make up to 4 servings!...

This slow cooker Mississippi Pot Roast recipe is so easy to make. A pot roast, some gravy (or a packet of au jus mix), ranch dressing mix, pepperoncini peppers, and some butter are all that is needed for a melt-in-your-mouth crock pot roast. With just 5 ingredients, prep is so fast and it’s delicious every time. What is Mississippi Pot Roast? There’s good reason this recipe has taken over the internet!...

You’ll need only 4 ingredients and 30 minutes for this delicious, simple, and an easy treat fix. Peanut butter and chocolate rank amongst my favorite flavor combinations, and I could eat it all day long. Whether it is a chocolate cake topped with peanut butter frosting, peanut butter lasagna, or peanut butter fudge brownies, I am in! These homemade cookies are like chocolate chip cookies met peanut butter cookies and had a really tasty baby....