This easy Orange Julius recipe is one of our favorite summertime recipes! This cool refreshing creamy orange shake tastes just like the Orange Julius at the mall. The best part is it’s quick and easy to make and the entire family will love it! This recipe is also in our Dining On A Dime Cookbook, Volume 1.
This Orange Julius recipe makes a delicious creamy orange smoothie that everyone loves, especially on hot days in the summer! It tastes just like the Orange Julius recipe most of us have had at the mall.
This recipe is wonderful to make for the kids when they come in after a long day out or when sitting out with your friends. It is super easy to make in just 5 minutes with common ingredients you probably already have, so if you didn’t plan ahead, you still probably have what you need to make it!
If you’re dairy-free, you can easily substitute coconut milk and coconut ice cream so you can still enjoy this treat without the dairy.
If you want to make it a little different than the Orange Julius recipe, you can add anything that sounds good to you. Bananas, coconut and pineapple would all be great with this recipe. Don’t be afraid to try anything that sounds good to you!
This easy Orange Julius recipe makes a creamy orange smoothie that tastes just like the ones at the mall. Starting with orange juice and ice cream, it makes a perfectly refreshing cool treat for warm summer days!
Author:Tawra Kellam
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup milk 5-6 ice cubes 1/4 cup sugar 2 scoops vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup water (optional)
Instructions
Combine all of the ingredients in blender until smooth.
Pour into a glass and enjoy!
This Orange Julius recipe can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Serves 4.
Notes
If you like, you can add other things like strawberries, banana, pineapple or coconut. If a smoothie-type ingredient sounds good to you, you can probably add it!
For Dairy Free:
If you’re dairy free, you can substitute coconut milk for the milk and vanilla coconut milk ice cream in place of the ice cream.
You can use Coconut Silk, but it will result in a thinner smoothie. It is better to use coconut milk in a can, if possible, because it has a thicker consistency and will more resemble a smoothie or shake.
This easy Orange Julius recipe is from Volume 1 of our cookbook:
Here are some easy Mother’s Day brunch recipes to make breakfast extra special for Mom! Pancakes, eggs, potatoes, breakfast muffins and more!
You discreetly open one eye and scan the room. Maybe if you don’t move they will think you are still sleeping. Crash! The door flies open, the scrambled eggs go airborne and you know they have found you out! There they stand in the doorway – your family, grinning from ear to ear. It’s another Mother’s Day and once again they are treating you like a goddess- bringing you a tray full of burnt offerings (known in our culture as breakfast in bed).
There’s blackened toast, large brown lumps you think may be scrambled eggs, coffee “paste”, and oh, are these strips of bacon, beef jerky or dog treats? Then of course you look at their smiling faces full of love and you are reminded how blessed you are. Gratefully, you pick up your fork and start eating. Has anything ever tasted more like manna from heaven?
If you’d rather be able to identify your Mother’s Day breakfast this year, then discreetly slip these Mother’s Day brunch recipes to your husband or children so that he can make sure that this heartwarming moment is also a tasty memory for you!
Easy Breakfast Tips For Mother’s Day Brunch And More!
You can do so many things with breadstick dough. One of those things is to take a sausage and wrap it with breadstick dough and bake at 350° until brown (about 15 minutes). You can also take these on a camping trip. Stick the sausage on a stick, wrap with dough and cook over the campfire, turning until golden brown.
Coffee cake isn’t just for breakfast. Serve it for dessert with ice cream or drizzle it with some caramel or chocolate syrup.
To use leftover coffee cake, cube it to make bread pudding or in a trifle.
If you are in a hurry, most coffee cake recipes can be made into muffins. Pour the batter into muffin cups and if it calls for streusel topping, sprinkle a little over each muffin. Bake at the same temperature as the coffee cake but only bake for about 1/4 the amount of time or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
To kick any coffee cake up a notch, sprinkle it with powdered sugar or brown sugar or drizzle with a glaze.
Easy Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes
Serve any of the Mother’s Day brunch recipes in today’s post with some fruit, juice, coffee or tea. You can pick and choose how elaborate you want the Mother’s Day breakfast to be, with as few as one or two breakfast recipes or a full brunch spread!
If you’re making these recipes for your wife or mother, you can make breakfast extra special by serving it with a small bouquet of flowers, pretty dishes, fancy doilies, fancy folded napkins or anything creative you want to use to make her feel like it is more special than a regular breakfast! If it doesn’t work out perfectly, don’t worry! Mom will appreciate it because you made it for her!
These Mother’s Day brunch recipes can be used for any special occasion, so they also work well for holidays like Easter, Christmas, the weekend after Thanksgiving or any time you have guests.
Here’s a classic homemade pancake recipe, perfect for breakfast anytime! If you’ve never made them, pancakes are easy to make. The key is not to let the pan get too hot so they don’t burn. Cook them on medium heat, but if the pan or griddle starts to get too hot, turn it down a little as you go.
Pour out the batter in small circles or if you want them about the same size, you can measure it out with a ladle or turkey baster. When the edges start to set and bubbles form over the tops, they are ready to turn over. If you’re not sure, you can carefully try to slide a spatula under one of them and if it starts to fall apart, it’s not quite time to flip.
2 eggs 2 cups flour, all-purpose or wheat 1 1/2 cups milk 2 Tbsp. sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 5 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt
Instructions
In a bowl, mix ingredients, just enough to moisten the dry ingredients. The mixture will be thick and lumpy.
Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease.
Cook the pancakes on a hot greased griddle.
Flip when bubbles break on the surface and the edges begin to dry. Makes 15-18 medium pancakes.
Scrambled eggs are an easy breakfast item that’s almost foolproof and perfect to include with other Mother’s Day brunch recipes if you’re setting out a big breakfast buffet. As long as you keep an eye on them so they don’t burn, they are easy to make! The recipe calls for margarine, but any oil or grease will work. I like to use bacon grease because it adds a nice flavor boost!
I usually don’t make scrambled eggs with the milk or water, but if you’d like them to be a little extra fluffy, you might try it!
8 eggs 4 Tbsp. milk or water (optional) 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 4 tsp. margarine (or bacon grease)
Instructions
Stir all of the ingredients except the margarine in a bowl until well blended.
Heat a skillet on medium heat.
Add margarine to the skillet.
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet.
Stir constantly about 4 minutes until the eggs are fluffy and set. Serves 4.
This country fried potatoes recipe is a classic old-fashioned breakfast recipe that will remind you of breakfast at grandma’s house! If you want to make a breakfast skillet, you can add sliced onions, bell peppers, garlic and more!
6 Tbsp. bacon grease or margarine 6 potatoes, peeled and sliced salt and pepper
Instructions
Melt bacon grease or margarine in a frying pan over medium heat.
Add the potatoes to the pan.
Cook until golden brown, turning occasionally to brown all sides.
Remove potatoes from the pan.
Salt and pepper to taste. Serves 4-6.
This breakfast muffins recipe is one of those mother’s day brunch recipes that can easily mix and match with the other recipes or can stand alone as its own one dish breakfast! Don’t let the long list of instructions intimidate you. It is really an easy recipe to make!
4 slices bacon (we used turkey bacon and veggie bacon) 3 eggs 3 Tbsp. milk salt and pepper 1 can biscuits (10 biscuits) 1/3 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Cook the bacon until it’s almost done.
Chop into small bits and set aside.
Preheat the oven to 400°.
Whisk together eggs, milk and a pinch of salt and pepper (to taste).
Roll out each biscuit until it’s slightly bigger than the circumference of your muffin tin.
Grease the muffin tin.
Push one biscuit into each muffin cup, making sure to push it all the way down and to the sides. Leave the ridge hanging over the edge.
Divide the cheese evenly in each of the biscuit cups.
Then pour in egg, filling each cup only halfway. They will look empty, but resist the urge to top them off because they will puff up when baked.
Sprinkle bacon over the top of the egg.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden and eggs are set.
Use a butter knife to loosen each muffin. Serve warm.
Notes
If your egg does overflow, just let it bake the rest of the way. Then remove the extra egg when you are loosening the muffins.
1 can crescent rolls melted butter cinnamon and sugar glaze
Instructions
Brush each crescent roll triangle with butter.
Sprinkle each one with cinnamon and sugar and roll up.
Place on a greased baking sheet.
Bake according to the package instructions.
While baking, make a glaze of about 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 Tbsp. milk.
Drizzle glaze on the rolls while warm.
Another variation on this crescent cinnamon rolls recipe:
1 can crescent rolls
2-3 Tbsp. melted butter 1/4 cup strawberry or raspberry jam or jelly
1/2 tsp. cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar, mixed (to taste)
nuts
Preheat oven to 350°.
On a pan with parchment paper or greased foil*, lay out the crescent roll dough into a large rectangle shape, pressing perforations together.
Melt butter and jam in a small bowl.
Add cinnamon and sugar. Spread on the dough.
Sprinkle with nuts.
Roll up like a jelly roll.
Bake about 15 minutes, until golden brown.
Cover with glaze while warm (if you want the glaze).
*Things can ooze out while baking so it really helps to use the foil.
This easy Orange Julius recipe copycat makes a cool and extra fancy drink that amps up regular orange juice to make it something really special! This creamy orange drink is cool and refreshing and will compliment the other Mother’ Day brunch recipes very well!
Try these easy gourmet coffee recipes to make some of your favorite coffee drinks for a lot less money! These easy coffee recipes also make great homemade jar mix gifts!
10 Gourmet Coffee Recipes To Make At Home!
Mix these yummy gourmet coffee recipes and creamers for yourself to enjoy or put them in pretty jars to give as gifts all year long. They make great gifts for birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas or as housewarming gifts. They’re also a great “just because I care and know you are going through something difficult” gift.
Skip the store-bought creamer and make your own rich, creamy coffee treat with this simple French vanilla creamer recipe! It’s smooth, sweet, and adds the perfect hint of vanilla flavor to every cup.
Author:Tawra Kellam
Ingredients
14 oz. milk (whole, lowfat, or skim – It doesn’t matter which you choose.) 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk 2 tsp. vanilla mason jar (quart size)
Instructions
Mix all ingredients in a jar.
Shake until well blended.
Notes
Variations:
Add 1 tsp. almond extract and 1/2 tsp orange extract for cappuccino.
Add 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1 tsp almond extract for amaretto.
Add flavored syrups to taste for additional flavors.
14 oz. milk (whole, lowfat, or skim – It doesn’t matter which you choose.) 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp. almond extract 1 Tbsp. cocoa mason jar, quart sized
Skip the expensive coffee shop and make this delicious Coconut Delight Coffee Creamer recipe at home! With just two simple ingredients, you’ll enjoy rich, creamy flavor in every cup—without the high price tag. It’s easy to make, budget-friendly, and so good you’ll wonder why you ever bought store-bought creamers!
Enjoy the refreshing taste of minty mocha at home with this easy Minted Coffee Mix Recipe! Made with simple pantry ingredients, this homemade blend is a delicious way to skip the pricey coffee shop drinks and store-bought mixes.
Ingredients
3/4 cup coffee creamer, powdered 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup instant coffee 1/4 cup cocoa dash of salt 4 peppermint candies, crushed
Instructions
Mix the ingredients.
Add 2-3 Tbsp. of the mix to one cup of boiling water; Adjust the amount of mix to your taste.
Warm, cozy, and delicious, this Orange Spice Coffee Recipe is an easy way to enjoy a gourmet drink at home without the high coffee shop prices! Made with just a few simple ingredients, this homemade mix brings a perfect blend of orange and spice to every cup. It’s a delicious, budget-friendly treat you can whip up in minutes!
Enjoy the rich, comforting flavor of a coffeehouse favorite at home with this easy Vienna Coffee Mix Recipe! Made with simple pantry staples, it’s a delicious way to treat yourself without the expensive price tag of store-bought mixes or coffee shop drinks.
Skip the coffee shop and cozy up with this homemade Cinnamon and Spice Coffee Recipe! Made with simple ingredients you already have in your pantry, this easy mix delivers a warm, comforting flavor that’s perfect for any time of year. It’s a delicious, budget-friendly way to enjoy a gourmet coffee experience at home—without the high price tag!
Enjoy the sweet, rich flavor of toffee without the coffee shop price! This Easy Toffee Coffee recipe uses just three simple ingredients to create a smooth, delicious drink you can make at home in minutes. It’s a budget-friendly way to treat yourself to a gourmet-style coffee anytime!
Ingredients
1 cup instant coffee 1 cup non-dairy creamer 1 cup brown sugar
Instructions
Mix all of the ingredients together.
Add 2-3 Tbsp. mix to one cup boiling water; Adjust the amount of mix to your taste.
Skip the coffee shop and savor the bold, chocolatey flavor of this homemade Italian Mocha Espresso Recipe! Made with just three simple ingredients, this rich and satisfying mix lets you enjoy a gourmet-style coffee drink at home for a fraction of the cost. Quick, easy, and budget-friendly—perfect for espresso lovers who want big flavor without the big price!
Author:Tawra Kellam
Ingredients
1/2 cup instant coffee 1/2 cup sugar 2 1/4 cups cocoa powder
Instructions
Mix all of the ingredients together.
Add 2-3 Tbsp. mix to one cup boiling water; Adjust the amount of mix to your taste.
Enjoy a sweet, orange twist on your favorite coffee drink with this Easy Orange Cappuccino Recipe! Made with simple ingredients you already have at home, this creamy, flavorful mix saves you money by skipping the pricey coffee shop versions. Just add hot water for a delicious, budget-friendly treat that’s ready in minutes!
Try this Homemade Fruit Smoothies Recipe, along with lots of extra add-in suggestions to give you lots of variety! Fruit Smoothies are both healthy and delicious. They make a great quick breakfast or a tasty snack! These Homemade Fruit Smoothie recipes can be found in volume 2 of our cookbook!
If you’re looking for a quick, refreshing drink that’s both nutritious and budget-friendly, this homemade fruit smoothies recipe is the perfect solution! Smoothies are one of the easiest ways to enjoy fresh fruit, add extra nutrition to your day, and create a delicious treat that the whole family will love. With just a few simple ingredients and a blender, you can whip up a creamy smoothie in minutes.
This homemade fruit smoothies recipe uses a simple base of fruit, milk or yogurt, ice, sugar, and vanilla. The beauty of this recipe is how flexible it is. You can use fresh fruit when it’s in season, frozen fruit for convenience, or even canned fruit from your pantry. That means you can enjoy smoothies all year long without spending a lot of money.
Another great thing about this smoothie recipe is how easy it is to customize. You can mix and match fruits like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, bananas, and pineapple to create endless flavor combinations. If you want a tropical smoothie, try pineapple and banana with coconut flavoring. For a berry blend, mix strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Even fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe, and kiwi work beautifully for a refreshing twist.
You can also switch up the liquid in this fruit smoothies recipe depending on the flavor you want. Milk makes smoothies creamy and filling, while fruit juices like orange juice, pineapple juice, or apple juice give them a bright, refreshing taste. For a little fizz, top off your smoothie with ginger ale or sparkling water.
If you want to boost the nutrition, try adding extras like oatmeal, wheat germ, bran cereal, protein powder, or flaxseed oil. These simple additions can turn a smoothie into a satisfying breakfast or an energy-boosting snack. You can even add cocoa mix, instant pudding mix, or chocolate syrup for a fun dessert-style smoothie.
Whether you’re making a quick breakfast, a healthy snack, or a cool drink on a hot day, this homemade fruit smoothies recipe is a simple and delicious way to enjoy fruit in endless combinations. Once you start experimenting with flavors and add-ins, you’ll find that smoothies quickly become a favorite in your kitchen
This Fruit Smoothie recipe is from our Dining On A Dime Cookbook, Volume 2:
2 cups fresh, frozen or canned fruit 2 cups milk or 1 cup milk and 1 cup yogurt 1 cup ice cubes 3 Tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth.
You can make any combination of the following items for your homemade fruit smoothies. When you use juices, substitute juice in the recipe in place of milk.
Top off any smoothie with ginger ale or sparkling water.
strawberries, blueberries, peaches and a sprig of mint
strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries
strawberries, raspberries and banana
orange juice, pineapple juice, banana
crushed pineapple, 1/4 tsp coconut flavoring
apple juice, coconut and 1/4 tsp. grated ginger
banana and 2 Tbsp. peanut butter
banana, strawberries, 2 Tbsp. chocolate syrup
strawberries, banana, peaches and apple
mixed berries and peaches or pears
bananas and kiwi fruit
watermelon
cantaloupe
peaches and 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup mint extract, 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
4 tsp. malted milk powder
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
1/3 cup unsweetened grape juice
1/4 cup chocolate syrup and 1/4 cup coffee (don’t use with fruit)
Here are some other tasty add-ins For Your Homemade Fruit Smoothies:
1/4 cup oatmeal
1 Tbsp. wheat germ
1/4 cup bran cereal
flaxseed oil
bee pollen
breakfast powder
protein powder
powdered milk
cocoa mix
instant coffee
instant pudding mix
powdered soft drink mix
2 Tbsp. fruit juice concentrate
cinnamon
nutmeg
any flavorings such as cherry, strawberry, peppermint etc.
Here are 7 of the BEST homemade hot chocolate recipes that’ll give you lots of yummy choices this time of year! Most of them also make easy gifts in a jar!
7 Of The BEST Hot Chocolate Recipes!
We absolutely love hot chocolate at our house! Nothing is as wonderful while sitting in front of a cozy fire as having a nice warm cup of rich hot chocolate!
It is also a fond family tradition of ours to have hot chocolate and maybe popcorn or a sweet treat while we watch our favorite family holiday movies together like Charlie Brown Thanksgiving or Christmas specials. (Our kids absolutely love Snoopy’s popcorn and toast Thanksgiving dinner after his fight with the lawn chair!)
I also usually have some prepared hot chocolate ready for my husband and the kids after they come in from an afternoon of sledding out in the cold. They are usually worn out and partially frozen, but between mom’s kisses and a nice cup of hot chocolate, they warm right up!
In this post, I’ll share my “standard” hot chocolate mix recipe, along with some other tasty variations like hot strawberry drink, red velvet hot chocolate, gingerbread hot chocolate and a variety of white chocolate hot drinks!
Whether you prefer regular hot chocolate or you’re feeling a little more adventurous, one of these tasty hot chocolate recipes will be sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
This homemade hot chocolate mix recipe is easy to make with ingredients you already have at home and saves money. It also includes jar mix instructions to make it perfect for gift giving! I love to make this hot chocolate mix and keep it on hand so it is handy to make hot chocolate when we’re watching a family movie. The kids also love to make it for themselves.
You can make this for your family or as a jar mix gift. If you are making it for a gift:
Attach this to the jar:
Hot Chocolate
5 Tbsp. (1/3 cup) Hot Chocolate Mix 1 cup hot water (not boiling) marshmallows or whipped cream
Place the Hot Chocolate Mix into a mug. Add water. Stir until Hot Chocolate mix is dissolved. Garnish as desired with marshmallows or whipped cream. Serves 1.
Hot chocolate is a yummy drink to warm you on a cold day, especially during the holidays! Here’s an easy jar mix recipe for hot chocolate or hot strawberry!
There is nothing to warm you on a cold day like the old stand-by, hot chocolate! If you like to try something new every once in a while or if you have family or friends who don’t like chocolate (Is there such a person? : ) ) on your gift list, here is something different– Strawberry hot chocolate. Try dipping the rim of the glass in some melted white chocolate chips for a more festive look.
Take your favorite hot chocolate mix or use the one I have included below and replace the chocolate Nestle Quik with Strawberry Quik and the chocolate pudding with vanilla pudding. Serve hot with whipped cream or marshmallows, topping it all with red sugar or sprinkles for a really festive look.
10 2/3 cups dry milk 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 lb. (2 cups) Nestle Quik (chocolate or strawberry)* 1 1/2 cups non-dairy creamer 2 small packages instant chocolate (or vanilla) pudding mix** 1 tsp. salt
Instructions
Sift the ingredients into a large bowl.
Place the mix in airtight containers.
You can make this for your family or as a jar mix gift. If you are making it for a gift:
Attach this to the jar:
Hot Chocolate
5 Tbsp. (1/3 cup) Hot Chocolate Mix 1 cup hot water (not boiling) marshmallows or whipped cream
Place the Hot Chocolate Mix into a mug. Add water. Stir until Hot Chocolate mix is dissolved. Garnish as desired with marshmallows or whipped cream. Serves 1.
Notes
*I am so picky about hot chocolate made with water because, even in the best recipes, it still doesn’t have that made with milk taste so I add an extra 2 cups of Nestle Quik to my recipe on top of what is written above for the perfect taste.
**You might add a package of white chocolate or cheesecake pudding for a different flavor in place of one of the vanilla pudding mixes.
If you don’t have time to make a red velvet cake but want something special for Valentine’s Day or any other special occasion, try this Red Velvet Hot Chocolate Recipe. Red Velvet Hot Chocolate would taste extra special if you’re sipping it while curled up in front of a toasty fire, a nice finishing touch on a nice romantic evening.
Ingredients
4 cups milk 1/4 cup sugar 10 oz. chocolate chips 2 tsp. red food coloring 1 tsp. vanilla Whipped topping
Instructions
Mix all of the ingredients in a saucepan.
Heat over medium heat until it is hot and the chocolate chips are melted.
Pour the hot chocolate into cups and top with whipped topping.
This easy Raspberry White Hot Chocolate Recipe is a different kind of warm and tasty drink that’s great for cool days. Fresh raspberries and white chocolate make a nice change from regular hot chocolate! Try it! I think you’ll like it!
Ingredients
12 oz. raspberries, fresh or defrosted from frozen 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar 2 cups milk 1/2 cup cream 6 oz. white chocolate, finely chopped* 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch salt
Instructions
Sprinkle the sugar on the raspberries.
Toss to combine.
Let sit for 10-15 minutes, until they start to soften and release their juices.
Blend the raspberries in a blender.
Pour the raspberry puree through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove the seeds. You should be left with about 3/4 cup of raspberry puree. If you have more, save it for another use.
Combine the milk and cream in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer— but don’t bring it to a full boil.
Remove from the heat.
Add the white chocolate.
Whisk until the chocolate is melted.
Add the berry puree, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix.
Serve immediately with whipped cream and fresh berries on top. It can be made ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat it in the microwave or on the stove top.
Notes
*For the best taste and texture, do not substitute white chips for the chopped white chocolate bar. White chocolate chips tend to be hard to melt.
This gingerbread white hot chocolate recipe makes a delicious hot white chocolate with the taste of gingerbread cookies! If you are in the mood for white chocolate, try this instead delicious hot drink in place of regular hot chocolate!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 2 tsp. molasses 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice (mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cardamom)
Instructions
Mix all ingredients.
Heat either on the stove or in the microwave.
Top with whipped topping.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
For a different twist on hot chocolate try pouring your hot chocolate over some peppermint ice cream.
Here are 7 tasty peach recipes your family will love including an easy peach cobbler recipe, peach tea and more! They are perfect refreshing treats for summer!
7 Peach Recipes Your Family Will Love!
These easy peach recipes are delicious and perfect to make now, while peaches are on sale and peach trees are producing! Enjoy that yummy taste of fresh summer peaches with these delicious recipes for yummy peach treats!
All of these are fresh peach recipes, but you can use canned peaches with most of them if you like! We hope you enjoy them!
This easy peach cobbler recipe is super easy to make and tastes amazing! This is my great grandma’s peach cobbler recipe and it’s always a hit! It’s also a very cheap way to have a delicious dessert and is perfect for using extra peaches. Throw a little ice cream on top and get the perfect peach cobbler a la mode taste with just a fraction of the work! You can find this recipe in volume 1 of our Dining On A Dime Cookbook.
6 peaches, sliced and with pits removed
1/2cupbutter or margarine, softened
1cupbrown sugar1/2cupoatmeal1/2cupflour1 tsp. cinnamon and/or nutmeg
1/2cupwater
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°.
Arrange the peaches in a well-greased baking dish.
Blend all of the remaining ingredients except water.
Spread evenly over top of the peaches.
Pour water over the topping.
Bake 45 minutes, until the peaches are tender and the top is crisp.
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This easy 3 ingredient peach cobbler recipe makes a quick and easy cobbler that’s especially great when you need something quick for a potluck or a dish to take to a loved one.
This is the easiest Peach Cobbler Recipe when you’re in a pinch. It’s great when you need something quick for a potluck or a dish to take to a loved one. Most of us already have all of the ingredients in our pantries.
1 (18 oz.) box of yellow cake mix
1 stick butter
2 large (29 oz.) cans of sliced peaches
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°.
Pour peaches into a 9×13 cake pan.
Pour cake mix over the top (dry cake mix).
Melt the butter.
Pour over the top.
Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Spoon out and sprinkle with powdered sugar or top with cool whip and cinnamon.
-Jackie S.
Sidney, Ohio
I bought your Dining On A Dime Cookbook …and I love it!! Thank you so much! I’m a big fan of the newsletter, too!
Thanks, Jackie! Tonya W. sent in this same peach cobbler recipe but she uses butter pecan cake mix instead of yellow cake. Thank you, ladies. These both sound so good and easy.
-Jill
P.S. I did sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on the peaches before I sprinkled on the cake mix. This is another one of those recipes that allow you to try many different variations.
Easy Peach Crisp Recipe
This easy English muffin peach crisp recipe is a different and delicious snack for after school or to go with a cup of tea or coffee that’s simple to make!
This peach crisp recipe would make a different and tasty snack for after school or to go with a cup of tea or coffee. Even though it lists several ingredients, it is really simple to make.
Ingredients
Units
2 English muffins, split in half
2 Tbsp. cream cheese
1 (15 oz.) can of peaches, drained (slice thicker slices in two)
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 Tbsp. brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tsp. butter or margarine, softened
1/4cup uncooked quick oats
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°.
Spread each muffin with cream cheese.
Lay on a foil lined baking sheet.
Mix the peaches, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg in a bowl.
Arrange the peaches on top of the muffins.
Mix the remaining ingredients (including the remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon) in a bowl with your fingertips until crumbly.
Sprinkle over the peaches.
Bake for 25 minutes or until the topping is firm and the peaches are hot.
Serve hot.
Here’s a quick and easy peach ice cream recipe you can easily make without an ice cream maker. You just need a blender or food processor to make this recipe. This cool and sweet treat is a great way to use summer peaches or take advantage of sales on peaches!
1 (12 oz.) can frozen lemonade
3 fresh peaches (could use canned)
4ozwater or (fill the lemonade can 1/3 up with water)
2 hands full of ice
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender.
Mix.
And A Bonus Summer Recipe!
Here’s an easy, refreshing drink that will add some cheery color to a summer day! This is something fun for the kids to make. This would be great for matching up the colors for the theme of the birthday party or the shower you are giving. Don’t forget the the tailgate parties and match the color to your favorite team.
These colored ice cubes will not only be great with 7-up but you could use them in different types of punches and drinks.
7 Up Drinks
Make colored ice cubes out of Kool Aid and pour 7-up over it.
Homemade iced tea is a refreshing drink, especially on hot summer days! These homemade flavored iced tea recipes give you a lot of variety for many tasty variations on iced tea!
13 Homemade Flavored Iced Tea Recipes
Today, we’re sharing 13 Homemade Flavored Iced Tea Recipes that you can make for your family to keep cool this summer!
These delicious iced tea recipes include lots of tasty variations on iced tea including 2 peach tea recipes, blueberry tea, raspberry iced tea and more! These easy iced tea recipes give you plenty of great options on hot days and also for family get-togethers and parties!
Do you remember Sun Tea? Well the bad news is it’s not very good for you because it can grow harmful bacteria. The good news is you can make refrigerator iced tea at home for pennies and still have the great flavor that sun tea had.
Fill a pitcher or mason jar with water. Hang tea bags in the water. Cover and steep 6-12 hours in the refrigerator. Serve as desired with any flavorings or sweeteners.
3 family sized tea bags 4 flavored tea bags (lemon, blueberry, blackberry, mint, orange, cinnamon– Any flavor will work.) 1 cup sugar
Instructions
Pour 4 cups boiling water over the tea bags and allow to steep for 6 minutes. Remove and squeeze the tea bags. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Pour into a gallon pitcher and add cold water and ice to fill.
1 (16-oz.) pkg. blueberries (frozen or fresh) 1/2 cup lemon juice 4 cups water 4 cups brewed tea 3/4 cup sugar
Instructions
Bring the blueberries and lemon juice to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a bowl, using the back of a spoon to squeeze out the juice. You can freeze the solids in ice cube trays and use for smoothies. Stir 3/4 cup sugar and the blueberry juice mixture into the tea. Pour into a pitcher. Cover and chill 1 hour. Serve over ice. Makes 4 servings.
1 (16-oz.) pkg. raspberries (frozen or fresh) 4 cups water 3/4 cup sugar 4 cups brewed tea
Instructions
Bring the raspberries and water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a bowl, using the back of a spoon to squeeze out the juice. Add the tea to a pitcher. Stir in the sugar and raspberry juice mixture. Chill 1 hour. Serve over ice.
1 cup sugar 1 cup water 2–3 sliced fresh peaches 6 cups brewed tea
Instructions
Place the sugar, 1 cup of the water and the peaches into a saucepan and cook until they come to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer (medium). Crush the peaches as you stir to dissolve the sugar. Once the sugar is dissolved, turn off the burner, cover, and allow the mixture to rest for about 30 minutes. Strain the syrup to remove the fruit pieces. Save the fruit pieces for smoothies. Add the syrup to the tea and refrigerate. Serve over ice.
2–3 cups brewed tea, still hot 1 cup sugar 1 orange, sliced 1 tsp. vanilla
Dash cinnamon
Instructions
Place the oranges in the bottom of a pitcher. Add vanilla and cinnamon. Pour the tea into the pitcher while still hot so the sugar dissolves and top off with water. Serve over ice.
3 cups brewed tea 4 cups fresh or frozen strawberries 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups sugar (or sweetener of your choice)
Instructions
In a saucepan, boil the strawberries, sugar, and water. Lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Cool slightly. Pour the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a gallon pitcher. You can freeze the solids in ice cube trays and use for smoothies.
Pour the tea into the pitcher with the syrup and stir. Fill the pitcher with cold water. Chill completely. Then serve over ice and/or freshly frozen strawberries.
4 cups brewed tea 1 1/2 cups sugar
Juice from 6 limes
Fresh mint or raspberries for a flavor twist and cute garnish
Instructions
Add the sugar to a one gallon pitcher. Add the brewed tea. Add enough water to equal one gallon of tea. Add the lime juice and a few mint sprigs. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Serve over ice and garnish with mint sprigs if desired. This mint lime tea is best served cold as iced tea!
6 cups water 2 regular individual sized tea bags 6 Tbsp. honey or sugar 1 stick cinnamon (which gives it just the right amount of zing)
Juice of 2 lemons
Slices of orange, lemon, lime and/or cucumber.
Instructions
Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan, with cinnamon and sugar. Remove from the heat and drop in the tea bags. Cover and let it rest for 1 hour. Pour the tea into a pitcher, discarding the cinnamon stick. Stir in lemon juice. Add sliced fruits. Refrigerate overnight or until chilled. Add ice cubes and slices of citrus before serving.
5 regular sized tea bags 4 cups boiling water 1/4 cup mint leaves, crushed 1/2 cup sugar 2 lbs. blackberries
Instructions
Brew the tea and mint in boiling water. Strain. Stir in the sugar. Purée the blackberries in a blender or food processor. Strain through a fine sieve. Discard the pulp and seeds. Stir the blackberry purée into the tea.
Taste and adjust the sugar as desired. Chill. Serve over ice garnished with mint leaf and 2 or 3 blackberries.
6 cups refrigerator tea 1 2/3 cups pineapple juice
Juice from 1 large lemon
Juice from 1 large orange 1 cup sugar
Instructions
Pour the tea into a pitcher. Add the pineapple juice, lemon juice, orange juice and sugar. Stir to combine. Chill the iced tea until you’re ready to serve.
Some of these Homemade Flavored Iced Tea Recipes are from our Dining On A Dime Cookbook, Volume 2.
These homemade Gatorade sports drink recipes are quick and easy to make. They’re inexpensive and if you drink a lot of them, you’ll save a lot of money!
Several readers sent in their favorite homemade Gatorade sports drink recipes and we’re sharing them here. If you have one you would like to share please post the recipe in the comments! -Tawra
If you would like to add more electrolytes to these recipes, you can find electrolyte drops here. You can add a few drops per serving to any of these recipes if you like and save a LOT of money over buying pre-made sports drinks.
1 pack unsweetened Kool-aid (any flavor)
2quarts cold water1/2cupsugar1/2 tsp. salt
1/2cuporange juice
Instructions
Mix all of the ingredients together in a 2-quart jug.
Chill and serve.
This equals the electrolyte replacement found in many popular drinks on the market.
I have always found that sports drinks taste better to me and seem to work better for me if I cut them in half with water. This is probably not as frugal as making something from scratch, but it is a savings. From Barb
1cupwater1 Tbsp. orange juice or 2 tsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. sugar – DO NOT use a low-calorie sugar substitute
1 pinch salt
Instructions
Add the ingredients to the water.
Shake well.
Store in a jar or sealed container.
Notes
This Electrolyte Replacement will keep at least 24 hours without refrigeration, and weeks if it is kept cold.
For those who do not like citrus, use 3 oz. of cranberry juice cocktail in 5 oz. of water but do not add sugar.
Hope these suggestions help! I’m guessing this last mixture is similar to the homemade pedialyte for the mission field.
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This fresh homemade lemonade recipe is quick and easy! Fresh squeezed homemade lemonade is a refreshing treat for everyone, especially on hot summer days!
Easy Homemade Lemonade Recipe – How To Make Fresh Lemonade
I love to make fresh squeezed lemonade but I never seem to be able to remember from one year to the next the proportions of the ingredients that make it taste best. With all of the hot days, I thought some of you might like an easy homemade lemonade recipe. I’m also including some ideas for extras that you can add to have something a little different for your lemonade!
This homemade lemonade recipe is extra sweet so you can cut back on the sugar if you like yours more tart. Adjust this recipe to your own tastes– more lemon, less lemon, more or less sugar, etc.
Add-ins (Extras that are good with fresh lemonade):
Fresh berries
Any flavor powdered drink mix (Kool-Aid), 1-2 Tbsp.
1cupwater1cupsugar (more or less)
1cuplemon juice (4-6 lemons)
Dash of salt
4–5cupswater
Instructions
Mix the 1 cup of water and sugar in a pan.
Heat until sugar dissolves. This makes a simple syrup.
Cool. (This syrup will keep in the fridge for a long time.)
Mix the rest of the ingredients into the simple syrup to make the lemonade.
Chill.
Notes
To make the recipe even more quick and easy to prepare, you can skip making the simple syrup. Mix everything together and let it sit overnight or for a few hours and the sugar will dissolve without having to make the simple syrup.
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Here’s an easy variation for strawberry lemonade! You can make this strawberry lemonade starting with our fresh homemade lemonade recipe above or you can take a shortcut like our reader did and start with store-bought lemonade.
This easy idea was submitted by Sheri, a reader:
Easy Strawberry Lemonade
I have served strawberry lemonade for two or three wedding rehearsal dinners. I made up the lemonade and dropped in frozen strawberries to keep the lemonade cool without diluting it. You can also freeze the strawberries in a mold with lemonade to do the same thing. It is so simple and people like to have their own strawberries in their cups.
I buy the lemonade mix at Smart and Final in the gallon size, that makes up 6 gallons and I make 7 gallons with it. I get compliments on how refreshing my lemonade tastes because it is not as sweet as full strength. I have an empty gallon jug marked where to fill the concentrate to before adding water for one gallon of lemonade.
Here’s a trick to keep the lemonade cold when serving in the 5 gallon cooler jug (like an Igloo). Freeze a clean gallon milk jug with water. Drop that in the lemonade and keep another milk jug with water in the freezer for when the first one melts, then keep switching them out until the lemonade is gone. The lemonade stays cold and it doesn’t get diluted. And…I don’t outrun my ice maker!
Where we live, it’s nice to have something cold on tap outside. Since we don’t snack between meals and only have water to drink between meals, this is an occasional treat, especially when we have guests. It makes everyone feel special and gets them outside when the temperatures are in the 100’s. We have plenty of shade and water play to keep them cool too. There are just times when they have to go out to play!
This easy pumpkin smoothie recipe is a cool and refreshing drink with the taste of fall holidays! It’s the perfect drink to get you in the fall mood!
Embrace the cozy flavors of fall with this creamy pumpkin smoothie! Packed with real pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a hint of sweetness, this easy pumpkin smoothie recipe is a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy the taste of the season. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, it’s quick to make and loaded with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. Blend up this fall favorite in minutes for a refreshing and healthy twist on pumpkin spice!
Savor the taste of fall with this easy pumpkin smoothie recipe! Blended with pumpkin puree, spices, and a touch of sweetness, it’s a quick, nutritious treat perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
These easy fruit smoothies recipes are healthy and yummy! These cool smoothies are perfect for hot summer days! There’s a tasty berry breakfast smoothie recipe and a tropical green smoothie that includes your greens but doesn’t taste like it!
Our niece loves to make smoothies! If you like fruit smoothies, there’s no reason to pay too much for them at the smoothie shop when you can make your own homemade fruit smoothies! Here are a couple of her favorite recipes if you want to start trying to make smoothies for yourself!
This easy berry breakfast smoothie recipe makes a perfect breakfast on the go. Full of flavor and filling enough to last until lunch, it’s a great way to start out your day!
Ingredients
1–2 bananas 2 cups frozen berries 3/4 cup coconut milk (or liquid of your choice) 1/4 cup oats 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. vanilla
If you want to know how to make sweet tea, here’s an easy sweet tea recipe for a refreshing summer drink! You can save money making a pitcher full of sweet tea for pennies instead of paying several dollars a glass at a restaurant!
How To Make Sweet Tea At Home – Sweet Tea Recipe
Those of you from the South may find a post about how to make sweet tea a little funny because sweet tea is an everyday thing in much of the South and some of you were weaned on the stuff.
There is a whole generation of adults, though, who don’t know how to make sweet tea because sugar was put on the “bad food” list when they were growing up, but surprise, surprise it is once again ok to use sugar in our drinks. Yeahhhh!!!!
Everyone is jumping on the bandwagon to buy sweet tea at the fast food restaurants and in the bottles. I cringe every time I see someone pay such a huge amount to buy sweet tea when it is so easy to make and costs only pennies for a pitcher full.
In addition to sweet tea, many people buy bottles of regular and green tea for the antioxidants. Be careful – when tea sits for a while it starts losing its antioxidants, so making fresh sweet tea is best.
To help you save some money on what may be becoming your favorite drink or what might still be an old favorite, here is how to make sweet tea using my easy sweet tea recipe.
Even though I am not officially a true Southerner, I will warn you I drink mine so sweet it will curl your hair. You can adjust the sugar if you want, but try it this way first and see what you think. Part of the secret to good iced tea is having the sugar properly dissolved. Just adding sugar to regular unsweetened cold tea doesn’t get it completely dissolved, but there’s an easy secret to this dilemma when making sweet tea.
Some people make a simple syrup to help dissolve the sugar, but you don’t have to go to all that trouble because this recipe makes it’s own simple syrup with the tea.
2quartswater3 regular size tea bags
3/4cupsugar (more or less, to taste)
Instructions
Boil part of the water (about 3 cups). This doesn’t have to be precisely measured. Just estimate using enough so that when you pour it over the tea bags and sugar, it will cover them well.
While the water is boiling, place the tea bags and sugar into a 2 quart pitcher.
After the water boils, pour it over the tea bags and sugar.
Cover and let it steep for 10-20 minutes, depending on the desired strength (at least 5 minutes if you are in a hurry). I let mine sit for 30 minutes or more.
When the tea is steeped, gently stir it. You don’t want to break the tea bags.
Add more cold water, up to the 2 quart line.
Chill.
Notes
If I will be serving my sweet tea over ice, which is the way I love it, I will only add water to the 1 1/2 quart line instead of 2 quarts so that the tea does not get too diluted as the ice melts.
After you taste the tea, you can adjust the sugar and water in the recipe to your own preference.
For flavored sweet tea: Use 2 regular tea bags and one flavored tea bag (like peach or raspberry). This adds just the right amount of flavor to the tea. If you like lemon, toss in a slice!
This sweet tea recipe is from volume 1 of our cookbook:
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Here are the steps for how to make sweet tea with pictures:
Boil part of the water (about 3 cups). This doesn’t have to be precisely measured. Just estimate using enough so that when you pour it over the tea bags and sugar, it will cover them well.
While the water is boiling, place the tea bags and sugar into a 2 quart pitcher.
After the water boils, pour it over the tea bags and sugar. Cover and let it steep for at least 5 minutes if you are in a hurry. I let mine sit for 30 minutes or more (or until I remember that I made it ;-).
Then, gently stir it. You don’t want to break the tea bags.
Add more cold water up to the 2 quart line. Chill.
If I will be serving mine over ice, which is the way I love it, I will only add water to the 1 1/2 quart line instead of 2 quarts.
Of course, after you try it, you can adjust the sugar and water to your preference.
Sometimes I will use 2 regular flavored tea bags and one flavored tea bag (like peach or raspberry). This adds just the right amount of flavor to it. If you like lemon, toss in a slice!
Strawberry flavored cream cheese
Strawberry jam
Tortilla
Spread cream cheese and jam on a tortilla. Roll the tortilla into a log and cut into 1 inch thick slices.
Valentine Kisses
6 cups crisp rice cereal or chocolate rice cereal
1 pkg. marshmallows
3 Tbsp. margarine
1″ x 11″ strip of paper per child
12″ square of aluminum foil for each child
Write a note on each strip of paper such as “A Kiss For You!” Melt margarine in a pan. Add marshmallows and stir until melted. Stir in cereal until well blended. Allow the mixture to cool until easy enough to handle. Mold it in a well-greased funnel. Place on waxed paper to cool completely before wrapping. Wrap the kiss and a strip of paper with a note in the aluminum foil.
Valentine Fizz
Bright red fruit juice
Soda or seltzer
Slices of lemon, lime or orange
Ice cube trays
Fill up ice cube trays with the juices you want to make into ice cubes. Place the trays in the freezer. Mix together even amounts of red juice and the soda or seltzer in a glass and add the frozen juice cubes. Place a slice of lemon, lime or orange on top of the drink to add a bit of festivity.
Save money with this easy Swiss Mocha recipe! It’s a less expensive way to enjoy this tasty treat and works well as a jar mix that you can give as a gift!(more…)
This homemade hot chocolate mix recipe is easy to make with ingredients you already have at home and saves money. It also includes jar mix instructions to make it perfect for gift giving!
Sift the ingredients into a large bowl. Place the mix into an airtight containers.
Attach this to the jar:
Hot Chocolate 5 Tbsp. (1/3 cup) Hot Chocolate Mix 1 cup hot water (not boiling) marshmallows or whipped cream
Place the Hot Chocolate Mix into a mug. Add water. Stir until Hot Chocolate mix is dissolved. Garnish as desired with marshmallows or whipped cream. Serves 1.
Hot chocolate is a nice comfortable treat perfect for cool days! This hot chocolate mix makes a great gift for Christmas, birthdays or just any time you want to say thank you or cheer up a friend!
For more easy homemade jar mix recipes, along with lots of easy recipes for inexpensive home cooking, check out our Dining On A Dime Cookbook!
Here are 20 easy homemade Halloween party food recipes and ideas to make your Halloween party more fun! You’ll find sweet treats and healthier options!(more…)
This easy orange slush recipe makes a refreshingly cool healthy drink for hot summer days! The kids and entire family are sure to love it! You can find this recipe in our Dining On A Dime Cookbook, Volume 1.
Easy Orange Slush Recipe
1 cup orange juice
1 Tbsp. honey
1/2 banana
4 ice cubes
1 tsp. vanilla (optional)
Blend all ingredients until smooth in a blender. Serves 1.
This easy orange slush recipe is from our cookbook:
This Russian Tea recipe is something different to give as a gift, rather than the usual hot chocolate mix. It’s also great to keep on hand for a nice hot drink on a cold winter’s morning when you want something tasty and hot that’s not the usual coffee or chocolate! (more…)
This easy Raspberry White Hot Chocolate Recipe is a different kind of warm and tasty drink that’s great for cool days. Fresh raspberries and white chocolate make a nice change from regular hot chocolate! Try it! I think you’ll like it! (more…)
We still have enough winter left to enjoy sitting down with a cup of hot tea. Here is a tea recipe you might try if you have some red hot candies. Don’t forget to pick some up on sale after Valentine’s Day. (more…)
If you’re looking for a fun and tasty treat, try this easy homemade shamrock shake recipe! Surprise your family on St. Patrick’s Day with an easy to make Shamrock shake with a mint flavor like the shake you can get at your favorite fast food place! (more…)
In a large saucepan, melt jelly with 2 cups soda. Chill the jelly mixture and remaining soda. Just before serving, place 6 cups ice cream in a punch bowl. Gently stir in jelly mixture. Add remaining soda. Add remaining ice cream by scoopfuls. Garnish with candy canes if desired.
Yield: 3-1/2 quarts.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
For a different twist on hot chocolate try pouring your hot chocolate over some peppermint ice cream.
I’m not sure why but every time we barbecue there are always a few hot dogs and hamburgers left, not to mention leftover baked beans. It’s like a Murphy’s Law of barbecuing. You’ll always have leftovers just like you always have leftovers at Thanksgiving.
Unlike Thanksgiving, where you can find lots of recipes explaining what to do with leftover turkey and gravy, the pickins are slim for leftover hot dog recipes. Today’s menu not only uses the hot dogs but also hamburgers and baked beans in one fell swoop.
