Canned Beans: The Secret to Quick, Healthy, and Budget-Friendly Meals When time is short and dinner needs to happen now, canned beans are your secret weapon. These pantry staples may not seem glamorous, but they’re the quiet heroes of frugal, nutritious home cooking. Whether you’re …read more

Savvy Shopping: Why Frozen Spinach Is the Best Bargain for Healthy Eating + Easy Cheesy Spinach Pie Recipe Want to know the best bargain in the frozen foods aisle? It’s frozen spinach in those handy 10-ounce boxes. You might not think much of it at …read more

Meet the Star of Your Next Brunch Planning a special brunch? Here’s a decadent yet simple dish that’s fancy pants, frugal, and fabulous. Drumroll please… Strawberry Clafoutis! But before we talk food, here’s a great little idea: create your own personal French bistro experience right …read more

Whisk Away to the Middle East: Dive into our Creamy Homemade Hummus! Are you ready to take a culinary journey to the Middle East without leaving your kitchen? Buckle up your taste buds, because we’re about to embark on a homemade hummus making adventure! The …read more

Indulge in Homemade Delights: Mastering the Art of Macarons Ah,  French macarons – a delightful treat that not only tantalizes the taste buds but also captivates the eyes with its vibrant colors and delicate structure. These dainty Parisian confections have garnered a reputation as one …read more

Grilled to Perfection: The Magic of Easy Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce Chicken satay is a delightful dish originating from Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. It’s typically made with marinated, skewered, and grilled chicken, served with a flavorful dipping sauce. What makes chicken …read more

Sizzle Up Your Cinco de Mayo with Scrumptious Pork Carnitas! Spring is in full swing, and Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner! What better way to celebrate than with a mouthwatering dish that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine? Get ready to tantalize …read more

Spring Sensation: Colorful Spiral Veggie Tart Recipe! Spring has sprung and Easter is just around the corner. I was wandering the produce department looking for inspiration for a Veggie Tart and saw these beautiful multi-hued rainbow carrots. They reminded me of my favorite line from …read more

How to fine tune a can of tuna With food prices rising across the board, it’s nice to see that (so far) the price of canned tuna remains affordable. In fact, I bet you have a can or two in your pantry right now. I …read more

  To celebrate Mother’s Day and honor the influential Mother figures in your life, may I suggest serving Afternoon Tea? Let me share with you how to throw an afternoon tea party.    Afternoon Tea is a most elegant and proper custom and has many …read more

  Marshmallow Easter Peep Kabobs have a secret!   There’s a secret ingredient in this colorful Easter Bunny Peep Kabob.   An ingredient that costs hardly anything but makes your kabob stand out from the crowd!   I’ll give you a hint . . . …read more

  All the Springtime holidays are practically here and that makes me so happy! I have an easy, gluten free and Kosher cookie recipe to share with you that’s perfect to celebrate Spring, Easter and Passover. Or any day of the year for that matter. …read more