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Honey Mustard Dip Recipe
Since it’s Football season (and Friday), I thought I’d share one of my favorite recipes from the “My Best Dip Recipes” cookbook with y’all today. This dip is great with cut up veggies, but to be honest, I love it with some fresh baked pretzels. Or try making up a batch to use as a […]
Continue readingArtichoke and Spinach Dip
Do you need a quick appetizer recipe that’s sure to impress? Oh and did I mention that it smells absolutely delicious. This dip is quick to put together and you an keep everything you need in your fridge, freezer and pantry. Perfect for unexpected guests and the holidays when you’re busy cooking other stuff. Just […]
Continue readingHomemade Creole Seasoning
I love making my own seasoning mixes. Not only do they allow me to tweak things to my family’s liking, I can also make sure all ingredients are fresh and of course it’s a lot cheaper to mix your own than to buy prepared mixes. This creole seasoning mix couldn’t be simpler. It’s great for […]
Continue readingSweet Hot Dog Relish
Is there anything better than a nice hot dog fresh of the grill? It’s one of my favorite cookout things. Plus it’s frugal and easy to make. To me though what makes the dog is the toppings. You need some good mustard, a little ketchup and of course some relish. While the stuff from the […]
Continue readingBill’s Classic North Carolina Style BBQ Sauce
I’ve often said that if the soldiers had tasted some of the recipes here on the Hillbilly Housewife, the only civil war would have been over seconds at meal time. Here’s a North Carolina style barbecue sauce that is easy to make and will keep them coming back for more. Bill’s Barbecue Sauce Recipe 4 […]
Continue readingChicken Teriyaki Marinade Recipe
You can buy Teriyaki marinade at the store, but I much prefer to make my own. Here’s the one I use anytime I make chicken teriyaki from scratch. It makes enough for one recipe and I recommend you prepare this fresh each time. If you want to work ahead, you can mix up the marinade […]
Continue readingHomemade Hot Pepper Sauce
1 – 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 cup banana peppers 2 qts canned tomatoes (drain, chop) 1 – 1/2 tbsp salt 1 – 1/2 tbsp garlic 1 tbsp oregano 1 tbsp lemon juice Chop onions and place them into a stock pot. Drain and chop tomatoes and add to pot. Then place the salt, garlic, […]
Continue readingHomemade Taco Seasoning
1 tbsp. chili powder 2 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. dry oregano 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt Put all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk together well. This recipe is equal to 1 pack of store-bought taco seasoning. Store the mix in […]
Continue readingHomemade Barbeque Sauce
1 c. ketchup 3 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 cup water 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp barbeque spice (any mix you like) 1 chopped Vidalia onion salt and pepper to taste Place all ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil making sure to stir constantly. Reduce the heat to very low and let […]
Continue readingHomemade Italian Dressing
Have you tried making your own italian dressing? It’s much easier than you may think. Make up a batch of this and store it in a glass jar in the fridge. It’s great on salads, but also a wonderful marinade for chicken. You can make this dressing more or less flavorful by adjusting the amount of […]
Continue readingHomemade Gravy Recipe
Making beef gravy from scratch (or any other type of gravy for that matter) has become a bit of a lost art. If you find yourself buying jar after jar of gravy at the store, or making it from one of those little powder mixes, I encourage you to give the homemade gravy recipe below […]
Continue readingHomemade Spagetti Sauce Recipe
2 cans crushed tomatoes 2 cans tomato puree 1 small can tomato paste 3 tbsp. olive oil 5 cloves garlic 1 lg. onion (chopped) 2 tbsp. fresh parsley (minced) 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp dried basil (minced) 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper Heat olive oil […]
Continue readingZucchini Jam
Fruits and berries are spendy, but you or a friend are likely to have an abundance of zucchini. Also, pectin can be costly. This jam recipe bypasses both and is absolutely delicious! 6 C peeled and shredded zucchini (remove seeds) 6 C sugar 1 16 oz. can crushed pineapple,undrained 1 6 oz Jello (any flavor) […]
Continue readingZucchini Relish
The next time you forget to lock your car and later find the back seat full of zucchini, don’t despair. Instead make this delicious sweet relish! (Note from Hillbilly Housewife… That is so funny and so true. Anyone who grows zucchini or has a neighbor, family, or friend who does, knows all about getting rid […]
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 […]
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