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Juicer Pulp Sweet Bread
Being a frugal person, I can’t bear to throw out all the pulp from my juicer, so one day I tried using it in my regular zucchini bread recipe. It turned out great! Since then, I do it every time with whatever we’ve juiced – carrot, spinach, Chinese broccoli, apple, papaya, zucchini, etc. – and […]
Continue readingSoup Burgers
I don’t know where this recipe comes from, but we have enjoyed it our entire lives. 1 lb. Ground beef 1 can French onion condensed soup 1-2 tbs flour Quick and simple, brown the beef. Dump in the can of soup. Stir in the flour a little at a time until it is like gravy. […]
Continue readingPoor Man’s Doughnuts
Take one can of store brand buttermilk biscuits, separate them. Gently flatten slightly. Using a doughnut cutter, cut out the holes. Fry in oil in a frying pan watching closely as they fry quickly. Either shake in cinnamon sugar or let the kids frost and decorate. Best eaten warm…… Disclosure: Some of the links below […]
Continue readingPaupers Dinner
2 cans baked beans 1/4 cup Maple Syrup (Or Karo Syrup or Molasses) 1/4 cup brown sugar (could use white sugar or diet sugar) 3 or 4 slices of bacon if you have it. Mix all ingredients except bacon together and put in baking pan. Lay bacon across the stop. Bake at 350 for 1 […]
Continue readingCrispy Fiesta Drumsticks
I 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) […]
Continue readingCrock Pot Chicken
Place 3 balls of aluminum foil in bottom of crock pot. This lets the juices drain from the chicken. Place a whole 3-4lb. chicken on the foil after washing it. Slice an onion and place on and around the chicken for flavor. Drop 12 – 15 drops of Texas Pete or hot sauce on the […]
Continue readingHomemade Rice-a-roni
3 Tbs. butter or margarine 2 boneless skinless chicken breast (or any meat that is on sale!) 1 Lg onion, finely chopped 1 cup carrots, shredded 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen) 2 Garlic clove, crushed 1 cup long-grain white rice 2 cups chicken stock 1/2 tsp. salt Fresh cilantro or parsley(optional) Melt butter in […]
Continue readingLentil Sloppy Joes
This protein-rich dinner is my “no-brainer:” fast, easy, filling, and something I know the whole family will eat willingly. Cook lentils according to package directions. Once the lentils are cooked, add directly to the sauce pan the following ingredients: 2 parts ketchup 1 part prepared mustard 1 part worchestershire sauce Mix well, serve on buttered […]
Continue readingChicken Broccoli Casserole
2 10 oz pkgs chop broccoli, cooked 4 – 6 Cups cooked chicken, diced 6 Tbsp butter 6 Tbsp flour Salt & pepper 3 Cup milk 1/2 Cup mayo 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 Cup grated cheddar cheese 2 Tbsp butter 1/2 Cup bread crumbs Layer broccoli on bottom of greased 9 x 13 baking […]
Continue readingChicken Thighs With Barley
2 Tbsp margarine 12 oz sliced fresh mushrooms or 2-4 oz cans mushrooms 3 Cup chicken broth 1 1/2 Cup barley 12 chicken thighs, skin & fat removed Melt margarine in dutch oven over medium high heat. Add mushrooms and stir fry 5-6 minutes.(can skip this step if using canned) Stir in broth & barley. […]
Continue reading6 Week Bran Muffins
1 (15 oz.) Raisin Bran or Plan box of bran 3 C. sugar 5 C. Plain All Purpose flour 5 tsp. Soda 2 tsp. salt 4 eggs 1 C. oil 1 Qt. of buttermilk Mix all ingredients together. Place it in your nice BIG bowl and put in the frige. Take out what you need […]
Continue readingWhole Grain Cereal
To make an entire crockpot full of wholesome and filling hot cereal. Choose a variety of different whole grains at your healthfood store. eg pearled barley, brown rice, whole groats, quinoa,buckwheat, etc, . Spray the inside of your crockpot with Pam and add 8 one third cup portions of the grains you choose. I like […]
Continue readingBeef Tips Over Rice
I got this recipe from a friend I think and it quickly became a family favorite. Of course I changed it up as I do every recipe so this is based on a recipe that I got from someone else but I changed it up. 1-2 lbs. stew meat (normally you can get this for […]
Continue readingVanilla Ice Cream
4 egg yolks 1/2 c. sugar dash of salt Mix together in double boiler 2 cups milk, gradually add scalded milk, stirring to blend, cook over boiling water until mixture coats a spoon. add 1 1/2 tsp vanilla and chill in frig. 1 cup evaporated milk, chill to icy stage in freezer and whip with […]
Continue readingHoney Bun Cake
1 c. brown sugar 3 tsp. cinnamon 1 c. pecans, chopped mix together and set aside. 1 box yellow cake mix 4 eggs 3/4 c. oil 1 c. buttermilk 4 Tbsp. sugar Mix everything together, pour 1/2 of cake mixture into 13 X 9 pan. Pour 1/2 brown sugar mixture over cake batter. Add rest […]
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