7 Layer Dip – Spend With Pennies
7 layer dip is one of the best party appetizers. Layers of fresh salsa, refried beans, guacamole, cheddar cheese, and our favorite toppings create a colorful addition to any appie…
Chocolate Cranberry Sugar Cookies – Home Cooking Adventure
Bring a little holiday magic to your cookie plate with these Chocolate Cranberry Sugar Cookies! They’re festive, buttery and tender with just the right mix of sweet and tart. Each…
Recommended Pork Cooking Temp – Barefeet in the Kitchen
One of the most frequent cooking questions I answer is regarding safe meat cooking temperatures. Over the past ten years, the recommendation for pork cooking temp has changed and there’s…
Gingerbread Pancakes with Butter Pecan Syrup
Imagine waking up on Christmas morning to the warm, spiced aroma of freshly made gingerbread pancakes drizzled with the sweet, nutty scent of butter pecan syrup. It’s a match so…
The 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Mac and Cheese (It’s Already in Your Fridge)
Whenever I make mac and cheese for a family gathering or social event people often ask me for the recipe. It’s hard to make bad mac and cheese. Pasta +…
Scalloped Potatoes – Spend With Pennies
Tested and perfected, this recipe has thousands of five-star reviews and is loved by everyone. Classic Scalloped Potatoes smothered sliced potatoes and onions in a quick and creamy sauce and…
Homemade Eggnog (cooked eggs, no alcohol)
Eggnog is a creamy, delicious holiday drink that’s been a festive favorite for generations. It’s a classic treat perfect for the season, made with milk, cream, sugar, eggs, and warm…
Cranberry Brownies – Barefeet in the Kitchen
Rich chocolate brownies with cranberries and pecans are one of my favorite easy-to-make desserts this time of year – it is an unexpected and fun holiday flavor combination. Served plain…
Tuscan Quiche – The Stay At Home Chef
Making a delicious homemade quiche is simpler than you think. It takes just a handful of ingredients (which can be customized to your liking) layered on a buttery pie crust…
The Classic Christmas Dinner Gordon Ramsay Cooks for His Family
Gordon Ramsay’s Christmas Dinner Menu If there’s anything I’ve learned from watching Gordon Ramsay, it’s that I want to be invited to his house for Christmas. While I love my…