If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know that I love to make things from scratch. I like having full control over the ingredients, and for the most part, making your own convenience foods is less expensive, and often more convenient than running to the store. This homemade buttermilk ranch dressing mix […]
Continue readingBoth my husband and my daughter LOVE ranch dressing. They eat it on anything from salads to sandwiches and chicken. One of my daughter’s favorite snacks is to dip raw veggies in it. I usually stock up on the bottled kind when they go on sale, but every once in a while I make up […]
Continue readingHere’s a nice little twist on traditional ranch dressing. I love the tartness the yogurt adds to it. It’s tempered down just enough by the mayonnaise and the different spices and herbs add just a little kick to it. One thing I like about homemade dressing recipes like this is that you can tweak them […]
Continue readingI’m looking for a good restaurant-type ranch dressing. If anyone has a good recipe, could you please share it. Thanks!!! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingOne of the easiest things to start making yourself is salad dressings. They don’t use a lot of ingredients and all you have to do is blend them together and pour them over your salad. There’s been a lot of talk about how bad processed food is for us, but sometimes it’s hard to find […]
Continue readingI love these tangy mashed potatoes. The flavor is bold enough to stand up to all the other great Holiday flavors. Give them a try this year and see if they don’t quickly become a Thanksgiving favorite. To make it festive, cut up some chives, green onion, dill or parsley and sprinkle it over the […]
Continue readingWe’ve been having a lot of simple meals around here lately. There’s just something nice about enjoying just the flavor of say a pan fried potato or a perfect cheese omelet. To round out our simple potatoes and egg dinner, I got ready to fix a green salad. Our usual ranch dressing just didn’t seem […]
Continue readingWinter is here and that means we’re eating a lot of soup. There’s just nothing better than coming home to a nice warm pot of soup. Just whip up some biscuits to go with it, make some toast, or dust of the bread maker and start some bread when you’re starting the soup in your […]
Continue readingWith the Superbowl right around the corner, I am sure that many of you will be making some sort of hot wings for appetizers during game day. I know in my home, we have tons of food on this day and it can get pretty expensive purchasing store bought wing sauces. Why not try making […]
Continue readingReader question: Does anyone have a suggestion or success story to share on a tasty way to fry up cucumbers? From the Hillbilly Housewife This is a little older request, but since it came up I’ve played around with some of the suggestions below. This year we have a good crop of cucumbers from the […]
Continue reading6 C. coarse cornbread 2 C. pinto beans 1 can corn, drained 1 bottle Ranch dressing 2 C. shredded cooked chicken 1 C. diced bell pepper 1 C. diced tomato 1/2 C. diced onion 1 C. shre dded cheese Put half of cornbread in large bowl. Add beans and corn and half the Ranch dressing. […]
Continue readingMy $45 menu has been so popular that I’ve taken a shot at another one. I tried to duplicate the $45 price tag, but it was just too hard. Instead I’ve developed a relatively low cost menu. This one has much more meat, a few more fruits and veggies and a greater variety. I hope […]
Continue readingWhen you run out of those good dry bread crumbs that you bought try this method of making your own and save $3.00 a batch Ingredients: Save your old stale bread slices or bread ends (4-6) Pkg. Dry Italian Salad Dressing Mix or Ranch Dressing Mix or use none. Directions: Save the ends of bread […]
Continue readingThis dip goes perfect with your favorite fried green tomato recipe. It is quick and easy to put together, but really gives this popular southern appetizer the little something extra. Perfect for company but easy enough to mix up just for yourself. Dip For Fried Green Tomatoes 1/2 cup of Miracle Whip Dressing 1/3 cup […]
Continue readingI came up with this recipe because drumsticks are always on sale at my local supermarket. This is not only a cheaper & meatier alternative to deep-fried hot wings, because it is baked, it is healthier too. 1 dozen chicken drumsticks 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine 1 envelope taco seasoning (or low-salt taco seasoning) […]
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