The 3 Reasons You Should Rinse Your Canned Beans
I’m a big fan of canned beans—they’re convenient, affordable, and, most importantly, delicious. At least once a week, I use canned beans and legumes like chickpeas, black beans, pinto beans,…
I Tried King Arthur’s 2025 Recipe of the Year—It Delivered Big Time
I cook for my family every day, but I rarely bake my own bread. It’s just one of those things that I usually prefer to outsource. But there is something…
Quaker Oats Explains the Difference
For a food that is so simple in some ways, oats are oddly confusing when it comes to the different labels you see on the packaging and the wording found…
Sausage Gravy Recipe – Spend With Pennies
This sausage gravy is an easy 4-ingredient recipe that comes together in minutes. Sausage is browned then then simmered in a creamy white gravy that’s so good you’ll be making…
The Little Things Newsletter #450 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!
Welcome to the weekend, my friends! We woke up in a winter wonderland yesterday and (YAY!) it snowed again last night. I’m loving my view as I sip my coffee…
23 Soups To Melt Away Your Winter Blues
Depending on where you live, “soup season” (aka winter) may be long or short. Either way, these 23 recipes are our ideal partner on a chilly day, when the winter…
Jamie Oliver’s 5-Ingredient Soup Is Instant Comfort
There’s always a can or two of tomato soup in my pantry. I reach for one when I need a quick dinner that doesn’t require much effort or when I…
My 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Avocado Toast (Works Every Time)
Call me a stereotypical millennial, but an avocado toast is still my go-to breakfast. Top it with some soft scrambled eggs and a side of bell peppers (I try to…
20 Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes To Make Your Week a Breeze
Mornings, particularly weekday or workday mornings, can be incredibly hectic. A healthy breakfast is often sacrificed, but it doesn’t need to be with a little planning ahead a day off.…
Chicken Spaghetti – Spend With Pennies
Creamy, cozy, and delicious! This chicken spaghetti recipe combines chicken and spaghetti in a creamy, cheesy sauce and bakes until golden and bubbly. Make the sauce from scratch or the…