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...
Tag: Frugal Baking
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...
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 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...
Aug 25 2025
Dori’s World Peace Cookies that will Change Your Life!
Sometimes you come across a recipe that’s so good you know it’s going straight in your recipe box. This is what happened the first time I made Dori Greenspan’s World...
Jul 23 2025
Lemon Drizzle Cake; a Classic Simple Cake You’ll Love!
The Lemon Drizzle Cake is a traditional British dessert and one that’s often requested by my family. It’s an easy cake to make and has a soft texture flavored with...
Mar 26 2025
Spinach and Ricotta Frittata; a Deliciously Easy Italian Dinner
One way I like to add variety to our meals and save money on groceries is by cooking several vegetarian dinners every week. The easiest, and most delicious way to...
Mar 19 2025
Extra Chocolate Brownies; Our Favorite Quick Dessert
For years I’ve searched for the perfect brownie recipe. They are either too sweet or use a ton of butter. Often I would find one I liked online but never...
Jun 22 2024
Pride of Iowa Cookies; My Mom’s Special Cookie Recipe!
If you are looking for an old-fashioned cookie recipe then you are in the right place! My mom made these cookies often when we were kids. I’m not sure how...
May 18 2024
Rich Chocolatey Brownies; Quick and Easy to Make!
Sometimes a craving hits and nothing will do but a pan of brownies. With a few pantry ingredients on hand you can whip up a batch nearly as fast a...