Grilled Scallops – Spend With Pennies

Grilled scallops have a buttery taste and take just minutes to make at home. Simply toss scallops with a bit of olive oil, garlic and lemon and grill. Scallops seem fancy, but are honestly easy ...

Crock Pot Sloppy Joes – Spend With Pennies

Ground beef is simmered in a zesty, brown sugar chili sauce with onions, peppers, and celery then piled high on rolls. Bring lots of napkins for all that sloppy goodness! Flavor: ...

Korean Beef Quesadilla – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Filled with savory, sweet, and just a little bit spicy ground beef tucked into melting cheese, you’re going to love Korean Beef Quesadillas. A bit of leftover Korean Beef inspired this delicious ...

White Cupcake Recipe

People have loved my recipe for The Most Amazing White Cake, and I’ve been overwhelmed with requests for a cupcake version. Here it is! This recipe makes 24 perfectly light and fluffy white ...

Chicken Marsala – Spend With Pennies

Chicken marsala is a one pan meal made with tender chicken breasts in a savory mushroom marsala sauce, and it’s ready in 35 minutes. Flavor:  The sauce is rich and slightly earthy from ...

Garlic Aioli – Spend With Pennies

This Garlic Aioli recipe blends fresh lemon juice, garlic, and mayonnaise for a creamy, garlicky sauce that is perfect served as a dip or spread. What is Aoili? Aioli originates from ...

The Little Things Newsletter #480 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

Welcome to the weekend, my friends! I’m reveling in a momentary break from the crazy humidity here in central Ohio this weekend. The cool mornings for the past couple of days have been an ...

Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls – 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, ...

Browned Butter Frosting

This Browned Butter Frosting is a little sweet, a little salty, and has the most amazing flavor with that toasty, caramel goodness that only browned butter can provide. This right here is the ...

Oven Baked Shrimp – 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, ...