Mexican brownies

Homemade moist and chocolaty brownies with a little kick from cinnamon and cayenne make a fun and delicious dessert.

Classic Three Bean Salad

Three bean salad is a classic picnic and cookout side dish. It's cool, refreshing, and a nice mayo-free option for your next summer gathering.

Menu planning for frugal living

Our grocery and menu board always hangs on the side of the refrigerator. It's not a pretty or fancy board or photo, it's real life here.

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Irish soda bread with whiskey raisins and caraway

A loaf of soda bread that has whiskey soaked raisins and caraway seeds is a delicious addition to your St. Patrick's Day dinner. 

Beef and butternut squash chocolate chili

This post is sponsored on behalf of #Choctoberfest and our generous sponsors. I received free product from Divine Chocolate. As always, all opinions are my own.

This chili combines beef, two kinds of beans, butternut squash, and is simmered in a sauce of warm spices and creamy chocolate for a delicious Halloween or autumn meal.