Lunch & Dinner

Mac and Cheese Soup – Spend With Pennies

Mac and Cheese Soup – Spend With Pennies

Mac and Cheese Soup is a hearty and filling main dish soup with all of the flavors of our favorite homemade mac and cheese recipe! This is an extra thick and creamy cheese soup filled with elbow macaroni and three kinds of cheese.  This recipe is easy enough...

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Balsamic Vinaigrette – Downshiftology

Balsamic Vinaigrette – Downshiftology

A homemade balsamic vinaigrette is the way to go! This version has just the right amount of zingy sweetness, and will elevate a wide range of meals from salads to roasted veggies. There’s just something so magical about homemade balsamic vinaigrette. It has...

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Homemade White Bread – Spend With Pennies

Homemade White Bread – Spend With Pennies

I can’t think of anything better than fresh homemade bread warm from the oven. This white bread recipe is made with ingredients you likely have on hand! Below I will walk you through the step-by-step instructions for a perfect loaf. It’s a go-to for perfectly...

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Buffalo Brussels Sprouts – Spend With Pennies

Buffalo Brussels Sprouts – Spend With Pennies

This recipe for Buffalo Brussels Sprouts is a favorite way to eat a favorite veggie! Brussels sprouts are roasted until golden and browned and tossed in a buffalo sauce. Serve these spicy bites with or without blue cheese.  They’re bright, spicy, & crispy...

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Classic Thumbprint Cookies – Spend With Pennies

Classic Thumbprint Cookies – Spend With Pennies

Sweet thumbprint cookies have always been a holiday favorite for me! A buttery melt-in-your-mouth cookie is rolled in nuts and an indent is pressed into the middle. They’re baked until golden and finally filled with a sweet jam center. These are the ultimate...

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Pollo Guisado (Latin Chicken Stew with Olives)

Pollo Guisado (Latin Chicken Stew with Olives)

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.Pollo Guisado or Latin Chicken Stew is a hearty braised chicken stew popular in Caribbean, Central and South American cuisines, with loads of flavor and so easy to make! Pollo Guisado (Latin...

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American Goulash Recipe – Spend With Pennies

American Goulash Recipe – Spend With Pennies

This easy American Goulash recipe is full of hearty ingredients that will warm you from the inside out. Simple ingredients like ground beef (hamburger meat), canned tomatoes, elbow macaroni, and onions are all cooked in one pot for an easy hearty meal. It’s...

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Garlic Butter Roast Chicken – Spend With Pennies

Garlic Butter Roast Chicken – Spend With Pennies

Anyone who loves butter and garlic (and who doesn’t!?) will adore this Garlic Butter Roast Chicken recipe! A whole chicken is smothered with an easy homemade garlic butter and stuffed with fresh herbs and onion. Then it’s roasted to juicy and tender perfection...

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Ham Bone Soup (Slow Cooker)

Ham Bone Soup (Slow Cooker)

Ham Bone Soup is the perfect way to use up your leftover Christmas ham. This easy recipe takes just a few minutes to put into the slow cooker and the results are amazing! The slow cooker makes for an effortless meal! A flavorful ham infused broth filled with...

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