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Homemade Gravy Recipe
Making beef gravy from scratch (or any other type of gravy for that matter) has become a bit of a lost art. If you find yourself buying jar after jar of gravy at the store, or making it from one of those little powder mixes, I encourage you to give the homemade gravy recipe below […]
Continue readingHomemade Spagetti Sauce Recipe
2 cans crushed tomatoes 2 cans tomato puree 1 small can tomato paste 3 tbsp. olive oil 5 cloves garlic 1 lg. onion (chopped) 2 tbsp. fresh parsley (minced) 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp dried basil (minced) 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper Heat olive oil […]
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 readingCorn Tortillas – Tortillas de Maiz
This recipe is very frugal as it only uses three ingredients – water, corn flour, and baking powder. A batch will last you a few days to a week, and these tortillas are a great healthy and cheap substitute to bread. Here’s the recipe: Here is my recipe for THE perfect tortilla. This recipe makes […]
Continue readingFrugal Homemade Silver Polish
I inherited some very old real silverware which has been bundled up and stored away for many many years. When I finally decided to bring them out and use them, I knew I needed a safe (and frugal!) method to polish the pieces and remove the tarnish. This is the very best method I’ve found. […]
Continue readingFrugal Bologna Sandwich Spread
I made this spread when my boys were small…we all still love it. 1 to 1 1/2 lb. bologna(store brand on sale is fine)ground in blender. 3/4 c. pickle relish (home canned if you have it) 3 Tblsp. minced onion 1 Tblsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 to 1 c. mayo-type salad dressing (to your taste) Mix […]
Continue readingChristmas Ice Cream
A fellow HBHW reader shared this recipe many years ago. She’s from Australia. I’ve made it almost every year since and it’s always been a big hit. Try adding some nuts in addition to the dried fruit for a nice bit of crunch. 1 cup mixed dried fruit 2 cups Port or Sherry 4 pints […]
Continue readingAunties Year Round Beans – Crockpot
This recipe can be used as a side dish or a main meal, depending on how much ground beef you add. This recipe has been in use in my husbands family for many years and is a staple in our home. In a large skillet, brown 1 to 2 pounds of ground beef. Add a […]
Continue readingHow To Carve A Turkey – Video Of Easiest Way To Deconstruct The Bird
When it comes to actually carving (or deconstructing) a turkey, there are many schools of thought. I happen to like the method that Alton Brown from the Food Network uses. It’s simple and gives you a nice display of meat instead of a pile that looks like scraps. Click on and take a look: What […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Giveaway – Comment For A Chance To Win
UPDATE: I’ve extended this Thanksgiving Giveaway through Thanksgiving Day, November 24th. I didn’t want the fun to end so quickly and I wanted to give you more time to comment. I would also like to spread the word about a second chance to win! My friend Patti Winker over at RemarkableWrinklies.com is also offering a […]
Continue readingPumpkin Pudding
I don’t have to be gluten free. But I make a pumpkin pudding that has the same ingredients as a pumpkin pie minus the pie crust. It is delicious warm or cold. I serve the pudding anytime of the year, but it is especially good on a cold night when it is served warm. I […]
Continue readingCook Soaked Beans in Chicken Broth
For extra nutrition, cook “soaked beans” in chicken broth. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingLeftover Turkey And Stuffing Stuffed Peppers
1 Tbsp butter or margarine 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup stuffing leftovers 1 cup cooked turkey leftovers, chopped fine 3/4 cup stewed tomatoes (you can also use a variety of leftover veggies) 4 bell peppers, tops cut off and insides cleaned, save tops, remove the stems 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack or Mozzarella cheese […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Table Shepherd’s Pie
4 cups cooked turkey, shredded 3 cups cooked vegetables, anything you have leftover 1 cup gravy 4 cups leftover mashed potatoes 1 egg 1 Tbsp cream cheese; room temperature salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp butter or margarine, broken up dash paprika Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a large pie plate or […]
Continue readingMashed Potato And Sausage Egg Casserole
1 Tbsp vegetable oil 3 cups mashed potatoes 12 ounces breakfast sausage links, cut into little pieces 1/2 cup cooked broccoli florets, chopped (substitute other cooked vegetables if desired) 12 large eggs 1/3 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup […]
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