Valentine’s Day is around the corner! If you’re choosing to stay in this year, you really can put together a delicious dinner that will still feel special (light some candles and put on some music, too). Here’s a roundup of some recipes that would make some great at-home meals. Tip: To find sales on certain […]
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 […]
It’s almost Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. We get to reflect on all that we are grateful for and, of course, we get to eat! This sweet potato casserole is so good. It’s sweet (but not too sweet!) and it’s topped with loads of crunchy brown sugar and pecan streusel topping. PrintSweet […]
We tend to eat a lot of broccoli: it’s a great source of fiber and vitamin C and even has some protein. It’s yummy steamed or sauteed, but try it roasted in the oven for a unique flavor! This oven roasted broccoli recipe is super easy and the roasting creates slightly crispy edges. PrintOven Roasted […]
We love to have cookouts and we love our vegetarian friends! When we’re grilling out together, I get so excited to make vegetarian recipes even though we are meat-eaters. It just doesn’t feel like a cookout if we’re all eating separate meals, and adding a few extra veggies is great for everyone. Labor Day is coming […]
I used to only think about sweet potatoes in the fall, but over the years I’ve come to love eating them year round. Potatoes of any kind are a frugal option at the grocery store, too, so it makes for a budget-friendly side dish. This sweet potato salad recipe also has peppers, onions, and most […]
Everyone needs classic recipes in their repertoire: this recipe for our favorite mashed potatoes is included. The great thing about this recipe is that there doesn’t need to be precise measurements. Basically, if you put a whole bunch of butter, salt, and sour cream into some cooked potatoes, it’s going to be delicious. Tip: On […]
If you’re looking to cut your grocery budget without compromising on taste or nutrition, then one simple thing to is eat less meat. Even if your whole lifestyle isn’t vegetarian, skipping meat with dinner once or twice a week can save you a good bit on your weekly grocery budget. This doesn’t just mean eating beans […]
Before you say you don’t like Brussels sprouts: y’all, these are so good. After a quick fry in some bacon grease, these shaved sprouts get crispy in the oven and tossed around with bits of savory bacon. PrintCrispy Bacon Brussels Sprouts Ingredients1 pound Brussels sprouts (about 20 sprouts) 2 strips bacon 1/4 cup onion, diced […]
