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Ice Box Fruit Cake
1 1b. marshmallows 2/3 c. canned milk 1 1b. graham crackers, crushed 2 c. pecans or walnuts 2 – 3 c. raisins First, place crackers in a gallon size ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin. Empty into a large bowl. Add nuts and raisins. Mix well. Next, melt marshmallows in milk in […]
Continue readingFestive Hot Punch
This is simmered and served from a slow cooker, freeing up a burner on the stove. 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 2 quarts cranberry juice cocktail 2 cups orange juice 6 sticks cinnamon 3 Tbsp lemon juice 2 cups water Boil sugar and water until clear. Add remaining ingredients, transfer to slow cooker to […]
Continue readingWhite Chocolate Peppermint Truffles
1/2 cup chopped white chocolate 4 oz. light cream cheese, softened 2 cups icing sugar 4-6 candy canes, crushed finely but not to powder (bashed in ziplock bag with hammer) Place chocolate in a glass bowl and microwave 1 minute, until almost melted. Stir to melt remaining chocolate bits and set aside to cool slightly. […]
Continue readingHoliday Fruit Salad
My mother-in-law has been making this fruit salad for as long as I have been in their family (24 years). Each holiday, after dinner, we would all sit down and play board games or cards and munch on fruit salad. My new brother-in-law from Panama is even in love with it, and he does not […]
Continue readingDeviled Ham Dip
I’m looking for a recipe that my MIL used to make each year around the holidays. The dip or spread contained Deviled Ham, cream cheese, and possibly mustard. 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 […]
Continue readingCrockpot Butternut Squash Soup
2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 butternut squash (2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cubed 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 4 chicken bouillon cubes 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed Melt margarine in 10-inch skillet […]
Continue readingRed Cinnamon Apples
Fill an 11×13 casserole dish with enough peeled and sliced apples to make a mound of them. Note: I like to use some Granny Smith to cut the sweetness. Sprinkle a package of red cinnamon candies (like Red Hots) over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Disclosure: Some of the links below […]
Continue readingPickles Recipe
I am looking for a recipe for homemade pickles made from dill pickles…thank you 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 readingSpecial Holiday Planning Guides and Healthy Crockpot Chicken Lemon Recipe – HBHW Newsletter
November 17th, 2010 Editorial Hello again and welcome to another edition of the Hillbilly Housewife Newsletter. Our Holiday Recipe Contest is still going strong. I’ve been enjoying the variety of dishes that everyone has been submitting. Just a reminder to include your email address in the submission form so I can find you if you […]
Continue readingButtermilk Fennel Facial Cleanse – Oily Skin
1/2 cup buttermilk 2 Tbsp crushed fennel seeds Put the buttermilk and fennel seeds in a double boiler and cook gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let sit for 2 to 3 hours. Pour liquid through a fine sieve or a colander or strainer covered with cheesecloth. Allow to cool completely […]
Continue readingCranberry Almond Lip Balm
10 fresh cranberries 1 Tbsp sweet almond oil 1 tsp honey 1 drop of Vitamin E oil* Put all the ingredients in a glass bowl inside a saucepan of water. Put saucepan over a medium low burner. Bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, stir, and crush berries with a fork. Let […]
Continue readingCleansing Soothing Baby Wipes
1/2 cup light olive oil 4 cups water 1/2 cup gentle baby shampoo 1 roll paper towels cut in half 2 empty baby wipes containers, plastic coffee cans, or other containers that fit the halved paper towels Mix olive oil, water, and baby shampoo. Remove the cardboard center from both halves of paper towels. Place […]
Continue readingLittle Love Diaper Rash Cream
1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp cornstarch 2 tsp zinc oxide ointment 2 tsp antibiotic ointment In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and cornstarch until it becomes a paste. Stir in the zinc oxide and antibiotic ointment, blending well with whisk or fork. Store in tightly sealed container and apply as needed. […]
Continue readingOatmeal Kiddy Bath
1 cup plain oatmeal bath water Put oatmeal in food processor and grind until oatmeal turns into a fine powder texture. To use simply sprinkle into the running bath water and swish vigorously to mix well. This powder will dissolve fairly well in the bath water and leaves baby’s skin silky smooth and soothed. Use […]
Continue readingCranberry Cookies
1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup milk 2 Tbls milk 1 egg 3 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 teas salt 1/4 teas soda 1 cup chopped nuts 2 1/2 cups chopped frozen cranberries Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cream butter, sugars. Stir in milk, orange and egg. […]
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