RECIPES
New recipes tested in the A Thrifty Diva Kitchen.
Healthy Muffins from Miffy’s
Healthy Muffins from Miffy’s Holiday’s are a time for indulging and it’s only fair to say that if you don’t at least try every dish, you will regret it. It usually hits me in late spring and I start craving all the delectable dishes we had at Thanksgiving. The spread of desserts, sides, turkey, ham […]
Fruity Sparx Candy by Xlear with Xylitol
I sometimes blame all the sweets in the house on my three boys. But really, who am I kidding? I love sweets and practically grew up on them. My dad has a major sweet tooth and it was not unusual to leave a grocery store with something sweet in our basket. Now that I have […]
Auntie Anne’s Pretzels at Home
We can’t resist the goodness of an Auntie Anne’s pretzel at our local mall. Hot, buttery, right out of the oven pretzels that practically melt in your mouth. You could say it’s our little tradition and weakness to grab a pretzel or two while shopping, even if it means spoiling our appetite.
California Wine Right to your Door
Hello, wine lovers! Are you constantly searching for a new favorite wine. I am not a wine connoisseur, by any means but I do love me some wine every now and then. I always have a bottle or two on hand perfect for company or when we are off to visit friends or when […]
Add Some Garden to Your Meals With Green Bean Casserole
Add some garden to your meals with a delicious Green Bean Casserole. This Thanksgiving staple, has made it’s way into the rotation as a side dish to a couple of meals a week. The best part is even with a family of five we can have green bean casserole for a couple of meals. Between […]
My favorite Cream Corn Recipe
We have altered this recipe probably a dozen times and I have finally gotten it to taste like perfection. 4 – Cans Del Monte Kernel Corn, drained 1 – softened diced cream cheese 8 oz. 3/4 Cup milk 3 tablespoons softened butter 1 – 2 tablespoons Sugar (to taste) In a large saucepan on […]
Kings Hawaiian Ham and Mozzarella Rolls
This recipe is on top of my list of favorite party meals. Kings Hawaiian Ham and mozzarella Rolls. I made this for Bunco night a couple of months ago and it was a hit. My boys also love these and they claim to hate onions. Ingredients = 2 dozen rolls Kings Hawaiian Sweet Rolls – […]
Goodbyn Bento Box Review
Packing a healthy snack for the little guys is important. Especially on busy days when we are away from home. I have packed multiple baggies and multiple containers which cause a lot of mess and trash and don’t fit well with our plan to live green. My ultimate must have for packing snacks are Goodbyn Bento […]
evol Burritos Giveaway
In my quest to be healthy, eat right and set good examples for my boys (you know the ones who beg to live on fries and oreos). I am on a constant mission to find simple, easy and healthy foods. It’s so easy to run through a drive thru and be done with dinner. But […]
A family favorite, Egg in a Basket
I’m not a breakfast person usually and eggs are not my favorite, either (I know I’m weird). But I do love a yummy over easy cooked egg and a glass of OJ every now and again. I have come across the recipe for an egg in a basket (or hole) a ton over the years. The first […]