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These are a perfect little snack, appetizer or even dinner! I used leftover BBQ chicken or grilled chicken but rotisserie chicken or any type of leftover cooked chicken works perfectly in this recipe! Taquitos are often fried but baking them crispy in the oven is super easy and they turn out great! When using corn tortillas you have to be careful to keep them moist because they crack easily. I microwave them with damp paper towels and only remove the ones I am working with while keeping the others covered....

The tart flavor of rhubarb pairs perfectly in sweet desserts like Rhubarb Crisp and Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler and now of course, these tender muffins! Cutting Rhubarb for Muffins Only the stalks of rhubarb are edible. In fact, leaves of this unusual and incredibly tart vegetable are toxic, so “leave” them alone! To cut fresh stalks for use in cooked rhubarb crisp muffins, trim off the bottoms and the leaves and discard....

When I say this dish is easy, I’m not kidding! A lean pork tenderloin is filled with a flavorful spinach and mushroom stuffing and roasted to perfection. Stuffed Pork Tenderloin is a delicious and easy meal. This easy dish starts with a simple filling loaded with mushrooms and fresh spinach… you can use any variety of mushrooms, I usually choose a combination of white and cremini! Once cooked and cooled, the filling is rolled in the tenderloin and secured with toothpicks....

A simple sauce of lemon, butter, and a splash of cream (and some capers if you’d like) is tossed with pasta. This is perfect for lunch or as a “nest” under a protein like chicken, salmon, or shrimp. Quick & Easy Lemon Pasta This pasta has a zesty lemon sauce that is slightly creamy and ready by the time the pasta cooks. Lemon pasta takes 20 minutes from start to finish so it’s great as a side or a quick dinner....

In this easy recipe, pecans are tossed in a cinnamon sugar mixture and baked until crunchy! Super simple to make these are a simple treat and make an easy gift too! What Are Candied Pecans? Candied pecans are pecans that have been coated in a sweet and cinnamony coating and baked until crunchy. Whether looking to add something special to a salad or want something indulgent to snack on, this easy candied pecans recipe is the answer....

This blend of seeds, aromatics, and salt is tasty and incredibly easy to make. Try making everything bagel butter to dress up ordinary grocery store bagels or sprinkle on crescent rolls or even just on toast with butter to turn them into a sensational treat. What’s In Everything Bagel Seasoning? This recipe includes a balanced mix of the ingredients that combine to produce a delicious flavor: Seeds – Sesame and poppy seeds are critical to making a classic everything bagel topping....

©SpendWithPennies.com Pin it to your KITCHEN TIPS BOARD to SHARE IT! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more great tips, ideas and recipes! I think this is the most used tool in my whole kitchen. I’ve had it for as long as I can remember and it’s been used literally hundreds of times. There are several brands available, the brand I have is Vidalia Chop Wizard. It’s one of the gifts I like to give for wedding showers or along with a wedding gift because I just think it’s such a handy tool and one of the few that doesn’t collect dust in my kitchen!...

Not only is this kale soup ultra-tasty, but we made it a one-pot meal that saves on time and clean-up! Bring it to school or work in a thermos and enjoy a filling, flavorful meal that will keep everyone going for the rest of the day! For dinner, serve kale soup with our cheesy garlic breadsticks, and a cucumber tomato salad for a well-rounded meal that the whole family will love!...

Pineapple Angel Food Cake is a foolproof recipe that’s ready to serve in minutes and is the ultimate dessert for any occasion! There are only 2 ingredients in this cake (plus toppings if you’d like) and the result is moist and fluffy. It’s light and delicious with a slightly sweet pineapple flavor and it’s perfect for topping with fruit. This is a dessert I keep up my sleeve when I need something super easy and light....

This Brussels sprout salad has all the color, crunch, flavor, and nutrition that a superfood salad should have! Veggies, fruit, berries, nuts, and cheese are tossed with a bright and tangy honey mustard dressing for an unforgettable salad! This salad will turn almost anyone into a Brussels sprout fan. A Crisp & Crunchy Salad Just prep, dress, and toss. Brussel sprouts salad is delicious as a side or lunch.Raw brussels sprouts are delicious and taste similar to coleslaw mix but slightly sweeter....

Tender potatoes, smoky sausage, onion and sweet cabbage seasoned with garlic butter and all cooked in a tidy little packet on the grill! This foil packet dinner is perfect as an effortless summer meal or as a delicious way to prepare ahead of time while you’re camping! Comfort Food – we all want and crave it from time to time. There is just something about cabbage that I can’t resist… and it’s even better when it’s served alongside sausage (like in my favorite Cabbage and Noodles dish or Roasted Sausage and Potatoes)....

We love the Raspberry Swirl Pound Cake at Starbucks and now we can enjoy it at home!! To make it extra quick and easy, this recipe starts with a boxed mix. If you have a favorite pound cake recipe, by all means, use that and just add the raspberry spread in as directed below! Delicious Cake & Cupake Recipes Eclair Cake Fun and Easy Rainbow Cupcakes Millionaire Brownie Cake Mars Bar Cake More recipes here...

Red cranberries and white chocolate make these cookies delicious and bright. These homemade cookies will be hard to resist, especially when they are warm and fresh from the oven. Easy Homemade Cookies I love cookies and my Grandma always made shortbread with a cookie press, they were my favorite (with my Mom’s thumbprint cookies). This recipe is one that my kids absolutely love on the cookie plate. These deliciously chewy, and soft cookies are made with a package of pudding mix....

It is packed with juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers and fresh herbs and all topped off with a delicious creamy dressing for a healthy addition to your menu plan! I add in fresh herbs and once in a while a sprinkle of feta cheese! ©SpendWithPennies.com Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad is the perfect dish for spring and summer (in fact, I make it all year round). It is versatile, packed with deliciously healthy flavors and it lasts for several days in the fridge!...

Hearty root veggies are lightly seasoned and added to a pan with chicken thighs to create an oven-baked meal with no fuss! An Easy Favorite We love this recipe because it’s a quick way to make a roast chicken dinner. The ingredients are easy to find and easy to prep and clean up is easy too! We like the oven method because the veggies come out roasted, browned, and crispy, just like the chicken skins!...

Learn my favorite tips and tricks to cook this easy classic in an Instant Pot (or pressure cooker) for a family favorite everyone loves. Instant Pot Cooking is Easy If you’re new to pressure cooking (and the Instant Pot), you’re going to love it! It’s so easy to use and cooks meals in minutes in just one pot (including browning meat and cooking). Win-win! If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can find them online here!...

This is my favorite way to enjoy a turkey breast roast. Cooking a turkey breast in the Instant Pot is really easy to prep. It is quick to cook and comes out so tender and juicy! Use the broth left in the bottom to make a perfect gravy! Thanksgiving dinner has never been easier. Instant Pot Turkey Breast If you’re short on time or a smaller holiday celebration is on the menu, skip the whole turkey and opt for a turkey breast....

©Cook Crave Inspire by SpendWithPennies.com We love Jalapeno Poppers around here! I’ll pretty much each jalapenos any which way they’re served… grilled, in a jalapeno popper dip or even as an egg roll! I actually make Jalapeno popper dip frequently and it’s one recipe everyone always asks for. I figured that same delicious dip would be amazing in an easy to hold two-bite appetizer. Let me tell you, I was right....

Pumpkin Cheesecake is one of my fall favorites, it’s rich and creamy and loaded with so much flavor! When the oven is full with turkey and stuffing, I love to make this easy no bake cheesecake! Cheesecake + Pumpkin Pie Two of my absolute favorite things are cheesecake and pumpkin pie, so why not combine them? I can honestly tell you that these two flavours together in one bite is heavenly!...

Summertime is the unofficial season for s’mores. It’s the perfect time of year for twilight-hour bonfires hosted in a field of fireflies, and for spending hours toasting fluffy marshmallow after fluffy marshmallow to charred perfection at the end of the (questionably sanitary) stick. And while bonfires are lovely and S’mores very well may be the perfect outdoor treat, there’s nothing wrong with breaking away from tradition and bringing them indoors for a fun new spin on a classic....