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Chunky Applesauce Recipe For Canning
I am looking for an applesauce recipe for canning. I’m not too fond of the traditional texture, but would like to cube it . Does anyone have any suggestions that would help? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you […]
Continue readingPickled Carrots
If you are lucky enough to have a huge carrot harvest, give this pickled carrots recipe a try. They are wonderful all throughout the winder to brighten up salads or to have just by themselves as a side dish. It’s a nice change of pace from regular pickles or even pickled beets. Pickled Carrot Recipe […]
Continue readingSpelt Bread Recipes
Just wondering if anyone has any good spelt bread recipes? There is one bakery locally that makes it, but charges $7 a loaf. I think it would be cheaper to make my own (I am allergic to wheat, corn and cane sugar). If you want to share any other recipes free of the above ingredients, […]
Continue readingBiscuit Cutter On The Cheap
My wife wanted to buy a biscuit cutter that was like $2.90 something for the set. I said why waste the money when we already had one? When we got home I took an empty pineapple can (similar to tuna) that had a ring on the bottom like the top and cut the bottom off […]
Continue readingClean Out The Fridge Soup
You can either brown some hamburger to start or what I do most often is boil up some chicken (I use thighs) in water with bouillon cubes and seasoning to taste. When the chicken is done I take it out to cool and debone. Then I throw in a can of cream of chicken soup […]
Continue readingAll About You, $75 Menu, Cowboy Cookout – HBHW Newsletter
July 28th, 2010 Editorial Hello again and welcome to another edition of the Hillbilly Housewife Newsletter. It will be back-to-school before we know it so let’s get into some serious summertime fun. What does summertime fun mean to me? A cookout! My friend Cheryl over at Celebrations.com has created a cookout with all the makings […]
Continue readingGluten Free Summer Treats
I don’t know about where you are but here in Pennsylvania it has been extremely hot the past few weeks. So I thought that I would share some of the cool treats that I like to make for my granddaughters. They are not only refreshing, but are better for the girls than the store bought […]
Continue readingPasta Salad Made With Sour Cream
I am looking for a recipe for pasta salad and potato salad that is made with sour cream or cream cheese instead of mayo or salad dressing. If any body has a recipe to share I would really like to try it. Thank you, CharlieAnn Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, […]
Continue readingCrockpot Cooking Is About More Than Convenience – It’s About Saving Both Time And Money
I bought a crockpot some time ago, thinking that I found the solution to my nightly dinner dilemma. Like so many other “crockpot fanatics,” the bloom was off the rose as soon as I found myself with a bit more time and money to spend. So, my crockpot found it’s way into the deep, dark […]
Continue readingLemonade Chicken
I love this simple chicken dish. The frozen lemonade gives it just the right amount of tang. I know it may sound a little weird, but please give it a try and see if you don’t love the simple sweet and sour flavor. It’s served over rice and has some veggies in it. Just add […]
Continue readingFish Chowder
2 tablespoons margarine or oil 1 large onion, minced 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 cups tap water 5 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 pound frozen fish fillets 4 or 5 cups milk 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup cold water 1/3 cup flour a jar with a tight fitting lid […]
Continue readingSave On Water Bills
Since our water bill keeps going up and up and up, I keep finding ways to use less and less. When I empty the dehumidifier, I empty the water into a bucket and then I use the water to water my flowers or my garden outside. When I boil water to cook something, I save […]
Continue readingHot Night Suppers
If anyone has some suggestions for suppers to be served on nights when you just don’t want to turn on the stove or oven it would be appreciated. Sometimes its just too hot to heat up the house. Have the basic salads and fruit salads anything else? Thanks in advance – Jan Great question Jan […]
Continue readingFrugal Pressure Cleaner
For an easy and inexpensive way to pressure clean small areas, I use the hose attachment that comes with water balloons. It focuses the water into a small area and creates a lot of pressure. I cleaned my whole pack porch with one! Highly Recommended – Penny Pinching Mama Find out how Jill Cooper lived […]
Continue readingStretching Ground Beef
To stretch ground beef, shred a leftover baked potato or two and mix with the ground beef after you have browned it. Season and use for tacos or whatever. My family likes it like this better than just plain ground beef. Highly Recommended – Penny Pinching Mama Find out how Jill Cooper lived on $500 […]
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