This recipe is everything I love about Greek salads (cucumbers, feta cheese, onions…) except in pasta form! The dressing for the salad is simple to put together, but if you’re really in a pinch for time, toss the ingredients with some Italian dressing instead. PrintGreek Pasta Salad Ingredients1 medium tomato, diced 1 cucumber, diced 1/2 […]
Easter is coming up soon, and sometimes when there is a big holiday event, there can be this pressure to cook an amazing meal. The truth is, there are lots of simple dishes that are delicious and don’t take up a lot of time and energy. What’s the point of being with family and friends […]
It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day, so I figured it would be fun to make something with a bit of Irish flair (I’ll let you do your own research on the interesting history of soda breads)! Soda breads are breads that use baking soda as a leavening agent rather than yeast. This makes it a really […]
Most cheese sauces use flour as a base, but if you can’t eat gluten, it’s easy to miss eating that cheesy goodness. This gluten-free cheese sauce uses cornstarch as a base and it’s great mixed with broccoli (we like to pile cheesy broccoli on baked potatoes with shredded BBQ chicken). PrintGluten-Free Cheese Sauce Ingredients3 tbsp […]
Whip up a quick side with this coleslaw dressing recipe! It’s super easy: whisk together mayo, sugar, vinegar, and mustard and you’re ready to toss with coleslaw mix. Note: This dressing is flexible. If you want less sugar, you can use less; if you want more vinegar, you can add more, etc. You could also […]
This easy Chex Mix recipe is a great addition to your holiday season! This recipe is a very basic Chex Mix recipe, but you can add lots of additional yummy ingredients like pretzels, peanuts, or cheese crackers. PrintFrugal Recipe: Chex Mix Party Mix Ingredients3 cups corn Chex cereal 3 cups rice Chex cereal 3 cups […]
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 […]
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 […]
Whether it’s the holiday season or not, I love a potluck. It might be for church, a kid activity, or just a bunch of friends getting together. One of my go-to potluck recipes is macaroni and cheese. Other people usually bring the same thing, but I’ll tell you something–there is never any macaroni and cheese […]
