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Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
Have you been tempted to cook with acorn squash (it just looks so pretty), but aren’t quite sure what to do with it? Same here until I came across this yummy recipe. 2 large acorn squash 3 cups apples, peeled, cored and cut in 1/2″ pieces (about 4 large apples) 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 teaspoon […]
Continue readingSummer Veggie Toss
4 cups shredded cabbage 2 cups shredded carrot 1 cup finely diced onion 1 pound gr chuck 1 package med egg noodles 1 teaspoon MSG 1 tablespoon soy sauce Brown the beef until done and drain. Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Add the veggies to the beef mix. Add the MSG and […]
Continue readingCorn Casserole
This is a real “hit” at potlucks and so easy to make. 1 can whole corn 1 can cream corn 2 eggs 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix 1/4 cup sugar (or any other sweetener you prefer) Mix all together in a bowl and pour into a buttered 9 x 13 glass dish Bake at 350 […]
Continue readingZucchini Cakes
1 shredded small zucchini 1 pouch (6.5) cornmeal 1 large egg 1/2 cup milk Microwave zucchini in glass bowl 2 minutes on medium high, then drain. (Editor’s note: you can also cook in saucepan in a small amount of water until soft, then drain.) Combine in a bowl, the cooked zucchini, cornmeal, egg, and milk, […]
Continue readingCorn On The Cob
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 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 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 […]
Continue readingMy 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 […]
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