There are a lot of ways to use up leftovers, but one of the best ways I know is making a Pot Pie. Why? Because the leftovers are almost unrecognizable in a golden brown, flaky pie crust! It seems that no matter what ingredients I have on hand, when I remember I have pie crust […]
Continue readingWhen strawberries are in season, I am always on the look-out for new recipes to use this family favorite. We have plenty of regulars, even another strawberry freezer jam, but this recipe offers a little surprise – pineapple. The flavors complement each other so well, and the texture is incredible. If you’re looking for a new […]
Continue readingIf you’re like me, you’ve experimented a lot trying to make the perfect roast chicken. There are all kinds of recipes, but really all I want to do is get a crispy, juicy chicken out of the oven. I really don’t care about a bunch of different flavors and seasoning; I can figure that out. […]
Continue readingIt wouldn’t be fall without some delicious pumpkin pie. This recipe is as easy as it is scrumptious. If you’ve never made pie from scratch, give it a try. You can use a prepared crust or make your own using this pie crust recipe. The following recipe is from the “Pie Recipes from Scratch” book. […]
Continue readingThis post was shared with us from Living So Abundantly. I thought I would post it in the Articles section as well as the Frugal Tips section and the Recipe section so it would be easy to find. Having been blessed with buckets and buckets of tomatoes this year, I embarked on a mission myself […]
Continue readingOne of our readers was looking for a recipe for stewed tomatoes with dumplings. The following is the recipe a commenter suggested, but I tweaked it a little (major difference is reducing the sugar quite a bit.) You can also use fresh tomatoes, diced up with liquid from the tomatoes reserved. If you do, you […]
Continue readingMakes 4 Filling: 1 stick butter 3-4 medium potatoes 1 medium onion 1/2 pound fresh ground pork 1-1/2 pounds sirloin steak Slice potatoes and onions in a food processor or cut thin slices by hand. Season to taste with salt, pepper and parsley (fresh or dried). Cut steak into bite-sized portions and mix together with […]
Continue readingIngredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil – 3 chicken breasts – 1 lb thin spaghetti – 7 tablespoons butter – 2 cloves garlic – minced 3 tablespoons heavy cream – 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese – 2 tablespoons cilantro – chopped Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sprinkle the seasoned salt and pepper to taste over […]
Continue readingI wanted to share an email I got from a reader that has an amazing way to use up zucchini. Please read – I can’t wait to try it. Thank you, Roxanne, for sharing this great tip! Hello there. Just had to tell you how much I enjoy your books, your tips, and your newsletters. […]
Continue readingI always have a few cans of chickpeas in the pantry to add to all sorts of dishes to make them more filling. Here’s one of my summer favorites. It’s a simple tomato and chickpea salad. Chickpeas are also often called garbanzo beans. Keep a few cans on hand and use them to make this […]
Continue readingHere’s a recipe from my latest Kindle book The Tomato Cookbook: Tomato Recipes From Soup To Grilled. It’s a great little tomato pie that’s perfect for a light lunch or an appetizer when you have guests over. What better way to show off your homegrown tomatoes? I love this recipe because it is so simple. […]
Continue readingOur farmers market in town is overflowing with fresh garden-ripe tomatoes and of course I couldn’t resist. Here’s what we had for lunch a few days ago. It’s a cold tomato basil soup, perfect for a warm day. I did the cooking early in the morning while it was still cool and then stored it […]
Continue readingThere is nothing better in the morning than a nice cup of tea and a piece of toast that has homemade orange marmalade spread all over it. The good news is that making this fruit spread is a lot easier than you may think. Give it a try … I think you’re going to love […]
Continue readingI’m excited to announce the first in a series of HBHW Cookbooks that I am writing exclusively for Amazon Kindle. Did I say excited? I mean thrilled! The reason I’m so passionate about Amazon Kindle is because it allows me to publish my recipe books at a price that’s affordable for everyone. If you’re not […]
Continue readingYou 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 […]
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