A great thing to do is to take 30 minutes to prep ingredients the night before. Then, the next day when you get home, you can take everything out of the fridge, change into your t-shirt and sweatpants, and grab your wok. Dinner will be ready within 15 minutes! This Shrimp Lo Mein recipe follows most restaurant versions pretty closely, but you can add anything you like to this dish!...
Grab your favorite kid(s), some Jell-o powder and a pound or two of fresh green or purple grapes and create your own sour patch grape candy! They’re a great way to cool down in the summer without eating TOO much sugar, just like these real fruit melon berry popsicles! What a fun and tasty snack to make for a sleepover or after soccer practice! How to Make Sour Patch Grapes When making sour patch grapes you can use either red or green grapes....
This easy to make side is an elegant twist on our favorite creamed spinach recipe and perfect served next to a ribeye steak! An Easy Cheesy Side You may be familiar with Potatoes Au Gratin but honestly, a gratin can refer to almost anything covered with breadcrumbs or cheese and in this case, I use a bit of both. A quick cheesy stovetop creamed spinach is the base of this recipe....
Perfect for hot summer days, in this recipe, juicy strips of steak are served on a bed of greens with veggies, cheese, and a quick creamy dressing. A healthy and protein-rich salad that makes an excellent lunch or a light dinnertime entree! A Satisfying Steak Salad Easy enough for every day, but elegant enough for a celebration, steak salad is as delicious as it is photo-op worthy! The key to this amazing salad recipe is the combination of rich and robust flavors from the peppery arugula, buttery avocado, and tangy cheese....
Posted May 28, 2021, Updated Oct 20, 2024 I make an Asian-inspired meal at least once every week. Sometimes it’s Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps or Cashew Chicken Stir Fry, but sometimes I’m just craving veggies and make this Vegetable Stir Fry (served with fried rice)! This vegetable stir fry recipe is a quick & easy way to enjoy your veggies, and the perfect “clean out the vegetable drawer” meal! It only takes 20 minutes to make and you can even prepare it in advance by chopping up the veggies and making the sauce, so it’s even quicker....
This easy recipe makes a jam without all the fuss and no pectin needed. Made with tart pink rhubarb stems, juicy sweet strawberries, and a bit of lemon juice and sugar. Sweet Strawberry Rhubarb Jam I love rhubarb and the sweet childhood memories of sitting in my grandma’s yard dipping the sour stalks into sugar as snacks. This veggie has a tart flavor and is the perfect base for homemade jam....
© SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here. These adorable cookies are perfect for any time of year. They are simple to make because they start with a boxed mix! Be sure that when you put your cookies on the tray, the dough is taller rather than wide to avoid having it spread too much!...
The Key to Cooking Chicken Breast I’m probably going against the grain quite a bit here, but chicken breast is one of my least favorite foods. While most Americans overwhelmingly prefer white meat, I’m a dark meat girl myself. I just find it to be more flavorful and less dry overall. It’s much easier to mess up a chicken breast than it is to mess up, say, a chicken thigh or drumstick....
Mixed with dried cranberries, crunchy pistachios, feta, fresh strawberries, and a tangy vinaigrette, this salad bowl is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. It’s the perfect way to enjoy produce from the farmers market and it makes a beautiful side dish or a lovely lunch. Summer Strawberry Salad This recipe came from my mother-in-law Ruby and when she served it, I knew I had to recreate it at home!...
This recipe was invented for my sister who eats (and loves) garlic more than anyone I know! This is not only easy to put together, but cooks up beautiful and juicy! The key to making this chicken absolutely perfectly juicy is the method of cooking it at a very high temperature. Not only does this seal in the juices for amazing results, it also caramelizes the sweet garlic topping. Garlic is naturally sweet and the addition of a little bit of brown sugar makes a this chicken lip smackin’ good!...
What Is Thai Curry Paste? A Thai curry paste is a mixture of herbs, spices, and aromatics used to make what Westerners know as Thai-style curry dishes, or “kaeng.” Thai curries, such as red curry and green curry, are dishes that usually feature the flavors of shrimp paste, onions or shallots, chilies, and garlic. These curries may also include coconut milk. Other ingredients include lemongrass, kaffir lime, galangal, coriander, cumin, and cardamom....
International travel can be a little tricky as you decide where and how you want to spend your time (and money!). That’s why I believe that a good travel guide should give you flexibility, offering lots of things to see and do, so you can pick and choose what looks most enjoyable to you. I’ve tried to give a comprehensive account here, so hopefully you can prioritize accordingly depending on the length of your stay and where your interests lie!...
Posted Nov 20, 2018, Updated Sep 02, 2020 Important note: This post is NOT sponsored. All opinions are completely my own and are in no way prompted by the Vitamix corporation. I have received many blenders through collaborating with Vitamix over the last almost 3 years. One of the questions I get asked most often is, “Which Vitamix is the Best?” Since I use my Vitamix in so many recipes, and firmly stand by my opinion that the Vitamix is the only blender a person should spend any money on, I wanted to take the time to very thoroughly answer that question, and many others that go along with buying a Vitamix....
For parties, a DIY ice cream sundae bar with strawberry sauce, blueberry sauce, and caramel sauce, whipped cream, chopped nuts, and a cherry for the top is always a crowd pleaser! Or serve with your favorite fall desserts like apple pie or a delicious rhubarb crisp! How Do You Make Ice Cream? A traditional homemade ice cream recipe often starts with cooking a custard. The custard is then added to an ice cream machine that has been pre-frozen and churns until the custard freezed into a creamy delight....
From our favorite Hashbrown Casserole recipe to healthy overnight oats, there is literally something for everyone. Find our favorite holiday breakfast ideas and everything from indulgent to cheesy. And of course, breakfast isn’t just for breakfast… it can be for dinner too! Spend With Pennies Reader Favorites What better place than to start with our absolute best make ahead breakfast recipes. These are the 5 Star Favorites and recipes that can be made well ahead of time!...
This easy apple crumble recipe has tender, sweet cinnamon apples under a buttery brown sugar crumble. With just a few simple steps (and ingredients you likely have on hand), this delicious dessert is ready to put into the oven. Ingredients for Apple Crumble In addition to the apples mentioned above, you’ll need just a handful of pantry ingredients for this apple crumble recipe. Apples: I use Granny Smith apples, as I love their tart flavor and they hold their shape well....
Posted Jul 06, 2022, Updated Feb 17, 2024 This avocado egg salad is a quick and easy meal that is light, flavorful and high in protein! Flavored with fresh dill and lemon juice, it is the perfect lunch or snack to enjoy on a warm day when you don’t really feel like cooking (also try this classic egg salad and these deviled eggs). This avocado egg salad recipe is easy to make with a handful of simple ingredients....
Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs! Bacon Cheeseburger bombs are not only delicious, they’re simple to put together and my kids just gobble them up… who am I kidding, so do I!! A warm crispy sesame crust loaded up with gooey cheese, seasoned ground beef, onions, bacon and all the fixin’s packed into one neat tidy little bundle! The best part is that these are actually very quick to make! These are actually a really great simple dinner, lunch or even a great snack....
Tender chunks of beef are slow-cooked in a rich gravy and served over noodles. This belly-warming dish delivers pure comfort and satisfaction in every savory bite! A Family Favorite Make this belly warming dish with just a few pantry ingredients and some stew meat or chuck. Beef and noodles are super cozy and they reheat well. Similar to beef stroganoff , this dish has a rich savory gravy. Ingredients for Beef & Noodles Beef – Stewing beef or chuck are great choices for this recipe as they become will become moist and tender when cooked low and slow....
Searing Green Beans Unlike our Chicken with String Beans recipe, the string beans in this recipe are seared much like they are in our Sichuan Dry Fried String Beans. The green beans get a bit wrinkly in the process, which makes it easier for them to cling to the sauce in the dish. Alternatively, you can steam the string beans like we do in the chicken version of this dish. All in all, this is a simple, tasty recipe, particularly if you already have our 10 Essential Chinese Pantry Ingredients in your kitchen!...
