The Best Spinach Artichoke Dip

A hot and cheesy dip is a favorite snack for any kind of gathering! This Spinach Artichoke dip is creamy, super cheesy, and loaded with spinach and artichokes. Top it all off with more cheese and ...

The Little Things Newsletter #393 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

Welcome to the weekend, my friends! I’m in Buffalo, NY today to see Rowan Lindamood dance in The Nutcracker and I couldn’t be more excited! My oldest son is here with me and we’ll be enjoying ...

Magic Bars (7 Layer Bars)

By: Shelly Posted: Dec 4, 2023 Classic magic bars (7-layer bars) are ooey-gooey cookie bars loaded with chocolate, butterscotch, coconut, and crunchy pecans. They’re easy to make ahead and ...

Perfectly Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe

Ingredient Breakdown & Substitutions Butter: The base of the cookie dough, butter contributes to the richness and texture. Salted butter is preferred for its added flavor, but unsalted ...

Rouladen – Spend With Pennies

This rouladen recipe comes from my Grandma Mary’ and it’s childhood favorite.   Thin slices of beef are rolled with a bit of mustard, bacon, onions, and a dill pickle! The beef rolls are ...

TEA CAKES – The Southern Lady Cooks

These Old Fashioned Tea Cakes are a classic from long ago. Some people may call them shortbread cookies, but either way they are delicious. If you love old-fashioned recipes, you will also ...

Sea Salt Pecan Toffee – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Sea Salt Pecan Toffee is the answer to your snacking and sweet tooth dreams. The end. Do I exaggerate? Sometimes, yes. But right now? Not really. There aren’t a whole lot of foods that I label as ...

Cannoli Cheesecake | Cookies and Cups

By: Shelly Posted: Dec 18, 2023 Creamy cannoli cheesecake inspired by the classic Italian dessert! This easy cheesecake recipe is finished with a sweet mascarpone topping made with ricotta, ...

Shortbread Graham Cracker Pie Crust

Elevate your next dessert with a shortbread graham cracker pie crust. Perfect for cheesecakes, fruit pies, and more! There’s something undeniably special about a perfect pie crust – it’s the ...

Baguette – Spend With Pennies

Use this baguette recipe to bake up hot and fresh loaves of bread that look and taste just like they came from a bakery in Paris! With a soft and chewy texture and a crackly exterior, baguettes ...