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Homemade Preschool Age Number Learning Toy
I recently had to take my Savannah out of her 2 day a week Mom’s Morning out play group. We just couldn’t afford it anymore and because I am not working as much, it really wasn’t needed. I decided I needed to be a little more proactive with teaching her things (with out her realizing […]
Continue readingHasselbackspotatis – Stockholm Sweden Potatoes
Hi Susanne! First of all – I love your inspiring newsletter, and I also wanted to say how much I appreciates your Crockpot Cooking Made Simple. The book has helped me a lot. And … I wanted to share a recipe. This is a wonderful way to prepare potatoes. It was “invented” at the famous […]
Continue readingCampfire Skillet Bread
Hi, my daughter and I used to go camping with some friends years ago and they always made fresh skillet bread in a cast iron skillet over the campfire or on the camper stovetop. I know it had flour,and sugar as it was mildly sweet but I lost my recipe for it and we loved […]
Continue readingEgg Casserole
I think this is technically a frittata. We always called it a quiche but it has no crust. This requires little prep time, is flexible, is easy, feeds a crowd, can be easily adapted for cholesterol and calorie watchers, and makes good leftovers. Good hot or cold, at any meal. Mom likes it with salsa […]
Continue readingDelicious Almost Homemade Cornbread
1 box of Jiffy Cornbread 1 egg 1/3 cup of milk 1/2 stick of softened unsalted butter 1/4 cup of sugar 3 tablespoons of canola oil. Heat cast iron skillet in pre-heated 400 degree oven while mixing the ingredients. Mix softened butter and sugar together in mixing bowl until smooth using a spoon. Add Jiffy […]
Continue readingHome Organization: Conquering the School Morning Rush
School mornings are hectic. Yes, most kids know how to dress themselves by the time they start school but that doesn’t mean that moms get to sit back and relax. You still need to supervise, button, smooth, adjust, comb, wipe, tighten, tie, wipe again, inspect, peruse. The mental checklist is downright exhausting and only multiples […]
Continue readingMissing A My-Great-Recipes – Grilled Chicken
I’m missing one of my favorite recipes from My Great Recipes collection – I think it’s from the Grill section – and called BBQ chicken breasts. It’s actually a marinade that includes soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and I think curry and all spice – not sure. Thanks for any help! Disclosure: Some of the links […]
Continue readingPressure Cooker Recipe And Tips
Just inherited a pressure cooker. And tips or tried and true recipes to share? Seems like it would be frugal, use less energy, and keep the food nutrition better. 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 […]
Continue readingBaked Bean Sandwiches
I believe this may fall under “frugal tips”. My mother was a little girl during the depression and remembers her dad making homemade baked beans (quite a treat)! Her fondest memory was what they did when there weren’t enough baked beans left to go around. They made open face baked beans sandwiches. Place slices of […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Dinner Any Day
Turkey Meatball Recipe 1 to 2 lbs ground turkey 1 small onion diced thinly 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp basil 1/2 tsp garlic 1/2 tsp pepper 2 eggs 1 3/4 cups bread crumbs Mix turkey,onion and herbs together in mixing bowl. Add eggs and breadcrumbs. Stir and form into meatballs. Heat a saute pan with […]
Continue readingUse-It-Up Beef and Potato Hash
1 1/2 cup cooked beef, shredded and chopped 1 cup cooked chopped or mashed potatoes 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1/3 cup bread crumbs mixed with 1 Tbsp melted butter In large bowl, gently toss together […]
Continue readingTurn Meals Into Memories – Old Fashioned Cooking Builds Family Ties
Recently my friend Patti Winker of RemarkableWrinklies.com released her ebook, Memory Lane Meals. This cookbook is subtitled “A Collection Of Recipes Celebrating Cozy Meals From Days Gone By” which gives you a pretty good idea of where Patti’s heart lies – in the warm and welcoming old fashioned meals of her childhood. Yes, Memory Lane […]
Continue readingEasy Stuffed Bell Peppers
1 pkg ready-to-make stuffing mix 1/2 lb. ground beef, pork, or sausage 10 oz frozen whole kernel corn (or use canned) 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded (divided) 4 medium green bell peppers (or other colors are fine) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut tops off peppers and wash inside and out, removing any seeds. Place […]
Continue readingGood Morning Casserole
Put this together the night before cooking if you can, or at the very least a couple hours before cooking. 12 slices hearty bread 6 slices Canadian bacon 4 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded 1/4 cup chopped green onion 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 6 eggs 3 cups milk 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. black pepper […]
Continue readingSoup Can Bread
2 cups boiling water 2 tsp. baking soda 1 lb. dates, chopped 2 cups sugar 1 tsp salt 2 Tblsp. butter, softened 2 eggs, beaten 2 tsps. vanilla extract 4 cups flour 1 cup nuts (your choice) chopped You’ll need 9 clean soup cans. Be sure to smooth out any rough edges from taking the […]
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