my Spanish journey – The Fitnessista

Sharing more about how I’ve been working on Spanish over the past couple of years and what has helped me the most. Spoiler: Duolingo did nada for me. Hi friends! How are you? I hope that you’re ...

Cottage Cheese Dip – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Cottage cheese dip is a great tasting savory snack that just happens to be high protein and good for you, too! Scoop it up with cracker, crudités, bread, or chicken bites, but do make it! ...

Cucumber Onion Salad – Spend With Pennies

About the authorHolly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, ...

Instant Pot Pulled Pork – Spend With Pennies

About the authorHolly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, ...

cilantro lime grilled swordfish

Swordfish is my absolute favorite fish! It’s the steak of the sea. It has a mild flavor that should never be fishy. It’s so simple to make taste great! The grill gives it a good char, which adds ...

The Little Things Newsletter #473 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

Welcome to the weekend, my friends! It’s a muggy, warm Saturday here and I have a fairly blank day on the calendar. I enjoyed my yoga class this morning, then a church breakfast with friends. ...

Homemade Blueberry Syrup

This homemade blueberry syrup is a game changer! My favorite use for this syrup is to add it to drinks like fresh lemonade and even fun, fruity sodas. It makes the perfect summer treat, and you can ...

Beef Wellington – Spend With Pennies

A savory mushroom paste is topped with a tender filet and wrapped in prosciutto, then baked in puff pastry for an unforgettable, edible work of art. Flavor: Tender and savory beef is ...

Pasta Salad Recipe – Spend With Pennies

About the authorHolly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, ...

Chicken Fried Rice – Spend With Pennies

Chicken, veggies, and eggs are cooked with rice, and seasoned with garlic and ginger for a quick and easy takeout-style dinner right from your kitchen! Flavor: A perfect balance of ...