Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

21 Comments November 30, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I used to be kinda opposed to Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip, just on principle…and here’s the deal: Back in the ’80s, it was all about the Creamy Knorr’s Spinach Dip and it was served warm or cold in a bread bowl. I loved that stuff! And I remember how fancy we all thought it was, too.

Then in the ’90s, it was all about the Hot Artichoke Dip. It seemed that just about every restaurant had a version. It was everywhere! And I loved that stuff, too! Of course, I’ve always had a thing for artichokes, and guess who else in the house does? Homer, my cat. She goes nuts over them. She can smell even the canned artichokes in the grocery bag and immediately comes running!

Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

Easy Homemade Boursin Cheese

38 Comments November 20, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Are you a fan of Boursin Cheese? Real deal Boursin Cheese is a rich, creamy, herby spreadable cheese developed in Normandy, France. These days you can pick it up at many grocery stores here in the US and I’m a fan, but I’m not a fan of the price. Surprise! It takes minutes to knock off a super Easy Homemade Boursin Cheese at home. And it’s going to be perfect for snacking with crackers, as an appetizer or maybe an addition to your cheeseboard.

Easy Homemade Boursin Cheese

Make-Ahead Slow Cooker or Oven Mashed Potatoes

28 Comments November 15, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Ok, so will you guys kill me if I post two mashed potato recipes in the same week? Thanksgiving (and Christmas soon after) is coming Mashed potatoes are such an important part of the meal, I wanted to get this Make-Ahead Slow Cooker or Oven Mashed Potatoes recipe out AND the recipe for Best Company Mashed Potatoes.

Mom’s Cream Cheese Frosting

6 Comments October 31, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Cream cheese frosting is a funny thing. People like it how they like it. So even though I already have a couple of Cream Cheese Frostings on my site, on this post for The Wayfair Inn Carrot Cake and a post Cream Cheese Frosting for Topping Cakes & Cupcakes. Here’s another one. This is my Mom’s Cream Cheese Frosting. I used it today for my Easy Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake.

Strawberry Dream Cake

51 Comments September 11, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I kept hoping September would be hot and I’d get to do a little more swimming in the lake, especially since I got some wild water shoes (below.) I waited and waited for them, and now it’s September cool. There’s no denying fall is in the air, and right on time this year, and I’m already thinking about pears and apples. In the meantime, though, I’m pulling out one last summer hurrah. I’m breaking out with this Strawberry Dream Cake.