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Easy Baba Ganouj Dip
Baba Ganouj is a yummy and healthy middle eastern dip you’ve got to try. I’ve stayed away from this in the past because I’m a) not a huge fan of eggplant and b) it seemed a little too involved having to roast a whole eggplant first. I’ve enjoyed making the much easier version below and […]
Continue readingHomemade Kettle Corn
Last night I posted a new Frugal Tip about having a family movie night. An essential ingredient for us is popcorn. While any popcorn will do, my absolute favorite is Kettle Corn. There’s just something about the sweet and salty combination on every single crunchy kernel. Yes, you can buy the microwaveable kind. It’s fairly […]
Continue readingKale Chips – Healthy Delicious And Frugal Snack
I never thought I would want to try making Kale Chips. It just seemed like such an odd recipe. But, not only did I try them, I liked them, and now I am hooked on them! A while back, I started seeing recipes start popping up all over the place for Kale Chips. Since I […]
Continue readingWarm Herbed Mixed Nuts – Gifts In A Jar
1 cup whole pecans 1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed or chopped 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 cup whole walnuts Get a pint jar washed and ready, including the lid. You can use a canning jar if you have it, but any pretty jar will […]
Continue readingEasy Baked Brie With Cranberry Orange Glaze
1 package of refrigerated crescent rolls 1 round or wedge of Brie cheese (do not remove rind) 1/2 to 1 cup leftover cranberry orange relish (depending how much Brie you use) 2 Tbsp butter, melted sprinkle of light brown sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and lightly spray a cookie sheet or cover with […]
Continue readingFried Stuffing Nibbles With Cranberry Pesto
6 cups leftover stuffing 2 eggs 2 teaspoons milk 1 cup seasoned fine bread crumbs 1 cup leftover cranberry sauce 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup walnuts oil for frying Put leftover stuffing onto a work surface and firmly pat about 1 inch thick layer, then cut into bite-sized cube shapes, set aside. […]
Continue readingClassic Kid Friendly Finger Foods – Perfect For A Picnic Or Party
and separate into triangles along the perforations. Sprinkle each crescent roll lightly with the garlic powder and Italian seasonings. Put pepperoni on the roll, then place half a length of string cheese on top. Roll up (from wide side to point) and put on baking sheet. Bake according to crescent roll instructions, until light golden […]
Continue readingHomemade Cracker Recipes
Saltines are a staple at our house that are served with all sorts of soups and stews. They are also perfect in all sorts of casserole recipes and my favorite – meatloaf. Here’s a quick and easy homemade cracker recipe that tastes just like saltines. Often it ends up being cheaper to buy them at […]
Continue readingAnytime Waffle Sandwiches – Video
Fill these easy waffle sandwiches with anything sweet or savory for a filling and satisfying snack, or even a meal. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingSmokies In A Blanket – Video
This is a super simple snack that kids can make with just a little adult supervision. The preparation is fun and easy, and the results are delicious. I'm all for fun in the kitchen with kids, especially when the recipe is this easy. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no […]
Continue readingNo-More-Expensive Microwave Popcorn – Video
Our family loves popcorn for snacking anytime day or night. What I don’t like is the salt and additives that I see in the store-bought microwave popcorn. Yes, they are convenient, but how much easier can you get than throwing popcorn in a bag and throwing it in the microwave? Check out this video for […]
Continue readingDHA-Enhanced Baby Muffins
1/3 cup of softened butter 1/3 cup of packed brown sugar 1/3 cup of granulated cane sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 large egg 2 DHA-enhanced stage 2 containers of baby food (fruit is sweeter, but veggies work too!) 1 1/4 cups flour 1 cup DHA-enhanced rice cereal (I prefer […]
Continue readingCheeseburger Side Shots
1 loaf frozen bread, thawed and risen once Filling ingredients: onion powder to taste mustard to taste 1 Tblsp. buttermilk powder 1 pkg of shredded cheddar cheese 3/4 lb cooked ,crumbled, cooled ground beef Mix filling ingredients together; should taste like a cheeseburger. Punch down bread and divide dough in half, roll thin, in a […]
Continue readingGluten Free Summer Treats
I don’t know about where you are but here in Pennsylvania it has been extremely hot the past few weeks. So I thought that I would share some of the cool treats that I like to make for my granddaughters. They are not only refreshing, but are better for the girls than the store bought […]
Continue readingTexas FireCrackers
4 sleeves of saltine crackers 1 Cup EVOO 4 Tbsp Dried Red Chili Peppers 4 tsp Garlic Salt In a large plastic container lay down one sleeve of crackers, pour 1/4 cup of Olive oil evenly over them and dump 1 Tsp of Garlic Salt and 1 Tbsp of Dried Red Chili Peppers. Repeat until […]
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