Easy Overnight Refrigerator Pickles

Make pickles at home with just a few simple ingredients and only 5 minutes of prep work. Like most things, they are so much better homemade! And don’t feel intimidated. Making pickles is easier ...

Bruschetta Recipe – Spend With Pennies

Ripe tomatoes are diced and tossed with fresh basil, olive oil, garlic, and a splash of vinegar, then spooned over garlic rubbed crostini. This appetizer is perfect for entertaining, summer ...

Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls – Spend With Pennies

These pizza bowls layer creamy cottage cheese with pizza sauce, sausage, and veggies under a melty mix of mozzarella, parmesan, and pepperoni. Flavor: Served hot or cold, this dish ...

Lemongrass Chicken – Spend With Pennies

This easy recipe tosses chicken thighs in a homemade garlicky lemongrass marinade and grills them until juicy and tender. What is Lemongrass Chicken?  Lemongrass chicken is popular in ...

The Little Things Newsletter #477 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

Welcome to the weekend, my friends! What are you up to this weekend? I’m looking forward to a simply fascinating weekend of cleaning out my closet. Are you jealous? I’m over here, genuinely ...

Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream – Barefeet in the Kitchen

If you haven’t roasted strawberries before, this is a great time to try it! Creamy strawberry ice cream made with roasted berries is a treat like nothing you can buy at the stores. Homemade ...

Spicy Sesame Coleslaw

I have to admit, I’m slightly obsessed with this recipe. I created this as the coleslaw version of my Spicy Thai Pasta Salad, and it’s pretty much everything I’ve ever wanted in a coleslaw. It’s ...

Smoked Salmon Dip – Barefeet in the Kitchen

I could write an ode to smoked salmon dip at this point. My whole family has fallen in love with this snack. We dip vegetables into it, crackers, and even chips. I’ve smeared it on a bagel and eaten ...

Italian Olive Oil Bread Dip

I tried a bunch of different blends, and this one? Hands-down my favorite. The combo of spices, fresh garlic, and that hot oil pour-over trick hits just right. Everyone who’s tried it says the ...

Italian Chopped Salad – Barefeet in the Kitchen

It isn’t often that a salad manages to qualify as a full meal for my crew, but this Italian chopped salad checks all the boxes for us, with plenty of meat and cheese, crunchy fresh vegetables, tangy ...