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The $3.49 Trader Joe’s Find That I Never Buy Anywhere Else

June 17, 2025

Peek into my pantry and you’ll find a colorful melamine tray that I keep loaded with a rotating selection of tinned fish. I’m always on the hunt for delicious, relatively...

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Grilled Salmon

June 17, 2025

About the author Holly 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...

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The New $2.49 Trader Joe’s Find I Buy Every Time I Go

June 17, 2025

If you’re a tofu novice, it’s good to know what makes silken tofu so special. Unlike the sturdy, porous-textured firm tofu used for stir fries, silken tofu is delicate and...

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The Ina Garten Iced Tea I’m Making All Summer Long

June 17, 2025

Key Takeaways • Ina Garten’s herbal iced tea blends Red Zinger and Lemon Zinger teas, sweetened with apple juice.• This caffeine-free, retro-inspired drink is a refreshing alternative to afternoon coffee...

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The $70 Aldi Splurge I Can’t Live Without (It’s Worth Every Penny)

June 17, 2025

If you’re anything like me, your day runs on tiny rituals—small, happy habits that make everyday life a bit better. For me, cold drinks are part of my ride-or-die list....

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The 15-Minute Dinner I Make All Summer Long

June 17, 2025

These Cajun shrimp bowls are easy, flavorful, and fast to make. They need just a few store-bought ingredients and one spicy 3-ingredient sauce that’s easy to stir together. It’s a...

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This classic is made from scratch and will take you right back to your Grandmothers table.

June 17, 2025

This homemade butterscotch pie is one your Grandmother may have made! It’s delicious. If you love these delicious old-fashioned pies, then you need to add this Sweet Chocolate Pie to...

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The 3-Ingredient Pudding My Mom Taught Me To Make

June 17, 2025

Growing up, I loved making ginger milk pudding (姜汁撞奶) with my Cantonese mother the way she had it in her youth in Hong Kong. I adore this dish so much...

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The $1.25 Dollar Find So Good I Buy 6 at a Time

June 17, 2025

Getting dinner on the table can feel like a circus, especially on a busy weeknight. I usually focus on getting the protein and a couple of veggies cooked, and the...

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The 2-Ingredient Mexican Cocktail I Make All Summer Long

June 17, 2025

My wife and I live in Mexico, where the standard yellow lemon isn’t embraced in the way that it is in the United States. Instead, Mexico has limes (limónes), an...