Circus Animal Cookie Ice Cream

This is the cookies and cream ice cream of my childhood dreams. Frosted circus animal cookies dance through every bite of this memorable ice cream. Circus Animal Cookie Ice Cream This ...

Apple Brown Betty (Easy & Delicious!)

By: Shelly Posted: Aug 14, 2025 This apple brown betty is an easy, old-fashioned dessert with gooey baked apples layered with a buttery, sweet cinnamon ...

Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin and Veggies

Tenderloins are one of our secret weapons in the kitchen. This recipe is flavorful, filling, and it’s super easy to just toss everything together and get it into the oven. It’s the perfect solution ...

Baked Feta Pasta – Spend With Pennies

This pasta goes from prep to plate with just a handful of ingredients. It’s full of roasted cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, oil, and seasonings tossed with tender penne pasta for the perfect flavor in ...

The Little Things Newsletter #484 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

Welcome to the weekend, my friends! I’m spending this morning meal prepping in the kitchen, and then I’ll be headed out for a walk this afternoon to soak up more of the awesome pre-fall weather. ...

Apple Turnovers (Easy Recipe!) | Cookies & Cups

By: Shelly Posted: Aug 17, 2025 Updated: Aug 19, 2025 Store-bought puff pastry and quick, homemade apple filling make these apple turnovers the easiest ...

No Bean Chili

Authentic Texas-style chili loaded with tender chunks of beef chuck roast, green chiles, bell peppers, and the perfect blend of spices. This flavorful chili is hearty, beefy comfort food! Serve ...

Chicken and Dumplings – Spend With Pennies

Tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a creamy broth come together in this homestyle favorite. Loaded with flavor, it’s the perfect Sunday dinner or comfort meal! Flavor: Rich and ...

Orange Garlic Shrimp – Barefeet in the Kitchen

This garlicky, orange shrimp packs a whole lot of awesome flavor with little more than some orange juice, fresh garlic, and a dash of spices. Orange Shrimp Orange garlic shrimp has been ...

Creamy Taco Soup | Cookies & Cups

By: Shelly Posted: Aug 21, 2025 This creamy taco soup is a quick and cozy one-pot recipe with ground turkey, veggies, corn, beans, flavor-packed spices, and ...