Rotisserie Chicken to the Rescue
Let’s talk savvy rotisserie chicken for a minute. It may still be summer but fall schedules are already starting, which means being creative at mealtimes …
A Stunning Summer Treat
Let’s talk savvy summer treats for a minute. There are all kinds of berries for sale right now from blackberries to raspberries, but my all-time …
Rescue Your Supper Rut
Let’s talk savvy versatility for a minute. Do your family meals ever get in a rut? You know you’re there when you ask your family …
Winner, Winner, Chicken (Spaghetti) Dinner
Let’s talk about the flavors of summer and my love for spaghetti for a minute. When I think about summer, my mind goes straight to …
Bless with the Excess
Let’s talk summer veggie overload for a minute. If you have a garden or know somebody with a garden then you know the first pick …
A Humdinger of a Cookie
Let’s talk oldies but goodies for a minute. Not too long ago, I was flipping through an old church cookbook. I came across this recipe. …
Beat the Heat with Good Eats
Let’s talk how to beat the heat for a minute. It’s hot out there but people still need to eat. The coolest and easiest thing …
Make Supper Simple with Shrimp
Let’s talk quick and easy summertime meals for a minute. Summer is here and so are all the activities summertime brings. One day you’re busy …
Savory Summer Wraps
Let’s talk savvy wraps for a minute. Who doesn’t like a good ol’ wrap? This quick and easy go-to meal is just what summer needs. …
Tart Summertime Goodness
Let’s talk savvy summertime treats for a minute. Summer desserts mean different things to different people. Some need quick on-the-go treats while others need let’s-take-it-slow-and-enjoy-the-moment …
Welcome to
Cookin' Savvy!
Cookin’ Savvy was born out of 30 years of cooking for my family. Most of those years were on a tight budget, so creativity was a must. I love experimenting with spices and sauces, and I’m amazed by how a spice or sauce can completely change a simple food and make it special.
Food is a love language I’m fluent in and nobody leaves my home hungry. Brainstorming ways to rethink old recipes is a challenge I take seriously – and have a lot of fun while doing it! Fixing food from my past is a great way to keep the past alive for my kids and grandkids, and the new memories we’re making by simply sharing a meal together are priceless.
If I can share that joy with others then that’s what I call a successful day at Cookin’ Savvy and that’s what I’m always Doin’ My Best to achieve!