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How 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 readingBread In A Jar
Ingredients: 2/3 C. shortening 2 3/4 C. sugar 4 eggs 2 C. canned pumpkin * 2/3 C. water 3 1/3 C. flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp salt 2/3 C. chopped nuts (optional) *You can substitute pumpkin for: 2 cups shredded apples, 1 […]
Continue readingCrockpot Pizza
Ingredients: Kluski Noodles-cook per pkg directions, drain (to keep from sticking, I spray cooking spray in boiling water) 2 jars pizza sauce or one jar spaghetti sauce 4 cups Mozzarella Cheese Any pizza topping that you like on a normal pizza (if using sausage or hamburger..make sure to brown and drain before putting in crockpot) […]
Continue readingBLT Dip
1 Cup Mayo 1 Cup Sour Cream 1/2 Cup Shredded Lettuce 3 Roma or 1 Large Tomato 1 Pound Bacon Salt and Pepper to taste *1 cup shredded cheese (optional) Chop tomato. Fry bacon, drain, then crumble. Mix all together. Chill for 1hour to let flavors blend. Serve with crackers of vegetables. Disclosure: Some of […]
Continue readingEat All Week Off Of One Ham
You can eat all week off of one ham. Purchase one good sized ham, then: 1. Slice off the good portions to be used for ham sandwiches. The ham sandwiches are one meal. 2. Hunk up the rest of the meat that is on the bone. Place the ham chunks and bone in a large […]
Continue readingKugulas
8 russet potatoes 1 large onion 1 lb. bacon 2 c sour cream or plain yogurt Shred potatoes & onion. Add enough flour to thicken, season with salt and pepper. Chop bacon, drain and stir into potatoes. Bake at 350 in greased 9X13 pan. Cut into squares and serve with sour cream on top. Disclosure: […]
Continue readingHomemade Vegetable Broth
I’ve fallen victim to a rather lazy trap and I guess it’s time to confess – I love having cans of chicken broth in my pantry. Lots and lots of cans of chicken broth. I discovered this addiction while I was cleaning out my pantry recently. There they were – six big cans of chicken […]
Continue readingHow To Butterfly A Whole Chicken – Video
A wonderfully easy and frugal meal that I often recommend for feeding a hungry family is cooking a whole chicken. With a few hearty sides, like baked potatoes and a vegetable or salad, a 3 to 4 pound chicken should feed a family of four. To make roasting a chicken even easier (and faster) I […]
Continue readingHasselbackspotatis – Stockholm Sweden Potatoes
Hi Susanne! First of all – I love your inspiring newsletter, and I also wanted to say how much I appreciates your Crockpot Cooking Made Simple. The book has helped me a lot. And … I wanted to share a recipe. This is a wonderful way to prepare potatoes. It was “invented” at the famous […]
Continue readingEgg Casserole
I think this is technically a frittata. We always called it a quiche but it has no crust. This requires little prep time, is flexible, is easy, feeds a crowd, can be easily adapted for cholesterol and calorie watchers, and makes good leftovers. Good hot or cold, at any meal. Mom likes it with salsa […]
Continue readingDelicious Almost Homemade Cornbread
1 box of Jiffy Cornbread 1 egg 1/3 cup of milk 1/2 stick of softened unsalted butter 1/4 cup of sugar 3 tablespoons of canola oil. Heat cast iron skillet in pre-heated 400 degree oven while mixing the ingredients. Mix softened butter and sugar together in mixing bowl until smooth using a spoon. Add Jiffy […]
Continue readingBaked Bean Sandwiches
I believe this may fall under “frugal tips”. My mother was a little girl during the depression and remembers her dad making homemade baked beans (quite a treat)! Her fondest memory was what they did when there weren’t enough baked beans left to go around. They made open face baked beans sandwiches. Place slices of […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Dinner Any Day
Turkey Meatball Recipe 1 to 2 lbs ground turkey 1 small onion diced thinly 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp basil 1/2 tsp garlic 1/2 tsp pepper 2 eggs 1 3/4 cups bread crumbs Mix turkey,onion and herbs together in mixing bowl. Add eggs and breadcrumbs. Stir and form into meatballs. Heat a saute pan with […]
Continue readingUse-It-Up Beef and Potato Hash
1 1/2 cup cooked beef, shredded and chopped 1 cup cooked chopped or mashed potatoes 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1/3 cup bread crumbs mixed with 1 Tbsp melted butter In large bowl, gently toss together […]
Continue readingEasy Stuffed Bell Peppers
1 pkg ready-to-make stuffing mix 1/2 lb. ground beef, pork, or sausage 10 oz frozen whole kernel corn (or use canned) 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded (divided) 4 medium green bell peppers (or other colors are fine) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut tops off peppers and wash inside and out, removing any seeds. Place […]
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