Easy and delicious creamy wild mushroom soup on a budget

Easy and delicious creamy wild mushroom soup on a budget
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Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Creamy wild mushroom soup Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1.5 lbs (approx. 680 grams) of mixed wild mushrooms, cleaned and chopped 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme 4 cups (approx. 950 ml) vegetable broth 1 cup (approx. 240 ml) … Read more

Cozy up with this hearty November chicken stew: a simple and budget-friendly delight!

Cozy up with this hearty November chicken stew: a simple and budget-friendly delight!
© Abmeyerwood

Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Hearty November chicken stew Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 lb (approx 450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 lb (approx 450 … Read more

Savory secrets: Caramelized onion and apple tarts

Savory secrets: Caramelized onion and apple tarts
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Preparation time: 40 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Caramelized onion and apple tarts recipe (Serves 4) Ingredients 4 medium-sized onions (approx. 2 lbs or 900g) 2 large apples (approx. 1 lb or 450g)  4 sheets of puff pastry (approx. 1 lb or 450g)  2 tablespoons of olive oil (approx. 30ml)  1 tablespoon of sugar (approx. … Read more

Easy and affordable pumpkin gingerbread trifle: A delightful treat to brighten your busy days

Easy and affordable pumpkin gingerbread trifle: A delightful treat to brighten your busy days
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Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Pumpkin gingerbread trifle Ingredients (Serves 4) 14 oz (400g) of gingerbread mix  1/2 cup (120ml) of water 1/4 cup (60ml) of vegetable oil  1 egg  1 can (15 oz/425g) of pumpkin puree  1/2 cup (120ml) of heavy cream 1/4 cup (60g) of powdered sugar  1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) … Read more

Sweet and simple candy corn cupcakes

Sweet and simple candy corn cupcakes
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Preparation time: 35 minutes Cooking time: 20-25 minutes Candy corn cupcakes A fun, festive treat for the Halloween season. These simple cupcakes are not only inexpensive to make but bring a pop of color to your dessert table. Plus, they’re super delicious! Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 cup (approx. 200g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (approx. 113g) … Read more

Monstrously delightful Halloween cookies!

Monstrously delightful Halloween cookies!
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Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Halloween monster cookies recipe Ingredients (Serves 4) 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, softened 1 cup (200 grams) white sugar 1/2 cup (100 grams) packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract 1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking soda 2 teaspoons (10 ml) hot water 1/2 … Read more

Quick and easy mushroom and Swiss chard pasta for busy weeknights

Quick and easy mushroom and Swiss chard pasta for busy weeknights
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Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Mushroom and Swiss chard pasta (Serves 4) Ingredients 8 ounces (225 grams) of spaghetti 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 onion, finely chopped 8 ounces (225 grams) Swiss chard, stems and leaves separated and chopped 8 ounces (225 grams) of mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup … Read more

Easy and inexpensive pumpkin bread pudding for busy days

Easy and inexpensive pumpkin bread pudding for busy days
© Abmeyerwood

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 cup of sugar (200g) – 774 calories 1.5 teaspoons of ground cinnamon (7.5ml) – 9 calories 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg (2.5ml) – 6 calories 4 large eggs – 294 calories 2 cups of pumpkin puree (450g) – 164 calories 1 cup of … Read more

Budget-friendly rustic autumn spiced pear cobbler

Budget-friendly rustic autumn spiced pear cobbler
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Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes Spiced Pear Cobbler Ingredients (Serves 4) 5 ripe pears, peeled and sliced (approx. 1.5 lbs / 680 grams) 1/2 cup of granulated sugar (100 grams, approx. 387 calories) 1/4 cup of brown sugar (50 grams, approx. 200 calories) 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour (15 grams, approx. 56 … Read more

Delectable autumn spice apple cider doughnuts

Delectable autumn spice apple cider doughnuts
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Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 10-12 minutes Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 cup Apple Cider (240ml) 2 cups All-purpose flour (250g) 3/4 cup Granulated sugar (150g) 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder (2g) 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda (2g) 1/4 teaspoon Salt (1.5g) 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (2g) 2 Eggs 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted (85g) 1/2 cup … Read more

Easy and delicious butternut squash mac ‘n’ cheese on a budget

Easy and delicious butternut squash mac 'n' cheese on a budget
© Abmeyerwood

Preparation time: 35 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Butternut Squash Mac ‘n’ Cheese Welcome to another recipe I’m very excited to share! This Butternut Squash Mac ‘n’ Cheese is easy to make, low-cost, and oh-so-delicious. Perfect for midweek meals when you’re in a rush or lazy weekends when you want to step things up, it’s … Read more

Effortless and delightful pumpkin cream cheese roll: A treat to sweeten your busy days!

Effortless and delightful pumpkin cream cheese roll: A treat to sweeten your busy days!
© Abmeyerwood

Preparation time: 40 minutes. Cooking time: 15 minutes Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll (Serves 4) Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (95g)  1 cup white sugar (200g)  1 teaspoon baking soda  2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice  1 cup pumpkin puree (225g)  3 large eggs  1 teaspoon lemon juice  2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar (15g)  1 (8 ounce) package … Read more

Sweet and savory delight: Easy maple bacon Brussels sprouts

Sweet and savory delight: Easy maple bacon Brussels sprouts
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Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts Ingredients (Serves 4) 1.5 lbs (or around 700g) of Brussels sprouts – 120 calories per portion 4 slices of bacon, cut into pieces – 42 calories per portion 3 tablespoons of olive oil – 60 calories per portion 3 tablespoons of pure maple … Read more