Welcome to Savvy with Abbie! A Place Where Culinary Passion Meets Life’s Little Pleasures

  Homemade Cereal Treats I didn't start eating store bought cereal bars until I was older, but they still bring a hint of nostalgia every time I eat them.  These marshmallow cereal bars are ooey, gooey, sticky, sugary, and so nostalgic. Join me as I make a simple, 4-ingredient, dessert or breakfast recipe that your entire family will love. Simple ingredients, a little time consuming, but worth it in every bite. • Difficulty Level: Easy / Intermediate • Serving size:  Makes 8 bars • Family friendly:  YES! They were the perfect sweet treat • Rating:  10/10 • Total cook time: 15-20 minutes • Nutrition information: Calorie estimate per bar: 170, Carbs estimate per bar: 32 Why You Will Love These Cereal Bars Whether you have these bars as a breakfast, snack or dessert, you will not be disappointed! If you or your kids are looking for a treat, this is it. Use your favorite cereal and add it to a bar form, brought together by sticky and sweet marshmallows and melt...

  Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Our oven has been out of commission most of this year so we have been focused primarily on air fryer and stovetop recipes. I was craving taquitos so the family agreed on buffalo chicken taquitos. The buffalo sauce has a kick to it but it's balanced out with cream cheese and melty cheddar cheese. These taquitos are packed with flavor from the taco seasoning spices, garlic powder, black pepper, and chicken broth. It will be impossible to have just one. • Difficulty Level:  Intermediate • Serving size:  3 • Total cook time: 9-13 minutes • Total prep time:   5 - 10 minutes • Family friendly:  YES! If we had more, they would have been gone • Rating:  10/10 •  Topping suggestions:  Add sour cream and salsa on top or use it as a dip  Why You Will Love This Chicken Taquito Recipe This recipe is truly unique. The chicken is soft, juicy and tender. Olive oil is used on top of the tortillas to give the tortilla a nice and...

Butter Chicken The only Indian meal I have ever made was curry. One time. Indian food is not something I'm great at, but I do have to say that this butter chicken recipe was excellent. This recipe was requested by my 14 year old son. He is taking a cooking course this semester and is learning a lot about different countries and wanted to try new foods. The sauce to this recipe was light, creamy and spicy. The chicken was a tad sweet with a thick layer of tandoori masala. The rice and bread soaked up the sauce and balanced out the ingredients perfectly.   We did not have Naan bread so we used flour tortilla pockets. • Difficulty Level:  Intermediate • Serving size:  For sauce - 3 servings, for the chicken - 4-5 servings • Total cook time: 30 minutes • Total prep time:  5 - 10 minutes • Family friendly:  Yes, we loved it. My son and fiancé love spice - I don't but I cleared my plate • Rating: 9/10 •  Serving suggestions:  Serve with rice (we made br...

Cheeseburger Pasta I hope you love pasta because that's what my last few recipes have been. This One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta literally tastes like a burger on top of a layer of pasta. It has all things burger - ketchup, mustard, ground beef, and cheese - and then other ingredients related to the pasta - garlic and onion powder, Worcestershire, and chicken broth. This recipe just works. The pasta is tender, the meat is perfectly cooked, and you can have a delicious burger without all the calories. Skip the hamburger bun and try this instead. This one-pan meal was chosen by my fiancé because he loves both burgers and pasta. We have burgers at least once a week so we wanted to try something a little bit different.  • Difficulty Level: Intermediate • Serving size:  4-5 • Total cook time:  25 minutes • Total prep time:  5-10 minutes • Family friendly:  Yes, we all had seconds • Rating:  10/10 •  Serving suggestions:  Top with green onions and Italian se...

Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Thighs These crispy chicken thighs are crunchy and crispy, with a tender and juicy middle and a thick spice that is offset by a sweet honey glaze. This recipe is super easy to make and is perfect for a family-friendly meal during the work week. With only 20 minutes in the air fryer and a long list of seasonings, this chicken is flavorful and a family favorite!  • Difficulty Level:  Easy • Serving size:  2-3 • Total cook time: 20 minutes • Total prep time: 2 hours 10 minutes • Family friendly:  Yes, we LOVED this chicken • Rating:  10/10 •  Serving suggestions:  Serve with brown rice and homemade garlic bread Why You Will Love These Spicy Chicken Thighs If you love spice or if you love the sweet and spicy combination, this is the recipe you will want to make. The chicken itself is super spicy - you can adjust the seasonings to your specific taste. The honey can be used as a dip or you can add it on top of the chicken after they a...

Blackened Chicken I don't recall ever making a blackened chicken recipe before. This recipe had a mild spice which was tolerable (I'm not a big spice person but the spice level we rated a 4/10) but the meal itself was a 10/10. If you are looking for tender chicken that is flavorful and not tough, this is the recipe for you. With only four ingredients, this chicken recipe is simple, savory, with a light crisp on the outside. It is a perfect meal to make during those busy weekdays.  • Difficulty Level: Easy • Serving size:  3 • Total cook time:  10-15 minutes • Total prep time:  5 minutes • Family friendly:  Yes, all three of us devoured our plates! • Rating:  10/10 •  Serving suggestions: Corn on the cob, white rice, green beans, baked beans, and garlic bread Why You Will Love This Blackened Chicken Recipe This chicken was surprisingly tender. Ours was frozen so we did have to change up the cook time, but it was perfectly soft inside. I have never had a...