Pan Fried Apples 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 … Read More...
Pan Fried Apples
Sautéed Spinach and Mushrooms
Sauteed 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 … Read More...
Sweet Potato Casserole
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 … Read More...
Easy German Potato Salad
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 … Read More...
Garden Fresh Pico De Gallo
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 … Read More...
Black Bean and Corn Southwest Pasta Salad
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerYum #CollectiveBias Southwest Chicken Salad Nothing says summertime to me more … Read More...
Fast & Easy Cucumber Hummus
Fast and Easy Cucumber Hummus Since we tend to eat an early lunch around here, I almost always need an afternoon pick me up to make it until dinner. I have a bad habit of eating cheese and crackers … Read More...
Slow Cooker Black Beans
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 … Read More...
Avocado & Bacon Hummus
Avocado and Bacon Hummus I'm the type of person who needs to eat every few hours or I get a little "hangry" (i.e. angry out of hunger). We eat an early lunch around here so I almost always need … 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 as a … 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
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 … 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
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 … Read More...
Basic Sautéed Cabbage
Basic Sauteed 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 … Read More...
Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
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 … 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...
Copycat KFC Coleslaw Recipe
Copycat KFC Coleslaw Who doesn't love Kentucky Fried Chicken's coleslaw?? This recipe is really similar and is great to take on picnics or to serve at your next cookout. Plus, you can put it … Read More...