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Sweet Rice Balls
A friend of mine and I (we are from the Mid-west and the South, respectively) have been talking about rice recipes and we both remember someone in the FAR distant past making these soft, sweet sticky treats that were small balls of rice. They were delicious and we tried to find any info or recipes […]
Continue readingSugar Free Fruit Cake
i have not been able to figure out how to make a sugar free fruit cake, as i am diabetic. i don,t know what to use for the candied fruit. thank you..nan Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you […]
Continue readingLibby’s Easy Pumpkin Pie Mix
Does anyone have any suggestions for alternate uses for the pre-mixed canned pumpkin mix that Libby’s makes? You know, the one with everything already in it besides evaporated milk and eggs. I have several extra cans and would like to use it for other things besides a ton of pies. Any suggestions would be appreciated! […]
Continue readingGluten-Free Lemon Bars
Lemon Bars Click here for a printer-friendly version. Makes 16 to 20 Bars Crust 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (results with a non-dairy alternative may not be as “buttery”) 2 cups gluten-free flour blend of choice (or recipe below) ½ cup powdered sugar Filling 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1½ cups granulated sugar ¼ […]
Continue readingBrandied Fruit
I,m looking for a recipe for brandied fruit. I need to know what fruits to put in it,and the process for making it. Thanks Gloria aka Ladywatersnake 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 […]
Continue readingBrandied Fruit
I need to know what fruits to put in, and the process for making it. Thanks Gloria aka Ladywatersnake 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 readingSubstitution For Hair Shampoo
Is there something more natural or homemade that a person can use to shampoo their hair with? Something that does not have all the added chemicals of commercial shampoos? 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 […]
Continue readingBaking/Cooking without an oven
Dear Editor, A friend told me about your site after my family and I fell on hard times, (we were homeless for about a year…3 kids under the age of 7…2 adults). We are now blessed because we have shelter but the home has no oven, just the burners work on the stove. What is […]
Continue readingHomemade Baby Food
I would like to make homemade baby food for my grandson. Does anyone have a recipe? 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 readingJiffy Muffins Copycat Recipe
I had made a standard weekday breakfast out of Jiffy muffins (1 oatmeal, 1 banana nut), but now none of my local stores carry these flavors. Seems all of the stores carry Jiffy cornbread and that’s it. Is there a mix I can make myself for each of these flavors? Disclosure: Some of the links […]
Continue readingHomemade Christmas Gift Ideas
I am looking for homemade Christmas gift ideas. Anything from cookie, cake, beverage mixes to whatever. Thanks so much for the help. Vicki Ochs Great question Vicki. There is so much you can do. I love picking up nice plates throughout the year. You an find them at yard sales, thrift shops and dollar stores. […]
Continue readingSlow Cooker Recipes without a Slow Cooker
I was wondering if anyone knows how to make slow cooker recipes in the oven. I do not have a slow cooker and can not afford one right now. An there are some really great sounding recipes on HillBilly HouseWife sight for the slow cooker. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, […]
Continue readingGluten free recipes for Christmas menu
I roast a traditional turkey at Christmas but put together some vegetable dishes and stuffings separately. I try to concoct veg dishes that are tasty for everyone and restrict the G.F. dessert to one dish (no flour or flour by-products). I have lots of G.F. cookbooks but I want dessert recipes that have no pastry. […]
Continue readingScratch Jiffy Cornbread Recipe
looking for a from scratch recipe for cornbread that tastes like the Jiffy brand. I’ve tried adding sugar to some recipes, but they still don’t taste similar. My son prefers this to southern style and there are times when I just don’t want to run out to the store. thanks! Disclosure: Some of the links […]
Continue readingIn search of gluten-free lemon bars
Lemon bars are an economical sweet and have always been my favourite but now I must cook gluten-free meals (no wheat or wheat byproducts, read flour, etc., etc., – everything, especially prepared foods of all sorts seems to have wheat as an ingredient!). I can ‘jerry rig’ a pastry bottom for the bars using rice […]
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