Hello! And welcome to Holly’s Cooking Challenge. This month, I will be making my Shepherd’s Pie Recipe and I hope you join me! After you make your version of my Shepherd’s Pie (remember, any variation is fine!), send a picture of your creation to cookingchallenge@spendwithpennies.com. Make the recipe of the month (or a variation of it!). … Read more
This post may contain affiliate sales links. Please read my disclosure policy. The Reuben is the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich! Slices of rye bread packed with tender corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and my homemade tangy Russian dressing, it’s a surefire way to satisfy those midday cravings. Plus with St. Patrick’s Day right around … Read more
Pistachio chocolate bars, inspired by Dubai’s viral TikTok trend, offer a delightful blend of creamy pistachio filling and crunchy kunafa pastry encased in rich chocolate. This homemade version captures the essence of the original while being accessible for home cooks. How to Make Pistachio Chocolate Bars These delicious chocolate bars combine the creamy richness of … Read more
Elegant, quick and full of flavor, this classic Shrimp Scampi recipe features tender sautéed shrimp in a simple lemon garlic butter sauce. Serve with pasta for a quick weeknight meal or enjoy as an appetizer. You will love this Recipe for Shrimp Scampi Give me a bowl of shrimp scampi and fresh focaccia bread and … Read more
These were the prefect addition to Our Holiday meal. My husband loves brussels and these were perfect – made on a sheet pan and roasted. Oh so tasty – this recipe my husband found adapted from Simple Truth. Enjoy! Diane Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds Fresh Brussel sprouts: cleaned, bottom trimmed off and cut … Read more
It’s National Chili Day and I wanted to come up with a fun flavor twist on the classic beef chili recipe. This Korean-Inspired chili has some really big flavors in it, but the key flavor is Gochujang chili paste. The final chili is rich, spicy, slightly sweet and perfect with crunchy fresh cabbage and scallion. … Read more
Fried Nian Gao aka Sticky Glutinous Rice Cake is a tasty snack we eat during Chinese New Year. It is considered good luck to eat Nian Gao during this festive season as the Chinese believe eating Nian Gao symbolises raising oneself taller, higher, or wealthier in each coming year. This is my go-to recipe for deep-fried … Read more
A crispy wafer cone filled with fluffy marshmallow and a burst of sherbet at the bottom of the cone. If you enjoyed Marshmallow Cones as a kid, I really don’t need to keep going with the description – you won’t have forgotten these sweet treats! These sweets often popped up at kids parties, fetes and … Read more
Every time I write about a new book from Nancy Silverton, I go on and on about what a huge fan I am. And, I still am. I still make her recipe for sourdough bagels and sourdough baguettes after learning from her how to make my own sourdough starter in the first place. I always … Read more
I’ve been making this delicious braised roast beef for dare I say, over 30 years! Everyone who eats it wants the recipe, my whole family loves it and it’s almost embarrassing how simple it is to put together. I usually make it once in the fall and once in the winter. You can also make … Read more