I have a lot of tomatillos in my garden and would like to find out how to cook some dishes using them, and can or freeze them if possible. 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 […]
Continue readingI am having a potluck Family Reunion. I need frugal ideas for decorations for the tables, games, etc. Thank you. 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 readingEasy Macaroni And Cheese: 1 lb box elbow macaroni 1 lb extra sharp cheddar cheese (grated) 1/2 lb butter 1 qt milk salt Heat oven to 350 degrees. Boil macaroni until it is fork tender and drain. Grease a 2 quart baking dish. Place a layer of macaroni. Cut butter into small pieces and place […]
Continue readingChocolate Peanut Candy: 4 squares of almond bark 4 squares of chocolate 12 oz package Nestle’s chocolate chips 16 oz dry roasted peanuts Chop up squares and place them into a bowl with remaining ingredients. Microwave for 3 minutes. Stir well and cook in 1 minute intervals until mix has melted. Drop spoon-fulls onto wax […]
Continue reading2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 quarts milk 2 tbsp vanilla extract 2 cups heavy whipping cream ground nutmeg Beat eggs then place eggs, sugar and salt into a large saucepan. With stove temperature low, gradually stir in milk and keep stirring until the mixture starts to thicken (it takes […]
Continue reading1 1/2 cups green pepper (diced) 8 cups tomatoes (diced) 3 lg onions (diced) 2 Jalapeno peppers 15 oz can tomato sauce (optional) 3 cloves garlic (crushed) or a good pinch of garlic powder 2 tbsp vinegar 1 tbsp salt Combine all the ingredients into a large stock pot. Cook for 15 minutes on a […]
Continue readingAre you a sweet potato or pumpkin pie person? We tend to have more sweet potato pies around here, but if you like the more traditional pumpkin one, then this homemade pumpkin pie recipe is perfect for you. Serve it around the holidays with a little ice cream or whipped cream on top for a […]
Continue readingAugust 4th, 2010 Editorial Hello again and welcome to another edition of the Hillbilly Housewife Newsletter. This edition is running a little late today because I had too much fun sitting at the kitchen table with my sister. She is visiting for a few days and we always have a good time catching up and […]
Continue readingMy mother made this and she is not with us any more. I just put four dozens of sweet corn in the freezer and would love to make the jelly. 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 […]
Continue readingThis is one of my daughter’s favorite ways to eat carrots. To be honest, I don’t make this dish very often since the butter and condensed milk make it very rich, but it is wonderful for holidays or special occasions. Baked Carrots Recipe 2 lbs. carrots 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 stick butter (cut into […]
Continue reading3 egg yolks 3 teaspoons lemon juice 3 Tablespoons cold water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup oil 1. In medium pan, whisk egg yolks and water until bubbly. 2. Place over medium-low heat and continue to whisk until mixture just begins to thicken, coating the back of a metal spoon. Remove from heat. Continue to […]
Continue readingThere are as many stuffing or (as we call it down here in the south) dressing recipes out there as there are cooks. Here’s one I like that’s based on bread. Most of the time, I end up making cornbread dressing, but this particular homemade stuffing made with bread is very good as well. You […]
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Have you tried making your own mustard? It’s a fun little project and you end up with something that tastes more like a gourmet mustard than the bright yellow stuff in the bottle. All it takes is some mustard seeds, vinegar, water, salt and pepper. If you’re growing mustard greens in the garden, let a […]
Continue readingTomato Catsup 1 stick cinnamon, broken 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 teaspoon mustard seed 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 cup vinegar 8 lbs tomatoes 1 cup chopped onion 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup sugar 1 Tablespoon salt Place cinnamon stick, cloves, mustard seed and celery seed in a spice bag; add to vinegar. Bring […]
Continue reading1 3/4 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup marshmallows 1/2 can diced pineapple (drained) 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup salad dressing (Miracle Whip works well) 1/2 tub of cool whip Mix all the ingredients together and place in refrigerator for at least 2 hrs. The longer it chills, the better it will […]
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