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We serve this along side our favorite Garlic Ranch Mashed Potatoes with some Crock Pot Corn on the Cob for the perfect meal! In this easy Oven Fried Chicken recipe, I use a whole chicken that is cut into pieces. If you prefer to make oven fried chicken breasts (bone-in) or oven fried chicken thighs or drumsticks, you can certainly use either of those! How To Make Oven Fried Chicken I make a crispy baked parmesan chicken, but for this recipe I really wanted to get a lot of good crunch!...

The whole family will love this recipe! Use your favorite veggies and pineapple chunks for a sweet tangy flavor. Homemade Pork Stir Fry Chinese take-out is one of my favorites and I love to recreate dishes at home! Not only is it easy to whip up, but it can be tailored to what you have on hand! Add your favorite veggies and scoop it onto rice, over noodles, or even shredded lettuce for a flavorful and filling entrée that will have everyone asking for seconds!...

If you like spinach artichoke dip, you are going to love this Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole. It’s basically chicken breasts topped with a fabulous spinach and artichoke dip mixture and cheese sauce and baked till brown and bubbly. The combination of spinach and artichokes with chicken in this casserole is so good that even the kids will love it, and you won’t have to run after them to eat their greens because you can easily hide them under all the cheese....

I’ve never really been one to choose almonds as a snack, although I do enjoy them in the occasional salad. My love for almond comes more in the form of baked goods and the use of almond extract. I love the cozy strong flavor it adds to cakes and cookies, and let’s face it, we’d all rather eat an almond cupcake than almond butter. Last month I shared these delicious Pumpkin Amaretto Cheesecake Bars with all of you, in that recipe, almond helped to amplify the main flavor of the dessert, the pumpkin....

Simply simmer the mixture until thick and brush the glaze over your ham at the end of cooking. Glaze for Ham Glazing a ham is not required but adds a lovely sweetness to the outside while the ham is tender and juicy inside. We score the ham to allow the juices to seep into the meat a bit (plus it gives a pretty presentation). This glaze can be used on the following:...

Ricotta stuffed shells are perfect for making ahead and make a great freezer meal to enjoy at a later time. Add in a side of garlic bread and a tossed salad for a delicious meal! Cheese and pasta are just one of those combinations that I don’t think anyone can refuse. From lasagna to mac and cheese to these stuffed shells, cheesy pasta is just the ultimate comfort food! I stuffed these shells with a mixture of Ricotta, Parmesan, spinach and Italian herbs, but you could mix things up and add in Romano cheese or other herbs if you like....

A simple combination of celery and potatoes is simmered until tender and blended until smooth. Meatless Monday has never tasted better! Creamy Celery Soup Perfect for a rainy-day soup or when you need to whip up a quick meal based on what you have on hand! This great dish uses simple pantry ingredients with a few other items I always have on hand (like butter, a potato, and some celery)....

Everyone seems to have their own method for eating a grilled cheese sandwich! When I was in high school we’d always get grilled cheese sandwiches and ketchup at the cafeteria and I loved that combo. (Weird or normal?) To this day, I always dip my grilled cheese sandwiches in ketchup! REPIN this recipe to save it for later! ©SpendWithPennies.com Don’t Forget the Pickles For as long as I can remember my husband has always sliced dill pickles and put them on top of his grilled cheese sandwiches....

Fresh, easy and delicious, these flank steak fajitas are a fun dinner any time of year! This post is sponsored by Mirum, all opinions expressed are my own. Steak Fajitas are a great recipe to feed a crowd and loaded with flavor! They’re easy to make and fun to share with a collection of our favorite toppers like Homemade Salsa, sliced jalapenos and cheese! Like many of you, I’m obsessed with spicy foods including toppers for fajitas (I could literally eat Queso Dip by the bucket full)....

Add in some fresh veggies and a side of rice for a great weeknight meal! Ingredients in Honey Garlic Chicken Sauce Sweet, sticky, and jam-packed with flavor, everyone loves this recipe! The ingredients are items you likely have on hand and the flavor is so good! All you need for this chicken sauce are: honey soy sauce garlic cider vinegar Other Ingredients This recipe begs for new ideas, doesn’t it? Serve the cooked chicken pieces over rice pilaf, jasmine rice, Udon noodles, or even homemade noodles!...

I feel like we don’t get enough pumpkin pie. It seems unfair that such a delicious treat is only really served in the fall and maybe at Thanksgiving and Christmas. What’s up with that? If I were in charge (a scary thought, I’ll admit), I would ensure that pumpkin pie was served year-round. In that spirit, this recipe for pumpkin pie parfaits is a great snack to enjoy in every season....

This easy M&M blondie recipe comes out perfectly sweet and chewy – and they can be decorated any way you like! The Perfect Valentine’s Treat Blondies, brownies, and cookies of all kinds make a perfect potluck, picnic, or party dessert all year round. Especially if they are dressed up in a lovely box or basket! Blondies are dessert bars or cookies with the texture of brownies but with brown sugar and vanilla instead of cocoa so they stay “blonde....

A quick Dalgona coffee beverage looks like a whole lot of fancy but needs just a little bit of effort, this is a true treat. It is a style of Korean coffee that is great at any time of day! What is Whipped Coffee (Dalgona)? I have a 16-year-old so I know all about the recent whipped coffee craze to take over YouTube and then TikTok. According to Wikipedia, this drink was first made popular in Korea on a tv show and has been going crazy all over social media since!...

These monster cookies are a combination of our favorite Peanut Butter Cookies and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. So tasty and delicious! What Makes it a Monster Cookie? It’s the assortment of all the great, gooey goodness of the mix-ins! For the best monster cookies, pick your own mix-ins like dried fruit, or nuts, baking chips or even your favorite M&M flavors! What about toffee bits or even nuts? Every monster cookie can be just as unique as the little (or big) monsters making them!...

We have partnered with Betty Crocker to bring you an easy as pie weeknight dinner and dessert! First, a savory cheeseburger pot pie is rich and deliciously, followed by deliciously sweet cherry pie cupcakes. It is the perfect combination of savory and sweet! PIN it to your DINNER BOARD to save it for later! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more great tips, ideas, and recipes! Pot Pie is just one of those comfort food recipes that makes any meal amazing… but between making & rolling crusts and making the filling, it’s always been more of a weekend dish for us....

We love frying everything around here, from homemade eggrolls to my favorite donut holes, and this Churros recipe is the current household favorite! I think you’re going to love them every bit as much as we do! What is a Churro? Simply put, it is a sweet treat, typically made from piped dough, fried until golden, then tossed in sugar. They’re little bites of heaven! How to Make Churros Churros aren’t just Fair food anymore, and if you’re wondering how do you make churros at home, I’m here to tell you how to make them in your own kitchen!...

When the mulled wine appears, the holidays are officially here! Guaranteed to warm you from the inside out, this mulled wine recipe is the real deal made with a robust red wine, warm spices, and just the right touch of sweetness! A cozy mug of this sweet and spicy Christmas drink is the perfect way to enjoy holiday cheer! What is Mulled Wine? Mulled wine has quite a history! As far back as the 2nd century, the Romans heated wine to ward off the chill....

How to Clean Collard Greens Collard greens have a tough stem and prominent veins on the back of the leaves. These veiny crevices can sometimes harbor sand and dirt so you’ll want to wash them well. To clean and prepare for cooking do the following: Cut the root off if it is still attached Dunk and swish the leaves in a sink or basin full cold water, and change the water until you no longer see any dirt or sand on the bottom....

Oven roasted chicken gives you a very different from poaching it or even pan frying it. When I make this recipe, my whole family swears that it is the best roast chicken they have ever had! I love serving this easy lemon Roast Chicken with a side of roasted root vegetables; they go perfectly together! This roast chicken recipe can also easily be adapted to be made on a rotisserie! Just adjust the cooking time accordingly....

Why wait in line for breakfast when you can make a hot & hearty breakfast sandwich at home any way you like it? Supercharge the day with these tasty sandwiches made with egg, sausage (or ham), and plenty of melty cheddar cheese on a crisped English muffin. Eat it hot or grab-and-go, these breakfast sandwiches are worth getting up for! Storing Breakfast Sandwiches Keep leftover breakfast sandwiches wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator until ready to reheat in the microwave....