Snacks on a Plane & More Snack Talk

This past Saturday, I did The Great Saunter, a 32-mile walk around the shoreline perimeter of Manhattan, hoofing it up the West Side’s promenade, across Inwood Park with its cherry trees and sprightly spring blooms, and down the East Side with views of the many bridges that staple the island to Queens and Brooklyn. It’s […]

Air-fryer Chicken Katsu Recipe

Why It Works Pounding the meat to a uniform thickness promotes quick and even cooking. Salting and briefly resting the chicken before cooking improves its ability to retain moisture, leading to juicier meat. Panko bread crumbs offer a craggy texture that increases surface area and crunch. Chicken katsu is an easy dish to love. Juicy […]

Italian Chicken Marinade – Spend With Pennies

This Italian marinade for chicken gently tenderizes the meat and infuses it with savory and tangy flavor! It’s made with a lively mix of olive oil, Italian herbs, garlic and seasonings for an easy anything kind of marinade. This Italian marinade uses ingredients that you have on hand. There are no preservatives. It’s perfectly formulated […]

Grilled Asparagus – Spend With Pennies

This grilled asparagus recipe cooks up in just minutes. Tender-crisp, asparagus is so delicious when it’s cooked on the grill. Add a sprinkle of parm and a squeeze of lemon for the perfect side dish. Grilling asparagus is crazy easy and cooking on the grill adds a smoky flavor. Ready in just minutes – grilled […]

Peanut—Butter Banana Smoothie Recipe

Why It Works Blending frozen bananas creates a thick, creamy texture. Adding just a touch of salt makes a satisfyingly salty-sweet beverage and highlights the flavor of the bananas and nut butter. Peanut butter and banana are an iconic duo. Whether layered together with bacon and honey in the Elvis sandwich, turned into an ice […]

French Toast Casserole Recipe – Love and Lemons

This overnight French toast casserole recipe is the perfect breakfast for a crowd! It’s simple and delicious, with a crisp topping and custardy middle. This French toast casserole recipe is the easiest way to make French toast for a crowd. Instead of standing at the stove, flipping slices to order, you pile cubed bread into […]

How to Make Boxed Pancake Mix Even Better

I grew up in a semi-homemade household. For example, we amped up canned tomato sauce with fresh veggies and aromatics, stirred pudding mix into boxed cake mix before baking for a richer cake, and added chocolate chips to boxed pancake mix for a special treat.  My dad was the cook in our family, but weekends […]