Makes 4 servings 1 3/4 cups white rice 1 cup onions 1 clove garlic minced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 10 1/2-ounce can chicken broth 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce 1/2 cup green bell peppers 4 10 ounce beef and bean burritos Prepare burritos as directed on package. In 10″ skillet, over medium heat, cook […]
Continue reading2 cups plain yogurt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 8 small white onions, halved 8 cherry tomatoes 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch […]
Continue reading2 tablespoons margarine 2 tablespoon flour 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt Good Dash pepper 2 cups frozen peas (use a 10 oz box, or measure 2-cups from a bag of loose frozen peas) Get out a quart size sauce pan, or bigger. In it, melt the margarine over medium heat. Using a […]
Continue readingThis yummy and frugal casserole was submitted by HBHW reader Jennifer M. 1 4lb head of cabbage 2 rolls of any flavor sausage (it’s all about what you prefer) 2 sleeves of saltines Ketchup to taste Block cheese (it melts best) Shred cabbage just enough to soften, then drain and set aside. Brown sausage (as […]
Continue readingI have to admit, I haven’t always been very successful using coupons. But there are ways to make them work better and get quite a bargain. I asked a few of my friends who save a lot of money using coupons to give me a few of their money-saving coupon strategies. The following article is […]
Continue reading1 Small Carton of Fresh Strawberries 1 tbsp of sugar 1 package of instant vanilla pudding mix 1 cup of milk (or enough for pie filling directions on pudding mix) whipped topping 1 graham cracker crust Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder (optional) Pick out 6 pretty strawberries and set them aside. We’ll use them later […]
Continue reading6 tbsp Butter 24 Graham Crackers 1/4 Cup of Sugar Put the graham crackers in a large ziploc bag and crush them with a skillet or a rolling pin. Put the butter in a medium microwave safe bowl and microwave for 20 seconds. Look at the butter and continue microwaving in 10 second intervals until […]
Continue readingHBHW reader Denette share’s her recipe for a copy cat version of Duke’s Mayonnaise. Food processor Mayonnaise 1 egg plus 1 yolk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard or Dijon 1 cup olive, peanut or vegetable oil- I use olive 1 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice fresh is better can used bottled salt to […]
Continue readingI’ve heard them called both bierocks and runzas. Basically meat and cabbage filled roll. SO GOOD! Deborah (HBHW Reader) This is a great, easy, healthy, cheap recipe that our family enjoys. We make them for dinner, packed lunches, pot lucks, … basically good anytime. They freeze very well too. I usually make a large batch […]
Continue readingThis recipe was subitted by HBHW newsletter reader Rebecca. (yield 1) 1 cup of cooked rice 2 ice cubes 1/2 cup of California Style Vegetables uncooked frozen 1 slice of Kraft Cheese Slices On a piece of tin foil, pile all the ingredients on top of each other, don’t mix. Put on your bar-b-cue until […]
Continue readingIt won’t be long before it gets too hot for us to cook using the oven and stove around here all the time. That’s why I asked our newsletter readers to share some of their best summer cooking tips. You can find them, and of course my own tips below. Enjoy! I do a lot […]
Continue reading1/2 onion 2 to 3 slices of breakfast ham 1/2 green pepper (optional) 2 small potatoes (cooked – see directions below) 4 eggs Start by dicing the onion, ham and green pepper. Get out your iron skillet and let it warm up over medium heat. Add a little oil to the pan. Add your diced […]
Continue reading3 slices of toast 28 ounce cans of tomatoes 1 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/16 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon dry onion 2 tablespoons margarine First toast your bread. I use the heels from a couple of loaves, plus any leftover bread I may have on hand. You can toast the bread in the […]
Continue reading15 oz can greens (collards, turnip, mustard, kale or mixed greens) 1 tablespoon margarine 2 tablespoons vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon sugar or honey 1 teaspoon dry onion Open up the greens. You can use any type of greens that you like. You could use spinach too, I guess, although I […]
Continue reading6 to 8 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon margarine 2 tablespoons sugar or honey 1/4 teaspoon salt Good Dash pepper First prepare the carrots, cutting them into thin rounds. Place them in a saucepan with the water, margarine, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring the carrots to a boil over high […]
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