High sodium is an issue for a lot of people, even if we’ve not been advised to lower it. Processed and packaged foods have high amounts of sodium and high sodium diets can raise blood pressure and can increase chances of heart disease, stroke and kidney failure. Too much sodium can also reduce the amount […]
Continue readingI am looking for a homemade yellow or white cake mix recipe that I can store on the pantry shelf for later use in recipes that call for a mix. Thanks. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click […]
Continue readingi’ve created a slight twist to the old peanut butter cookie recipe weve all enjoyed for years. my husband and kids love them, and the ingredients are all things most people normally have on hand. 1 c. peanut butter 1 c. sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract marshmallow creme or “white fluff” preheat oven […]
Continue reading1/2 cup chopped sweet pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion 2lb 85% lean ground beef 1 tsp garlic pwdr 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1 egg slightly beaten 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 envelope dry sloppy joe seasoning 1 can sloppy joe seasoning salt and pepper to taste. sautee onion and pepper till soft. […]
Continue readingSince fall is here, can pumpkin pies (pp) be far behind? Honestly, unlike the fantastic turtle pp that I made last year, normal pps leave me cold. Back in the 70’s I had a pp recipe that I got off the back of the label of a jar of malted milk granules. It was the […]
Continue readingLooking for crockpot recipes for during the work week. I leave the house at 7 a.m. and return at 5:30 or 6:00 p.m. So these delicious sounding recipes that require you to cook 4 hours and then do or add something else and cook another 4 hours don’t work for me. I want something I […]
Continue readingMy daughter is a strange child. One of her favorite foods is avocado. Never mind candy, just give her a piece of toast with sliced or mashed avocado and she’s happy. As a result I buy quite a few avocados, especially when they go on sale. If you are familiar with this unique little fruit […]
Continue readingSeptember 29th, 2010 Editorial Hello again and welcome to another edition of the Hillbilly Housewife Newsletter. We’ve got another exciting offer, this time from our good friends at LivingOnADime.com. I hope you’ll check it out. This week we are talking about grocery shopping on a budget. With that in mind, many of us think about […]
Continue readingIngredients: 1/2c. Flour 1/2 oil 1c. chopped onion 1c. chopped bell pepper 1c. chopped celery 1/2c. parsley 1tsp. salt 1tsp. File 1/2tsp. minced garlic 2tsp. kitchen bouquet 2tsp. garlic powder 1tsp. crab boil 1 pound smoked sausage sliced in 1/4 in. 4 chicken thighs 6 chicken legs 2 bullion cubes gizzards & Livers to liking […]
Continue readingI work anywhere from 35 hours to 70 hours a week outside the home and my husband is out of state 10 days out of every 15. We have 4 sons at home and still manage to homeschool our 14 & 12 year olds (the other 2 are adult). My time is at a premium […]
Continue readingi am looking for a recipe for milkshake mix like they use at bk or mc d’s…i need one for iced mocha cappachinos at home,,yummy yum thanks karin 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 […]
Continue reading4 1/2 c. sugar 1 lg. can evaporated milk 1/2 lb. butter 1 1/2 bags chocolate chips 1 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow creme 1 tbsp. vanilla Nuts (opt.) Place sugar and evaporated milk into a medium size pot and bring to a boil. Once milk comes to a boil add butter and boil for an […]
Continue readingQuadruple this recipe for storage in jars 2 cups cooked pumpkin (15 oz. can) 1 cup white granulated sugar or splenda 1 cup brown sugar or splenda blend 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. ginger 1/8 tsp. cloves Combine all ingredients in a crockpot and cook on high for 3 hours, stirring every […]
Continue readingRecipe by: Laurene Wells 4 dozen eggs boiled and peeled 5 beets, boiled 4 cups beet juice 2 cups brown sugar 1 cup WMB huckleberry vinegar 1 cup white vinegar4 small onions, sliced in rings 1 fresh ginger, peeled and sliced 10 pint jars Boil eggs 15 minutes, and peel them. Set aside.Peel and slice […]
Continue readingrather than a specific recipe, i’m wondering if browning meat before placing in a crock pot is really necessary. i never brown ground beef or chuck roast, but i wonder if the taste is different? we’re MOSTLY vegetarians so i’m not really experienced with cooking meat. but, my family does like certain things in the […]
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