Dishes easy to make. Most of them made in 2pots.
Lattice Apple Pie prepared this way is an all time classic. Sour cream adds a special flavor. Perfection at it’s peak ! The holidays are gone, the fruits’ and vegetables’ reserves are still to be found and we all tend to make simple dishes after decadent days are gone. This… Read more »
When making breakfast base for several days ahead this Banana Walnut Bread is, of course, the best solution. Bread remains fresh if kept in a box or wrapped and kept in a fridge. I prefer to make two smaller loafs; first, there is always a possibility to give one away.… Read more »
This Mirepoix Seasoning mixture is my grandmother’s version of preserving vegetables simple and healthy way, using salt. It is one step before cooking process and this mixture could be used as flavouring ingredient to savoury dishes. This version of Mirepoix Seasoning Grandmothers’ Way is made of seven different kinds of… Read more »
This is a simple dessert made from a few easy available ingredients. When I was a kid, I used to make this with my sister and mother: dipping the sponge cake bars to chocolate icing, of course, was the favorite part especially if you know that me and my sister… Read more »
Welcome to my frugal balcony again. I hope pretzels are noticed here. When having a snack, cappuccino creates additional bonus. While investigating about Pretzels I have found their origin back in Early Middle Ages. Monasteries were the places where these creations came from. Italian, not German as I thought. Pretiola… Read more »
This is an old recipe that has survived decades, giving its best when carobs are dried and minced in fall to be used during winter time. The pods are rich in pectin, non allergenic and has 1/3 of calories comparing to the same weight of chocolate. Originally, the ingredients are… Read more »
Quince Cheese – Grandmother’s Recipe is easy homemade quince paste recipe. Goes well with cheese platter but if rolled in sugar makes great Christmas candy! What is quince? Quince is pear-shaped, yellow fruit. It is nutritious and best if served cooked. If you would like to learn more about… Read more »
When Jack O’ Lanterns’ time arrives, it is good idea to save the pumpkin meat that you take out if the pumpkin is not too big. If it is, then pulpa will not be as tasteful as it is when using the medium and smaller ones. To manage leftovers, use… Read more »
Maybe I should make a category of the disasters in my kitchen; that would be something ! The story started when I made a second pot of salsa to add chilis to since my family and friends are really into hot dishes and I give those away as present when… Read more »
Tomato Salsa: Frugal and best spaghetti sauce ever ! For the best results, use high quality fresh tomatoes. But, if you have decided to make salsa on your own, and are now reading this, I am sure you already know that. This year, when salsa was done, I have packed… Read more »