Slow Cooker Summer Recipes

Here’s a little secret: I actually use my slow cooker more in the summer than I do in the dead of winter. I know, I know, crockpots feel like a cold-weather thing. But hear me out. When it’s blazing ...

Roasted Tomatoes

Roasted Tomatoes are an easy and delicious side dish. Fresh tomatoes are tossed with a handful of simple ingredients like olive oil, garlic, fresh herbs, and a hint of balsamic vinegar. Finished ...

The Best Cucumber Recipes

Every summer, I buy cucumbers with the best intentions, and somehow I still end up with more than I planned. Thankfully, that’s not exactly a problem because cucumbers have a way of making almost ...

Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, with tender chicken, homemade dumplings, and a flavorful broth that warms you from the inside out. This classic recipe is simple to make from ...

Old-Fashioned Blackberry Deep Dish Cobbler

This classic Southern blackberry cobbler is made the old-fashioned way with baked pastry layers tucked between juicy blackberries for an unforgettable dessert. Why You’ll Love This ...

Pork Stir Fry – Spend With Pennies

Pork Stir Fry is a quick skillet dinner made with tender strips of pork, crisp vegetables, and a sweet and savory pineapple sauce. This easy recipe comes together in one pan and is great served over ...

Kid-Friendly Summer Snacks

Once the warm weather hits and the kids are home all day, the kitchen basically turns into a snack bar, and I am totally here for it. Over the years I’ve built up a go-to lineup of summer snacks ...

Hoisin Glazed Meatballs

These Hoisin Meatballs are an easy appetizer or dinner option made with tender pork meatballs coated in a sweet and savory sauce. They come together quickly in the oven and are finished with sesame ...

Garlic Butter Portobello Mushrooms

Garlic Butter Portobello Mushrooms are a savory 20-minute side dish. Portobello mushrooms are cooked until golden and caramelized, then topped with toasted breadcrumbs and Parmesan for an easy ...

Mango Habanero Cucumber Salad

I love a good cucumber salad, but every once in a while it’s fun to change things up and this one is certain to turn some heads. It’s got all the crisp, refreshing cucumbers you’d expect, but ...