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Cheap and Easy Yummy Tomato Pie!
Ingredients: Pastry for a 1-crust 9-inch pie, unbaked evaporated milk 4 cups sliced firm ripe tomatoes 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese 1 large clove garlic, smashed and minced Preparation: Line pie plate with pastry; flute edges and brush shell […]
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My favorite frugal recipe is CORN ON THE COB Corn on the cob Water to cover corn Sugar (about 3 Tablespoons) Boil water, sugar, and corn for about 8 minutes. Drain water and serve corn on the cob with butter and salt, pepper if you like. Note: cooking in salt water may make corn tough. […]
Continue readingBaked Eggplant
1 nice size eggplant 1/2 sleeve of saltine crackers garlic salt to taste rosemary to taste Peel eggplant and set in water to prevent browning. Set aside. Role crackers with rolling pin until semi fine. Put in bowl. Add garlic salt and rosemary to crackers. Spray a 8 x 8 pan. Add eggplant. Cover eggplant […]
Continue readingPotato Salad
5 or 6 medium potatoes, peeled, and chopped into small cubes tap water for boiling plus 1 teaspoon salt 2 stalks celery, chopped or 1/2 a green pepper, finely chopped 1/2 a small onion, minced 1/3 to 1/2 cup of sweet pickles, chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise First peel and cube your potatoes. While you are […]
Continue readingAll Kinds Of Potato Recipes
Potatoes are coming into season full flush right about now, so it’s their turn to be in the spotlight. They are a humble vegetable, but their chameleon like ability to blend into so many dishes, lends them a dignity rivaling that of the tomato. Instant Mashed potatoes are available cheaply in most areas, and I […]
Continue readingGarlic & Margarine Mashed Potato Mix
2 cups dry instant potato flakes 1/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder good pinch of black pepper 3/4 teaspoon salt Measure all of the ingredients into a resealable plastic container. I prefer to use plastic quart sized zipper bags. Seal and label the container, and store […]
Continue readingPotato Pancakes
I love potato pancakes. My mom would make to go alongside a nice bowl of vegetable soup. I also like them as a snack with a little homemade apple sauce on the side. As you can see in the recipe, it doesn’t take much to make these. It’s just potatoes, flour, egg and salt. Fry […]
Continue readingSeasoned Potato Chunks
2 pounds potatoes, peeled or not, as you see fit 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons seasoned salt (without any msg) 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Scrub the potatoes so they are very clean. Cut the potatoes into chunks about an inch square. Find an empty bread bag or a gallon sized plastic bag. Place the potatoes into […]
Continue readingLoretta’s Carrot Raisin Salad
HBHW Reader Loretta shares her favorite summer recipe. 2 LBS SHREDDED CARROTS (2 BAGS) 1 CUP MAYO 1 CAN CHUNK PINEAPPLE; DRAINED 1 CUP RAISINS 1/2 CUP SUGAR 1 CUP WALNUTS (OPTIONAL) Mix well and chill for 2 hours. ( The longer the better) This is a simple recipe, but it’s so good and healthy […]
Continue readingVegetable Soup Recipe
This is a simple vegetable soup recipe that HBHW reader Amanda L. submitted. You could easily change the vegetables and make this recipe suit what you have on hand. 2 whole onions diced 2 tsp garlic powder 4 small zucchini peeled and cut up 32 oz of veggie stock 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp Mrs.Dash […]
Continue readingRoasted Garlic & Onion Potatoes
6 medium potaotes, peeled and cut into chunks (about 6 cups) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 or 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 or 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt several dashes pepper Begin by preparing the potatoes. Peel them first and then cut them into bite-sized chunks. Arrange the potatoes in a well oiled […]
Continue readingSpicy Oven Fried Potato Wedges
2 pounds potatoes, about 4 large 3 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Preheat oven to 450º. Measure the oil into a 9 by 13-inch rectangular baking pan. Swirl it around so that it covers the pan […]
Continue readingSpinach Casserole
1 package frozen chopped spinach 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese 6 oz feta cheese (crumbled) 2 egg whites 1 tsp dried basil salt and pepper Preheat your oven to 350F. Thaw the spinach. I usually do this in the microwave. I microwave it in a bowl in 10 to 15 second intervals until it […]
Continue readingPraline Sweet Potatoes
2 – 29 ounce cans of Sweet Potatoes or Yams, drained OR 6 cups of peeled, chopped and boiled fresh sweet potatoes or yams 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans preferred) 1/2 cup coconut 1/2 cup brown sugar 4 tablespoons flour 4 tablespoons melted margarine Heat the oven to 350°. Arrange the drained sweet potatoes in a […]
Continue readingMashed Turnips
6 cups peeled, cubed turnips (about 4 big ones) 2 quarts water 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons margarine 1/4 cup evaporated milk Salt & Pepper to taste Choose turnips the size of your fist or smaller. Cut off the tops in a thin layer. Peel the turnips with a vegetable peeler. Don’t […]
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