Gluten Free Recipes

I’m writing to request any info you or your readers may have related to a gluten-free lifestyle. I was recently diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease and have been told I now need to eat gluten-free. Any suggestions, ideas, recipes or information will be greatly appreciated. Suzie J. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, […]

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Gob or Whoppie Pie

I grew up in Western Pennsylvania–the land of the wonderful “gob”, known in other parts as a “whoopie pie”. I have several recipes for gobs, but the homemade white filling (not the yellow stuff found in the commercially marketed gobs) never seems to be quite right; it is never as fluffy, thick, or sweet as […]

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Dry Dip Mixes

I’m looking for recipes for the dry ingredients to mix for dip (that you can mix with sour cream, yogurt, or cream cheese). I would like to mix some of these up to put in small zip bags to give with an appropriate dish for Christmas gifts to friends and neighbors. If anyone has a […]

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Stuffed Pepper With Chicken

My husband told me about a dish that he used to eat at his best friends house when he was younger. I can’t find anything like it and I’ve been searching for a couple of years, now. He said it was a stuffed pepper recipe but with chicken or turkey dinner instead of ground beef […]

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Friendship Cake

My mom (May She Rest In Peace) had a friend that used to make something around the holiday’s called friendship cake. It took about a month or so to make. You would add something one day and then stir it the next. I know it was kinda like a fruit cake because it had a […]

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Ramen Special

Ramen Special: This recipe feeds two adults 2 pkgs of Top Ramen (any flavor) 2 T. mayo (can use light if desired) small amt. of velveeta cheese (approx. a 1/4 cup or less) TOPPING: 1/4 lb. of hamburger 1/2 c fresh diced tomatoes(it helps if the tomatoes are a bit juicy. Save the juice if […]

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Congo Squares

Family recipe back in 50’s. 2 3/4 c flour, sifted 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 2/3 c shortening 3 eggs 1 c. nut meats 1/2 tsp. salt 2 1/4 c brown sugar 1 pkg. Nestle’s semi-sweet chocolate morsels Mix and sift flour, baking powder and salt. Melt shortening and add brown sugar. Stir until well […]

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Toasty Cheese Bake

8 slices white bread (sourdough is our favorite) 1/2 lb. ground beef 1/4 c. chopped onion 1 T. prepared mustard 1/2 tsp. salt, optional 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese 1 egg, slightly beaten 3/4 c. milk 1/2 tsp. salt, optional dash pepper 1/8 tsp. dry mustard Preheat oven to 350. Cook meat, onion, prepared mustard […]

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Zucchini Cakes

1 shredded small zucchini 1 pouch (6.5) cornmeal 1 large egg 1/2 cup milk Microwave zucchini in glass bowl 2 minutes on medium high, then drain. (Editor’s note: you can also cook in saucepan in a small amount of water until soft, then drain.) Combine in a bowl, the cooked zucchini, cornmeal, egg, and milk, […]

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Etouffe

Hi! I have a frugal & super easy recipe to share.  I live in Louisiana, so I like a little kick in my food. However, this recipe is easily varied to make less spicy. 🙂 Also, seafood is very plentiful and affordable here, but not everywhere else. If you don’t have access to crawfish, make […]

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Cheap and Easy Yummy Tomato Pie!

Ingredients: Pastry for a 1-crust 9-inch pie, unbaked evaporated milk 4 cups sliced firm ripe tomatoes 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese 1 large clove garlic, smashed and minced Preparation: Line pie plate with pastry; flute edges and brush shell […]

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Dog Food Recipe – Molly’s Food

Molly’s Food This is a frugal but nutritious recipe for dog food. Take 1 kg of chicken pet mince and place in a soup pot. Fill the pot up to about three quarters full and with a potato masher, mash the mince into the water. Add a pkt. of cheap, frozen vegetables and cook. This […]

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Macaroni & Tomatoes

1/2 lb. box of your favorite pasta (Seashells, Ziti. or Rotini are good choices!) Put in large pot with approx. 1 1/2-2 qts. of water Cook until tender but slightly firm to bite. About 7-10 min. (pasta will be larger than it was, but not overdone-“mushy”) Depending on your preference, drain part of the water […]

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Fruit and Nut Butter Spread

Because I live overseas, it’s almost always cheaper to buy individual ingredients than ready-made products. I was also finding it nearly impossible to find either peanut butter or jam that didn’t have loads of sugar added to them. So I came up with this healthy and frugal alternative. Ingredients: 1/4 cup raw or lightly roasted […]

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