Posted Feb 21, 2017, Updated Apr 13, 2024 So here I am, a year into bogging and it’s my first time jumping on the “taco tuesday” train. Don’t get me wrong, we eat tacos all. the. time. but I haven’t turned the components of our weekly taco fiestas, like these Homemade Refried Black Beans into actual recipes. I think it’s because tacos are a fast and easy meal for me!...
Yosemite National Park, in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, is one of the most well-known national parks in the United States, with over 4 million visitors each year. Yosemite is popular for good reason. From thundering waterfalls and rainbows to beautiful lakes, meadows, granite cliffs, and sequoia trees, Yosemite is a haven for backpackers, nature lovers, rock climbers, and casual tourists from around the world. Yosemite Memories Yosemite also happens to be one of the first national parks my parents took my sister and me to, sparking a love of camping and the outdoors that has never worn off....
The seasoning includes smoked paprika and a few other spice cabinet basics, plus the classic Frank’s hot sauce. This isn’t a sponsored post, but if it ain’t broke…! Air Fryer Buffalo Wings That Taste Like a Classic Hot Wing I’ve made these wings for family and friends, and the consensus is that they’re absolutely fantastic—astoundingly so for homemade wings. They’re on par with hot wings that were cooked in the deep-fryer, but they’re absurdly easy to make using an air fryer....
This is one of the easiest ways to make this sweet winter squash. An Easier Way to Cook Butternut Squash Butternut squash is hard to peel and cut when it’s raw so we skip that step in this recipe and cook it in halves. If your squash is too hard to cut in half, poke it with a fork and microwave it for 3-4 minutes first (I do the same with spaghetti squash if it’s too hard to cut)....
In this quick stovetop oatmeal recipe, rolled oats are simmered in a creamy mixture of brown sugar & spice with fresh apples. Top with with crunchy pecans before serving! Oatmeal is packed with nutrition, antioxidants, fiber, and all the B-vitamin energy to get through the day! An Easy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Recipe Just 3 easy steps to prepare this breakfast recipe! Prepare a double batch at the beginning of the week to have healthy breakfasts all week long....
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love fried rice, especially Chinese chicken fried rice! It’s a universal food language that spans the world – from carnivores to vegetarians, and even vegans. This has to be one of my favorite Chinese chicken recipes. It’s a new twist on your chicken and rice casserole recipes! I think the only people who avoid fried rice like the plague are those on a low carb diet – and that’s because it’s SO DARN TASTY it’s impossible just to have one mouthful....
Spaghetti is mixed with a quick zesty meat sauce, topped with cheese and baked in the oven until hot and bubbly for a family favorite meal. Ingredients for Baked Spaghetti Meat: Use ground beef, Italian sausage, or a combination of the two. For a leaner option, ground turkey or turkey sausage can be used. Aromatics: Onion, garlic & green pepper add flavor to the sauce. Sauce: Use your favorite brand of pasta sauce or marinara sauce and add in diced tomatoes and Italian Seasoning for extra flavor Pasta: Since this is a baked spaghetti recipe, I used spaghetti noodles, but you can swap it for any long pasta or whole wheat spaghetti....
Posted Feb 10, 2019, Updated May 14, 2024 Hi, My name is Laura, and I am a brownie addict. Brownies are my favorite dessert, and these flourless brownies are the best if you’re looking for a gluten-free brownie that doesn’t taste healthy at all (not in the slightest). In my opinion, a spectacular brownie needs to be insanely fudgy and irresistibly chocolatey (cakey brownies need not apply). These flourless brownies are all that and more....
Posted Dec 22, 2021, Updated Feb 20, 2024 We celebrate many birthdays in our family, so over the years I have perfected from-scratch birthday treats like these homemade vanilla cupcakes (along with our favorite chocolate cake, chocolate cupcakes, vanilla buttercream and chocolate frosting)! Since we celebrate so often (there are 8 of us), I prefer to make our indulgent treats from scratch instead of using box mixes to avoid preservatives and artificial dyes/flavors....
Brown sugar carrots need just one pot and 15 minutes. They are perfectly tender-crisp, sweet, and caramelized. Serve them alongside meatloaf or even turkey dinner. An Easy Side Brown sugar glazed carrots are the one-pot stovetop solution for a quick side dish! Carrots are inexpensive and last a long time in the fridge so we always have everything we need on hand for this recipe! Did you love these Brown Sugar Carrots?...
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....
Note: This recipe was originally published in August of 2013 (it’s one of our earliest recipes!). It has been updated in 2022, with new photos, clearer instructions, metric measurements, and more. The recipe has stayed mostly the same, with very minor adjustments. Enjoy! One of My Go-To Easy Meals Deciding what to eat during a busy day can be tough. You might just want to chase away your hunger with some cereal, a piece of fruit, or a can of soup....
With Buttered Parsley Noodles? Uh, yes. Yes, please. A Recipe From Our Last Camping Trip We made this Campfire Beef Stew on our latest trip to Olympic National Park, and before we get into the logistics of the recipe, I should say that it was made even tastier by virtue of the location in which we ate it. One of the most beautiful campgrounds we stayed at was Kalaloch Campground, still part of Olympic National Park, but out on the coast, steps away from the beach....
However, as recently as a generation ago, it was a must-have postpartum dish for new moms. Many of you have requested that we cover this traditional recipe on the blog, and we’ve finally answered the call! The Anatomy of a Dish The dish’s name captures its key ingredients: pig trotters (AKA pig feet) and pork knuckles (the pig’s foot and the portion of the leg that attaches to the foot, with the skin), ginger and vinegar....
Posted Apr 28, 2024 Carmelitas are a gooey & delicious dessert bar that are guaranteed to be the hit of any party. In this recipe, a chewy and delicious cookie layer is stuffed with rich creamy caramel and sweet milk chocolate. It’s truly irresistible at every level and in every way! Plus, they’re easy to make and serve to a crowd, and the recipe can easily be doubled. Carmelitas Ingredients & Substitutions All-purpose flour....
Posted Sep 17, 2018, Updated Aug 16, 2024 Fun fact: these carrot zucchini muffins were the very first baked goods I ever made for my oldest child. They are a delicious zucchini muffin for babies and toddlers because the veggies are processed or blended until they are undetectable. Which means no choking and no chance for vegetable skepticism from observant little ones. These carrot zucchini muffins are packed full of vegetables, fiber, protein and nutrients so they will keep you and your little ones full until lunch....
Pizza crust is piled high with our favorite breakfast toppings including sausage, bacon, green onions, eggs and of course heaps of cheese. This is a grab-and-go breakfast that will bring everyone to the table! I am so excited to have partnered with Cabot Cheese to share this cheesy and delicious breakfast pizza! Ingredients My family loves a good pizza any time of day… including for breakfast! But what better way to bring pizza to the breakfast table than with one topped with eggs, sausage and heaps of cheese?...
Cherries! Even the saying makes you feel like smiling, blushing with redness. Ok enough of romanticism we won’t discuss shades of cherries and that they all make you feel like different moods of love. I choose black cherries for this jam, which is sweet. I’ve kept this recipe in small batches as the pitting is tedious. For this quick jam recipe, you could be done pitting in 20 minutes. Something, I prefer doing while watching my favorite show....
We have partnered with Betty Crocker to bring you two great recipes! First, a savory cheeseburger pot pie that definitely brings my family around the table. Perfectly complemented with this delicious cherry pie cupcake recipe! It is the best combination of sweet and savory! PIN it to your DESSERT BOARD to save it for later! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more great tips, ideas, and recipes! I love pie, it is something I usually make for a leisurely Sunday dinner but not anymore!...
In this recipe, a whole chicken is simmered with vegetables to create a flavorful broth and tender meat. Remove the meat from the bones, stir in some egg noodles and a handful of veggies for a cozy homemade soup. Chicken soup really is a good wholesome meal with fresh ingredients and has never been so easy! A Perfect Homemade Soup This chicken noodle soup recipe is made with homemade broth and either store-bought or homemade egg noodles!...
