An easy frugal meal planning system to keep your grocery budget low. Try this step by step guide to planning frugal meals! I think we’ve all been there — you head to the grocery store with good intentions, buy a bunch of items, and imagine you’ll skip takeout all week. Then the total at the … Read more

We all want a quick, easy weeknight dinner that’s also healthy — and this vegan red beans and rice fits the bill. Using organic canned beans, prepped onion and bell pepper, you can have this on the table in minutes. Serve it over leftover rice or any grain you need to use up from the … Read more

Having a Juicer Do you own a juicer and enjoy freshly squeezed fruit or vegetable juices? Or does your juicer live most of its life tucked away in a cupboard because taking it out and cleaning it feels like a chore? You’re not alone. I’m guilty of the same. Some weeks my juicer gets used … Read more

Matcha Ice Cream is a refined and distinctive frozen dessert with a balanced blend of earthy, sweet, and creamy flavors. This green tea ice cream is made Philadelphia-style in an ice cream maker, relying on heavy cream and whole milk to create a rich, smooth texture without any cooking required. Making ice cream from scratch … Read more

This Tuscan herb seasoning blend is a versatile, easy-to-make mix that pairs beautifully with chicken, shrimp, salmon, pork, and roasted or grilled vegetables. It balances classic Tuscan herbs with a touch of sweetness and a hint of heat, making it a great all-purpose seasoning to keep on hand. Ingredients you’ll need 1 tablespoon dehydrated onion … Read more

Peppermint Chocolate Cookie Bark takes everything you love about peppermint bark and turns it into a thin, cookie-like sheet. A crisp, chocolatey base is topped with melted white chocolate and sprinkled with crushed peppermint for an easy, festive treat. Bake, spread, chill and break into pieces — no scooping, cutters, or individual decorating required. We’re … Read more

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 envelope taco seasoning 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese 12 large pasta shells 1 cup salsa 1 cup taco sauce 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips 1 cup sour cream 3 green onions, chopped Directions: 1. Preheat the … Read more

Craving a no-fuss cake? This German Chocolate Cake is rich, moist, and baked as an easy 9×13 sheet cake. It may just be the best German chocolate cake you’ve ever had. I’ve accepted that elaborate layer cakes aren’t my thing right now. When I retested my original layered German Chocolate Cake recipe I tried to … Read more

A sweet and spicy, super-easy salsa made with two juicy fruits—pineapple and mango. Pineapple Mango Salsa is a bright summer appetizer that pairs perfectly with chips. This salsa combines tropical sweetness with a touch of heat for a balanced flavor profile. Pineapple and mango bring natural juiciness, while red bell pepper, onion and jalapeño add … Read more

This caramel apple pie features thinly sliced tart and sweet apples tossed in a quick caramel sauce and nestled in an easy, flaky homemade crust. Apple pie on a crisp fall day is hard to beat. The scent of apples and cinnamon is comforting, and making the pie — rolling the dough, layering the apples, … Read more