Fresh Summer Salad – Spend With Pennies

This summer salad starts with fresh greens, layered with crisp, juicy veggies, tossed in a tangy dressing, and finished with a sprinkle of nuts and cheese. Flavor: Nothing tastes ...

The Most Amazing White Cupcakes

People have loved my recipe for The Most Amazing White Cake, and I’ve been overwhelmed with requests for a cupcake version. Here it is! This recipe makes 24 perfectly light and fluffy white ...

Bakery Style Chocolate Chunk Cookies

I’ve taken our classic Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies and made them into a chocolate lover’s dream. Chocolate dough is combined with both milk chocolate chips and dark chocolate chunks for the ...

Catalina Salad Dressing – Barefeet in the Kitchen

If you’re like me, you probably enjoyed a classic taco salad more than once in your childhood. It’s a staple for many family and potluck events and has been for years. And if you ate taco salad in ...

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

We especially love using the air fryer to cook chicken thighs because it makes the skin super crispy and golden brown while keeping the inside juicy and tender. Plus, you get dinner on the table ...

General Tso’s Chicken – Spend With Pennies

General Tso’s (pronounced “so”) Chicken is easily made using chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and a dash of red pepper flakes for a restaurant-quality dish at home. ...

The Little Things Newsletter #480 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

Welcome to the weekend, my friends! I’m reveling in a momentary break from the crazy humidity here in central Ohio this weekend. The cool mornings for the past couple of days have been an ...

Caramel Cheetos – Cookies and Cups

By: Shelly Posted: Jun 16, 2025 Caramel Cheetos are a sweet and salty snackable treat! A lot like caramel corn, but with a subtle cheesiness from the Cheetos ...

5 Ingredient Homemade Chocolate Pudding

This chocolate pudding is not your typical grocery store pudding cup! It’s thicker and creamier than a mousse, but just as decadent and rich. It’s the perfect quick after-school treat with ...

Alphabet Soup – Spend With Pennies

About the authorHolly 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 techniques, ...