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Black Friday Shopping Day Ham Sandwiches
1 1/2 cup leftover ham, chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp pickle relish 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp grated onion salt and pepper to taste kaiser rolls or other sturdy bread In a food processor, put the ham and pulse until finely minced. Put in a bowl and add the remaining ingredients; taste and […]
Continue readingEasy Baked Brie With Cranberry Orange Glaze
1 package of refrigerated crescent rolls 1 round or wedge of Brie cheese (do not remove rind) 1/2 to 1 cup leftover cranberry orange relish (depending how much Brie you use) 2 Tbsp butter, melted sprinkle of light brown sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and lightly spray a cookie sheet or cover with […]
Continue readingFried Stuffing Nibbles With Cranberry Pesto
6 cups leftover stuffing 2 eggs 2 teaspoons milk 1 cup seasoned fine bread crumbs 1 cup leftover cranberry sauce 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup walnuts oil for frying Put leftover stuffing onto a work surface and firmly pat about 1 inch thick layer, then cut into bite-sized cube shapes, set aside. […]
Continue readingEasy One-Pot Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup
For Four: Four chicken drumsticks 1 can creamed corn 1 can corn kernels, drained. Optional: 2 egg whites, beaten lightly. (save the yolks for adding to scrambled eggs or omelettes) In a family-sized pot, simmer the drumsticks in water, until chicken is cooked. Remove chicken and shred meat. Add creamed corn, corn kernels and chicken. […]
Continue readingNoodles Eggs And Hotdogs Skillet Meal
1 package (or recipe) wide egg noodles 2 T. oil, margarine, or butter 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 to 1 package hot dogs, sliced into 1/2″ wheels 4 eggs (may use more or less as desired) salt and pepper to taste Cook egg noodles. Meanwhile, heat oil in large frying pan and saute onions until […]
Continue readingHow To Butterfly A Whole Chicken
3 to 4 lb chicken – butterflied rub with a little olive oil on skin salt and pepper, both sides Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare chicken (click on for video how to butterfly a whole chicken) Place in LARGE cast iron skillet, breast side up. (Tuck wings underneath to keep them from burning up.) […]
Continue readingWild Bird Suet Cakes
We very much enjoy feeding our wild bird population, but just like anything else available commercially, bird food is expensive. To make your own suet cakes, melt one cup of rendered beef suet over low heat, add 1 cup cornmeal, 1 and 1/2 cups wild bird seed mix, raisins if you wish, and dried egg […]
Continue readingCheap And Healthy Dog Food
This is not only healthier for dogs (it doesn’t have any corn products in it) but it is so cheap! Got the idea from Grandma. I make a big batch and keep it in the fridge. We use white rice in a 50lb bag from Sam’s Club and it lasts months. Just cook your rice […]
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 readingCinnamon Coffee Cake
3 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 Tb cinnamon 1 cup butter, softened 1 ts salt 1 ts baking soda 1 ts vanilla 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk (see below if you don’t have buttermilk) Get out a large bowl and a small bowl. In the large bowl, mix flour, […]
Continue readingMoroccan Chicken Stew
8 chicken thighs, skinned 1 Tb vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1/2 ts turmeric 1/4 ts cinnamon 1/8 ts red pepper 4 whole cloves 2 bay leaves 4 cups chicken stock (you may want to add a cube of bouillon for richer flavor) 1 16 oz can whole tomatoes, […]
Continue readingSimple Canned Cranberry Sauce
This is a recipe from my ebook Canning Made Simple. I thought I’d share it with you here so you can get started learning how to can with a simple recipe that’s perfect for this time of year. Enjoy! 1 quart cranberries 1 cup water 2 cups sugar This is a hot pack recipe made […]
Continue readingSteel Cut Oats In Crockpot For Breakfast
I love steel cut oats, you can buy them in bulk bins at health stores and make super cheap breakfasts with them. However, I do not have 40 minutes to cook them in the morning! I set up my crock pot, and put a smaller dish inside (its my husband’s grandmother’s white Pyrex, very sturdy!) […]
Continue readingButternut Squash Yeast Bread
2 pkgs active dry yeast (the .25 ounce size) 1/2 cup water, warmed to 110 to 115 degrees, use thermometer to test 1 1/4 cups butternut squash puree 1 cup milk, warmed to 110 to 115 degrees, use thermometer to test 2 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp […]
Continue readingButternut Squash Quick Bread
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground allspice 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1 cup butternut squash puree 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup chopped […]
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