Asiago-Crusted Skillet Bread (No Knead)

This chewy, cheesy asiago-crusted skillet bread is packed with the savory flavors of asiago cheese, plus a hint of garlic and black pepper. Baking the dough in a skillet helps form a thick and extra crispy bottom crust. You’ll use an easy no-knead method to make this yeast bread, which produces a beautiful homemade loaf […]

Instant Pot Review

Years ago when Instant Pots were blowing up (not literally) in the home food scene, my mom jumped on the bandwagon and bought my brother and me one each for Christmas. I remember unwrapping the big box (and probably hoping it was the expensive winter jacket I desperately wanted) and feeling a bit of a […]

Zuppa Toscana – Spend with Pennies

Skip making reservations and make Zuppa Toscana at home. This popular Olive Garden copycat recipe is loaded with juicy Italian sausage, bacon, potatoes, and kale simmered in a creamy chicken broth. This take on Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana had lots of with fresh, homemade flavor. It’s a one pot meal for less mess. Perfect as […]

Zucchini Lasagna – Spend With Pennies

Zucchini lasagna is a low-carb favorite on a classic lasagna recipe. With layers of fresh zucchini, ricotta cheese and rich meat sauce, this meal is the best way to enjoy fresh garden zucchini! Zucchini lasagna is a deliciously guilt-free and nutritious entrée. It’s versatile, and easy to prepare and perfect to make ahead. Zucchini lasagna […]

Crock Pot Ham – Spend With Pennies

Crock Pot Ham is the easiest holiday ham you’ll ever make! This recipe requires just minutes of prep. With a super simple glaze, crockpot ham is a set-it-and-forget-it kind of way to make a tender juicy ham. It needs just minutes of prep time. The slow cooker is hands-off, making it a set-it-and-forget-it kind of […]

How to Make Millionaire’s Shortbread, the Easy British Dessert That Tastes Incredibly Luxe

Why It Works Incorporating cornstarch softens the proteins in the flour to produce a shortbread with a pleasantly crumbly texture. Cooking the butter, sugar, and heavy cream to 235ºF (113ºC) results in butterscotch that’s satisfyingly chewy and not too firm or runny. Topping the shortbread with dark chocolate offsets the sweetness of the butterscotch filling. […]