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Graham Cracker Pie Crusts
I was given a very tall stack of graham cracker pie crusts and so I’m looking for recipes that I can use these with and not spend more than I save by using free crusts. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a […]
Continue readingSoft Molasses Ginger Cookies
1 cup sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup molasses 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp ginger 4 cups flour In large mixing bowl, cream sugar and butter; blend in molasses, salt, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and ginger. Stir in flour, mixing well. Roll dough into […]
Continue readingCranberry Salad
1 bag of fresh Cranberries 2 Apples (tart but a hint of sweetness) (Granny Smith or Fuji is what I use or one of each) 2 Oranges 1 Cup of Splenda Wash all your fruit. Core your apples, peel your oranges and remove seeds. One fruit at a time, chop in food processor or use […]
Continue readingBrown Bag Apple Pie
Preheat the oven to 350F Crust: 1 1/2 c Flour 1/2 c Vegetable Oil 1 tsp Salt 2 tsp Cold Milk 1 1/2 tsp Sugar Dump everything in the pie pan, mix it up with your fingers, and press into place. A perfect job for the kids. Filling: 4-5 Pink Lady apples, cored, peeled, and […]
Continue readingBaked Spinach Casserole
We have been making this recipe for years and it’s one that my husband always requests for holiday meals. It’s easy and can be made ahead of time. 2 boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1/2 small onion, chopped 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 6 tablespoons butter, divided 3 tablespoons flour 3/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon […]
Continue readingGramie Mitchell’s Stand-by Squares
½ cup butter ½ cup peanut butter 2 cups butterscotch chips ½ cup walnuts ½ cup coconut 2 ½ cup baby mallows In double boiler or a heavy pot mix the 1st 3 items. Stir until melted and then let cool until lukewarm. Stir in the rest of the stuff and mix well. Press into […]
Continue readingChristmas Nut Roll
Dough: 7 cup flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 c shortening 4 egg yolks 4 T sugar 1 can evap milk 1 tsp salt 1 pkg dry yeast – (dissolve in 1/2 c warm water ) Mix together – refrigerate dough overnight Filling: 2 1/2 Lbs ground walnuts 2 C sugar 4 egg whites –beaten […]
Continue readingChicken Noodles and Mixed Veggies Skillet
Bag of pasta noodles (any kind) Can of Mushroom soup Frozen veggies (any kind – I use mixed veggies) 1 pound of ground chicken or beef onion 1/2 cup milk salt and pepper to taste In a frying pan cook onion until tender, add ground chicken or beef and cook through. Meanwhile, cook pasta to […]
Continue readingCrockpot Chicken and Herb Dressing
4-5 chicken breasts 1 8 inch pan cornbread, crumbled 8 slices white bread, crumbled 1 onion, chopped 1 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 4 eggs 2 cans cream of chicken soup 48 oz chicken broth (canned or from cooking chicken) 8 oz can sliced mushrooms 2 TBS butter Boil, debone, […]
Continue readingRussian Tea
2 1/2 cups pineapple Juice juice of 6 oranges & 3 lemons 8 whole cloves 4 cinnamon sticks 2 quarts water, divided 2 cups sugar 3 teabags Simmer 1 quart of water, sugar, cinnamon & cloves for 5 minutes. In a separate pan, simmer 1 quart of water with the teabags- do not boil. Then […]
Continue readingYams and Pineapple
I am not sure where this recipe originated, but I can’t remember my mom making yams in any other form. It has been a family favorite for as long as I can remember. Especially if you don’t care for normal candied yams made with marshmallows. 2 cans of yams 2 cans of cubed pineapple 1 […]
Continue readingBlack Friday Fun, Holiday Recipe Contest Closing Soon, and Being Thankful – HBHW Newsletter
November 24th, 2010 Editorial Hello again and welcome to another edition of the Hillbilly Housewife Newsletter. Before we get to the meat of the newsletter, I just want to take one moment to say how thankful I am to all of you; my readers, my friends. Hillbilly Housewife has become a wonderfully busy community of […]
Continue readingVenison Sicilian
1 1/2 lbs. venison steak flour sprinkled with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano 1 medium onion, diced 2 Tbsp frying oil 1/2 tsp brown sugar 1/2 lb. mushroom pieces 1 cup tomato puree 1 cup hot water Cut the venison into serving size chunks. Toss in the flour and seasoning mixture until coated well. Pound […]
Continue readingGrandma’s Toffee
I’ve always looked forward to when Grandma (and later Mom) would make this candy. The only other candy that comes close is Heath bars, which I cannot always find. This is so yummy. GRANDMA’S TOFFEE 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter 2 Tablespoons water 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup finely chopped […]
Continue readingBaking Pan Turkey Cabbage Pie
2 containers (8 oz sizes) refrigerator crescent rolls 4 cups diced cooked turkey (use up your leftovers) 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots 1 clove garlic, minced fine 1 bag shredded coleslaw cabbage (use the tri-color blend) 1 can (10 oz size) condensed cream of mushroom […]
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