Where food & finance collide.
Where food & finance collide.
If you LOVE spinach dip like me, this Hot Crab Spinach & Artichoke Dip is going to be on regular rotation at your house! It’s FULL of lump crab meat and has the perfect cheesy, buttery, savory flavor that you get at any restaurant – for a fraction of the cost! You guys know that …
My super easy Homemade Ranch Dip is everything you can want in a dip – thick, creamy, tangy, and it’s high protein! In literally 5 minutes, you’ll have the best healthy homemade ranch. Isn’t that picture a beauty? Okay, so I’ve been focused on making more wholesome plates (lots of veggies, lean protein, carbs for …
5-Ingredient Mango Salsa goes so well with all types of seafood dishes like fish or shrimp tacos. The sweetness of the mangoes paired with a kick of spice from fresh jalapeños really sets off a meal! If you’re like me, you’ll even crave this with a side of tortilla chips for a tasty snack. I’m …
This Creamy Spinach Dip is a copycat recipe of my favorite version from Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen! I love to serve this with tortilla chips or pita bread slices. If you’re looking for a super easy appetizer, this is the perfect dish to make! Look no further, this Creamy Spinach Dip is all you need for …
My recipe for Easy Homemade Strawberry Preserves (with No Pectin) only has 3 ingredients, no funky additives, and comes together quickly on the stovetop as a small batch recipe. No canning necessary! Strawberries were on sale this week and I thought it would be the perfect time to test out a recipe for homemade strawberry …
Thank God for Sprouts Farmers Market and Creamy 5-Minute Homemade Guacamole. I walked in for my weekly fruit/veggie haul, and I saw a sign… 3 avocados for $1! How can you look at a deal like that and not think guacamole?? I normally buy a couple of avocados to eat with various meals anyway, but …
We’re keeping it real simple today with another sauce recipe – this time, zesty homemade tzatziki sauce! Good Greek food is always something I’m on the hunt for. Most of the meats aren’t fried, the dishes always taste really fresh, and you get a ton of tasty veggies with your meals. They cook with a …
My Easy Homemade Blueberry Jam (with No Pectin) only has 3 ingredients, no funky additives, and comes together quickly on the stovetop as a small batch recipe. No canning necessary! My great-grandma, a true Mississippi native, would make all sorts of canned items – including fruit preserves. So I knew I had to make her …
Finally, a nut-free spinach basil pesto recipe. I love love love pesto dishes, but why did no one tell me how expensive pine nuts are?? The classic pesto recipe is made with pine nuts, basil, and parmesan. Where I am, pine nuts in bulk go for $20+ a pound… that is ridiculous. So I looked …
This recipe for homemade chunky salsa has me ready to speak my truth. Confession: I’m a kitchen gadget junkie. I have so many kitchen items on my wish list – some of which are way less practical than others. Mini Belgian waffle maker, salad spinner, a super large air fryer… the length of this gets …
Calling all “sauce-fiends”: this Garlic Honey Soy Sauce is one that is ALWAYS stocked in our kitchen! It’s the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and savory, all wrapped up in a beautiful sticky sauce that you can use on everything – I promise! My best friend and I used to have date nights at this …
Alright y’all, I’m on a mission to revamp my sauce and dressing game. I’m tired of reading a long list of foreign ingredients whenever I eat store-bought condiments. Here at Coined Cuisine, I’m a firm believer that some items may not save you a ton of money by DIY, but the fresh taste and lack …