Homemade Chili
This Homemade Chili Recipe is from my dad. It's super-easy and good for busy weeknights since it's basically a pantry-to-table recipe. Frugal Tips: Keep a grocery price book so you know when pantry-staples like tomato soup and beans are at their … [Read More...]
Benihana Fried Rice Copycat Recipe
Rice recipes are inherently frugal. Problem is, too many people don't make it correctly. When it comes to making rice, the right type of rice is … [Read More...]
Guy Fieri’s SNL Appearance
Did you see the Guy Fieri SNL spoof? No? Probably because it never made it to the airwaves. The segment was cut before it aired. However, it's … [Read More...]
Halal Guys Chicken and Rice Copycat Recipe
The Halal Guys Chicken and Rice is one of my favorite frugal New York street food experiences. Located on the corner of 53rd and 6th, New Yorkers and … [Read More...]
Venison Medallions with Balsamic Reduction
I live in Minnesota: Land of 10,000 lakes and even more hunters. While my own husband enjoys fishing and duck hunting, deer hunting is something … [Read More...]
Nutter Butter Turkey Cookies for Thanksgiving
How cute are these Nutter Butter Turkey Cookies? They'd be perfect on the table at Thanksgiving. To make them, you'll need: Candy … [Read More...]
Green (Deviled) Eggs and (No) Ham: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Did you know that March 2nd is the anniversary of the legendary Dr. Seuss' birthday? Today, I honored his memory by making my version of green eggs … [Read More...]
Quick Shrimp Tacos
This has been our go-to recipe for shrimp tacos after tasting them in San Diego for the first time in 2007. For me, it's the dressing that makes it … [Read More...]
Raspberry Baked French Strata
I'm a bit indecisive in real life, and this recipe proves it. Yesterday I wasn't sure quite sure whether to make Raspberry Bread Pudding or Raspberry … [Read More...]
Chicago Cooks: 25 Years of Chicago Culinary History and Great Recipes from Les Dames d’Escoffier is FREE on Kindle Today!
I was excited to see that Chicago Cooks: 25 Years of Chicago Culinary History and Great Recipes from Les Dames d'Escoffier is being offered for FREE … [Read More...]
Strawberry Pretzel Pie
Yes, it tastes as good as it looks. I'm a big fan of the sweet-and-salty combo, and this Strawberry Pretzel Pie is a divine example. The pretzel pie … [Read More...]
