I got a call this morning from a woman with a very strong middle east accent.  She said she was calling from

Delicious spaghetti squash casserole in a rich, creamy, cheese sauce and seasoned with thyme, rosemary and par

The recipient of this delicious Chocolate Chili will be trying to guess the secret ingredient.

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day and is also 'yuan xiao' (元宵) meaning the 15th night the end of the Chinese Ne

Coeur a la Crème (pronounced "KEWR ah la KREHM") is an elegant end to your romantic Valentine's Day meal. The

Slow Cooker French Onion Soup Love it?  Pin it to SAVE it! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more gr

For those of us living in cooler climates, there's great irony in the fact that Valentine's Day falls well out

This is one of those very special recipes. Every bite a treat. The cream sauce is simmered and reduced using c

Chicken, ricotta & spinach lasagna Once again I'm feeding a crowd, and sometimes I rack my brain to cater

Pizza Chicken with Turkey Pepperoni is a hearty answer to my favorite question: May we have pizza?  Yes, we m

Gluten Free Pork Adobo

This soup has a lot going for it: It's easy to make, it has a minimum of ingredients, it's creamy without adde

A traditional meatloaf recipe you will come back to again and again. A true family favorite!

  Over the last two years, I've been steadily trying to cook more and more from scratch, and buy less foo

Create this fun recipe for St. Patrick’s Day. An easy dessert the entire family will love.

My Crock Pot is getting a workout lately. How about yours? For some time I've been wanting to make slow cooker

A light and fluffy sponge cake, topped with raspberry sauce and vanilla ice cream

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner so I thought it would be fun to start sharing some recipes themed

My friend from Maine, whoppie approved these delightful little treats. They are half between a chocolate cake

Low carb, low fat, easy, and nutritious spinach cauliflower soup can easily be made vegan or vegetarian for a

I have to admit straight away that these patties were born from both desperation and accident. Desperation,  

My roasted garlic dressing has been a family favorite for many years! A whole head of roasted garlic combines

Of course, I was all prepared to make plum pudding for this day. I had a very clear idea in mind of what it wo

Get ready to add more bacon to your life, in a cheesy, bacon-y mini bite that is so delicious! I found this ea

Finding any new way to serve greens in our house is a fun way to encourage the children to amp up their veggie

My red velvet cake recipe is one of the most popular recipes on this blog. Recently I used my red velvet cake

Spinach carbonara can be made with any leafy greens. Spinach, kale, swiss chard, silver beet ... Spinach Carb

Mashed cauliflower is a great alternative to mashed potatoes. Subtly flavored and creamy, it's great with grav

A quick and easy couscous salad

This cannellini bean and avocado hummus (a.k.a. MexItali Hummus) is smooth and creamy with a hint of heat.

What is up my favorite people -- this is an interesting week don't you think? It's not like it's the week of C

Note: Depending on where you get your skirt or flap steak, it might be cut into smaller pieces or it might be

This versatile compote could be a dessert or an appetizer

A Healthy Homemade Carrot Juice to help you fight off colds and to feel healthier.

Mexican Chicken and Chorizo Alfredo - what happens when you mix Mexican and Italian ingredients together? You

I'm often asked for weight loss tips. Whether diet or exercise, everyone wants to know what they can do better