4 to 5 pounds chicken, stewing, cut into serving pieces (leg meat is fine) 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon paprika 2 onions, sliced 3 stalks celery, sliced 2 carrots, pared and sliced 1 bay leaf 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup water 1 10-ounce package noodles, cooked and drained Parsley, chopped Rinse […]
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Frugal tip: I have made this without any additional nuts or dried goodies. It is great plain, and my kids love it as a snack any way I fix it. 2 tablespoon olive oil 4 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup butter 1 tsp. vanilla 4 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup […]
Continue reading1 or 2 old, ripe bananas, mashed 1 medium egg 1 cup milk 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt This recipe is a super way to use up aging bananas. Begin by mashing the banana in a large bowl. Whisk in the egg and milk. Beat the mixture until the banana […]
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1 cup milk 1 medium egg 1 tablespoon oil 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 cups flour Get out a medium sized bowl. Measure in the milk, egg, oil and sugar. Beat well with a fork or wire whisk. Add the salt, baking powder and flour. Beat […]
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This donut muffin recipe is very very old, at least 80 years old. It was created by a cook with leftover donut batter who didn’t have time to deep fry them. She added a little milk to make the batter thinner, and cooked it in muffin cups instead of deep frying it. The nutmeg is […]
Continue reading2 cups dry oatmeal 2 cups buttermilk 2 medium eggs 2 tablespoons oil 1/2 cup flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt This is best started the night before, making it a good weekend breakfast. Get out a large bowl. In it combine the oatmeal and buttermilk. […]
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3-1/4 cups Biscuit Mix (homemade is fine) 1 cup milk 1/3 cup softened margarine 1/2 cup brown sugar or Sucanat 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts, optional In a large bowl combine the biscuit mix and milk. Mix the milk and biscuit mix together until you have a soft dough. Turn the dough […]
Continue reading20 ounce can crushed pineapple 1/2 cup warm tap water 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon margarine 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup cold tap water 2 tablespoons cornstarch Open up the canned pineapple and pour it all into a 2-quart saucepan. Add 1/2-cup of warm water, honey, margarine and cinnamon. Heat the pineapple over medium high […]
Continue reading2 cups warm tap water 4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons molasses 1-1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring 1/4 teaspoon butter flavoring (optional) In a three-quart saucepan combine the water, sugar and molasses. Put the pan on the stove over medium heat. Stir every now and then until the syrup comes to a rolling boil. Watch the syrup […]
Continue reading2 cups fresh or frozen berries (any kind, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, black berries etc.) 1/2 cup tap water 2 cups sugar In a 2-quart saucepan combine the berries, water and sugar. If the berries are big, like strawberries, cut them up first. If they are small like raspberries, blackberries and blueberries, leave them whole. Bring […]
Continue reading1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries 1/4 cup cool tap water 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons apple or white grape juice concentrate Dash nutmeg 1 tablespoon lemon juice Dash salt First get out a quart-sized saucepan. Measure in the water and cornstarch. Stir until the cornstarch dissolves. Add the blueberries, concentrated fruit juice, nutmeg, lemon […]
Continue reading1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup concentrated apple juice 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon In a small pan, over low heat, combine all of the ingredients. Simmer briskly for 5 minutes, or until thickened. Be careful not to burn it. Serve hot on pancakes or waffles. Makes 2 servings. Recipe is easily doubled […]
Continue reading1 cup apple juice or apple cider 2 cups of sugar a piece of cinnamon stick or a big dash cinnamon In a quart-sized saucepan, combine the apple juice (or cider), sugar and cinnamon. Place the pan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. When the syrup […]
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Who doesn’t love a nice scone for breakfast. If you’ve been heading to your local bakery each Sunday morning for these yummy treats, spending a small fortune in the process, give this recipe a try. They are a lot easier to make than you think. The key is to think of them as biscuits cousins. […]
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Is there anything better than some hot waffles coming out of the waffle iron? I just love the smell and they are always a big hit on the weekend around here. I serve them topped with a little sirup, whipped cream or powdered sugar and a side of fresh fruit. Homemade Waffle Recipe Recipe Type: […]
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