Following a low carb diet?

A couple months ago we shared a popular pizza crust recipe using almond flour and mozzarella cheese that yields both a yummy texture and taste. It’s very simple to make using just a few ingredients, and happens to be the best low carb crust I’ve ever tried! Many of my fellow Hip2Save team members are fans as well! It really is a MUST try idea.

I like that this delicious “bread” isn’t limited to pizza, and can be made into garlic bread, sandwiches, calzones, and even these Pigs in a Blanket using hot dogs or sausages. SO yummy!

Simply prepare your “Fathead” Dough using THIS recipe, divide it into 8 sections, and then wrap them around hot dogs or cooked sausages. It’s a fun meal idea that’s both yummy and low carb!

These turned out so TASTY!

Both the taste and texture are fantastic! My kids really love them also. They re-heated nicely as well for leftovers. If you are eating low carb, this is a great option that would likely please your entire family or party!

Written by Lina for Hip2Save. Lina is a proud mom of 2 kids who loves photography, all holidays, cooking, thrift store makeovers, bargain shopping, and DIY makeovers. Her goal is to create a beautiful life and stylish home on a dime! To see all of Lina’s DIY/Crafts created just for Hip2Save, click here.

Did you know Dollar Tree carries all the ingredients needed for your next Pizza Night? 🍕

I recently spotted these full-sized packaged pizza crusts at Dollar Tree and had to give it a try!  At just a dollar each, why not?! My kids enjoy compiling their own pizzas, so it’s also a fun cooking activity.

Dollar tree also carries other key ingredients to make pizza such as packages of pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and pizza sauce – ALL for just a buck! I’ve even seen jars of Alfredo sauce previously at Dollar Tree, so that may be a fun option too.

Just add desired toppings and bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted. 

My Dollar Tree also sells jars of roasted red peppers and packages of fresh feta cheese, so I topped mine using those additional items!

The result? GOOD! Pretty tasty for a super quick and inexpensive meal!

Written by Lina for Hip2Save. Lina is a proud mom of 2 kids who loves photography, all holidays, cooking, thrift store makeovers, bargain shopping, and DIY makeovers. Her goal is to create a beautiful life and stylish home on a dime! To see all of Lina’s DIY/Crafts created just for Hip2Save, click here.

Love ham & cheese sandwiches? 🍞

Try these delicious Grilled Ham and Cheese Pull-Apart Sandwiches that can also be easily compiled and toasted while camping! It’s actually a similar version of our popular Ham & Cheese Party Sliders recipe, except this one is made using a large loaf of bread that you slice and tuck ham and Swiss cheese into.

This idea turns an ordinary ham and cheese sandwich into an easy, mouth-watering, budget-friendly meal or appetizer! 

I love how the cheese melts with the buttery mustard mixture to create this fantastic tasting crusty texture. If ham and Swiss cheese isn’t your favorite, easily change up the meat and cheese combo to what your family loves!

These Ham and Cheese Pull-Apart Sandwiches are very easy to make, and taste so YUMMY!

I grilled this while the kids were swimming and they were happy to enjoy them outside as a fun lunch idea. I think they would also be fun for a party or on game day while tail-gating!

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Need a fun summer drink idea?! 🍉

Take advantage of ripe watermelon and make some delicious and refreshing Watermelon Punch! This easy-to-make drink is perfect for your next summer BBQ or gathering. In addition to being a very affordable beverage to serve (I found a large seedless watermelon for under $5 at Costco!), the punch just looks so pretty and festive in the punch bowl.

We LOVED this fun party drink!🍹

My watermelon actually made more juice than expected so I saved it in a pitcher to make even more punch later. Easily make it an adult beverage by adding rum or even white wine. CHEERS!

✔️HELPFUL READER TIP: “You might think about freezing any “extra” watermelon juice to use as ice instead of ice cubes. That way your punch won’t get watered down with regular ice cubes that melt.”  Hip2Save Reader, Lisa

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Calling all Albertsons, Vons/Pavillions, Jewel-Osco, Tom Thumb, Safeway and Randalls shoppers! Through July 25th, head into your local grocery store and save $10 instantly when you spend $30 on participating Unilever products like Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Hellmann’s, Knorr and Lipton. Click here and enter your zip code to view your local weekly ad.

In addition, you can head here and check out different summer recipe ideas like Knorr Grilled Steak and Summer Vegetable Rice, Country Crock Baking Sticks/Cookies and Hellmann’s or Best Foods Best Ever Juicy Burger. Post sponsored by Mirum Shopper but all opinions are my own.

Craving a juicy burger? Check out this recipe! 🍔

I put my own spin on this Hellmann’s Best Ever Juicy Burger recipe and the result is the juiciest burger you’ve ever had with a brilliant flavor as well. Say goodbye to dry and flavorless hamburgers by adding mayonnaise and onion soup mix to your burger patties this grilling season!

Now this is a GREAT burger!!

I often use Lipton onion soup when grilling burgers but never would have thought to add mayo inside my burger patties as well – it’s a genius idea.

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Will you be grilling burgers soon?

Just say no to boring burgers and let these 20 over-the-top unique burger recipes inspire your inner foodie and elevate your grilling game this summer!

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Need an easy picnic lunch idea this summer?

Try making some creamy Walnut Chicken Salad using a combination of fresh and dried herbs plus walnuts and celery for crunch. This is such an easy meal to throw together and this simple recipe uses canned chicken breast meat from the pantry is both yummy and convenient!

Whenever we go on a picnic, camping, or on road trip I usually make a batch of Walnut Chicken Salad to put in a cooler and take with us to make quick sandwiches or wraps.

I love that Chicken Salad is such a versatile idea that you can definitely customize with so many different add-ins, and can use leftover chicken, store bought rotisserie chicken, or in a pinch – canned chicken from the pantry.

Tip: I always keep canned chicken from Costco on hand for last minute sandwiches, soups, and casseroles.  

Red grapes or chopped apple are common add-ins to Walnut Chicken Salad so add those if desired too! One of my favorite spice blends is Herbes de Provence and I use it here, and additionally when roasting a chicken, turkey, and in homemade soups. It usually has marjoram, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and lavender.

Don’t love mayo? Use plain Greek yogurt instead.

This doesn’t have to be served as a sandwich!

I also love the idea of serving Walnut Chicken Salad on lettuce boats using Romaine lettuce or even on top of larger pieces of celery! Yum!

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Love easy slow cooker meals?

Sometimes it’s helpful to have simple meal ideas with common pantry ingredients to throw in the slow cooker for busy evenings. This Salsa Verde Chicken idea is a delicious option using just three main ingredients and can be served up in many different ways such as inside tacos, burritos, tostadas,  on top of a salad, or as I made – served with rice and beans.

I used a can of green restaurant style salsa, and cream cheese, but feel free to improvise with ingredients and add-ins your family would love such as the addition of onions, canned green chilies, spicy jalapenos, or a different cheese such as Monterrey jack. Taco seasoning would also taste great with this. For larger families it would be easy to double the recipe.

I like that the cream cheese thickens the chicken a little for a yummy tasting meal. 

Keep your kitchen cool and let the slow cooker make dinner tonight!

My family liked this meal very much, and they are a tough crowd to please sometimes when it comes to slow cooker meals. Enjoy!

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Love Energy Bites?

You’ve got to try these yummy Monster Energy Bites that taste similar to Monster Oatmeal Cookies! Energy bites are like a delicious no bake cookie made with oatmeal, nut butter, and honey that my kids love making and eating as a fun treat or snack. You can add ground flax seed for more fiber and protein, and can customize them with many different add-ins.

These M&Ms Monster Energy Bites turned out awesome and are a variation of our popular Oatmeal Energy Bites recipe. What a great portable snack to put together before a road trip, hike, or for after school.

Keep some Monster Energy Bites in the fridge or freezer for when you need a bite of something sweet! YUM.

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Are you a fan of Disney’s Pineapple Dole Whip?🍍🍦

Check out how easy it is to make your own delicious version of the famous frozen Dole Whip at home. It’s such a refreshing frozen treat that’s perfect for a hot summer day! The basic idea is to “whip” frozen pineapple using a high powered blender or food processor, and adding a little milk so it becomes creamy. You can freeze fresh pineapple, freeze canned pineapple, or use pineapple already in the freezer section.

{Pictured above: Actual Disney Pineapple Whip Float on a recent Disneyland Trip} 

I shared a Dairy Free Dole Whip recipe a few years ago in a previous post that became popular among Hip2Save readers. The biggest difference in this current recipe is the addition of canned condensed milk and then folding in whipped topping after the pineapple is “whipped.” This makes for a creamier fluffy texture and less tangy taste. We loved it!

This is such a yummy treat!

My family loves Disney’s Dole Whip and this is a fantastic homemade version! It will be 120 degrees today where I live in Arizona, so this will be perfect! To make a Dole Whip float, simply add pineapple juice in your cup.  Also, I think the addition of adding a little rum would be a brilliant adult beverage! YUM! 🍍

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Love bananas & chocolate? 🍌🍫

Try making these delicious Frozen Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Banana Bites! They are super easy to make and can be kept in the freezer until you get a craving for a bite of something sweet and chocolate-y. Feel free to use any type of nut butter you’d like.

What a refreshing treat to make this summer with the kids! 😋

Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Ingredients:

• 3 bananas, sliced
• 1/3 cup peanut butter {or any nut butter}
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions: 

• Spread a small amount of peanut butter between two slices of bananas.
• Place all of them on a baking sheet that has been covered in parchment paper.
• Freeze for about an hour. (This makes it easier to dip in chocolate.)
• Melt chocolate chips in the microwave, in 15 second increments, taking bowl of chocolate out to stir each time until melted. (Add a tiny splash of vegetable oil if chocolate clumps to smooth it out.)
• Dip one side of each banana bite in chocolate and place back on the parchment paper.
• Place baking sheet in the freezer until banana bites are completely frozen, and then ENJOY!
• Store any leftovers in a covered container in the freezer.

These little bites of frozen deliciousness are such a satisfying snack or dessert!

Next time I’m gonna make a few batches to keep in the freezer, because they went FAST! My family really enjoyed these Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Banana Bites. YUM!

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Love Summer Grilling?

Then you’ve got to try making these fantastic Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs marinated with sweet and savory flavors including pineapple, ginger, and garlic for your next BBQ. I enjoy marinating and compiling kabobs ahead of time for easy entertaining, and usually just marinate chicken in Italian salad dressing.

This delicious marinade recipe is a refreshing change of pace and worth the effort!  

It would be very easy to change up the veggies to ones your family loves and also use fresh pineapple if desired! For larger families or gatherings consider doubling the recipe.

Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs

Adapted from food.com, Serves 4-6

Ingredients for kabobs:

• 1.5 pounds chicken breasts
• 2 bell peppers
• 1 red onion
• 1 -15 oz. can pineapple chunks, liquid reserved

Ingredients for Marinade:

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 cup less sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or try coconut oil!)
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 cup liquid from canned pineapple
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions:

• If using bamboo skewers, make sure to first soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to grilling.
• Whisk together all the marinade ingredients in a small saucepan.
• On the stove, bring mixture to a boil and then let simmer for about 5 minutes until liquid is reduced. Remove from heat and let cool.
• Meanwhile cut chicken and veggies into one-inch pieces.
• Place chicken in a shallow dish, and set aside veggies.
• Reserve a small portion of marinade/sauce into a small dish (for basting the meat while grilling). Pour the rest over the chicken.
•  Let chicken marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. (Next time I’ll try overnight!)
• Use the bamboo skewers to compile kabobs by alternating veggies, pineapple chunks and chicken. (This made 6 good sized skewers for us.)
• Transfer to a preheated grill on medium heat. Cook for about 18-20 minutes turning and basting with reserved marinade.
• Serve over rice.

Oh my goodness… these Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs are SO GOOD!

Just boiling the marinade got my family’s attention because the smell is amazing! I love how basting them while grilling caramelizes everything nicely.  We served them over Basmati rice and it was deeeelish! My kids especially enjoyed this meal.

This would be a GREAT 4th of July idea! 🇺🇸

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Need an excellent meal idea for your Instant Pot?🍴

Meatloaf and mashed potatoes has always been one of my family’s favorite combos and this is a genius way to cook both foods together at the same time using an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. Once the cook time is over, simply remove the loaf pan and finish the mashed potatoes in the same pot! Awesome, right?

If you happen to already have a favorite meatloaf recipe then feel free to use it, or use the simple one I usually make.

This is such a yummy homemade meal idea that takes under an hour to prepare!

Instant Pot Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes

Adapted from IWashYouDry.com , Serves 4-6

Ingredients for Meatloaf

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 egg 
• 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup ketchup or BBQ sauce
• splash of Worcestershire
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic, fresh
• 2 tablespoons dried minced onion or 1/2 cup finely minced onion
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• extra ketchup or BBQ sauce for topping, if desired

Ingredients for Potatoes

• 2 lbs. potatoes, chopped (I used Yukon Gold potatoes with skins left on)
• 1/2 cup half and half cream
• 1/2 cup or more chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions: 

• • Mix ingredients for meatloaf with a potato masher in a large bowl.
  • Transfer to a disposable foil loaf pan or make your own loaf shaped pan out of tin foil.
  • Cut potatoes into smaller pieces and place at the bottom of Instant Pot. Arranged them in an even layer. Add 1 cup broth or water over potatoes.
  • Place the rack that comes with your Instant Pot over potatoes and set the meatloaf on top. (I had to squish the pan a little for it to fit, but that’s fine.) The rack will make it easy for you to take loaf out when it’s done.
  • Secure lid and set at Manual (high pressure) cook time to 25 minutes. Make sure steam release is closed.
  • When finished, do a quick release on the pressure.
  • Top with a little additional ketchup and place under the oven’s broiler for a few minutes to caramelize. (Optional, but yummy step!)
  • Meanwhile to make potatoes, mash them in the Instant Pot with half & half, broth, butter, salt, and pepper until creamy.

This yummy meal was a winner for my family! 🏆

Meatloaf is always an easy “go to” when you don’t know what to make for dinner and the Instant Pot version makes it even easier. Enjoy!

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Love easy foil packet meals?

Try these delicious Sausage & Veggie Foil Packets for an excellent backyard grilling or camping meal idea. They have a wonderful texture and flavor, plus there are no dishes to do afterwards!

Grilled veggies are my favorite and this idea doesn’t disappoint. 

It’s worth noting how easy it’d be to customize and swap out different veggies or spices to suit your family’s taste. Vegetarians can even skip the sausage for a tasty grilled veggie dinner idea!

Sausage & Veggies Foil Packets

Adapted from ChelseasMessyKitchen.com , Serves 4-5 

Ingredients:

• 12 oz. package of smoked sausage
• 2 bell peppers
• 1 zucchini
• 1/2 purple onion
• 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes
• 2 ears of corn
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil
• Spices: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon oregano ,1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes,  Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:

• Chop veggies and sausage into bite size pieces, and the corn into thirds or quarters.
• In a large bowl toss all with olive oil and spices.
• Assemble packets by first stacking two pieces of tin foil, adding sausage & veggies on top, and sealing it with a top layer of foil, pressing the edges together.
• Grill over medium heat for about 16-20 minutes until veggies are crisp tender.
• Remove from grill and serve. 

Notes:

• When building my foil packets, I actually lined my foil with a piece of parchment paper then spooned food on top of it because I dislike when food sticks to foil. (Just personal preference and optional.)
• This amount of food made about 5 packets.

I lOVED these Sausage & Veggie Foil packets!

This meal was a hit with my family and I can definitely see us making it again while camping or tailgating. It’d be an easy meal to prep ahead at home by cutting all the ingredients and storing it in a large freezer bag, then compiling while at camp. So easy & delicious! 

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Love fresh guacamole?🥑

It’s a MUST have at my house as we could probably eat yummy guac every single day, especially on Taco Tuesday! 🌮 It also happens to be super easy to make at home. The secret is to use ripe avocados and fresh ingredients – no seasoning packets needed. In fact I normally don’t even use a specific recipe, you can just sort of eyeball these ingredients to your specific taste.

Easy Homemade Guacamole

Serves 6-8 as an appetizer 

Ingredients: 

• 3 medium avocados. ripened, seeded
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped (If freezing leftovers, consider skipping tomatoes)
• 1/2 of a jalapeno, seeded, chopped
• juice of 1 lime
• pinch or two of salt
• tortilla chips for serving, if desired

Directions: 

• Scoop out avocado into a medium bowl and mash. Careful not to over mash if you prefer a more chunky texture.
• Stir in remaining ingredients with a spoon.
• Chill guacamole covered in fridge until ready to serve.

Yes! Homemade guacamole is the best!

We like to eat it as a dip, inside salads, on top of  hamburgers, tacos, enchiladas, and more. You can even go further and season it with garlic and cumin. In a pinch, just mash fresh avocados and combine with your favorite salsa. It can be super versatile!

Curious about the fun bowl I used in these pictures?

It’s a mortar & pestle set found here. You can use it for crushing spices and herbs, making dressing, as well as making delicious guacamole!

Can I freeze guacamole?

Yes, you can! Avocados are on sale at my grocery store this week for just $.69/each, so I made a couple batches of guacamole, filled a few seal-able plastic baggies, and placed in the freezer to enjoy with future meals.

To defrost, simply move to the fridge or soak bag in room temperature water for 20 minutes. Next time I’d skip the tomatoes in my guacamole if planning to freeze because they didn’t freeze very well. The taste and texture was pretty good still when defrosted and will be perfect when we NEED a midweek guacamole fix!

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Ready for the words “Mom, I’m Hungry!” all day?!

With school out for the Summer, you may be needing some inspiration for keeping those kiddos fed! Here are 15 easy and delicious options for you to consider.

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Need a yummy and easy side dish idea?

You’ve got to try this simple and delicious idea for cooking asparagus! Roasting it with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and garlic adds excellent flavor and texture – SO good.

Roasted Parmesan Asparagus

Recipe idea from TipHero.com

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs. asparagus, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (I used Italian breadcrumbs)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions: 

• Place asparagus in a gallon bag and coat it with olive oil. Pour in the rest of ingredients, close bag and move around asparagus to coat evenly.
• Arrange on a baking sheet so they aren’t touching.
• Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until asparagus has reached desired tenderness and breadcrumbs are browned.

Note: I actually cooked mine on the outside grill using a reversible cast iron griddle (like this one) following basically the same directions as above.

This was the BEST asparagus!

So flavorful and easy to throw together. Everyone loved it at our last outdoor BBQ party.

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Love pizza, but not the carbs?!🍕

You’ve gotta try making pizza dough out of cheese and almond flour! It tastes great, is keto-friendly, low carb, gluten-free, and happens to be super simple method using just a few main ingredients. Plus, I like that the texture is chewy like normal pizza dough, and sturdy enough to pick up a piece to eat!

Fat Head Pizza is a very popular low-carb recipe idea online and also happens to be a favorite among several of my fellow Hip2save sidekicks, so I was excited to try it out!

“Fat Head” Low-Carb Pizza Crust

Recipe from DitchtheCarbs.com

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup almond meal/flour
• 1 and 3/4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1 egg
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Desired pizza toppings (tomato paste or sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, etc.)

Directions: 

1.) Combine almond flour and mozzarella cheese in a microwave safe bowl. Add in cream cheese and cook for one minute.  Stir, and cook for additional 30 seconds in microwave.

2.) Mix in egg, salt, and Italian seasoning, and stir.

3.) Shape dough into a ball and place between two pieces of parchment paper.

4.) Use a rolling pin on top of parchment paper to roll dough in a circular shape. (Mine was more of an oval.)

5.) Remove the top parchment paper and slide dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone. Bake at 425 degrees in the oven for 12-14 minutes until slightly browned.

6.) Add any desired pizza toppings and sauce you’d like to the top of the crust. (Keep in mind, if using raw meat you’d want to cook it first before putting on pizza.) Continue cooking in oven for 5 minutes until cheese melts.

Notes:

• I diced bell peppers, and mushrooms and sauteed them first on the stove before topping my pizza, but that’s just personal preference.
• I’ve read that you can substitute 1/4 cup of coconut flour instead of almond flour, but haven’t tried it yet.
• Next time I may try flipping pizza crust over half way through baking for a more evenly cooked crust.
• You can divide pastry and make smaller personalized pizzas!
• This pastry would make delicious “garlic bread”!

No joke ~ this pizza is YUMMY! We liked the taste and texture better than cauliflower pizza!

Have you made Fat Head Pizza yet? Let us know in the comments!

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Love enchiladas? 🙋

Try these delicious creamy White Chicken Enchiladas with a flavorful green chile & sour cream sauce! I’ve used a prepared rotisserie chicken for convenience, but feel free to use leftover chopped chicken instead. This recipe comes together easily and was a big hit with my family!

White Chicken Enchiladas

Adapted from GonnaWantSeconds.com, serves 4-6

Ingredients: 

• 3 cups shredded chicken (I used a rotisserie chicken.)
• 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded (divided)
• 2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded (divided)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 8 medium flour tortillas
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup canned green chile salsa (or small can green chilies)
• 3 green onions, chopped

Directions: 

1.) Season chicken with cumin. Mix with 1/2 cup of Mexican blend shredded cheese and 1/2 cup pepper jack shredded cheese.

2.)  Spray a 9×13 casserole pan with non-stick spray. Roll each tortilla with chicken mixture and place in a pan with the seam side down.

3.) Melt butter in a pan and in sprinkle flour. Whisk until smooth for about one minute. Remove from heat and whisk in chicken broth. Place back on heat until thickened and bubbly.

4.) Let cool for at least 5-10 minutes, then combine with sour cream. (Don’t skip this step, as sour cream may curdle if you don’t let mixture cool.) Stir in green chili salsa as well.

5.) Pour sauce over enchiladas and top with remaining shredded cheese.

6.) Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes until bubbly and slightly browned on top. Add chopped green onion before serving.

These enchiladas are so good! They were gobbled up immediately!

I LOVED the added flavor of seasoning the chicken and also using pepper jack cheese. If your family doesn’t enjoy spicy at all, then just omit that type of cheese and use all Mexican blend cheese.

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Need a quick snack idea?! 🍕

Try these easy three ingredient pizza crescents that are so simple even the kids can help. They turn out delicious and are perfect for a quick meal or satisfying snack! You could easily double or triple the recipe to serve at a larger gathering.

Easy Pizza Crescents

Recipe idea from Pillsbury.com,  makes 8

Ingredients: 

• 1 (8oz.) can Crescent Rolls
• 4 mozzarella string cheese sticks
• 16 slices pepperoni
• pizza sauce for dipping

Directions: 

• Slice cheese sticks in half.
• Unroll crescents and place 4 pieces of pepperoni on each crescent triangle.
• Roll up 1/2 a cheese stick in each crescent and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 10-14 minutes at 375 degrees until slightly brown.
• Enjoy warm with pizza sauce.

The result is a delicious melted snack with lots of melted cheese goodness! Yum!

I love that it’s something easy to fix last minute and definitely kid-approved!

Written by Lina for Hip2Save. Lina is a proud mom of 2 kids who loves photography, all holidays, cooking, thrift store makeovers, bargain shopping, and DIY makeovers. Her goal is to create a beautiful life and stylish home on a dime! To see all of Lina’s DIY/Crafts created just for Hip2Save, click here.

Looking for a delicious and easy summer campfire treat?🍌

Try these simple to make Banana Boats using chocolate chips and mini marshmallows! I also added peanut butter chips to mine, but you can definitely customize yours with any additional toppings that sound yummy to your family.

Campfire Banana Boats

Ingredients for one:

• 1 Banana
• 1 Teaspoon Chocolate Chips
• 1 Teaspoon Peanut Butter Chips (*Optional but YUMMY!)
• 2 Tablespoons Mini Marshmallows
• Foil Wrap

Directions:

• Cut banana lengthwise about 1/2 way through down the center, leaving the skin on.
• Open the banana a little to fit chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and mini marshmallows inside.
• Make a “boat” shape with a couple pieces of foil, and place banana on top.
• Cover top with foil, and grill over campfire or coals for about 5-8 minutes or until melted.

The result is a gooey delicious treat oozing with melted chocolate marshmallow! It’s so GOOD!!

You could definitely make this on your BBQ grill at home or also in the oven indoors. Such an easy and fun summer activity with the kids as well!

Written by Lina for Hip2Save. Lina is a proud mom of 2 kids who loves photography, all holidays, cooking, thrift store makeovers, bargain shopping, and DIY makeovers. Her goal is to create a beautiful life and stylish home on a dime! To see all of Lina’s DIY/Crafts created just for Hip2Save, click here.

Celebrate Memorial Day (May 29th) with the following delicious recipes for drinks, desserts and so much more. Enjoy!

1.) Mexican Grilled Corn (Must Try Recipe for Your Next BBQ)

This idea takes very little preparation and promises to be the HIT of your next BBQ!

2.) Campfire Cones (Fun & Easy Summer Dessert)

Gooey marshmallow-filled campfire cones are a fun twist to a traditional S’more and can be customized with endless possibilities!

3.) 30 Minute Pressure Cooker Ribs

Mouthwatering BBQ ribs that literally fall off the bone are made in UNDER one hour by using an electric pressure cooker and this tasty smoky & sweet rub seasoning recipe!

4.) Honey BBQ Baked Chicken Wings Recipe

If you’re searching for a winning wing recipe, check out these delicious baked honey BBQ chicken wings!

5.) Easy Foil Packet Potatoes on the Grill

Next time you fire up the BBQ for a summer cook out, consider preparing these easy and delicious roasted potatoes in foil packets.

6.) Grilled Foil Packet Frozen Cheese Fries

Don’t let the Summer end before you try this recipe for Grilled Frozen Cheese Fries!

7.) Frozen Fruit Wine Smoothie Recipe

Beat the heat this summer with a refreshing Wine Smoothie!

8.) Watermelon Punch Recipe

In addition to being a very affordable beverage to serve, this delicious punch just looks so pretty in the punch bowl.

9.) 3 Ingredient Peach Cobbler Dessert

No need to spend a ton of time in the kitchen for a fancy Peach Cobbler, when you can whip this one up in just a few minutes!

10.) Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe

This crowd-pleaser can be made ahead of time and stored in fridge – then just garnish with whipped cream when ready to serve.

Written by Lina for Hip2Save. Lina is a proud mom of 2 small kids who loves photography, all holidays, cooking, thrift store makeovers, bargain shopping, and DIY makeovers. Her goal is to create a beautiful life and stylish home on a dime! To see all of Lina’s recipes created just for Hip2Save, click here.

Love Corn on the Cob?🌽

This summer make your own version of mouth-watering Mexican grilled street corn that’s bursting with bright flavor and a tasty creamy texture. This idea takes very little preparation and promises to be the HIT of your next BBQ!

I recently made Mexican Grilled Corn as a side dish and everyone LOVED it!

Mexican Grilled Corn

Adapted from SimplyRecipes.com

Ingredients:

• 6-8 ears of sweet corn
• 1/2 cup sour cream (or try Mexican Crema)
• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste)
• juice from one lime
• zest from one lime
• 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled

Directions:

1.) Wash and husk corn. (Note: I decided to tie husks at the bottom to use as a handle, but will soak corn next time for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.)

2.) Heat grill to about 400 degrees and oil the grates. Grill corn for about 10 minutes turning a couple times until evenly cooked.

3.) Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, and chili powder.

4.) Take corn off the grill and brush on the cream mixture.

5.) Roll corn in crumbled Cotija cheese and add extra chili powder and lime juice if desired. (In case you can’t find Cotija try Parmesan.)

Get ready to bite into HEAVEN! SO GOOD!

Written by Lina for Hip2Save. Lina is a proud mom of 2 kids who loves photography, all holidays, cooking, thrift store makeovers, bargain shopping, and DIY makeovers. Her goal is to create a beautiful life and stylish home on a dime! To see all of Lina’s DIY/Crafts created just for Hip2Save, click here.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) this year with the following delicious Mexican-inspired recipes – including restaurant-style salsa, homemade flour tortillas, refried beans and more! Enjoy!

1.) Easy Weeknight Enchiladas

These delicious and easy Enchiladas are one of those solid recipes that ends up looking beautiful AND tasting great. I hope your family loves it just as much as mine does!

2.) Yummy Restaurant Style Salsa

Whip up this great tasting homemade restaurant style salsa that takes just minutes when using your blender or food processor. It’s so easy and delicious – you’ll never want store-bought again!

3.) Homemade Flour Tortillas

Making your own flour tortillas at home is surprisingly easy and requires simple and inexpensive ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry! Plus, the homemade version is a million times better than what you’ll find at the store!

4.) Slow Cooker Refried Beans

This delicious recipe is super simple – just toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker, wait a few hours, mash them up and you’re done! These beans taste so yummy and flavorful – I promise you’ll never want to buy canned refried beans again.

5.) Citrus Paloma Cocktail

If you’re looking for a refreshing and unique summer cocktail, try making a Citrus Paloma! This popular tequila-based drink is similar to a Margarita but has a grapefruit fizzy twist. Yum!