Old Republic Inn Tortilla Soup

Greetings from Allamuchy, NJ. I have a recipe for Tortilla soup that I’ve used for years and it is always a huge hit. I got it from a restaurant in Kerrville, TX. They give you recipes for anything they prepare (kind of strange, I know), but here it is: 3 or 4 chicken breasts (boiled […]

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Ezekiel Bread For The Bread Machine

Take thou also unto thee wheat, and barley, and beans, and lentiles, and millet, and fitches, and put them in one vessel, and make thee bread thereof, according to the number of the days that thou shalt lie upon thy side, three hundred and ninety days shalt thou eat thereof. Ezekiel 4:9 — Holy Bible […]

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Frugal Homemade Remedies

Got the sniffles or your head is hurting? No need to head to one of the mega drug stores and pay a fortune in over-the-counter medications. Many of the ailments that plague us and our kids on a regular basis can be treated with some frugal homemade remedies. Disclaimer – I am not a health […]

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April 2009 Angel Food Menus and Shopping Lists

By popular demand, Hillbilly Housewife is proud to offer 4 weekly menus based on the foods provided by Angel Food Ministries. I’ve teamed up with the meal planning experts at Menu Planning Central to create these menu plans. Enjoy! Please Note – March Angel Food Menus are delivered in April, so you will actually be […]

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Vegetables Lo Mein

8 ounces dry spaghetti 3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, sliced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 pound package of frozen stir-fry vegetables or 3-1/2 cups fresh chopped veggies 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. When it is tender, drain it well and […]

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Classic Waldorf Salad Recipe

This is a great apple Waldorf salad recipe. Perfect for dessert, potlucks or even a light lunch. 3 or 4 apples, unpeeled, cut from the core, and chopped into bite size pieces (about 3 cups) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/3 cup raisins 2/3 cup chopped celery 1/3 cup walnuts (optional) 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon […]

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Banana & Carrot Salad

2 cups shredded carrots 2 bananas, sliced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons sugar 1/3 cup yogurt or sour cream First shred your carrots. You can peel them before hand or not as you see fit. Then shred them on a cheese grater by hand, or in the food processor if you have electricity. Peel […]

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Yogurt Popsicles

package (4-serving size) fruit flavored gelatin 1 cup tap water 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar 3 cups plain yogurt (homemade is fine) Molds, Sticks, Freezer Heat the water until it is boiling. You can do this on the stove or in the microwave. Stir it the flavored gelatin. Stir and Stir and Stir. Add the […]

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Yogurt Juice Popsicles

12 ounce can of juice concentrate 1 envelope unflavored gelatin (1/4-ounce) 4 cups plain yogurt (homemade is fine) 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla Molds, Sticks, Freezer Heat the juice concentrate in a pot on the stove, or in the microwave. When it boils, remove it from the heat. Stir in the unflavored gelatin. Stir a great deal, […]

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Juicy Popsicles

12 ounce can of juice concentrate 4 cups water (2 cups plus 2 cups) 1 envelope unflavored gelatin (1/4-oz) Molds, Sticks, Freezer Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in the microwave or in a sauce pan. Remove from the heat. Stir in the unflavored gelatin. Stir a lot, to dissolve it completely. Pour […]

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Pudding Popsicles

1 package (4-serving size) instant pudding mix 3 cups reconstituted or fresh milk 1/3 cup sugar Molds, Sticks, Freezer In a large bowl combine the pudding mix, milk and sugar. Beat with electric beaters or a wire whisk until thickened. Fill the molds and freeze. Chocolate pudding makes fudge-pops. Vanilla pudding makes cream-pops & butterscotch […]

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Fruity Popsicle

4 cups water (2 cups plus 2 cups) 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin 1 packet kool-aid type drink mix 2/3 to 1 cup sugar (to taste) Molds, Sticks, Freezer Pour 2 cups of water into a glass bowl. Sprinkle on the gelatin. Microwave on high for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the water just starts […]

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Popsicle Page

Homemade popsicles are easy and fun.  Kids enjoy it and they require very little work from the mom-in-charge.  The first thing you need are molds.  Tupperware makes some nice ones, but we are forever losing one piece or another.  Dollar stores and department stores sometimes have commercial molds available.  They go on sale after July […]

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Whipped Topping

1 packet unflavored gelatin 1 tablespoon water 1/3 cup boiling water 1 cup tap water 1 cup instant non-fat dry milk powder 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice First take the cup of tap water and pour it into a large deep bowl. Put this […]

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Brown Sugar Bread Pudding

  2 cups milk 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 medium eggs 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional) 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups soft bread crumbles. Stale bread and heels are fine, just tear them into smallish pieces. I use the remains of homemade whole wheat loaves. 2 to 4 tablespoons margarine 1/2 cup raisins […]

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