Like many of you, I am IN LOVE with my Instant Pot (generic version, not sure what but it works).
I’m been trying out tons of recipes I used to make in my crockpot and I get a huge thrill when what used to take half a day is ready in like 20 minutes.
The recipes that have turned out best so far have been soups and chilis. I guess it’s because they have plenty of liquid to help the pressure cooker get up to pressure without any issues. Read more...
I go through phases of being totally obsessed with chips and salsa. I’m not the only one… right??
I’ve been on a salsa kick recently and dragged this fresh recipe out of the archives. It’s super fresh and tastes like summer in a jar – just what I need when winter seems to drag on FOREVER.
The best part is that this homemade fresh salsa takes five minutes or less to make. Read more...
This post is sponsored by Harris Teeter, but all opinions are my own.
Homemade veggie fried rice is one of my all-time favorite things to eat. I swear I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and sometimes I do!)
Today I’ve partnered with Harris Teeter Organics to show you how to make a super-easy organic veggie fried rice at home.
This veggie fried rice is WAY healthier than take-out and uses frozen veggies to cut down prep time. Read more...
Last week I was craving some yummy cinnamon-and-sugar-coated Snickerdoodle cookies like my grandparents used to make.
I was all excited to make some when I discovered I was out of butter, one of the main ingredients in my recipe. Arggghh.
I’m a determined sort of gal so I scoured the web for a recipe for Snickerdoodle cookies without butter. It wasn’t easy, but I eventually tracked one down!
I’m sharing my adapted version with y’all below because the cookies turned out so soft and delicious, you really would never guess they are butter-free. Read more...
I have no shame about being a pumpkin junkie. I have a board dedicated to pumpkin recipes on Pinterest, which I consult when I am in the mood for something pumpkiny. The mood can strike at any time of year, but it strikes most often in the fall – like right now.
Today I’m sharing my recipe for Pumpkin Spice Waffles with you because they are my current obsession.
The past two weekends I have made a batch on Sunday, threw the rest in the fridge, and enjoyed them warmed up in the toaster for breakfast all week! Read more...
Guest Post by Natalie Michele from Maternity at Home
New motherhood comes with the huge challenge of feeding yourself as you keep up with the demands of your newborn baby. As a new mom, you will be sleep deprived, and your body will need nutritious foods as you recover.
Here’s the good news – there are plenty of ways to make certain that you eat healthily while you care for your baby! Read more...
Readers often ask for easy, budget-friendly dinner recipes here at The Frugal South. So today I’m sharing LOTS of recipes in one post!
For a year I shared my weekly dinner meal plan here on the blog. I made affordable, healthy, and easy dinners a habit, so now I have a huge collection of go-to dinners that I make regularly!
So here’s ten weeks’ worth of my favorite dinner recipes from my year of meal planning… I hope you find some inspiration for planning meals! Read more...
This post was originally published on June 24th, 2015.
I took this picture with my old cell phone on the first trip my husband and I took together to Disney World in 2010. I had this amazing Blue Glowtini at the Victoria Falls Lounge at Animal Kingdom Lodge. It was such a memorable drink that I tried to replicate it when we got back home when we had some friends over. Read more...
This post was originally published June 19, 2015 and has been updated.
Seven years ago my friend Brooke gave me a jar of homemade vanilla extract. I haven’t bought any vanilla extract from a grocery store since then! I discovered that homemade vanilla extract tastes so much better in recipes and is WAY cheaper than store-bought.
So here are the simple instructions for making your own. All you need are some glass jars, vanilla beans, cheap vodka and time. Read more...
I love fancy organic yogurt but I can’t stomach the price tag. $5 for a quart of yogurt is just pure craziness to me!
I’ve learned how to make my own yogurt at home for less than 1/3 of the cost of store-bought organic yogurt, and it is SO GOOD!
Since there was a lot I had to learn before I made my first batch of homemade yogurt, I thought I would share the process to hopefully save y’all some time. Read more...
The lunar new year is this Saturday – more commonly known as Chinese New Year! I like to serve up something Asian-inspired to commemorate the holiday, so here are some of my favorite easy and delicious recipes to celebrate Chinese New Year.
Fried Rice from Gimme Some Oven – My favorite fried rice recipe – so easy and better than takeout!
Chinese Orange Chicken from Damn Delicious – I’ve made this recipe more times than I can count. Read more...
I’ve made my own foaming hand soap for most of the past year and I’m finally getting around to sharing this with y’all… sorry it has taken me so long!
I learned somewhere on the web last year that “foaming hand soap” is actually just watered-down liquid soap that foams due to a special dispenser. Mind. Blown.
I tested this out and lo-and-behold, it appears to be true. Our homemade soap still gets our hands clean, and I haven’t bought soap in a very long time! Read more...
I’m gearing up for a little kiddo party and was in need of something to hold cupcakes. Of course I’m not going to shell out $20+ for a fancy cupcake stand, so I checked Pinterest for DIY cupcake stand ideas!
Photo Credit: Sarah with an H
I found lots of ideas for homemade cupcake holders, like these from Sarah with an H. On my next trip to the Dollar Tree, I was on the lookout for supplies! Read more...
Ok, I am definitely not the most crafty person out there. But when holiday time comes around, I try to create some thoughtful, handmade gifts for my family and friends. I find they carry so much more meaning than store-bought gifts.
So here are some DIY gifts I have made in the past or want to try to make this year! Maybe one will spark the crafting spirit in you. Read more...
Here is a quick recipe for some pumpkin muffins in case you are pumpkin obsessed like I am. I suggest pairing these with a homemade pumpkin spice latte and enjoying every moment of the fall (my favorite season, of course!)
The pecans and cinnamon chips make these muffins pretty irresistible. They are also super moist (which means they can turn soggy), so I suggest keeping them covered with a kitchen towel instead of sealing them up to store them. Read more...
My summer salad inspired by The Proud Italian Cook
As you may know, I haven’t been meal planning lately. I shared a weekly meal plan for about a year here on the blog (you can view all of my meal plans here) and I felt like I had accumulated enough “go-to” recipes that I didn’t need a formal meal plan to guide my shopping and cooking anymore.
That said, I have found some awesome recipes lately that I’ve been wanting to share! Read more...
Originally published February 14th, 2015
Sometimes life just calls for some homemade chocolate chip cookies, right?
This is my go-to recipe because it uses vegetable oil instead of butter (making them much more affordable) and has a unique taste thanks to both vanilla and almond extracts.
I have the recipe memorized because I have made them so many times. I wrote it down for y’all so you can make them, too. Read more...
We are staying home and having a pretty chill July 4th this year. We are definitely still recovering from our recent house remodeling!
Here are some recipes that are perfect for celebrating with family and friends.
A simple but impressive dessert – Berry Mascarpone Shortbread Tart
A super easy and refreshing salad – Corn and Chickpea Fiesta Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing from A Teaspoon of Happiness
A festive and delicious cocktail – Disney’s Blue Glowtini Recipe
And some super amazing homemade salsa – 5-Minute Homemade Salsa
Happy Independence Day everyone! Read more...