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Fish Sticks Marinara
Makes 6 servings 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen broccoli spears, thawed and drained 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic 12 frozen breaded fish sticks 1 (15-ounce) container marinara sauce or 2 cups tomato pasta sauce (any variety) 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 6 slices (1 ounce […]
Continue readingChicken with Cream Sauce
Makes 4 servings 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved 3 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup low-fat sour cream 3/4 cup white wine 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 4 sprigs parsley 1. Place 2 Tbsp of oil in a […]
Continue readingMarvelous Meat Loaf
Makes 8 servings 1/2 pound ground veal 1/2 pound ground pork 3/4 cup bread crumbs (to further reduce sodium, see recipe, for homemade version) 1 cup skim milk 1 egg substitute equivalent 1 medium onion, chopped (for variety, add 1/4 cup shredded carrot, 2 Tbsp chopped green pepper, and/or 1/4 cup sliced celery) 1 (14 […]
Continue readingCrockpot – Memphis Brewed Pulled Pork
1 can beer 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 Tblsp. ground mustard 1 Tblsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika 1/4 cup brown sugar a few sprinkles of red pepper flakes 3 lbs pork shoulder roast 1 medium size yellow onion, diced dash of salt and pepper *Cole slaw In a large glass bowl, put the […]
Continue readingCrockpot Sweet Pulled Pork Sandwiches
4 lbs pork butt or shoulder roast 2 large onions 1 can 7-up or Sprite 1 small bottle Sweet Bay Ray’s barbecue sauce Cut the onions into small chunks and put one of the onions in the crockpot. Put the roast in and cover with the other onion. Pour the 7-up or Sprite over the […]
Continue readingIncredible Date Cookies
3 cups plain flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 tsp ground cardamon 8 oz. unsalted butter (1 cup) 3 tsp orange flower water 1/4 cup milk 8 oz pitted dates 2 Tbsp butter 1 egg slightly beaten with 1 tsp of water Sift flour, sugar and cardamon into a large mixing bowl. Cut butter into pieces […]
Continue readingCookies, Cookies Everywhere and My Feet Are Off The Ground – HBHW Newsletter
December 16th 2009 Editorial Can you believe it – there are only 10 days until Christmas. I better get my shopping wrapped up and start wrapping all those gifts. How about you? Yesterday’s Virtual Cookie Exchange was a huge hit and a lot of fun to put together. Bridgett and I took all the wonderful […]
Continue readingHow Do I Organize A Cookie Exchange?
We recently had a virtual cookie exchange here at the Hillbilly Housewife website, which was a huge success, but I’ve also participated in and hosted my share of actual cookie exchanges. They are a lot of fun and a great way to add variety to your Christmas Cookie Collection. Here are some tips on how […]
Continue readingDecember 2009 Angel Food Menus and Shopping Lists
Please Note – December Angel Food Menus are delivered in January, so you will actually be using them throughout January. The four weekly menus are based on the food items provided by Angel Food Ministries in December which include: 2 lb. New York Strip Steaks (4 x 8 oz.) 1.5 lb. Boneless Pork Roast 1 […]
Continue readingVegetarian Chicken Noodle Soup
This is an easy TVP recipe that could be adapted with a variety of spices and veggies depending on what is on hand. I have served this to many meat-eaters who have come back for seconds and thirds, and my daughter has loved it since she could eat solid food. Ingredients: 1 cup TVP granules […]
Continue readingChocolate Coconut Bars
I am looking for a recipe that my grandmother would make. It was a rich chocolate cake rolled in liquified chocolate and then in coconut. I am desperate to find this. It was such a family fav. Since she has been gone we no longer enjoy these a during the Holidays. Thanks Disclosure: Some of […]
Continue readingCranberry Bars
I don’t remember from where I got this recipe; but I always make it during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Cranberry Bars Filling: 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1/4 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup […]
Continue readingLemon Meltaways
A picture perfect Christmas cookie from the Oregonian in 2005. They really do melt in your mouth. Yield is about 3 dozen. 3/4 c butter (1-1/2 cubes) 1/3 c powdered sugar 1/2 c cornstarch 1 1/4 c all purpose flour 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 Tablespoon lemon juice ICING 1/4 c butter (1/2 cube) […]
Continue readingCoconut-Cranberry Chews
Guaranteed to add at least 1 inch to your waist and probably 2 inches to your hips…but a wonderful chewy,rich Christmas cookie from the Oregonian in 2004 1-1/2 c butter (3 sticks)(no margerine) 2 c granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon grated orange zest 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 egg 3-1/4 c all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking […]
Continue readingVeggie Mac & Chees with Tuna
Prepare a Mac & cheese as directed on box (I use store bought think & Creamy), add a cup of mixed veggies thawed or cooked with macaroni last minute. Add a handful of grated Cheddar cheese and drained tuna. Mix it all up and bake 20 min. Sprinkle another handful of cheese on top and […]
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