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Frugal Bacon Hominy Recipe
My mother, a product of the depression used to feed this to her 5 kids and we all loved it. 1/2 lb bacon, diced a large can of hominy 1 med onion diced salt and pepper Fry out the bacon till crispy, take out the bacon, and most of the grease, then add the diced […]
Continue readingMMM salmon bites
These are so good, frugal and easy and taste fancy enough for company…..and an easy way to get children to eat fish! Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2 7.5 oz. cans salmon, do not drain! 1 egg, beaten 1/3 c. mayo 1 tbsp mustard 1 c. grated cheese (what have you…cheddar or swiss) 1/4 […]
Continue readingHoney-garlic chicken
1/2 c. liquid honey 1/4 c. lemon juice 1/4 c water 3 tbsp ketchup 2 tsp. garlic powder 1. tsp. ground ginger 3 lbs chicken (wings,thighs or drumsticks water is the best buy) Combine everything but chicken in saucepan and simmer for 5 min. Place chicken in 9″ X 13″ baking dish. Pour sauce over […]
Continue readingEasy peasy zucchini quiche
I make several at a time and serve cold or reheated…. this is a summer standby. Preheat oven 375 degrees F. I med. zuke, sliced 2 cups cottage cheese 3 eggs, beaten 1 C. grated cheese (swiss or cheddar) 3 Tbsp. whole wheat flour 1 clove crushed garlic 1 tsp. basil Combine in a bowl. […]
Continue reading“Soup Stuff “
2# ground chuck 1medium onion, chopped 2 cans vegetable soup with beef stock 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables 2 soup cans of water 2 1/2 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 Tbsp mustard Salt and Pepper to taste Hamburger Buns Brown beef with chopt onion. Add soup and water. Mix well and add in mixed veggies. Let cook […]
Continue readingtuna helper jazzed up
1 box of tuna helper (1.00 at sav-a-lot,or dollar general) 1 can of salmon (2.00 at sav-a-lot) can of mushrooms (.60 at sav-a-lot) Grated cheese(2.00 at sav-a-lot) I make the tuna helper and add mushrooms,and salmon (I use salmon because it taste better and goes farther)then when it is ready to serve I add some […]
Continue readingMexicali Dip
Two eight ounce blocks of Fat Free cream cheese softened. One tub of Fat Free Sour Cream, small or large. Your favorite Salsa. Mix cream cheese and sour cream until smooth add salsa until you find the taste you like. Add ons: cayenne pepper, or green chili Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate […]
Continue reading‘nanner puddin’
4-5 bananas 1 bx vanilla wafers 2 sm or 1 lge box French vanilla Instant Pudding mix 4 cups milk (I use 2%) 1 lge Cool Whip 9 X 13 pan or glass dish 1-line pan with a layer of vanilla wafers and also the side of pan 2-slice bananas and layer on top o9f […]
Continue readingTexas Noodles
1 lg. bag wide egg noodles boil & drained 2 cans cheese soup (campbell’s) 2 cans chilli 2 cups grated cheese (sharp) Dump the drained noodles back into the pot you boiled them in. Empty the soup and chilli into it and mix it up really good. Empty this mixture in to a pam sprayed […]
Continue readingEasy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pie
With Halloween coming up, no doubt many of you will have lots of pumpkins available to you soon! this is a recipe that is easy and you can also use fresh pie pumpkins or canned pumpkin. Even folks who are not crazy about pumpkin pie, LOVE this pie.. preheat oven to 350 degrees Get 2 […]
Continue readingSummer Squash Cobbler
8 Cups peeled chopped squash 1 Cup lemon juice 1 Cup packed brown sugar 2 heaping teaspoons cinnamon Heaping ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup raisins 4 Cups all-purpose flour 1 Cup white sugar 1 Cup brown sugar 1 ½ Cups butter, chilled (3 sticks) ¾ Cups Oatmeal 2 teaspoons cinnamon Preheat oven to 375 F. […]
Continue readingPoor Man’s Rolls
1 cup of flour 1/2 cup of milk 1/4 cup of mayonaise Mix ingrediants together. Grease cupcake pan. Pour mixture half way in each portion of pan. Bake at 350 degrees until brown. About thirty minutes. I use a tooth pick to check. Done if clear. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, […]
Continue readingCHILEW Recipe #1
CHILEW (Recipe 1) This is for the ‘cooking challenged’. 😀 1 large can Dinty Moore or Callahan’s Beef Stew 1 can of your favorite Chili 1 package Jiffy Corn Bread Mix 1/2 package of Yellow Cake Mix 1 egg Milk (*amount needed for Corn Bread listed on box) Preheat oven to 350 F. Get a […]
Continue readingMacaroni and cheese with tomato
This recipe is in response to a request from Julianna for a mac and cheese recipe with tomato soup in it. I have been making this for years, I hope it’s what you are looking for… Macaroni and Cheese with tomato INGREDIENTS 1 pound macaroni 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup 1 1/4 cups […]
Continue readingFrugal Working Chicken
Remove giblet bag, boil up for the critters. Wash one whole chicken and put it in a slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper or dry onion soup mix. Cook on low all day while at work. When you get home make rice and a salad or other veggies. Meat falls off the bone. Ready […]
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