Recently one of the children in my daycare had a homemade lunchable in the most creative container, the container had separate small and medium sized slots in it of various sizes. The mother liked the fact that she could control what was put in the “lunchable” (healthier) as well as it was much cheaper as […]
Continue readingI thought it would be fun to have a little contest here at HillbillyHousewife.com – One of my favorite parts of the site is that we all exchange our best recipes. With the major “food” holidays including Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up, a Holiday Recipe contest is in order. What I would like you to […]
Continue readingOctober 27th, 2010 Editorial Hello again and welcome to another edition of the Hillbilly Housewife Newsletter. I know many of us are feeling the pinch of a slow economy. Our income is getting stretched thinner and thinner as we try to make ends meet. One of my friends, Jill Cooper, knows about getting the most […]
Continue readingI am looking for a simple chicken fried rice recipe that my son can make. I am tired of going to the local chinese restaurant to buy it. I can not eat it so I truly don’t know what is in it. If you can help, we would love it. Thank you Disclosure: Some of […]
Continue readingCrab And Cream Cheese Spread 1 (6 oz.) can crabmeat, drained 1 tsp. horseradish 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 tbsp. milk Garlic to taste Place all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix them together. Transfer the spread to a small pot and cook on medium heat on the stove top until it […]
Continue reading7 cups water 1-28oz can chopped tomatoes 1 cup chopped ham 1 cup cubed potatoes 1 cup cubed carrots (frozen) 1-10oz bag peas (frozen) 1-10oz bag lima beans (frozen) 1-10oz bag corn (frozen) 4 chicken or beef bouillon cubes 1 tsp salt 1 bay leaf ¼ tsp pepper Place all of the ingredients into a […]
Continue reading1 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Paprika ½ tsp. Black Pepper ¼ tsp. Onion Powder ¼ tsp. Garlic Powder ¼ tsp. Cayenne Pepper Pinch of Coriander Pinch of Turmeric Mix together and place on both each side of the steak. Grill. This recipe only makes about 2 teaspoons. If you are cooking more than two steaks […]
Continue readingAny tips on home hair coloring? How do I do the back of my head? 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 readingI am looking for a recipe for Vanilla Syrup. That can be used for coffee or to make vanilla flavored cola type soda. Thank you, CharlieAnn 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 readingSeafood Stock: For great soup stocks when having shell on shrimp or lobster save the shells and simmer for 20 minutes and strain. The end results is awesome stock. Vegetable Stock: For veg. stock I keep a gallon ziplock bag in my freezer and all onion skins, celery scraps, carrot ends etc. go into the […]
Continue readingEven though there are just the two of us in the house I like to buy my shampoo and conditioner in the large “economy” size containers. As I have aged it has become more difficult to handle those large bottles in the shower. I also have never liked the fact that they are all opaque […]
Continue readingI am looking for an easy recipe for sour dough bread for a bread machine. The only recipe in the book that came with my machine uses yogurt & I don’t think that is for me. Any ideas would be appreciated. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost […]
Continue readingIngredients: 1 pkg pork chops 2 lb. frozen crinkle cut potatoes 2 cans whole green beans 2 cans cream soup (chicken, mushroom, etc) 2 cups sour cream Line a 13 x 9 pan with aluminum foil. Turn oven to 400 degrees. Place in pan in the following order, potatoes, drained green beans, soups and sour […]
Continue readingI have found several recipes for bread I would like to try that are written for use with a bread machine. Can someone please give me tips on how to use these recipes with a mixer and oven. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I […]
Continue readingOctober 20th, 2010 Editorial Hello again and welcome to another edition of the Hillbilly Housewife Newsletter. If you’re like me, your calendar is quickly filling up for the fall and winter months. It’s amazing how our kids’ schedule gets first billing while we have to work in what we can – even dinnertime. That’s why […]
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