Cheese Pancakes

2 cups shredded cheese 1/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons yellow mustard 4 medium eggs 1/2 cup yogurt or buttermilk Margarine or bacon grease for frying In a medium sized bowl toss together the cheese and flour and salt. I do it with my hands, but you could use a fork. Stir in […]

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Cheese Enchiladas

1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 tablespoons oil 15 oz can chopped tomatoes 8 oz can tomato sauce 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup yogurt or sour cream 3 cups shredded cheese 12 corn tortillas In a two-quart saucepan, heat the oil […]

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Cream Cheese Basil Sauce

1 pound spaghetti or fettucini 1/4 cup margarine, softened 2 tablespoons dry basil 2 tablespoons dry parsley 8 ounces cream cheese, softened or 1 cup Yogurt Cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup olive oil or other oil 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup boiling […]

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Bread & Cheese Pudding

4 slices bread (stale is fine, homemade or store-bought) 3 eggs 2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 to 2 cups shredded cheese Grease up a 2-quart casserole. Tear the bread into small bits and scatter it in the casserole. In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, mustard and salt. Mix […]

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Crock-Pot Sausage Spanish Rice

1 lb fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, sliced 2, 14.5 oz  cans diced tomatoes (don’t drain) 2 cups water 1 1/2 cups uncooked converted rice 1 cup salsa 1 medium onion 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup chopped red pepper 1 can chopped green chiles (optional) 1 envelope taco seasoning (or 1 tsp […]

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Frugal Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

We all want to celebrate and honor our moms on Mother’s Day, but you may be stumped for frugal Mother’s Day gift ideas this year. Giving Mother’s Day gifts doesn’t have to break your budget if you use one of these ideas. Many restaurants offer discounts for mothers on Mother’s Day; some even allow moms […]

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Crockpot Wassail

2 quarts apple juice or cider 1t. whole cloves 2 cups orange juice ½ cup sugar 1 cup lemon juice 1 cinnamon stick 18 oz pineapple juice Heat on HIGH in crockpot until hot. Remove cloves and cinnamon stick. Simmer in pot to keep warm. 25-30 servings. Submitted by HBHW reader Susan S. and here […]

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Mulled Apple Juice From The Crockpot

1 quart apple juice ¾ t. pumpkin pie spice 4-5 cinnamon sticks Orange slices Whole cloves Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cook on high 2-4 hours. Keep warm until serving time. Submitted by HBHW reader Susan S. Another one of Susan’s favorite crockpot recipes is this crockpot wassail recipe. I haven’t had a chance […]

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Mulled Spiced Apple Drink

1 can (46 ounces) apple juice 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 cinnamon sticks 6 whole cloves In a medium saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes. Strain. Serve warm. This recipe makes about 4 servings. Submitted by HBHW reader Susan S. Here’s another yummy crockpot drink recipe: Mulled […]

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Crockpot Apple Cider

8 whole cloves 4 cups apple cider 4 cups pineapple juice 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches) 1 individual tea bag Place cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. Place the remaining ingredients in a slow cooker; add spice bag. Cover and […]

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Crockpot Christmas Punch

1 bottle (32 oz) cranberry juice 1 can (32 oz) pineapple juice 1/3 cup red hot candies 1 cinnamon stick (3-1/2”) In slow cooker, combine ingredients, cook on low 2-5 hours. Remove cinnamon stick before serving. Makes 2 quarts. Submitted by HBHW reader Susan S. Here’s yet another yummy hot drink from your slowcooker. This […]

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Crockpot Orange Spiced Cider

4 cups unsweetened apple juice 1 can (12 ounces) orange juice concentrate, thawed 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon red-hot candies 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon whole cloves Fresh orange slices and cinnamon sticks, optional Combine the first 5 ingredients in your crockpot. Place cloves in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of […]

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Easy Crockpot Mexican Chicken

4 – Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts (You can make with any type of chicken you have available, breasts, thighs or legs or combination. I will say it works much better with de-boned meat, cause otherwise you’re fishing bones out of hot sauce. ) 1 – can Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 – can Del Monte Petite […]

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Crockpot Chicken Cassoulet

1 pound dry navy beans 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 c. carrot, chopped 1/2 c. celery, chopped 1/2 c. onion, chopped 1 1/2 c. tomato sauce 2 c. water 1 T Worchestershire sauce (I’ve omitted this and it still tastes just fine) 2 t or 2cubes beef bouillon (if you cut down on this […]

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