This Chicken Italian Sausage recipe is a game-changer for frugal home cooks. It’s simple, cost-effective, and packed with flavor. Whether adding it to pasta, stuffing peppers, or using it as a pizza topping, this versatile recipe will surely become a staple in your meal planning.

Creamy, warm, and easy to make, Squash soup is the perfect answer to a winter meal. I like to assemble it the night before (or anytime the day before when I have the energy), and it’s a great recipe to experiment with your seasonings.

Here is another way to use all that rhubarb you have growing in the yard. I like to think of this as a last-minute treat because it is so fast to make and really adds a ton of flavor. Try it over cheesecake and thank me later!

Making breakfast sausage is one of those unsung recipes that anyone can do. It’s always tastier than anything you buy, and you can tweak the ingredients just how your family likes it. I recommend mixing, making a little patty and frying it up to see how you did.

Make this easy Catnip Bug Spray that really works! Catnip, scientifically known as Nepeta cataria, contains nepetalactone, a compound found to be very effective at repelling mosquitoes, even more so than DEET in some cases. It’s a natural and safe alternative, especially for those who prefer not to use chemical repellents.

Whipping up some herbal-infused honey is not just about adding a yummy twist to your herbal stash—it’s about making something both delicious and uniquely helpful. Honey’s already a bit of a superhero on its own, what with its knack for dialing down allergy symptoms, calming sore throats, and patching up wounds. Stir in some herbs, and you’ve got a tailored remedy that’s a treat to taste.

Herbed Green Onion Bread is the perfect addition to any meal. It’s soft, flavorful, and compliments many soups and main dishes. I would make it as a loaf, then make it as a dough and create rolls or breadsticks! This one is a keeper.

Remember when you were a child and woke up to the scent of something delicious baking? This is a lovely herbal twist on a more traditional coffee cake, and rosemary with lemon makes a delightful pairing.

I love noodles. They are incredibly easy to make from scratch, are super filling, and far surpass anything you can buy in a store. I began making noodles years ago when I received a pasta roller for Xmas. I followed the specific directions and after one meal, was hooked. There is something liberating about wanting to make ravioli for dinner, and only needing flour, eggs, salt, and water to do so. This also makes pasta night even easier if you don’t have any boxed pasta in the pantry. The ingredients are simple, and many of us have them on hand.

During the winter months, I spend more time inside. I like to create tea blends that help me find that calmness and focus that I get I can get out to the green things. It’s not surprising that this recipe works well for my morning routine. Enjoy!