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Posted Jun 09, 2019, Updated Jun 11, 2024 There’s nothing like enjoying an ice-cold popsicle after a day of fun in the summer sun (well, except for a delicious smoothie)! However, many store-bought varieties contain artificial ingredients, high fructose corn syrup and food dyes. That’s why I created this recipe for Homemade Popsicles with only 5 wholesome ingredients including fresh fruit and yogurt or pure fruit juice! It only takes 5 minutes to blend up the mixture for this fruit popsicle recipe!...

Posted Aug 31, 2017, Updated Jun 28, 2024 This homemade granola recipe is easy & delicious. Made with a short list of delicious & nutritious, is a healthier alternative to sugar-laden store-bought varieties (also try this peanut butter granola). Serve it on top of yogurt, overnight oats, or with a splash of milk for a delicious breakfast or snack. Healthy Granola Recipe: Substitutions Here are a few acceptable substitutions for this homemade granola recipe....

Posted Aug 26, 2022, Updated Feb 16, 2024 Are you trying to bake a delicious pumpkin recipe that calls for pumpkin pie spice but don’t have any in your pantry? Well I have you covered with this delicious, 4-ingredient homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe! I took my favorite store-bought spice and recreated it so I could make it whenever I needed to (which is often, especially in the fall). This recipe takes minutes to make, and it will perfectly infuse your favorite pumpkin recipes (like pumpkin pie, pumpkin cake, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, etc....

Whether you cut the kernels off the corn, eat it in rows, or munch away randomly, corn on the cob with this classic summer side is always a favorite with a little butter and salt. A Summertime Staple This is the perfect way to enjoy a fresh (or frozen) ear of corn.We love grilled corn but simply boiling corn makes the flavor of the sweet corn shine.This method ensures perfect corn every time and it’s easy....

Use Cases for Deboning Chicken Thighs The biggest use case for this is when we want chicken thighs that are boneless, but still have the skin on, like in our Roasted Chicken with Sticky Rice recipe. Chicken thighs are usually sold bone-in/skin-on, or boneless/skinless. There’s no boneless, skin-on version at the grocery store! You may also find yourself in a situation where a recipe calls for boneless thighs, but you only have bone-in thighs on hand in your fridge or freezer....

We have professional insights from Christina Chan, farmer and owner of Choy Division, a regenerative Asian vegetable and herb farm in the Hudson Valley, who has generously offered to share her expertise with us and our readers for two seasons now. WHAT IS CHOY SUM? Choy sum belongs to the Brassica genus of vegetables, also known as the cabbage family. It is native to southern China, with some tracing its origins back to Guangdong, China (Canton)....

How to Refill Foaming Soap Dispensers Love it? Pin it to SAVE it! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more great tips, ideas and recipes! Add your own great tips in the comments below! Often you will find a small note on foaming soap dispensers saying not to refill them as they will get clogged. I don’t buy it. It’s so very simple to make a water/soap solution to refill your dispenser....

Don’t Throw Away Your Rusty Wok! If you’ve read our post on what type of wok to buy, you know that we’re strongly in favor of carbon steel woks! However, carbon steel (as well as cast iron) is susceptible to rust, especially if left in a humid or moist environment for an extended period (read: that corner of your basement or garage!). Both materials contain iron, which oxidizes and forms rust when wet....

Posted May 27, 2024 This homemade ice cream cake recipe is one of my all-time favorite recipes I’ve ever created. It’s so delicious many people have said it’s the best cake they’ve ever had! This recipe is reminiscent of a dairy queen ice cream cake – but even more better. It’s made with homemade chocolate cake as the base. Then, it’s topped with two layers of your favorite ice cream – and sandwiched between those layers is a delicious Oreo fudge sauce (the best part)....

The perfect amount of sweetness that pairs well with all summer fruit! A classic vanilla cheesecake is a recipe we all need on hand, and this Instant Pot Cheesecake is perfect for those who love their pressure cookers! Serve it with Strawberry Sauce or easy Caramel Sauce for a special treat! Why Make Cheesecake in the Instant Pot? I’ll admit when I first got my Instant Pot I wasn’t one of the ones rushing to make a cheesecake....

Instant Pot Minestrone Soup is a pressure cooker version of our favorite minestrone recipe. A zesty tomato infused broth packed with vegetables, beans, and pasta. This hearty Italian comfort food is ‘delizioso’ served with a sprinkling of parmesan and a side of homemade bread for dipping. Why We Love Instant Pot Soups An Instant Pot makes soups quickly from chicken noodle to potato soup. It’s especially great for soups that have a longer cooking time like lentil or bean soup....

Irish Potato Candy combines cream cheese, butter, and coconut to create a yummy no-bake treat. They’re rolled in cinnamon (or cocoa powder) to resemble a potato. While these are called potato candy, they do not contain potatoes and they are not Irish. Their name comes from the way they look like potatoes. What is Irish Potato Candy? Irish potato candy is popular around St. Patrick’s day although it isn’t from Ireland (it was actually developed in Philadelphia)....

Turn a traditional lasagna or a chicken lasagna into a easy roll up following this recipe. Already individually portioned these rolls ups are perfect for a potluck or a family gathering! What’s in a Lasagna Roll Up? Lasagna is a classic dish that most of us grew up on and a meal that my whole family loves! Layers of pasta, hearty meat sauce, fresh or frozen spinach, and cheese baked until warm and gooey....

Posted Jan 16, 2023, Updated Feb 14, 2024 I have been making this maple glazed salmon recipe for over a decade. It only takes 5 ingredients and a few minutes to prepare and the results are incredible. A nutritious, delicious main dish that my kids absolutely devour. Also try this baked salmon recipe – yum! Maple Glazed Salmon: Ingredients & Substitutions Wild Caught Salmon. The quality of your salmon truly matters....

Tender, juicy meatballs are smothered in a creamy mushroom sour cream sauce and served over your choice of noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes! Make the meatballs from scratch or keep it quick and use your favorite frozen meatballs. Savory Meatball Stroganoff This meatball stroganoff recipe is an easy, one-pot recipe that goes from the stovetop to the table in minutes! True comfort food, this is a great twist on beef stroganoff because it’s easy and it reheats well....

1 Pan, 10 Ingredients It uses the same basic concept as that recipe. You roast chicken and potatoes in one pan for a complete meal (maybe with a salad on the side). But instead of lemon as the primary flavor, this recipe includes roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and capers. You only need about 10 ingredients for this recipe, many of which you probably already have in your pantry. You just sear the chicken thighs quickly in your roasting pan, placed right on your stove....

These guys are not only adorable, they are SUPER easy to make and were a big hit with my daughter! I tried these with a few different types of coconut and I found the larger flakes just looked the cutest! If you don’t like coconut, you can just dip them in candy melts and leave them smooth or grate some white chocolate with a cheese grater and dip them in that instead!...

It was a 12-course tasting experience that lasted about 5 hours! You can read this post, but be sure to check out the short little vlog we made, so you can relive the experience with us. If you’ve always wondered what it would be like to go, have been trying to snag a reservation for years, or have enjoyed her books or TV show, this post is as much a treat as the little gem of a milky white scallop served on the half shell, topped with a teeny tiny magenta-stained viola flower that we had as an appetizer....

Posted Feb 16, 2022, Updated Feb 19, 2024 Chocolate and peanut butter is my favorite dessert flavor combination. You name it, I love it (chocolate peanut butter ice cream, puppy chow, etc). This peanut butter frosting recipe is easy to make in 5 minutes. It’s silky smooth, made with more peanut butter than butter and flavored with vanilla & sea salt. It pipes well and can convert your favorite chocolatey baked goods into a chocolate-peanut butter treat....

I love summers, the season of fruity sweetness. The sweet soothing aroma of plum and juicy texture with dark and tarty skin is mystic deliciousness. The fresh fully ripened fruit should be enjoyed in every possible way whether it be plum jam or plum drinks. And this ice cream is truly indulgent. And what makes it even special is that my very picky son also loves it. It is very creamy and has no icicles just a very intense flavor....