We try to eat homemade pancakes or waffles for dinner once per week because it's easy and super frugal. I've been enjoying homemade apple preserves on top of them since the Fall, but this last week … Read More...
Pan Fried Apples
Sautéed Spinach and Mushrooms
Most of my recipes come about by me throwing new combinations together based on what I have leftover in my fridge. I needed a quick and healthy side dish for dinner one night and decided to sauté up … Read More...
Homemade Refried Beans (Freezer-Friendly!)
You guys know that I love making homemade versions of store-bought items to save money and I've been wanting to make my own homemade refried beans for a while now, but haven't had the time. … Read More...
Sweet Potato Casserole
It's funny to me that sweet potato casserole is served as a side for Thanksgiving Dinner because we all know it's sweet enough to qualify as a dessert. I've been making a version of this casserole … Read More...
Easy German Potato Salad
The first time I tried German Potato Salad it was out of a can. Not the best way to be introduced to a dish, but I still enjoyed the tanginess of it and decided to try making it for myself. I've … Read More...
Garden Fresh Pico De Gallo
If you've never tasted pico de gallo made from fresh summer produce then you're really missing out. I LOVE this dish because every single ingredient (aside from the lime juice) can be grown in my … Read More...
#Ad Southwest Pasta Salad
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerYum #CollectiveBias Nothing says summertime to me more than pasta salad paired … Read More...
Fast & Easy Cucumber Hummus
Since we tend to eat an early lunch (around 11 am) I almost always need an afternoon pick me up to make it until dinner. I have a bad habit of eating cheese and crackers or something sweet … Read More...
Slow Cooker Black Beans
Since my post on how to cook pinto beans in the slow cooker has been way more popular than I ever thought, I've decided to show you how to make black beans in the slow cooker. It's basically the … Read More...
Avocado & Bacon Hummus
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PutItOnARitz #CollectiveBias I'm the type of person who needs to eat every few hours … Read More...
Fast & Easy Tomato Sauce from Dehydrated Tomatoes
My mom got me a dehydrator for Christmas a few years back and so this past summer I dehydrated a lot of our tomatoes (and anything else I could get my hands on!). I really like dehydrating … Read More...
25 Copycat Recipes to Make at Home
If you're like me then you probably have a love/hate relationship with eating out. You love the taste and convenience, but hate the cost and calories. Now you can learn to make your favorites … Read More...
25 Creative Things to Make in Your Slow Cooker
I absolutely love using my slow cooker for quick and healthy dinners, but did you know that you can use it for things like cheesecake, candy, corn on the cob and bread? I use it all … Read More...
Avocado & Lime Salad Dressing
I hate to admit it, but I'm not a big salad fan and I'm pretty picky about salad dressings. One of my goals for this year is to eat more raw foods and so I'm trying some new things to … Read More...
25 Family-Friendly Slow Cooker Recipes
If your like me, then you love your slow cooker and are always on the lookout for new family friendly recipes to try. If that's true then your in luck because these 25 family-friendly slow cooker … Read More...
Slow Cooker Corn Dip
I'm pretty sure this slow cooker corn dip is the best dip I've ever had. My husband loved it too, so it's man approved. I had to stop myself from eating it all myself. It's the perfect warm … Read More...
Basic Sautéed Cabbage
Call me crazy, but I've been eating this frugal dish basically nonstop for the past few weeks. Maybe my body is telling me that I need vitamin C?? Anyway, I'm a huge cabbage fan and this is … Read More...
Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
I'm not gonna lie, I grew up eating cranberry gel from a can and I liked it. However, I had a coupon for fresh cranberries so I decided to try a slow cooker cranberry sauce recipe and it … Read More...
Crockpot Baked Sweet Potatoes
My husband and I love our crockpot baked sweet potatoes! I make them at least once a week or more and they never seem to get old. The easiest (& best) way to prepare them is in the crockpot. They … Read More...
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
This slow cooker hot chocolate recipe adapted from here, comes together quickly and tastes way better than the instant kind. It also makes your house smell like chocolate! What's not to love?! This … Read More...