Does anyone have a recipe for making their own homemade creamer like the liquid flavored ones at the store? I’ve tried making a vanilla creamer using evaporated milk but I can’t seem to get the amount of sugar right. Thanks! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to […]
Continue readingMy mother used to bake Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies with ground walnuts. Before baking she would roll the cookie dough in a mixture of crushed corn flakes, sugar and cinnamon. This would make sort of a glaze on the outside and the cookie would be sealed up to keep the freshness for quite a while […]
Continue readingI’ve kindly been given a Prima automatic breadmaker – great. But no manual – I need instructions on how to use it please – anyone? These bread machine instructions should be all you need. – Susanne Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn […]
Continue readingHi all, I have some plum tree’s in my back yard that are flourishing in over abundance! Does anyone have a plum jam, jellie, or butter recipe they’d like to share? Or other treats that the plums are good for. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to […]
Continue readingSeptember 1st, 2010 Editorial Hello again and welcome to another edition of the Hillbilly Housewife Newsletter. It’s hard to believe it’s September already. The leaves will start changing in our area before we know it . We’ve settled into the school year routine already. How about you? The article I’m sharing with you this week […]
Continue readingIf you are on a low-glycemic diet, you may already be getting tired of snacking on low-fat cheese, a handful of nuts, and celery sticks. Your family may be looking a little droopy as they sit down to yet another grilled chicken breast and steamed broccoli dinner. You may also be starting to miss your […]
Continue readingI cook four medium potatoes .. clean and do not peal. As I take them out of the water after 15 minutes (3,800 Feet Idaho) .. I use the hot potato water to start my beans. Sometimes I throw an extra potato in and leave it in with the beans .. smashed up. I do […]
Continue readingAs a young girl, my mother always made these. I was disgusted at the thought of eggs on a sandwich, and always turned my nose up. once moved out on my own, money was tight, and i decided to try it. boy was i surprised! they are absolutely wonderful and now that ive got kids […]
Continue readingI keep a poker chip on my sink to use for a pot scraper. My husband drilled a hole in the center so that it doesn’t obstruct the drain if it happens to fall in the sink. It works well, and I seldom purchase scrubbers, et cetera. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate […]
Continue reading1-3 lbs.Hamburger (depending on size of your family) 1 onion 1 (16oz.) pkg. of peas or your preference. I try to use fresh out of the garden veggies but in a pinch use frozen. potatoes (amount depending on your family size) 5-6 cups of Homemade brown gravy (RECIPE ADDED AT THE BOTTOM) Cook,drain and mash […]
Continue readingMe and my family LOVE Salad Creations! They make all their salads and wraps right in front of you. Well, every time I go, I get a wrap with a special Greek dressing on it and I wish I knew how to recreate it! It would save so much money if I knew how to […]
Continue readingThis is a kid friendly dish! 2-3 skinless, boneless chicken breast or 2 c leftover chicken, shredded 1 can (generic) cream of chicken soup 1 c. sour cream 1/2 stick butter, melted 1 stack snack crackers poppyseeds preheat oven to 350. shred leftover chicken or boil 2 – 3 pieces boneless skinless chicken breast until […]
Continue readingHi, I rent an apartment that has a beautiful cream colored plush carpet in the bedroom, however, there are several rust stains in the carpet from former tenants. Looks like flower pot rings. Any tips on bleaching them out, or at least fadding them to somewhat blend in with the color of the carpet? I’ve […]
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I am looking for a good pasta sauce to put up using my garden tomatoes. I want something different than what I’ve used for years. From the Hillbilly Housewife We’ve been blessed with a lot of tomatoes the past two years and I had a chance to play with a few different recipes. Here’s my […]
Continue readingI am looking for recipes to repurpose all of my WIC cereal. Especially dinner recipes. Kix, cherrios, cornflakes, grapenuts, grapenut flakes, multigrain cherrios, rice crispies, chex, special K. 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 through and […]
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