Blackened Chicken – Spend With Pennies

This blackened chicken recipe is loaded with smoky, juicy flavor with a bold crust. A mix of zesty spices, savory seasonings, and a bit of brown sugar creates a crispy rub for these pan-fried ...

Homemade Strawberry Syrup – The Stay At Home Chef

Skip the store-bought strawberry syrup and make it at home! You’ll be surprised by how easy it is to make this syrup, and you can feel good about what’s going into it—no artificial dyes or ...

Quick and Easy Lemon Chicken

This recipe is super easy to make and absolutely delicious. It’s one of those quick and easy weeknight meals that you’ll want to keep forever because miraculously, even picky eaters tend to like ...

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce – Spend With Pennies

About the authorHolly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, ...

Rhubarb Pie – Spend With Pennies

About the authorHolly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, ...

Bubble Gum Ice Cream – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Bright and colorful and decidedly retro in the best way, bubble gum ice cream is a unique ice cream with a whole lot of whimsy and hints of banana, cherry, and strawberry. Bubble Gum Ice ...

Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese is our favorite comfort food. And while we love the nostalgia of that orange mac n cheese in a blue box, sometimes you want the real deal. Our recipe is made with real cheese, and it ...

Green Goddess Dressing – Spend With Pennies

About the authorHolly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, ...

Mom’s Classic Coleslaw

I think coleslaw is seriously underrated! This tasty slaw is a side dish staple in our house. It’s the perfect complement to any summer barbecue or grilled meat dish. Who doesn’t love the ...

Asparagus Soup – Spend With Pennies

This asparagus soup recipe is fresh and creamy, and so easy to make! Cream of asparagus soup is made with sautéed asparagus pieces, onions, and garlic in butter, blended in a savory broth with a ...