Bruschetta Recipe – Spend with Pennies

This bruschetta recipe is a family favorite and one I make often. Ripe tomatoes are diced and tossed with fresh basil, olive oil, garlic, and a splash of vinegar. It’s all spooned over garlic ...

The Little Things Newsletter #396 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

Welcome to the weekend, my friends! I hope your week (and your weather) have been fantastic and that you’re enjoying the holidays however you choose to celebrate them. We enjoyed a dusting of ...

Candy Cane Cookies Fun Christmas Treat

These Candy Cane Cookies a favorite Christmas cookie recipe! A soft sugar cookie dough is flavored with peppermint extract twisted into a festive candy cane shape. Perfect for holiday ...

Prime Rib – Spend With Pennies

Prime rib is a once-in-a-while special kind of meal that’s actually pretty easy to make! This version is tender and delicious, making it Holiday perfect! A perfectly seasoned, tender cut of beef ...

No Boil Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

Making mashed potatoes in a crockpot is so easy! Crockpot mashed potatoes require no boiling – simply chop & season and let the slow cooker do the rest! Before serving mash them until smooth ...

Rouladen – Spend With Pennies

This rouladen recipe comes from my Grandma Mary’ and it’s childhood favorite.   Thin slices of beef are rolled with a bit of mustard, bacon, onions, and a dill pickle! The beef rolls are ...

Funeral Potatoes – Spend With Pennies

This is easy cheesy potato casserole recipe perfect for any kind of gathering! This casserole is super easy to make with hashbrown potatoes, a really quick cheese sauce and a crispy cornflake ...

Easy Sugar Cookies (No Chill + Step-by-Step Video)

By: Shelly Posted: Dec 7, 2023 Updated: Dec 9, 2023 This sugar cookies recipe is the only one I use – especially for holidays like Christmas! The recipe is simple and the dough is perfect ...

Cheesy Ham Casserole – Spend With Pennies

Need a quick and easy recipe for your leftover ham? This ham casserole recipe combines pasta and ham in an easy, from-scratch cheese sauce. It’s topped with buttery bread crumbs for a great ...

Chocolate Chip Ice Cream – Barefeet in the Kitchen

In each scoop of this chocolate chip ice cream, the delightful crunch of chocolate creates a fun contrast against the smooth vanilla backdrop. This ice cream has been a kid-favorite in our home ever ...