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My Best Turnips
2 pounds fresh turnips 1 fresh apple (optional) 2 or 3 tablespoons margarine 1 tablespoon sugar Salt and pepper to taste First peel the turnips with a vegetable peeler. Peel the apple too if you like, but it isn’t necessary, unless he skin is really ugly. Chop or slice the turnips, (and the apple) into […]
Continue readingBroccoli in Cheese Sauce
1 pound frozen broccoli 2 tablespoons margarine 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Good dash pepper 1 cup milk 3/4 to 1 cup shredded cheese First you have to cook your broccoli. I do this in the microwave, in a bowl, until it is hot throughout. Sometimes, I put a spoonful of water in with […]
Continue readingHot Taco Salad
Makes 8 servings 2 pounds ground beef 1 envelope taco seasoning mix 1/2 16-ounce bag tortilla chips (or Nacho Doritos) 1 small onion chopped 1 medium tomato chopped 1/2 head lettuce chopped Sauce 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk 1 pound Velveeta cheese 1. Brown Hamburger, drain, add taco seasoning mix and […]
Continue readingCreamed Peas
2 tablespoons margarine 2 tablespoon flour 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt Good Dash pepper 2 cups frozen peas (use a 10 oz box, or measure 2-cups from a bag of loose frozen peas) Get out a quart size sauce pan, or bigger. In it, melt the margarine over medium heat. Using a […]
Continue readingCabbage Casserole
This yummy and frugal casserole was submitted by HBHW reader Jennifer M. 1 4lb head of cabbage 2 rolls of any flavor sausage (it’s all about what you prefer) 2 sleeves of saltines Ketchup to taste Block cheese (it melts best) Shred cabbage just enough to soften, then drain and set aside. Brown sausage (as […]
Continue readingScalloped Tomatoes
3 slices of toast 28 ounce cans of tomatoes 1 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/16 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon dry onion 2 tablespoons margarine First toast your bread. I use the heels from a couple of loaves, plus any leftover bread I may have on hand. You can toast the bread in the […]
Continue readingSavory Mixed Greens
15 oz can greens (collards, turnip, mustard, kale or mixed greens) 1 tablespoon margarine 2 tablespoons vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon sugar or honey 1 teaspoon dry onion Open up the greens. You can use any type of greens that you like. You could use spinach too, I guess, although I […]
Continue readingCandied Carrots
6 to 8 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon margarine 2 tablespoons sugar or honey 1/4 teaspoon salt Good Dash pepper First prepare the carrots, cutting them into thin rounds. Place them in a saucepan with the water, margarine, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring the carrots to a boil over high […]
Continue readingHarvard Beets
15 oz can of sliced beets drained, reserve juice 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons vinegar 1 tablespoon or margarine 1/4 teaspoon salt, if desired In a quart size saucepan combine the sugar and cornstarch. Measure the beet liquid. You need 3/4-cup, add water if necessary to bring the amount of liquid to […]
Continue readingVegetables Lo Mein
8 ounces dry spaghetti 3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, sliced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 pound package of frozen stir-fry vegetables or 3-1/2 cups fresh chopped veggies 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. When it is tender, drain it well and […]
Continue readingClassic Waldorf Salad Recipe
This is a great apple Waldorf salad recipe. Perfect for dessert, potlucks or even a light lunch. 3 or 4 apples, unpeeled, cut from the core, and chopped into bite size pieces (about 3 cups) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/3 cup raisins 2/3 cup chopped celery 1/3 cup walnuts (optional) 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon […]
Continue readingBanana & Carrot Salad
2 cups shredded carrots 2 bananas, sliced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons sugar 1/3 cup yogurt or sour cream First shred your carrots. You can peel them before hand or not as you see fit. Then shred them on a cheese grater by hand, or in the food processor if you have electricity. Peel […]
Continue readingApple Pie
Easy Pie Crust 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples 2/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon margarine First prepare the crust as directed in the recipe for Easy Pie Crust. Roll out both the top and bottom crusts. Carefully fit the bottom crust […]
Continue readingBerry Pie
Easy Pie Crust 3 to 4 cups of fresh or frozen blueberries or raspberries or blackberries (see note at bottom of recipe) 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (the secret ingredient) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon margarine First prepare the pie crust for a double crust pie by […]
Continue readingBanana Cream Pie
1 pre-baked Pie Crust 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 2-1/2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 medium eggs 1 tablespoon margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 or 3 bananas, sliced and sprinkled with a spoonful of lemon juice 1 cup of real cream, whipped or about 3 cups Whipped Topping First prepare the pie […]
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