Posted Sep 10, 2017, Updated Sep 02, 2020 The process of starting your baby on solid foods can be daunting to a first {or fourth} time mom! It feels like you finally get into a great sleeping/eating routine and then just like that it’s time to add something new to the mix. Well, after having four kids I want to share some tips and tricks from my experience on How to Introduce Solid Foods with your baby!...
I love putting it on top of tacos, avocado toast, basically anything I want to add a flavorful kick to! My daughter loves the flavor of buffalo sauce just as much as I do. We toss it with chicken wings and of course add it to our favorite Buffalo Chicken Dip. We sometimes mix it with a bit of blue cheese (or homemade ranch) dressing or sour cream to keep the buffalo sauce flavor and cut the spice a bit!...
How to make perfectly roasted peppers! Pin it to save it for later! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more great tips, ideas and recipes! Roasted peppers are delicious and super easy to make! Roasting peppers creates a delicious flavor which adds a sweet smokiness to dishes! Both sweet bell peppers (known as capsicum in Australia and other areas of the world) and hot peppers can be roasted. I love them on sandwiches and in salads… they are perfect to add to pretty much any dish!...
Why Toast Your Own Sesame Seeds Why would you want to toast your own sesame seeds when you can buy them? First of all, sesame seeds that you toast yourself will have a fresher flavor. Secondly, toasted sesame seeds aren’t always available! As a matter of fact, Asian supermarkets sell mostly raw sesame seeds. I’ve found that it’s cheaper to buy them in bulk, and the bulk bags are usually raw seeds....
We’ve updated it with new information on how to use chopsticks the right way, how to store them and wash them, and what to look for when buying them. We also have a new video, so you can see it in action! How to Use Chopsticks Chopsticks can be tricky—whether you grew up using them or you’re new to them! In fact, there are plenty of folks out there who grew up using chopsticks and can get food from point A to point B, but don’t necessarily use them “correctly....
These oven baked onion rings, just like french fries, are the perfect classic side for hamburgers or your favorite sandwich! Onions for Rings You can use large white or yellow onions, or my personal favorite, sweet or Vidalia onions. Sweet onions tend to have thicker, juicier layers, and are also large and fairly uniform in size, which yields bigger rings. Yellow or white onions have stronger sulfur compounds than sweet onions, and can be mellowed out by soaking them in milk....
Especially when it’s served icy cold with a traditional ring of salt on the rim! Don’t forget to add a lime slice as a garnish! Our Favorite Margarita Whether on the rocks or blended, this is a favorite for us. It’s perfect for any and every occasion! It’s easy to buy a margarita mix, but to be honest, they’re often overly sweet and they definitely don’t taste fresh like homemade margaritas from scratch!...
Crispy skins are filled with fully loaded mashed potatoes, 2 kinds of cheese, bacon, and seasonings for the perfect creamy bite. Prep these spuds in large batches and freeze them, they bake perfectly right from frozen! Ingredients for Loaded Baked Potatoes Potatoes – Choose a high-starch potato like large russet potatoes (or baking potatoes). They have thick skin that holds up well to baking and filling. The starchy flesh makes perfect mashed potatoes....
Generally speaking, you can’t really go wrong with ‘marinate-and-grill’ kind of days. So quick, so easy, minimal prep, SO much flavour and SO easy to serve - I’m a stan. We are a family who will happily eat our grilled tikka type foods with our bare hands with only a chutney on the side, so I mean, does home cooked food get easier than that? On a better day, I may serve it with a naan and salad too - but again, such minimal prep if you’re getting store-bought naan....
Delicious and easy to make frozen Mango Margaritas are tart, sweet, easy to customize, and are the perfect cocktail recipe to keep you cool this summer. It doesn’t get easier than this, you just toss everything to make these frozen margaritas into a blender, and blend until smooth. Having a great cocktail, like these frozen mango margaritas can take an ordinary meal to one that is just way more fun and tasty....
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....
Posted Mar 01, 2018, Updated May 31, 2024 This matcha puppy chow is a simple, four-ingredient recipe that makes a great St. Patty’s Day or Christmas treat because of it’s color! It comes together in minutes and is naturally green, thanks to the matcha green tea powder. Matcha puppy chow has just the right amount of sweet, green tea flavor and natural green color making it a festive treat for any and every green holiday (also try Christmas puppy chow or the best classic puppy chow recipe)....
Posted Dec 02, 2020, Updated Mar 16, 2024 These Millionaire Shortbread Bars are one of the most delicious desserts in my repertoire. Buttery shortbread, smooth caramel and a layer of chocolate come together to make a sweet treat that will blow you away. This caramel shortbread is a great bar to feed a crowd (e.g. take to a potluck or barbecue) or to include on your Christmas cookie tray. I consider this millionaire shortbread recipe a medium to advanced baking recipe – simply because caramel can be finicky and requires undivided attention as it’s made – but I promise you they are worth every second of your expertise and time....
A quick peanut butter mixture is combined with crisp cereals, pressed into a pan, and cooled. Top it with chocolate for the perfect easy treat! Why We Love Peanut Butter Bars Loaded with peanut butter, they’re perfect for snacking or as a treat! They’re quick and easy to make and no oven is required. Peanut butter bars are rich in flavor and both light and crisp in texture. They keep well making them perfect for lunchboxes and outings....
Posted Nov 01, 2018, Updated May 19, 2024 Does anyone else begin planning their Thanksgiving menu on November 1st?! I like to test recipes before the big day, to ensure that everything turns out well on the holiday itself. This Paleo & vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe is absolutely a winner, and will be a favorite at your Thanksgiving, or Friendsgiving celebrations. It’s the perfect treat to make if you have guests or family members with food allergies!...
Crockpot mashed potatoes require no boiling – simply chop & season and let the slow cooker do the rest! Before serving mash them until smooth and enjoy. Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes A hearty meal is just never complete without a big ol’ bowl of mashed potatoes. Crockpot mashed potatoes are so easy to make, they practically cook themselves! No boiling, straining, or draining – these leave the stove open for Thanksgiving gravy....
Posted Jul 05, 2020, Updated Mar 31, 2024 I have been making this Oreo balls recipe for almost 20 years. It’s a simple, no-bake, four-ingredient recipe (including my secret ingredient) that results in an irresistible treat perfect for any holiday. Oreo truffles are a great no-bake treat to make in the summer, or as a quick and easy addition to your Christmas cookie trays (like these no bake chocolate peanut butter bars and these chocolate peanut butter balls) during the holidays....
While I actually don’t eat a ton of sweets, I am pretty much ALWAYS up for a good cheesecake and of course I love no-bake desserts (who doesn’t?!). This is literally the most perfect combination of cheesecake and chocolate, it’s both light and rich at the same time. I have included a recipe for my easy homemade chocolate pudding which is amazing. It takes a little bit longer, but it’s always worth the effort....
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?...
This recipe uses both fresh and canned tomatoes to create a rich zesty sauce similar to a Ragu or Bolognese (a tomato-based meat sauce). While it takes a bit of time, it’s definitely worth it because the flavor is amazing. What is Pappardelle? Pronounced ‘pa-par-DAY-lay’, pappardelle pasta originates from the Tuscan region of Italy and it’s one I learned to make by hand in an olive grove in Italy! It is a wide flat noodle, similar to fettuccine (but much wide)....
