Photo Credit: Prevention Spice up your usual grilled chicken sandwich with easy to make Chimichurri Sauce! This beautiful sandwich goes together quickly and is bursting with savory flavor. Even if you don't make the chicken, keep the recipe for Chimichurri Sauce! It's a great way to spice up all sorts of sandwiches and recipes. It's the … [Read more...]
Festive Fourth of July Recipes that Save Time and Money
4th of July Jello ShotsEverybody loves a fun Fourth of July party. Here are some easy ways to celebrate in style. These are the recipes that I think give the most value for your money and time. And they are yummy! Try a few and then kick back to enjoy the day!Serve Red, White, and Blue TreatsThe most popular recipe on Square Pennies for the Fourth, … [Read more...]
Easy Light Supper: Avocado Egg Salad Sandwiches with No Mayo
Heart-Healthy Avocado Our daughter made this easy quick supper for us the other night. Unbelievable. I'm not a big fan of egg salad ordinarily, but this is no ordinary egg salad. It contains absolutely no mayonnaise, so it's healthier than most egg salad. It includes a large avocado that gives it the luxurious mouth feel that contrasts well … [Read more...]
The Money Saving Secret Behind Sunday Dinner
Nobody likes to feel deprived, especially when it comes to food. I'm letting you in on a secret that Sunday Dinnerexperienced cooks have known forever. It's a secret that allows you to feel blessed by abundance, all the while you reap the savings of a little planning. The secret? Make a big Sunday dinner. Whether you make it Sunday dinner or … [Read more...]
Cobb Salad Pita Pockets
A Beautiful California Cobb Salad April, 4, 2013 If you love California Cobb salad, you can capture all those flavors in this perfect pocket sandwich. Simply tuck your favorite Cobb salad ingredients into pita bread for a satisfying flavorful sandwich to take anywhere. How about a picnic lunch at the park or Saturday lunch on the deck? … [Read more...]
Ten Minute All-Star Hummus
Just about everybody loves hummus. We were at a party recently where hummus was the most popular item by far. It's super easy and inexpensive to make and is even healthy! … [Read more...]
Thousand Island Dressing with a Kick
1000 Island DressingI love a good thousand island dressing. It's rich and has so much flavor. My friends and I used to get a wonderful chef salad at the Famous Barr restaurant in St. Louis. All the ingredients were very fresh and top quality. It was topped by a slice of hard-boiled egg with a tiny dab of caviar on top. Wow. The first time … [Read more...]