A friend introduced me to dough using only two ingredients: self-rising flour and plain Greek yogurt. She used the dough to make round hot pockets, and hers were filled with pizza toppings. They were delicious and my family loved them, so I decided to try making my own with breakfast ingredients so we could have […]
I love a good cheese ball during holiday gatherings and this easy cheese ball recipe is no exception. It’s easy to put together and is great with crackers, vegetables, or pretzels. Tip: This is optional, but try toasting your pecans before chopping them up! It makes for a deeper pecan flavor. Preheat your oven to […]
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope you have a fabulous day with your family and friends and really celebrating the good things in your life. More than likely you’ll have a ton of leftovers, especially if you’re hosting. Thanksgiving leftovers are delicious on their own, but there are also recipes you can use to use up Thanksgiving […]
Our family loves desserts, and with a large family, I love simple desserts! We also, of course, love to find frugal ways to make all kinds of different foods, and over the years I’ve come up with many delicious dessert recipes that are also very simple to make. Some of them are healthier than others, […]
This traditional sweet potato casserole is a crowd favorite! It’s sweet and comforting and includes the perfect layers of sweet and crunch. You can add nuts if you’d like: simply add finely chopped pecans or walnuts to the brown sugar mixture before sprinkling over the sweet potatoes. PrintSweet Potato Casserole Ingredients2 lbs sweet potatoes 1/4 […]
This is the time of year when many of us have numerous gatherings to attend, many of which ask us to bring something! I’ve come up with a list of 12 easy appetizers from my kitchen as well as others I’ve enjoyed. These are all pretty easy to prepare, relatively frugal, and are sure to […]
Brussels sprouts are something I hated as a child, and into adulthood I assumed I would always hate them. But then I tried them after someone roasted them, and my life was changed. That’s a little dramatic, but it did make me realize that I love brussels sprouts—if they are prepared correctly! These are a […]
The cost of groceries continues to rise, and even when we are doing everything we can to shop the sales and stock our pantries, inflation is a real thing. Planning to feed a lot of people over the holidays can be overwhelming, but remember that less important than the food is the fact that you […]
