About the author Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, Holly helps busy home cooks create delicious meals that always work. She is also the author of “Everyday Comfort,” which promises to inspire even … Read more
Ginger Beef Lettuce Wraps are exploding with delicious flavor and texture. Ground beef is cooked with garlic and green onions in a ginger hoisin sauce, then piled into tender lettuce leaves and topped with carrots, radish, crushed peanuts, cilantro and for some spice, sriracha! Serves 6 in about 25 minutes. Want to make dinner with … Read more
Crockpot chicken and stuffing is an easy all in one dinner with chicken breasts, vegetables and a savory stuffing in a creamy sauce. Flavor: This dish is creamy, comforting, and packed with savory goodness. The seasoned chicken, hearty stuffing, and tender veggies come together for a cozy, homestyle meal. Difficulty: This is a shortcut recipe with … Read more
Parmesan Risotto is a creamy and velvety Italian dish that tastes gourmet yet is easy to make! Flavor: Rich, creamy, and savory with a cheesy Parmesan finish. Technique: Simmer Arborio rice while slowly adding warm broth, stirring to release starch for a creamy texture. Time-Saving Tip: Use pre-shredded Parmesan and pre-minced garlic to cut down on … Read more
Peanut Noodles made in the crock pot have an exotic flavor without the restaurant wait! Tender chicken breasts and veggies are slow-cooked in a creamy peanut sauce with linguine for a quick and delicious dinner! Flavor: While the ingredients may seem like an odd combination, this dish is packed with bold, savory flavors with a little … Read more
These incredibly easy red wine poached pears make a stunning dessert! I love them with whipped cream or ice cream. This is a good one! The idea for these wine poached pears came from brainstorming easy but elegant dinner party desserts for a client we worked for (we used to create recipes for other businesses). … Read more
Our Guinness chocolate cake tastes rich, bakes to be tender and moist, and is topped with my favorite creamy, swirly cream cheese frosting. It’s super simple and guaranteed to be loved by everyone. Every time I return to this Guinness chocolate cake, I kick myself for not making it sooner. The cake batter is ridiculously … Read more
Hearty and comforting cabbage and seasoned ground beef are cooked in a thick tomato broth for a one-pot meal that’s ready in 30 minutes. Flavor: Savory and hearty with a rich tomato-based broth, tender cabbage, and a hint of Worcestershire and dill. Recommended tools: 4-Quart Dutch Oven or a deep skillet Swaps: Swap ground beef for ground … Read more
Learn how to pick, cut, and store avocados so they are ready for your favorite avocado recipes. I love avocados and have been known to eat them with a spoon. Below, you will find my best tips for picking the perfect avocado, preparing and cutting them, and storing them for later. Then, you’ll be ready … Read more
My family loves this buttery Cajun corn so much! We cook the corn in foil packets, guaranteeing the corn stays tender and juicy. Use the grill or oven! Take full advantage of corn season with this incredibly tasty Cajun corn made with outrageously delicious Cajun butter. Once corn season hits, we jump at the chance … Read more