Huevos Rancheros Recipe – Love and Lemons

This easy huevos rancheros recipe consists of corn tortillas topped with refried beans, salsa, and eggs. It’s a delicious, filling breakfast or brunch! Huevos rancheros are the best way to start the day! I think so, at least. After years of living in Austin, I love any breakfast made with tortillas + salsa + eggs. […]

Gozney Arc Pizza Oven Review

Straight to the Point The Gozney Arc took almost 40 minutes to reach 900°F, but it still baked up beautiful back-to-back pizzas with leopard-spotted crusts in 90 seconds or less. Plus, it was super easy to use. My husband has a love-hate relationship with making pizza (and outdoor pizza ovens). There’s the appeal of cooking […]

Air-Fryer BBQ Chicken Recipe

Why It Works Leaving space between the chicken pieces when cooking encourages proper airflow and even cooking. Waiting until the chicken is partially cooked before smothering it in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce ensures the chicken is lightly and pleasantly charred—not burnt—and properly glazed once cooked. When the weather permits, barbecued chicken on the […]

Bumbu Dasar Putih (Indonesian White Spice Paste) Recipe

Why It Works Frying the paste further concentrates its flavor and removes moisture while increasing its shelf life.   Toasting the candlenuts and spices enhances the flavor of the spice paste. We provide two different methods: one with the food processor for speed and ease, and another for the more traditional mortar and pestle, which produces […]

Indonesian Peanut Sauce Recipe

Why It Works Fragrant makrut lime leaves, tangy tamarind, and smoky terasi (shrimp paste) give the peanut sauce a distinct flavor. Steeping the makrut lime leaves in the tamarind paste and water infuses the peanut sauce with a bright citrus note.  Oh, peanut sauce, how do I love thee?  Let me count the ways. In […]

How Fresh Lemon Juice Can Make Meal Prep Easier

This website isn’t exactly known for shortcuts, but every now and then, someone on this team offers up a tip in passing that not only makes life (and cooking!) much, much easier, but it also just…makes sense. And while we’re in the business of making great food, we’re certainly not in the business of gatekeeping. […]

Fish Tacos – Spend With Pennies

These easy fish tacos are perfect for a quick dinner! Fish fillets are seasoned with a flavorful spice mixture and baked until the fish is tender and flaky. Add your favorite toppings for a fresh and nourishing new favorite. Ingredients for Fish Tacos Fish: I love cod for fish tacos because it has a great […]