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Easy Potato Lasagna
This recipe is one we have always used especially in tough times around our farm. 4-6 large potatoes 2 Jars Spaghetti sauce (homemade or store bought) Green & red peppers Onion Mushrooms Vegetables(any you have in the fridge) Italian spices or any spices you like. Grated Cheese(any kind) Cook Ground meat, veggies, peppers, mushrooms. Assemble […]
Continue readingFrugal Fish Chowder
1 pound of lowest priced fish on sale 5 to 7 potatoes 1 large parsnip 1 large onion 1 smoked ham hock store brand half & half cream Peel potatoes, pare and dice parsnip and onion, place all ingredients except cream in pot, simmer with barely 2 cups water until potato is tender, add half […]
Continue readingSprouted Grain Bread Recipe
I would like to know how to make a sprouted grain bread that isn't so dense and “greeny” in taste that my family won't eat it (and I can't say I blame them considering what my loaf looked like and tasted like:) Any help? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at […]
Continue readingLemon Pepper Marinade
I am trying to find a recipe for a homemade lemon pepper marinade I can use on chicken, pork, etc. I am hoping to find a cheaper version than what I can find at the store. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn […]
Continue readingSalmon Loaf Appetizer
This appetizer loaf or ball is made with canned salmon and liquid smoke. Can't remember the other ingredients but it may contain cream cheese. 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 readingVery Frugal Creamy Potato Soup
2 potatoes for each person to feed 1 med chopped onion 1 can evaporated milk salt and pepper to taste 1/2 stick butter Peel and quarter potatoes, Peel and quarter onion. Put in pan large enough to barely cover with water. Cook until the potatoes are done. DO NOT DRAIN! Mash a couple of times […]
Continue readingOther Uses For Dryer Sheets
place in vehicle to discourage mice place in closets/dresser drawers place in side shoes place in stored suitcases rub gently on hair to remove static cling 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 readingPreserving Gourds
Last year I had 20 beautiful round gourds. I washed them with Clorox, then dried them and put them in the garage, next to the stove, so they would stay dry. Only one survived, the rest rotted. I was so disappointed. I would like to try again this year. Do any of you have suggestions? […]
Continue readingVanilla Chai
I too have been looking for vanilla chai coffeemate. I even looked through their request listings and apparently a one or two people found a recipe on internet but have yet to find it. Any luck your search? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I […]
Continue readingStretching Ground Beef
When I am browning ground beef for anything, Taco's, Chili, Sloppy Jo's I add one cup of cooked rice for every pound to pound and a half of meat just after draining the grease off. This works really well and your family will never know. The rice ( brown or white ) takes the seasoning […]
Continue readingLove Your Recipes
Hello. Would like to know if you all sell your own cookbooks. If so please let me know. Thank You Diana 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 readingSoaking And Sprouting Grains
I'm looking for someone to answer a couple of questions re: soaking and sprouting grains. 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 readingHelp – Need Advice About Desperate Situation Trying To House And Feed Child
I am losing my home. Just moved into a rental. Three of us and really not much food to be had in the house. Money excrutiatingly tight. What can I do? I am skipping meals to feed my child. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, […]
Continue readingHow To Thinly Slice Bread
We make our own bread, but we are having trouble slicing it thinly enough to use to make sandwiches. The bread likes to slice in 1 inch portions, which is about 150 carbs a slice, way more than my diet can allow. Any ideas? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at […]
Continue readingWashing Workout Clothes
I often walk or jog in the evenings for exercise. It's very hot and humid where I live so my exercise clothes go from clean to very sweaty right away. Rather than launder them constantly, or buy more sets, I keep a small bottle of detergent in the bathroom. I run a sink-full of warm […]
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