This week's Muffin Tin Meal is the first of my Spring/Easter themed tins. I made an Easter Bunny muffin tin lunch for Maggie. The Easter Bunny muffin tin contains: carrot sticks in a green flower silicone muffin cup bunny-shaped sandwich … [Read more...]
Mardi Gras Recipe: French Beignets
If you've ever had delicious, deep-fried, sugar-coated beignets, a French version of the donut, you are going to be pleasantly surprised to learn how easy they are to make at home. I mixed up the dough in minutes, and fried them without wasting cups … [Read more...]
Mardi Gras Dinner: Easy French Cassoulet Recipe
Looking for something quick and easy to serve for dinner on Mardi Gras? A cassoulet is a typical French dish, slow-cooked with lots of meat. This everyday version is quick, easy, and frugal. No duck. This recipe only takes 20 minutes, and if … [Read more...]
Frugal St. Patrick’s Day Recipe: Split Green Pea Soup
Update: This year I served the split pea soup in sourdough breadbowls - delicious! My kids really love this soup. See the Split Pea Shamrock Craft we made with the rest of the split peas! If you're looking for something frugal and festive to … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Treat: Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies are my sweetheart's favorite treat, so I always make him some heart-shaped sugar cookies for Valentine's Day. This treat is an inexpensive way to say "Happy Valentine's Day." I use vanilla to flavor my buttercream frosting for … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Delights: Glazed Brownie Hearts and Strawberry Roll-Ups
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Valentine's Day? Is it $$$? It seems that Valentine's Day is one of those holidays, that if you don't spend A LOT of money on your loved one, that you don't care. Not so! I think anything … [Read more...]