I would like a recipe for refrigator pickles. I am planning on planting cucumbers this year and would love to make them. Please help. I’m not much for canning, but I do like to use my fresh garden vegetables as much as possible. I freeze most of them. Thanks… Disclosure: Some of the links below […]
Continue readingMy mother made what I call Fudge Pies for my brother and I. It was just a simple pie crust with a chocolate syrup type filling that barely covered the bottom of the crust but was so delicious hot out of the oven when we got off that school bus. He and I would split […]
Continue readingI am looking for a salad recipe that features raw broccoli with bacon bits. A crunchy, tasty salad with a light dressing. Thank you! From the Hillbilly Housewife: I have a recipe for a yummy broccoli salad here. It uses crumbled bacon instead of bacon bits because I personally prefer the flavor. You could certainly […]
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I love simple dishes that can be trown together in minutes. This particular one is healthy and perfect for those days when you’re eating a little healthier and cutting out meat. It’s also quite frugal. Feel free to use any cheese you like with this dish. This recipe comes from my good friend Christine – […]
Continue readingThis week’s frugal tip comes from my good friend Christine – The Menu Mom. Check out her meal planning service here. One of the biggest beliefs is that frugal and healthy do not go hand in hand. Yes, it is true that oftentimes the foods in the local grocery store sales ad feature processed junk. […]
Continue readingIt always surprises me when friends tell me that they own a crockpot, but never use it. It sits in the back of a kitchen cabinet collecting dust. Not so with my own crockpot collection… yes, you heard right, I have more than one. I have them in different sizes for different meals or dishes […]
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Growing up in Germany, we never used Paper Towels. In fact, it was well after I had gotten married and came back to visit that I saw the first roll of paper towels at my parent’s house. My mom told me later, that the only reason she bought it was because she saw us using […]
Continue readingHere’s another fun dessert idea that isn’t quite what it appears to be. Bake the shells ahead of time and then have the kids help put these ice cream tacos together. Ingredients: 1/3 cup melted butter 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup honey 3/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp. water 4-5 drops green food coloring […]
Continue readingThis cake is so much fun to make. It’s great for April Fool’s Day, but also makes for a fun birthday cake for a little boy (or silly husband). Have fun with it. Ingredients: 1 chocolate cake mix 1 white cake mix Brown paste food coloring Yellow paste food coloring 3/4 cup chocolate frosting, prepared […]
Continue readingApril first is almost here. I like to have a little fun with my family, by surprising them with some food that isn’t what it seems to be. Here’s a simple little dessert or sweet snack for the kids. It’s bacon and eggs made from candy. Eggs: 3 Tbsp. chocolate chips (white) 12 M&Ms (yellow) […]
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I would like to introduce you to a fairly new friend of mine – Susan Heid from “TheConfidentMom.com”. Susan is a busy mom of four, a fellow Christian, a parenting coach and a Frugali$ta. She blogs about her adventures in Motherhood, running a frugal household and various parenting issues at www.TheConfidentMom.com. Before we dive in […]
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I almost always have apples and we love them for snack. I usually slice apples and serve them either plain, with peanut butter, vanilla yogurt or cheese. Every once in a while we’ll splurge and get a tub of caramel dip (or even better, make it). One of the biggest challenges is to keep the […]
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Sweet milk is whole milk that has not been processed. Many grocery stores sell sweet milk in their dairy sections. If you can’t find sweet milk at your local grocery store buttermilk will work just as well. If the crust on your bread seems to hard, wrap it in a damp kitchen towel until it […]
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I remember my mother adding an apple when she was cooking red cabbage. The sweetness added some nice balance to the meal. When I first came across this traditional Irish recipe, I was reminded of my mom’s German cooking. This baked cabbage was an instant hit at our house. It makes for a great side […]
Continue readingCoddle is a traditional Irish dish and makes a perfect hardy lunch on St. Patty’s Day. It is considered a comfort food in Ireland and is typically eaten during the winter months. Coddle is steamed not boiled so a tight fitting lid on the soup pot is essential. Remember to check your coddle during cooking […]
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