This Cheddar Bacon Quiche recipe makes a quick and easy meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I feel like quiche is such an underused meal option. It’s flexible, and it requires just a few simple ingredients – pie crust, milk, eggs – that are easy to keep on hand. While it takes a while toRead More
Brunch Recipes
I love brunch. Since it is served later, I feel more relaxed when preparing the food. We have brunch for every major holiday at our house. Here are some Brunch recipes to inspire you for your next holiday. Brunch Recipes: Bread Recipes My family could happily make a meal of rolls, muffins, and bread!Read More
Southwest Frittata with Chicken
Now that the weather has warmed up, we are busier than ever trying to squeeze as much as possible into the extra hours of day light. I am anxious to get outside, so I don’t want to spend a lot of time cooking breakfast. And I drag myself if as the sun is setting whichRead More
Steak and Artichoke Frittata
Confession: Sometimes I want my recipes to seem like I put a little effort into them even though I don’t really want to work very hard. That is when I turn to Frittatas. They are fast and easy, but they still have the wow factor, especially if you add unexpected ingredients like artichoke hearts. WhenRead More
Blackberry Egg Puffs Made in a Muffin Pan
I love questions and comments; they inspire me. My friend Christy, from Frugality and Crunchiness with Christy, asked me if egg puffs could be made in muffin pans. I didn’t know the answer because I usually make my egg puffs in ramekins, but occasionally make them in oven-safe coffee cups. However, I was determined toRead More
Strawberry and Spinach Egg Puffs
Last week on $5 Dollar Dinners, I explained that my recipes are occasionally inspired by my children’s interests. I shared how my kids like Lord of the Rings and pretend that my Stuffed Cabbage with Turkey and Brown Rice is made by elves since it is a food item wrapped in a leaf. This generated some discussionRead More
Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy
Here is a recipe for biscuits that only require 2 ingredients and is topped with chocolate gravy from my friend Vickie! I got married to my husband at a very young age and without the knowledge of how to cook. Oh, I knew the basics –how to scramble some eggs, make a pancake, etc. butRead More
The Best Pancakes Ever
Are you looking for the best pancake recipe ever? Then you need to try this pancake recipe! I have to laugh when I read restaurant reviews that say, “…but you can’t really mess up pancakes!” Obviously they haven’t tried my pancakes! I’ve been cooking for more years than I’d like to count, and I usuallyRead More
Pumpkin Spice Egg Puffs
Since my 3 year old announced that my Sweet Potato Egg Puffs were his favorite muffins, I have looked at egg puffs in a whole new light. He is right; they are light and fluffy like muffins, but they have very little flour and sugar, making them a healthier alternative. They also come together veryRead More
How to Make Perfect Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
My kids and I love breakfast for dinner. When my husband has to travel, I always make scrambled eggs the first evening he is gone. The kids and I feel like wild rule breakers eating breakfast for dinner. When he is deployed, I make scrambled eggs once a week for dinner – we never getRead More
Cinnamon Apple Syrup
Are you looking for a frugal alternative to maple syrup? We enjoy using this delicious cinnamon apple syrup recipe on top of our pancakes and waffles. We love REAL maple syrup, but when I am out, I make The Cinnamon Apple Syrup to tide us over. It really dresses up plain old pancakes as wellRead More
Homemade Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
This homemade pumpkin muffins recipe has the delicious flavor of pumpkin pie in a light and fluffy muffin. Homemade Pumpkin Muffin Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ginger 2 large eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup oil 1 cup pureed pumpkin 1/2 cup lightRead More
Fluffy Pumpkin Pancake Recipe
This pumpkin pancake recipe creates a large batch of fluffy and delicious pancakes! It is time to start harvesting pumpkins, and we just happen to love all things pumpkin! After I make homemade pumpkin puree, I freeze it in 2 cup portions. When I thaw a bowl of puree, I make a batch of pumpkinRead More