October 18, 2012
Some of the recipes I post on this blog are things that I cooked a long time ago. Tonight, I was sorting through old food photos and stumbled upon...
October 15, 2012
One of the best soups I’ve ever had the pleasure of enjoying was at Wolfgang Puck Express in the Mall of America here in Minnesota. Their roasted butternut squash...
October 11, 2012
Sweet and salty is a dangerous flavor combination. Think chocolate-covered pretzels, kettle corn, salted caramels, trail mix, etc. At the top of that list – at least for me...
October 8, 2012
Chocolate-covered strawberries. In an ice cube tray. Isn’t this just the cutest idea ever? I discovered this clever recipe on Pinterest awhile back and made it recently for a...
October 5, 2012
Think beyond traditional pizza crust and come up with something totally unique (and much less time-consuming!)
September 30, 2012
I scored a major deal at the farmer’s market yesterday: Four spaghetti squash for one dollar! I arrived late in the day, when some of the booths had already...
September 27, 2012
Learn how to make homemade powdered sugar at home, with just 2 ingredients and a blender. If you run out of powdered sugar, this is a good trick to...
September 24, 2012
My friend Jill threw a fabulous wine tasting party this weekend. It was the perfect kick-off for fall, a gathering of friends, great food, and an impressive selection of...
September 20, 2012
One year ago today, I nervously and excitedly clicked the “publish site” button that would make Cheap Recipe Blog go live on the web. Having wanted to start a cooking blog for...
September 17, 2012
If you like your French fries extra crispy, you’re in the right place! Check out this recipe + method for making fries that are super crispy and crunchy. There...
September 13, 2012
There is a crispness in the air that makes me want to make soup again. It’s been a looong summer for a soup-lover like myself! It should come as...
September 8, 2012
Two ingredient banana "soft serve". A cheap and healthy alternative to ice cream, plus desired toppings.