Jun 03 2026
Fresh Lemon Curd; Easy to Make and Perfect Every Time!
If you’ve never had fresh Lemon Curd then you are in for a treat! This rich, bright, sweet, and tart filling or spread is quick and easy to make. I...
Category: Frugal Food
May 27 2026
Sourdough Daily Bread; the Best Simple Sandwich Bread
Years ago I made my Daily Bread several times a week. We loved it and it was great for sandwiches. Now I’m usually making sourdough bread and Soft Sourdough Rolls...
May 20 2026
Red Lentil Soup; an Easy, Comforting, and Frugal Meal
Over here I like to make a few vegetarian meals every week. Sometimes I’m craving a particular dish, like my baked Macaroni and Cheese. Other times this kids request one...
May 06 2026
Sourdough Bagels that are Easy and Delicious!
If you’ve ever wanted to try making sourdough bagels, I have the recipe for you! This recipe is easy to make and consistently yields beautiful, delicious, perfect bagels. It’s based...
Apr 29 2026
Naughty Green Beans: the Best Easy Side Dish
We call this delicious side dish “Naughty Green Beans” and it one that’s requested very often. When my second daughter was born, a friend brought us a meal that included...
Apr 15 2026
Use it up and Save Money: Pickled Red Onions
The next idea and recipe in the Use it Up and Save Money series is for Pickled Red Onions. This quick and easy refrigerator pickle is a great way to...
Mar 18 2026
Use it up and Save Money: Lemon Blueberry Muffins
My next idea for the Use it up! series is this recipe for Lemon Blueberry Muffins. Just like the Skillet Chicken Pot Pie post, these muffins are a perfect for...
Mar 11 2026
Use it up and Save Money: Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
This Use it Up! series is all about how to save money on groceries by using up what you have on hand. We all end up with leftovers from last...
Mar 04 2026
Fruit and Nut Cake, the Most Amazing Energy Bars Ever!
As soon as I saw the photo for this Fruit and Nut Cake in the Tartine Bread cookbook I knew I had to make it! I love that it’s mostly...
Feb 27 2026
Broccoli Cheese Soup: Simple Soup that Beats the Restaurants!
Sometimes you just need a big bowl of creamy cheesy soup and this Broccoli Cheese Soup hits the spot! It’s full of vegetables, tender fresh broccoli, rich broth, and sharp...