Looking for a classic party snack or appetizer everyone will love? You must try our Chex Party Mix recipe! This is a sponsored article written by Smart Savvy Living on behalf of General Mills®. Happy March! Are you ready to watch some awesome college basketball games? I'm honestly not a huge sports fan, but I've …
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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine. This slow cooker crunchy peanut clusters recipe is smooth, creamy and full of peanutty crunch! I absolutely love my slow cooker and use it every chance I get. These days our lives are so busy, it’s …
In writing this post with beef stew recipes, I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for the Certified Angus Beef® brand. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. If I asked you all what your favorite comfort food dish was, I'm …
In sharing this recipe for Double Cheese Bacon-Wrapped Pierogies I am participating in a campaign on behalf of Millennial Central for Mrs. T’s Pierogies. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. #MrsTsPierogies Double Cheese Bacon-Wrapped Pierogies Okay, you guys know I'm not a huge football fan …
I received a complimentary set of Martinez Salsa to help make this Beefy 7 Layer Dip recipe. I'm normally not a dipper as far as dressings and sauces go, but I love love love chips and veggies with dip. There are so many varieties jam-packed full of flavor whether it's savory or sweet. Dips are …
This spinach and sausage stuffed mushrooms recipe combines delicious classic flavors for the perfect party appetizer. There's just something I love about finger foods and trying out new appetizer recipes. I think part of it is that the dishes are bite-sized, so you don't need a bunch of utensils and can instead spend your time …
This Mandarin Orange Fluff Jello Salad Recipe is a classic recipe redone with fresh ingredients. This post is sponsored by Halos. Okay, I have a confession to make. We don't have any kids other than our fur babies, but we still buy and love eating Halos California mandarin oranges. *hangs head* I know, I know, …
This Shortbread Hershey Kiss Cookies Recipe is perfect on the holiday cookie tray, for your sweeties on Valentine's Day and every occasion in between. Usually I'm a bit more of a complex cookie maker - browned butter chocolate chip cookies, salted peanut butter cookies, crispy ginger molasses cookies recipe - cookies that have major flavor going …
This post with my Olive Oil Sour Cream Pound Cake with Lemon Recipe is part of a sponsored post as a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. #STAROliveOil To me, the sign of a perfect pound cake is a nice crispy crust that springs back when touched with a crack into the center so …
This post with my Shrimp Spring Rolls with Spicy Hoisin Peanut Dipping Sauce Recipe is part of a sponsored post written by me as a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. #PakTheParty Would you know at first glance that not everything on this platter is homemade? Okay everyone, I have a confession to make. You all …
This super cute snowman hot chocolate spoons recipe makes a great holiday gift or just an extra awesome mug of hot chocolate. This post with my Snowman Hot Chocolate Spoons: Easy Christmas Dessert Recipe is a sponsored post written by me as a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. It's time to be honest. …
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Carton Smart. All opinions are 100% mine. This Pumpkin Soup with Maple Spiced Whipped Cream recipe is a perfect warm yet light appetizer for your holiday get togethers! I love cooking and baking year round, but around the holidays I really get in the …
This spicy tuna lettuce wraps recipe is part of a sponsored post written by me as a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. #OceanNaturals These spicy tuna lettuce wraps make a great lunch or appetizer. If you've been reading most of the posts here at Smart Savvy Living, you've probably read about how Mr. …
This post with my triple chocolate cappuccino - how I indulge with Gevalia Coffee is a sponsored post written by me as a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. Don't you just want to dive right in and take a sip...or 10? Do you like to indulge throughout the day? I know you all …
This Easy Oven-Roasted Potatoes recipe is a great side for almost any meal! I received compensation for ingredients and products at no cost to make this recipe. Easy Oven-Roasted Potatoes With Mr. Savvy being half German and myself from the south, both of us have always been rather used to "meat and potatoes" type of meals. …
This real cheese queso dip with sausage recipe has all the creaminess and flavor without the questionable ingredients of pre-made cheese products. I just love this time of year with all the football parties and holiday parties on the horizon. Even though I'm from the south, I'm not very much of a big meal type …
This beef pot pie recipe features rich beefy flavor with the hearty touch of veggies and includes a buttery and flaky crescent roll topping. Compensation for my time creating this beef pot pie recipe was provided by General Mills via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative …
This Chocolate Mug Cake can be ready in minutes and is perfect for just one or 2 servings. Ladies, I'm sure you are all too familiar with those days we just can't shake that chocolate craving. You know, those days where you feel like you're going to have to hurt someone if you don't have …
This loaded chicken nachos recipe was made with salsa and compensation for other ingredients provided by Martinez Salsa. One of my favorite cuisines to eat when we go out is Mexican, but lately we've been trying to eat out less and less for both our health and budget. Nachos are one of my favorite appetizers …
This Mediterranean Turkey Club Sandwich recipe was made with ingredients and monetary compensation from Mezzetta. Growing up I didn't eat very many sandwiches other than the occasional fried bologna with cheese or banana and peanut butter, two common southern staples. My mom was never a huge fan of sandwiches, so it's not something I was …
This quick coconut cream pie literally takes minutes to make. I'll admit that I love cake more than pie, but I do enjoy my fair share of pies as well. Mr. Savvy says I like cake so much just because it's a carrier for frosting, and he just may be right about that. However, he …
I received product samples and a gift card at no cost in exchange for an honest Campbell's Skillet Sauces review which resulted in a super yummy Quick Chicken Marsala recipe! Update: The way this product may have changed from when I originally posted this review back in 2013. Several have commented that the sauce is …
This homemade hot fudge sauce recipe is the perfect topping for all those summer sundaes! Earlier this week I posted the Homemade Vanilla Fudge Swirl Ice Cream recipe (no ice cream maker needed) that he requested to go with marble cake for his birthday dessert. A few months ago, I posted our new favorite homemade ice …
Homemade Vanilla Fudge Swirl Ice Cream for those of us that can't decide between chocolate or vanilla? Yes, please! Last year I came across a super delicious 3-ingredient ice cream recipe that required no ice cream maker. If you didn't read the original post, it was quickly declared Mr. Savvy's favorite ice cream ever, …
Whether you have no grill or it's just raining or too hot or cold outside - here's an Easy Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken Recipe! Some of my favorite Summer eats are salads, fresh fruit and barbecue anything with a nice tall glass of sweet iced tea or lemonade. However, we aren't all lucky enough to have a grill …
Who says making cheesecake has to be a long and stressful process - just make cheesecake stuffed strawberries! I happen to think one of the best Valentine's Day gifts are chocolate covered strawberries. However, when you buy them they can be a bit expensive - as much as $1-2+ PER strawberry - if not more. …
Southern Banana Pudding Recipe With Made From Scratch Pudding/Custard - that's quite a mouthful isn't it? Banana pudding is a common dessert with many different variations, at least here in the south. Some people use vanilla wafers, while others use Chessmen Cookies. The filling can be made from scratch, or using boxed pudding or even …
This 3 ingredient homemade ice cream recipe takes just minutes to put together for some of the creamiest ice cream ever. The best part is you don't even need an ice cream maker! I don't know about you, but no matter if it's nearly 100° or even near 0°, I love ice cream year round. …
One of my favorite things about all the various holidays is having an excuse to make all sorts of special decadent and delicious treats and dishes. While I always look forward to having ham and sweet potatoes on Easter, I also love the sweet treats like carrot cake, chocolate nests, etc. This year I wanted …
Happy Easter! One of my favorite things about Easter are all the super cute treats that just scream spring. While I love the traditional carrot and coconut cakes, etc. this Easter Egg Nests recipe has been a favorite since I was a young child. One of my favorite sweet and salty snacks are chocolate covered …
I've been making this Homemade Yeast Rolls Recipe for years now and it's never failed the multiple times I've made it. And believe me, I had a lot of failures before this yeast roll recipe! To me, there's not much better in the food indulgence realm (outside of desserts, of course) than freshly made bread. Bread still …
This broccoli, bacon, and potato chowder with cheese is a hearty, filling soup that won't leave you looking for a snack in an hour. This is a sponsored article written by Smart Savvy Living on behalf of Velveeta. Are you a gold digger? You know, the liquid kind. I absolutely am and if you are …
This Rotel Mexican Rice Recipe is perfect with chicken, beef, tacos, and more. This rice isn't overly spicy but has just a bit of a kick to make it tasty enough to eat on its own or can stand up to being covered in a sauce. Mexican food is one of my favorite cuisines, though …
Mr. Savvy loves this Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe so much, I rarely get to make any other cookie recipe unless I want to hear a ton of whining. One of my favorite desserts is hands down (or up holding one as the case may be), cookies. There's such a variety of ways you can …
This Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins recipe is so good, it just may be the last one you ever look for! What is it about men and bananas? Plain bananas, banana pudding, banana bread...I've never met a man that didn't love all things bananas. Me? I think bananas are okay as long as they are in …
This Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is the perfect way to start the weekend! Flaky layers of slightly sweetened yeast dough are filled with a buttery cinnamon filling and topped with the perfect cream cheese frosting for cinnamon rolls. As I’ve mentioned in the past, I find it tough to eat breakfast …