Blueberry Shortcake (Easy Summer Dessert!)

By: Shelly Posted: Jul 17, 2025 We all love strawberry shortcake. Now, meet blueberry shortcake! This easy dessert has buttery shortcake biscuits layered with ...

Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

This made-from-scratch recipe is quick and easy and tastes way better than the boxed stuff. This is your go-to recipe when you want delicious vanilla cupcakes, made in just one bowl, with no boxed ...

Easy Marinara Sauce – Spend With Pennies

This easy sauce is made with canned tomatoes and a handful of seasonings simmered until thick and flavorful. This classic red sauce is always a win! Flavor: This fresh, wholesome sauce ...

The Little Things Newsletter #483 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

Welcome to the weekend, my friends! Guess what?? I’m giddy over the weather forecast for the next few days. We’re going to be in the 70s, my friends. The 70s. How amazing is that? I know it ...

Crispy Air Fryer Green Beans (Quick & Easy!)

By: Shelly Posted: Jul 18, 2025 I can’t get enough of these tender-crisp air fryer green beans! Fresh green beans tossed in a garlicky seasoning and topped ...

Sheet Pan Brookies

Why choose between brownies and cookies when you can have both? Seriously, if you find yourself craving a fudgy brownie and some warm chocolate chip cookies, then you need these brookies in your ...

Chia Seed Pudding – Spend With Pennies

Perfect for meal prep, this chia seed pudding recipe is a cinch to make. Chia seeds are mixed with milk, yogurt, honey, and your favorite fruit for a satisfying and wholesome start to your day! ...

Smoked Salmon Pasta with Pine Nuts

This pasta feels like spring or summer in a bowl. It’s light and lemony with a great balance of flavors. The lemon cuts through the creaminess, the salmon brings that slightly smoky depth, and the ...

Millionaire Pie | Cookies & Cups

By: Shelly Posted: Jul 25, 2025 Millionaire pie is a cool and creamy icebox pie filled with sweet crushed pineapple, maraschino cherries, crispy pecans, and ...

One Pot Chicken Broccoli & Rice

This easy, one-pot dinner is creamy, cheesy, and gets your vegetables in, too! Everything cooks together in just one pot, which means no extra dishes! Plus, there’s no “cream of” soups in here. The ...