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Taco Bake
The goal of this recipe is to stretch the left over taco meat from 1-2 servings to 4. This is why the quantities are approximate, because you can use whatever is in your fridge. (All quantities approximate) 2 cups easy Spanish rice (one batch of the recipe found here on HBHW) 1/2 cup taco meat […]
Continue readingTomato Dumplings
1 large can whole tomatoes 3 cups bisquick or homemade biscuit mix salt and pepper (to taste) 1/2 cup sugar For dumplings: Mix 3 cups bisquick with enough HOT water for dumpling mixture. Let set for 10 minutes so the mixture will rise. In a dutch oven, fill with 4 cups water and 1 lg. […]
Continue readingEco-Friendly and CHEAP dishwashing detergent
1 cup Washing soda 1 cup Borax ½ cup salt ½ cup citric acid Mix together and store tightly covered in a Mason Jar. Use one tablespoon per load. Add vinegar to the rinse dispenser for the best results. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, […]
Continue readingQuick Comfort Chicken Dish
Heat one can of green beans or equal amount in fresh green beans with one can cream of mushroom soup mixed as directed and 1 can or equal amount of cooked chicken. salt pepper to taste. Pour over those crunchy chinese noodle things. Very yummy. French style green beans used in this is my childs […]
Continue readingGreen Beans, Smoke Sausage, and Taters
It is all according to your family size, as mine is large I will do this according to my family size. 6 cans or green beans, fresh is better 1 Package smoked sausage any brand will do About 8 potatoes peeled and cut into small pieces. You can add onion if you prefer, my house […]
Continue readingCreamy Tomato Soup
Preparation Time: 15 mins. Cooking Time: 45 mins. Serves 8 Ingredients: 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Butter 2 Garlic Cloves 1 Medium Sweet Onion 1 Tablespoon Flour or Corn Starch 1 Large Can of Crushed Tomatoes 1 Cup of Water 3 Cups Milk (Reconstituted Powdered Milk works great) Salt and Pepper to taste Directions: Finely […]
Continue readingPea Sausage Recipe
I always remember my mother-in-law (we always called her Granny Windham) making this recipe. She invented it during the depression when they did not have any meat to eat. She was the type of cook who never used measurements, just a little of this and a little of that. She would take leftover black-eyed peas […]
Continue readingSpicy Squash Soup
I don’t remember where I found this recipe, but it’s tasty, quick, nutritious, easy and vegetarian/vegan. Gluten, dairy, nut and egg free for those with allergies. 1 medium butternut squash, cubed. 1 large onion, diced. 2 vegatable bullion cubes. 1 tsp each of cumin, paprika, curry and chili. 2 litres of water. Put all ingredients […]
Continue readingChocolate Summer Squash Cake
I make this when we have a lot of zucchini or other squash. It is a very moist cake. I have also used leftover spaghetti squash or other mild flavored squash. I grate and freeze 3 cup portions of squash to use later in breads and cakes. Chocolate squash cake (lower fat version) 1/2 cup […]
Continue readingAlmost Rice A Roni
A mom with a lot of mouths to feed and not much money,I created a few trick. My favorite is ALMOST RICE A RONI. My family loves the stuff. I could buy 1 box but needed more. ALMOST RICE A RONI 1 BOX OF YOUR favorite flavor Rice A Roni 1 additional cup rice or […]
Continue readingRainy Day Soup
I keep a large plastic container with a sealed lid in my freezer and as I finish a meal cleanup, I pour those last bits of canned/cooked vegetables, broths and vegaetable juices into the freezer container. When the container is filled (or it rains, whichever comes first! ) I place the combined items in a […]
Continue readingQuick Pizza
The kids love this, it’s cheap, quick and easy. Flour Tortilla Spaghetti sauce Mozzarella cheese (or whatever you like) Bake at 400 until cheese melts, enjoy 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 readingSpice Cake
2 cups of flour self-rising 2 cups of sugar Jar of apple blue berry baby food cup of walnuts 3 eggs cup of oil 2 teaspoons of cinnamon Mix together and bake at 350 until knife comes out clean. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, […]
Continue reading“Porky Pine Meatballs”
Here is a good recipe for ground beef. 2 lbs. ground beef 3/4 C. uncooked white rice 1/2 C. diced onion 1/2 C. diced green pepper 1 Bottle (18 oz.) your favorite BBQ sauce 1 C. water Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees 2.. Mix ground beef, onion, green pepper & rice together. 3. […]
Continue readingFried Chicken and Creamy Gravy
Makes 6 servings 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 1/2- to 3- pound cut-up broiler-fryer chicken Vegetable oil Creamy Gravy (below) CREAMY GRAVY: 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 cup chicken broth or water 1/2 cup milk Salt and pepper to taste 1. Mix flour, salt, paprika and […]
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