Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese is our favorite comfort food. And while we love the nostalgia of that orange mac n cheese in a blue box, sometimes you want the real deal. Our recipe is made with real cheese, and it ...

Disney Fantasy Spain, Italy and France recap

Sharing a full recap of our cruise on the Disney Fantasty from Barcelona to Rome, Pisa (Florence), Genoa (Milan), Bandol (Provence) and back to Barcelona. This is Disney cruise #6 for us (gold, ...

Bubble Gum Ice Cream – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Bright and colorful and decidedly retro in the best way, bubble gum ice cream is a unique ice cream with a whole lot of whimsy and hints of banana, cherry, and strawberry. Bubble Gum Ice ...

Skinny Chicken Fajita Salad

Everything you love about fajitas, in salad form. This salad is light and fresh yet filling. Packed with sautéed bell peppers and onions, juicy chicken breast, and crisp romaine lettuce. Top it all ...

Asparagus Soup – Spend With Pennies

This asparagus soup recipe is fresh and creamy, and so easy to make! Cream of asparagus soup is made with sautéed asparagus pieces, onions, and garlic in garlic butter, blended in a savory broth ...

Green Goddess Dressing – 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, ...

Mom’s Classic Coleslaw

I think coleslaw is seriously underrated! This tasty slaw is a side dish staple in our house. It’s the perfect complement to any summer barbecue or grilled meat dish. Who doesn’t love the ...

Chicken Tortilla Soup – 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, ...

BLACKBERRY ICE CREAM – NO CHURN

This blackberry ice cream is easy to make since you don’t need an ice cream churn. This recipe is perfect for any gathering and is one of our summer favorites. If you love this no churn ice cream ...

Easy Lemon Herb Baked Chicken Breast

We love this baked lemon herb chicken recipe because it takes practically zero prep time, yet tastes like we spent hours in the kitchen. The tang from the lemon with the slight heat of lemon pepper ...