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Cooking for a Crowd on a Tight Budget
A couple of days ago, I received a private Facebook message from a Hillbilly Housewife reader. She asked me for some suggestions on what she could cook for her church youth group on a tight budget. I gave her a few ideas, but knew that the HBHW community would come up with some things I […]
Continue readingTips for Grilling Moist Meats
This is a guest post by Christine Steendahl from AuthenticMoms.com Spring is here! One of the first things I think about when spring appears is “time to grill”! I love a grilled meal and we just don’t grill in the winter. I know you can, but something about heading outside in our Illinois sub-freezing temperatures […]
Continue reading10 Yummy Slowcooker Soup Recipes
Winter is here and that means we’re eating a lot of soup. There’s just nothing better than coming home to a nice warm pot of soup. Just whip up some biscuits to go with it, make some toast, or dust of the bread maker and start some bread when you’re starting the soup in your […]
Continue reading25 Easy Candy Recipes – Perfect For The Holidays
One of my favorite things about the Holiday season is all the yummy sweet treats. There are special cookies, cakes and desserts we tend to only make this time of the year. Today I’d like to share 25 Christmas Candy recipes with you from the Dining on a Dime cookbook. Homemade Peanut Brittle Recipe 3/4 […]
Continue readingHow To Make Ice Cream Without An Ice Cream Maker
If you don’t have an ice cream maker, don’t fret. You can make ice cream at home without the aid of either a hand-cranked machine or an electric ice cream maker. How? All you need is a freezer, and a little muscle. Here’s how to do it. This will work with any ice cream recipe. […]
Continue readingDarn Good & Dang Tasty – Healthy Food Does’t Have To Taste Bad
My friend Tracy from MomsinaBlog.com put together a wonderful new cookbook full of healthy recipes that taste great. I asked her to share her thoughts and inspiration for writing the book along with some recipes with you. Enjoy and don’t forget to check out Darn Good & Dang Tasty. Oftentimes when we think of eating […]
Continue readingHow To Season and Re-Season Cast Iron Cookware
The following is a small excerpt from “The Hillbilly Housewife’s Cast Iron Cookbook“. It’s the most frequent question I get about cooking with cast iron skillets. Over time, cast iron cookware develops a thin protective coating known as “seasoning” from the natural fats and oils associated with the cooking process. This coating fills in all […]
Continue readingSlow Cooker Reviews
I’m a big fan of crockpot cooking. No matter how busy I get or how much running around town I’ve got to do, I know a yummy home-cooked meal will be ready when we get home. As you know, I’ve recently written and published a Kindle cookbook of Chicken Crockpot recipes. It’s been very well […]
Continue readingWeekday Cookie Recipes – 99 Cents on Amazon Today
Good Morning and Happy Friday! The “Weekday Cookie Recipes” Kindle cookbook is only 99 cents on Amazon today. Grab a copy at www.HillbillyHousewife.com/cookiebook Cookies are good any day of the week. But sometimes it takes too long to throw a batch together during the weekday. That’s where these cookie recipes come in handy – they’re […]
Continue readingUsing Casseroles For Freezer Cooking
Using your freezer is a smart and effective way to provide hot meals for your family, especially if the majority of those meals are casseroles! Here are a few good tips to making sure your casserole freezer cooking day is successful! Prepare two casseroles any time you make one. Put one in the oven to […]
Continue readingKeeping Casserole Ingredients On Hand
If you want to throw together the perfect meal, you need to make sure that you keep all of your casserole pantry staples on hand. Here is a list that you can print to check your inventory against. By keeping these casserole ingredients on hand, you will be able to create a beautiful meal in […]
Continue readingHow to Make a Quick and Delicious Casserole in Your Crockpot
Most casserole dishes are made in the oven in a piece of bakeware made for creating casseroles. But did you know you can also make casseroles in your crockpot? Here is a simple and delicious recipe that I have been using for years! Quick and delicious casseroles in your crockpot will not only cut down […]
Continue readingChoosing the Right Casserole Bakeware for Your Meal
Casserole bakeware is essential for every day meals and holiday baking. However, choosing the wrong size can mean the difference between a delicious meal or a very dry casserole dish! Here’s how you can make sure that the next time you are making a delicious meal, you choose the right casserole bakeware for your family […]
Continue readingHow To Cook A Casserole
Every casserole recipe has its own distinctive ingredients and flavors but, for each, the basic cooking process is the same. Here are the four key steps for a perfectly cooked and delicious meat casserole. Step 1: Place flour on a plate. Season with salt and pepper. Add the meat and toss to coat. Shake off […]
Continue readingTo Soak Beans Or Not To Soak Them
Do you soak your dry beans before cooking them? For the longest time, I didn’t bother to soak them. They softened just fine after a few hours of cooking. After a little research and some trial and error, I found that my beans cook a lot better and have a nicer texture when I soak […]
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