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 […]
Who doesn’t love a good snack? My kids sometimes seem to want to eat all day, but I don’t want them eating cookies and chips all day. Over the years I’ve come up with some healthy appetizer and snack recipes that are now part of our family’s regular snack routine. We also sometimes have a […]
