Lunch & Dinner

Stuffed Butternut Squash – Spend With Pennies

Stuffed Butternut Squash – Spend With Pennies

Fresh, fall-inspired, and festive, Stuffed Squash is always a welcome side dish to any table! This sweet butternut squash recipe is filled with wild rice, fresh apples, cranberries, and pecans all seasoned with savory spices. Serve this stuffed squash as a side...

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How to Steam Green Beans

How to Steam Green Beans

Steaming green beans couldn’t be easier! It keeps the bright green and perfectly tender crisp, great for salads or a classic green bean casserole! Steaming not only cooked them perfectly but it preserves all of the nutrients in this fresh veggie. Sweet and...

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Saltine Toffee – Spend With Pennies

Saltine Toffee – Spend With Pennies

Saltine toffee (aka Christmas Crack) is the ultimate easy candy recipe. Very little prep, a few simple steps and ready in no time at all (with no thermometer needed), this is going to be your new holiday favorite and a go-to every time you need to bring a...

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Chorizo Breakfast Hash – Spend With Pennies

Chorizo Breakfast Hash – Spend With Pennies

Chorizo Breakfast Hash is a delicious breakfast, perfect for serving a crowd and jam-packed with flavor! Spicy chorizo sausage, smoky bacon, tender potatoes, topped with egg and cheese. As a final touch, the pan is placed in the oven until the cheese is bubbly...

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Easy Mulled Wine Recipe – Spend With Pennies

Easy Mulled Wine Recipe – Spend With Pennies

When the mulled wine appears, the holidays are officially here! A cozy mug of this sweet and spicy Christmas drink is the perfect way to enjoy holiday cheer! Guaranteed to banish the chills, this mulled wine recipe is the real deal made with a robust red wine,...

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Cheese Puffs – Spend With Pennies

Cheese Puffs – Spend With Pennies

Homemade cheese puffs are light, airy, buttery, and extra cheesy.  These fancy French pastries are easy to make (and even easier to eat).  They’re perfect served as an appetizer or a side dish or even with a glass of wine. I am excited to have partnered with...

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Scalloped Corn – Spend With Pennies

Scalloped Corn – Spend With Pennies

Scalloped Corn is a cozy, hearty side dish recipe and a delicious addition to any table! A simple casserole of butter, corn, eggs, milk, and crackers creates an easy side dish recipe. Both sweet and savory, this recipe is great added to any holiday meal or...

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Stuffed Acorn Squash – Spend With Pennies

Stuffed Acorn Squash – Spend With Pennies

Keep the festive food vibe going with this ultra-cozy stuffed acorn squash recipe! Sweet and tender squash filled with a savory cranberry sausage stuffing and baked until golden. This is a family favorite. Savory Stuffed Squash Acorn squash is a fall favorite...

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Roasted Vegetables – Spend With Pennies

Roasted Vegetables – Spend With Pennies

Hearty and delicious, roasted vegetables are an easy side dish recipe. They’re great served with baked chicken (or almost any protein) and leftovers can be added to a grain salad (or quinoa salad).  These oven-roasted vegetables are caramelized on the outside...

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