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The Limited-Time $19.99 Aldi Find I’m Adding to My Kitchen ASAP

June 27, 2025

When it comes to Aldi’s weekly drops, there’s one thing I’m always on the lookout for: Crofton cookware. At this point, I might have a real problem and need to...

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This is the Best Grocery Store Cake—It Tastes Homemade

June 27, 2025

I’m cursed with a special “problem”: One of my best friends and closest collaborators is a pastry chef. Her specialty? The most beautiful cakes I’ve ever seen, with interesting and...

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The Only Way To Grill a Moist, Juicy Burger—It’s So Simple

June 27, 2025

I cannot resist the smoky aroma of a sizzling burger. It doesn’t matter if I’m at a backyard barbecue or in a fancy restaurant. The anticipation of that first juicy,...

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The Retro Summer Dessert I Wait All Year To Make

June 27, 2025

When I was in high school, we moved to Jacksonville, Illinois. That summer, I was riding in the car with my boyfriend when he said, “Look, they have peaches at...

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This 2-Ingredient Salmon Is My All-Time Favorite

June 27, 2025

Once warm weather hits, I start to crave lighter meals featuring lots of fresh, seasonal produce paired with a delicate protein like chicken or fish. And one fish that has...

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22 Dazzling 4th of July Desserts

June 27, 2025

The Fourth of July is one those holidays that, for me, calls to mind a backyard barbecue, pink lemonade, sunset boat ride, and fireworks. It’s a long weekend filled with...

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The $1.25 Dollar Tree Find I Keep Going Back For

June 27, 2025

As someone who has been making homemade granola bars for over 20 years, I can’t tell you how many Sunday mornings I spent pressing oat mixtures into pans. They’re one...

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The 2-Ingredient Cocktail I’m Making All Summer Long

June 27, 2025

When I think of summer cocktails, I think fruity, refreshing, and thirst-quenching. I also think ease. I don’t want to spend my warm weather downtime juicing countless limes, muddling herbs,...

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Introducing MyRecipes, the Easiest Way to Save Your Favorite Recipes In One Place

June 27, 2025

The internet is an amazing place, especially when it comes to recipes. You can access millions of them with just a few keyboard clicks, finding a cake identical to your...

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Tex Mex Rice

June 27, 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...