April 30, 2013
There are a million different variations on the classic Chinese chicken salad. It’s a dish that shows up on many a restaurant menu. And it’s a dish that’s probably...
April 27, 2013
This is kind of an old story, but I’m going to tell it anyway: 2013 got off to a really bad start for me. I was hosting a New...
April 24, 2013
I recently bought a beautiful loaf of challah bread for $3.29. With one half of the loaf, I made toad in the hole sandwiches topped with melted gruyere. Delicious. What...
April 18, 2013
I know what you’re thinking: “Why do I need another brownie recipe?” Hear me out. I didn’t think I needed another brownie recipe either. But let me tell you, folks....
April 14, 2013
As long as the temperature is under 60 degrees, I’m all about soup. Especially soup like this, which could quite possibly knock your socks off. Once again, I’m posting a...
April 9, 2013
Ask any Minnesotan what’s for dinner, and the answer just might be hotdish. Not casserole. Hotdish. It’s a point of pride up here. Chow mein noodle hotdish holds a...
April 4, 2013
The other day I was in the grocery store, eyeing a bag of carrots that cost only $1.29. I thought to myself, “What if I made French fries out...
March 31, 2013
It’s been one year since I had my last diet soda. And I don’t miss it at all. While I didn’t consume insane amounts of diet pop, I probably...
March 23, 2013
Updated 3/22/26: Plan an Easter meal without breaking the bank! This list of 50+ cheap Easter recipes has everything you need, from Easter brunch and breakfast ideas to main...
March 19, 2013
Bacon fried rice is a super affordable recipe made with pantry staples that come together in a delicious way: Leftover rice Bacon (purchased off the grocery store salad bar...
March 15, 2013
Spicy green bean appetizer: Also known as Szechuan green beans or Korean-style green beans or the-best-green-beans-you’ll-ever-eat. About the Recipe I’ve seen variations of this appetizer recipe on many menus....
March 11, 2013
You’ve just stumbled upon my favorite sweets/dessert recipe. Bananas and Nutella are housed in an egg roll wrapper, deep fried, and dusted with powdered sugar.
