I am looking for a homemade baking mix to take the place of buying Bisquick. The Hillbilly Housewife: Here’s my recipe for a homemade biscuit mix. You may also want to check out this wheat mix. I use both of these in recipes that call for Bisquick and of course to make some scratch made […]
Continue readingThis bisquick zucchini quiche recipe is as simple as it is delicious. You can make it with fresh grated zucchini, or use frozen. If you use the zucchini frozen, allow it to thaw and then squeeze as much of the moisture out as you can so your quiche doesn’t turn soggy. Bisquick Zucchini Quiche 2 […]
Continue readingI remember making a breakfast recipe that used Bisquick, bacon and maple syrup. I think it was one of those “impossible pie” recipes, but I’m not sure, it’s been so long ago since I last made it. I do remember that taste of sweet and salty was what made the dish special. Thank you if […]
Continue readingI love making my own homemade convenience foods and this buttermilk baking mix is my favorite around the holidays. It makes whipping up a fresh batch of biscuits easy as pie. The same biscuit dough makes a great topping for pot pies made from leftovers and this mix makes the most amazing waffles and pancakes. […]
Continue readingMy daughter’s Christmas party is later this coming week. I’ve been thinking about what to make to send in and have come up with these yummy pumpkin bars. They’re tasty, festive and not all that bad for you. Plus it’s easy to cut them into smaller or larger squares depending on how many people you’re […]
Continue readingIn last week’s newsletter, I mentioned that my friend Tracy from Moms in a Blog is working on a new kindle book on pantry cooking. She was kind enough to share a recipe from the book then and it was so well received that I asked her to come back and share another this week. […]
Continue readingTracy Roberts over at Moms In A Blog is putting together a sweet little Kindle ebook called Cooking from the Pantry: The Busy Mom’s Guide to Creating Fabulous No-Fuss Meals in 30 Minutes or Less and I get to show you a sneak peek. Here’s a quote from the ebook: Organization Isn’t […]
Continue readingOne of our readers was looking for a recipe for stewed tomatoes with dumplings. The following is the recipe a commenter suggested, but I tweaked it a little (major difference is reducing the sugar quite a bit.) You can also use fresh tomatoes, diced up with liquid from the tomatoes reserved. If you do, you […]
Continue readingI got this from Cooks.com and I have used it many times in place of the more expensive (and not as healthy) Bisquick MAKING THE MASTER MIX For 13 cups 9 cups sifted all-purpose flour or 10 cups sifted soft wheat or cake flour 1/3 cup double-acting baking powder 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon cream […]
Continue readingThis is one of my favorite comfort foods. By using a previously made (and frozen) pie crust, or buying a frozen one at the store, this dish is easy enough to make during the week. Of course you can also use leftover chicken from a previous meal (like baked chicken for example), making it even […]
Continue readingSeptember 1st, 2010 Editorial Hello again and welcome to another edition of the Hillbilly Housewife Newsletter. It’s hard to believe it’s September already. The leaves will start changing in our area before we know it . We’ve settled into the school year routine already. How about you? The article I’m sharing with you this week […]
Continue readingCauliflower is a wonderful vegetable. It’s mild in flavor, making it a perfect choice for kids. It’s also quite versatile. You can boil it, mash it, put it in soups and casseroles etc. Today I would like to share one of my favorite cauliflower recipes with you. It’s a baked cauliflower dish that’s absolutely delicious […]
Continue readingMakes 6 servings 1 pound beef sirloin steaks, about 1/2 inch thick 1/4 cup Original Bisquick® 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen green beans, potatoes, onions and red peppers (or other combination), thawed 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 […]
Continue readingMakes 8 servings 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic or onion powder 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 cups Original Bisquick® 1/2 cup cold water 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack-Colby cheese (6 ounces) 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken 1/2 cup sliced […]
Continue readingMakes 6 servings 1 pound ground beef 1 (15-ounce) can Original-Style sloppy joe sauce 2 cups Original Bisquick® 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened 1 egg 4 slices process American cheese, cut diagonally in half 1. Heat oven to 375°. Grease round pan, 9 x 1 1/2 inches. Make beef and sloppy […]
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