This fluffy blueberry buttermilk pancakes recipe is my definition of a perfect homemade pancake with an extra blueberry flavor boost. Growing up we had pancakes for breakfast a lot. Actually, I think we probably had them more often for dinner which made them all the more special. Looking back, I loved them at the time …
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This spice bundt cake with salted caramel glaze recipes makes a dense, slightly spicy cake that's topped with a delicious sweet caramel glaze that has a nice crunch of sea salt to cut the sweetness. Mr. Savvy's birthday was back in December and each year I like to make him a homemade from scratch cake …
Looking for turkey leftover ideas for the turkey leftovers sitting in the back of your freezer? This easy turkey pot pie recipe makes delicious use of both white and dark turkey meat for the ultimate comfort food dish. One of my favorite ways to save money throughout the year is to stock up on really …
This savory rich and creamy dip is full of ranch, bacon, and cheese and is sure to become a favorite at first taste. It's almost time for the Big Game this weekend so I've been busy trying out a few new easy appetizer recipes to serve. One of my favorites so far has been this …
This cookie butter cheesecake recipes makes a smooth and creamy cheesecake full of cookie butter flavor complete with speculoos crumble topping and cookie butter drizzle. This Cookie Butter Cheesecake Recipe is part of a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Lunchbox. #SweetenTheSeason #CookingUpHolidays Until a couple years ago, I'd honestly never heard of speculoos …
Looking for an easy to cook protein that you can get several meals from? Look no further than this easy slow cooker pulled pork recipe! Even though I love cooking there are many nights after a long day of work where the last thing I want to do is put together a nice from-scratch meal. …
I will admit that I'm usually a frozen or iced coffee fan, but this time of year I crave hot coffee drinks. There's just something warm and comforting about a big warm mug of flavored coffee, especially paired with a delicious holiday treat. Apparently I'm not alone since as you can see on the infographic at the bottom of this post, Christmas is traditionally one of the top selling retail coffee weeks. I usually don't overly enjoy straight up coffee, so I generally go for flavored coffees like the ones found in the Folgers Gourmet Selections collection. I also love constantly changing the flavors up to meet my mood. For example, if I know I need to get a lot of work done I tend to stick with unflavored coffee with lots of cream, while if I want to treat myself to a couple of cookies I like caramel and chocolate flavors, like the ones in this salted caramel white chocolate mocha recipe.
This shop with my cherry bacon brussels sprouts recipe has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PotPiePlease #CollectiveBias Doesn't this just look like comfort in a golden, flaky crust? For most of us, this time of year is SUPER busy. Even though my work hours almost double this …
During the holidays I love to do a lot of baking for gifting, parties, and dinners. I make the usual baked goods like my yeast rolls and a variety of cookies, but my favorite is always the gingerbread. It was something my mom would always make at least once during the season and it's a tradition I enjoy repeating. Plus, Mr. Savvy spent a good chunk of his childhood living in Germany so loving gingerbread is basically a part of his DNA. Besides, it's pretty amazing just how much drool-worthy spicy flavor a seemingly simple looking piece of gingerbread cake holds. Sadly, it often gets passed over for holiday cookies and pies. So, this year I decided to turn gingerbread into a centerpiece worthy holiday dessert with this chocolate gingerbread cake roll with peppermint buttercream recipe.
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of DairyPure Milk for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. We always drink milk and use it and cream regularly in a variety of recipes, but it always amazes me just how much gets used during the holidays. They're used in several baked goods, frostings, …
Entertaining this time of year is so much fun because you get to be extra creative in making your food festive. My favorite time to have friends over is for appetizers or brunch, which, of course, must include some festive drinks well. There are so many different kinds of drinks and cocktails you can make, but I'm personally a fan of spritzers that are slightly sweet and full of fruity flavor. They go exceptionally well with breakfast and can easily be made stronger for those that want something with a little more kick. That's why I love this berry pomegranate vodka spritzer recipe that has a beautiful red color for the season and lots of fresh fruit flavor.
Many of us are counting down the days until Christmas. If you'll be having family or friends staying with you in the days before or after, you're probably stressing even more. We all strive to have the perfect Christmas Eve and Christmas Day meals. But, when you're entertaining guests the days before, you want to be able to serve a tasty, healthy dinner, preferably without a lot of dishes or prep work. That's why I love this pork tenderloin with roasted vegetables recipe. There are just a few minutes of prep and everything cooks together for an all-in-one hearty and flavorful meal.
A good ham is usually seen on Easter, sometimes Thanksgiving, and Christmas. I personally love having a big ham several times a year because they are affordable, easy to make, and you can do a ton with the leftovers. I originally made this ham with brown sugar glaze back during Easter. Pretty much every year we'll have a nice spiral ham dinner with colcannon and homemade yeast rolls. But, I think ham is awesome enough to have year round instead of just at Easter and the holidays. It's even wonderful grilled using this Brown Sugar Ham Glaze recipe!
Like many, mashed potatoes have been one of my favorite side dishes since I was a kid. They're easy to make, come together pretty quickly, and use frugal ingredients while being a dish the whole family loves. As good as they are, though, I do sometimes get tired of having them the same old same old way. I also get so very tired of peeling potatoes. So, every now and then I'll make this loaded smashed potatoes recipe to change things up a bit.
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I'm so happy that it's starting to actually feel like fall outside. It's honestly kind of weird to enjoy some of my favorite fall flavors while it's still warm enough to wear shorts and flip flops outside. Warm spices and pumpkin are some of the flavors at the top of my list this time of year, but right now I'm really loving all things apple. I'm honestly not a huge fan of having a lot of fruit flavor added into meat dishes, but I have always really enjoyed having apples with pork, such as applesauce or apples in the stuffing.
So, when Smithfield asked if I would try their All Natural Pork, I couldn't resist buying some of their beautiful pork tenderloins that I saw when I was at Walmart to pair with some apple flavor. I wanted a really simple recipe for the weeknights, but that had a nice flavor without being overly fruity or sweet. As such, I decided on this Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Apple Butter Glaze Recipe.
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Do you get tired of boring plain green beans? If so, you'll love the flavor punch of this sauteed green beans with bacon, cranberries, and almonds recipe! This is a sponsored article written by Smart Savvy Living on behalf of Target. #TargetRun #MyTargetEssentials As a person that loves cooking and eating, I really enjoy this …
Do you love fried apples that you can often find at breakfast restaurants like Cracker Barrel? You'll love that you can make them even more delicious at home with this homemade fried apples recipe! Read more at SmartSavvyLiving.com.
Everyone loves a good dip at a party, but they don't always have to be savory. Check out our Butterscotch Cheesecake Dip recipe that everyone will love!
This post with my chocolate berry granola parfait recipe is part of a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Target. #TargetRun #MyTargetEssentials Looking for a snack that's healthy but also packs just a little bit of sweet? Check out our chocolate berry granola parfait recipe that both kids and adults will love! Okay, …
Looking for a fun Halloween recipe that's a little spooky? Check out our Halloween Eyeball Popcorn Balls recipe! One of the things I love about fall are all the seasonal foods and tasty treats. It also happens to be home to one of my favorite holidays, Halloween. There’s just something so fun about Halloween where …
Looking for a dessert that can be made out on the grill with the rest of your meal? This recipe for how to make the best grilled pineapple is my favorite summer dessert! When it comes to grilling, what foods do you think of first? I think of many of the usuals: hot dogs, burgers, …
Smooth and creamy peanut butter filling is nestled into a rich brownie crust and topped with fluffy whipped cream for this peanut butter pie with brownie crust recipe. This is a sponsored recipe written by Smart Savvy Living on behalf of Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. If you've visited me here at Smart Savvy …
Looking for a creamy macaroni salad with the crisp crunch of fresh summer produce? Check out our macaroni salad with cucumber and radish recipe! Growing up, I remember having macaroni salad at most meals during the summer. It, unfortunately, was not something I looked forward to because my mom put some of my least liked …
This post with my no-bake berry cheesecake parfaits recipe is part of a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mondelez. Looking for a super easy 4th of July dessert recipe that's also portable? Check out our no-bake berry cheesecake parfaits recipe! Being born and raised in the south, a lot of our family …
If you enjoy strawberry shortcake but love your chocolate too, you'll want to try out this brownie strawberry shortcake recipe! I always look forward to our local strawberry season. Ever since I was a young child, we always made the trip to a local strawberry farm multiple times during the season to pick up several …
Everyone will be asking for your delicious homemade brownie recipe when you use these simple steps for how to make boxed brownie mix taste homemade! I've loved baking for about as long as I can remember. I even started baking things before I learned to cook. For me, there's just something relaxing about it and …
This American flag cheesecake recipe is a spin on a 4th of July dessert classic and also makes for a tasty Memorial Day Dessert. I remember during my teens the flag cake with strawberries and blueberries being super popular for the 4th of July. I actually got so tired of seeing it I’ve never even …
Love turkey but only eat it around the holidays? Check out this 5 Ingredient Cranberry BBQ Turkey Recipe to enjoy all year long! This is a sponsored recipe written entire by Smart Savvy Living on behalf of Shady Brook Farms. I love turkey, honestly more so than chicken. But, I am also one of those …
While store-bought mixes are quick and easy, this homemade taco seasoning mix recipe tastes so much better! Mexican food is one of our favorites to go out for as much as we can. I love the freshly cooked chips and salsa and the usual variety of nachos, carnitas, chalupas, and the old standby, tacos. These …
Have you ever had fruits served in their own thickened sweet juice and wondered how you could do that at home? Today we're learning how to macerate fruit with sugar! Do you know how to macerate fruit? Have no clue to what I’m even talking about? Think of macerating to fruit as marinating is to …
You'll love waking up to this overnight yeasted waffles recipe being almost ready to go! Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. I'm so not a breakfast person during the week. Yes, I may eat during breakfast hours, but for some reason I prefer lunch and dinner foods. When it comes to …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of TruMoo Milk . All opinions are 100% mine. This homemade s'mores pudding cups recipe is perfect for a special treat for the kids or even a romantic date at home. I don't know about you all, but when I think of favorite classic kid-friendly desserts, …
Love buffalo wings but kind of hate the mess and how hard they can be to eat at parties? My spicy buffalo chicken cups recipe has all the flavor of your favorite wings and dip in one neat bite. This is a sponsored article and recipe written by Smart Savvy Living on behalf of Naturally …
This chocolate blueberry protein shake recipe is so good you'll actually look forward to breaking out the blender for breakfast. A handful of years ago if you asked me if I regularly had smoothies or protein shakes, I honestly probably would have laughed. Sure, I'd tried a couple, but the taste was, well, less than …
Happy Holidays! I know I've been a broken record lately, but I absolutely love this time of year, especially for spending time with friends and family. Growing up, we hosted and went to a lot of potluck parties, especially around the holidays. I always loved being able to try a variety of foods, even as …
This shop with my Spring Rolls with Spicy Asian Citrus Dipping Sauce Recipe has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TaiPeiGoodFortune #CollectiveBias Spring Rolls with Spicy Asian Citrus Dipping Sauce Recipe Happy Holidays! I seriously can't believe it's already that time of year. But, I'm happy it is because …
This shop with my Cranberry Lime Spritzers Recipe has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All words and opinions are mine alone. #drinkTEN #CollectiveBias Cranberry Lime Spritzers Recipe with 7UP TEN Even though the weather has very recently felt much more like fall, and even winter, I still find it hard to wrap my …
Mr. Savvy and I definitely prefer beef when planning out our meals when it comes to protein. Well, there is bacon too, but sometimes you just want something a bit more substantial that you can sink your teeth into...like beef. Though most cuts of beef have gone up in price over recent years, beef is …
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Libby's. All opinions are 100% mine. Happy Spring! Do you find that you only eat certain foods at specific times of the year even though you really love them and their available year-round these days? For example, during the spring I love fresh asparagus …
This mini sausage, spinach and swiss cheese frittatas recipe is part of a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Alpine Lace®. These past few weeks have been insanely busy with us moving, even though it's in the same city. I don't think it's possible for moves to be simple and easy no matter how …