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Vegetable Chow Mein Recipe
Chow Mein is a very versatile recipe and you can tweak this basic vegetable version to include various meats, seafood and of course you can use all sorts of different vegetables in this. Got some leftover broccoli? Throw it in there. Green beans or snow peas on sale at the grocery store this week, include […]
Continue readingVegetable Chop Suey Recipe
Chop Suey is a great Asian dish you can make out of almost anything. I’ll share my version of vegetable chop suey with you, but feel free to add some leftover chicken, pork or beef to it for a meaty Asian inspired meal. To make this extra frugal use whatever vegetables are in season or […]
Continue readingMafia Corn
MAFIA CORN Original Recipe by Sonny Baker 1995 1 lge . package of Whole Kernel Corn 1-2 Cans of creamed style Corn 1/2 – 1 Lb. Bacon 1 green Bell Pepper 1 Stick of Butter 1 Med. Size Onion 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream Salt and Pepper to Taste 1 Tbsp. Sugar Recipe works better if […]
Continue readingBroccoli Cauliflower Salad With Raisins And Crunchy Bacon
Submitted by a HBHW reader. I just found your recipe for this dish. I make something similar. I made up a copy cat version from one served in a local family restaurant. broccoli cauliflower bacon bits raisins coleslaw dressing* It is broccoli cut up into tiny pieces, the same with equal amounts of cauliflower. Then […]
Continue readingEasy Double Corn And Cheese Pasta Casserole
1 can of corn (undrained), 1 can cream corn, 1 cup Pasta (I use the mini pasta’s), 1 cup shredded cheese. Combine all ingredients and put in microwave for 20 minutes. The liquid in the corn cooks the pasta for you. My brother got this recipe from his daughter-in-law’s family. I tried it and was […]
Continue readingGrilled Maple Dressed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are so delicious and packed with nutrition. But, how do you cook and eat them in warmer weather? Grill them! Here’s a great recipe that mixes two flavors that are made for each other – maple and sweet potatoes. Even if you don’t like syrupy sweet sweet potato casseroles, you’ll like these. Give […]
Continue readingEasy Healthy Roasted Vegetable Medley
1/2 Tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce 3 Tbsp olive oil black pepper to taste 1 bag (12 oz) vegetable medley (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, or anything healthy), rinsed and well drained 1 garlic clove, minced (optional) Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large mixing bowl whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, and black pepper […]
Continue readingHerb Stuffed Acorn Squash
3 acorn squashes, halved, seeded, and washed well 2 Tbsp butter, melted 6 Tbsp butter 1 onion, chopped 1 cup minced celery 1/2 tsp EACH dried sage, parsley, thyme, and oregano 2 Tbsp chopped parsley 5 cups bread cubes or packaged stuffing Place 6 squash halves into a large shallow baking dish. Pierce insides with […]
Continue readingHow To Make Butternut Squash Puree
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds and thread-like substance. Rub cut edge with vegetable oil and put squash, cut side down, on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees until squash is soft, approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the […]
Continue readingTomato And Red Pepper Soup Recipe
3 fresh red peppers 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic clove 3 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 cups chicken stock salt and pepper to taste Start by roasting the red peppers. I like to stick them under the broiler. Be sure to move them so they turn black on […]
Continue readingEasy Kid-Friendly Mixed Veggies
Good side dish and disguises veggies so kids will eat them. 1 bag of frozen mixed veggies, broccoli, or cauliflower 1 can of cream of mushroom, chicken, or celery soup Boil veggies and drain, pour soup over veggies in pan and warm up. . Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at […]
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 readingSweet Potato Crisp
8 ounces cream cheese, softened 40 ounces canned sweet potatoes, drained 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup chopped apples 2/3 cup chopped cranberries or can use craisins 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup quick cooking rolled oats, uncooked 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup margarine, melted if preferred 1/4 cup chopped […]
Continue readingHomemade Salsa Recipe
1 1/2 cups green pepper (diced) 8 cups tomatoes (diced) 3 lg onions (diced) 2 Jalapeno peppers 15 oz can tomato sauce (optional) 3 cloves garlic (crushed) or a good pinch of garlic powder 2 tbsp vinegar 1 tbsp salt Combine all the ingredients into a large stock pot. Cook for 15 minutes on a […]
Continue readingBaked Carrots
This is one of my daughter’s favorite ways to eat carrots. To be honest, I don’t make this dish very often since the butter and condensed milk make it very rich, but it is wonderful for holidays or special occasions. Baked Carrots Recipe 2 lbs. carrots 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 stick butter (cut into […]
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