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Homemade Soy Milk
I just recently made Soy Milk. 1/2 half pound of soy beans makes about 12 gallon of milk. Soak beans 24 hours, change water once in a while. rinse beans after soaking, rub them in your hands to loosen hulls, measure beans, use 1 part beans to 3 parts water. put 1 cup beans in […]
Continue readingEasy Homemade Mayonnaise
You just need a stick blender. Put 2 egg yolks (preferably organic) in a wide mouth pint jar. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon each onion powder and dry mustard (adjust to your taste). Add 1 cup regular olive oil and allow everything to come to […]
Continue readingHomemade Thin Chicken White Sauce
1 Tbsp butter or margarine 1 Tbsp all purpose flour dash salt 1 cup chicken broth Put medium sauce pan over low heat and add butter. Sprinkle in flour and salt while whisking; continue whisking for 1 minute. Continue whisking while pouring in all chicken broth. Whisk constantly while cooking until sauce gets thick and […]
Continue readingHomemade Medium Chicken White Sauce
2 Tbsp butter or margarine 2 Tbsp all purpose flour dash salt 1 cup chicken broth Put medium sauce pan over low heat and add butter. Sprinkle in flour and salt while whisking; continue whisking for 1 minute. Continue whisking while pouring in all chicken broth. Whisk constantly while cooking until sauce gets thick and […]
Continue readingHomemade Thick Chicken White Sauce – Cream Of Soup Substitute
Looking at a recipe that calls for cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, or any other cream style soup? You can make your own with just a handful of ingredients. Here’s the basic recipe. I also have a recipe for a homemade cream of anything soup mix that you can make ahead of time and […]
Continue readingHomemade Worcestershire Sauce
Dear Susanne, Here is a recipe I picked up along the way and found it to be a real “Penny Pincher's Dream”. I have saved the bottles from Soy Sauce –the larger ones. This recipe will make 2 -1/2 bottles and lasts well, un-refrigerated. I have kept mine as long as 6 months. I hope […]
Continue readingHomemade French Fries
4 large Russett potatoes peanut or vegetable oil ice cold water seasoning salt or regular salt to taste paper towels Peel the potatoes and cut into whatever thickness your family likes best. If you like “shoestring fries” you should cut the potatoes very thin. If you like “steak fries” then cut them thicker. Get a […]
Continue readingNo More Frozen French Fries – Video
Yes, you can rid those pre-packaged French Fries in your freezer for once and for all! There is a secret to making good homemade fries, and this video shares that secret with you. It's all about soaking the potatoes and getting them super cold before frying. If you don't have a deep fryer, don't fret. […]
Continue readingTeen Approved Macaroni and Cheese – Video
You don’t have to resort to those boxes of mac and cheese when feeding hungry teenagers. This video shows an easy recipe that your teens can make themselves – easily and frugally. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you […]
Continue readingEasy Frugal Tahini Recipe
Don’t buy Tahini again! It’s so easy to make! We love making middle eastern foods like hummus. We purchase raw sesame seeds at our local bulk food for $1-2/lb. 5 cups sesame seeds 1 1/2 cups oil (olive,canola,or mixture) salt to taste, if desired. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast sesame seeds, stirring often, till […]
Continue readingCreamy Tahini Hummus
2 cans (16 oz) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup light olive oil 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 Tbsp celery leaves 1/2 Tbsp sweet onion, minced 2 Tbsp lime juice (or lemon) 1 1/2 Tbsp tahini 1 tsp salt (more or less to taste) dash black pepper […]
Continue readingCornmeal Gravy
My grandmother used to make what she called cornmeal gravy… anyone ever hear of it? If so, could you please pass on how to make it? Many thanks From the Hillbilly Housewife: I had a chat with some of the women on my husband’s side of the family and they agree with Lawana’s comment below. […]
Continue readingCheesy Baked Ziti
3 3/4 cups ziti mostaccioli (about 12 oz.) 1 48-ounce jar spaghetti sauce 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning dried crushed 8 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded (about 2 cups) 1 egg 1 16-ounce container ricotta cheese 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated 1 tablespoon parsley dried, crushed 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded (about 1 cup) […]
Continue readingBeefy Baked Ziti
1/2 pound ground beef 1/4 cup onions chopped 1 clove garlic minced 1 cup water 1/2 cup tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried crushed 1/16 teaspoon black pepper 4 ounces ziti (1 cup) 2 ounces mozzarella cheese low-moisture part-skim, shredded (1/2 cup) 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese grated This recipe makes 4 servings Preheat oven […]
Continue reading3 Classic Dry Spice Mixes
Instructions for all three of these mixes are the same. Put the ingredients in a big bowl and mix together well with a fork or whisk. You’ll want to store the mixes in some kind of a jar with a tight sealing lid. I like to use a canning jar and lid because I know […]
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