UPDATE: I’ve extended this Thanksgiving Giveaway through Thanksgiving Day, November 24th. I didn’t want the fun to end so quickly and I wanted to give you more time to comment. I would also like to spread the word about a second chance to win! My friend Patti Winker over at RemarkableWrinklies.com is also offering a […]
Continue readingThanksgiving is just a few short days away. My turkey is sitting in the freezer and most of the rest of the ingredients I need for the big feast are sitting on a shelf in my pantry. It’s been a nice and quiet Saturday morning, so I grabbed an extra cup of coffee and sat […]
Continue readingI don’t have to be gluten free. But I make a pumpkin pudding that has the same ingredients as a pumpkin pie minus the pie crust. It is delicious warm or cold. I serve the pudding anytime of the year, but it is especially good on a cold night when it is served warm. I […]
Continue readingDoes anyone have a quick and easy recipe for a non-cooked pavalova please? (Editor’s note: In case you are not familiar with this term, a pavalova is a meringue dessert. Read more here; Wikipedia-Pavalova Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission […]
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Since Thanksgiving in the US is just a few days away, I thought I’d share some of my favorite frugal Thanksgiving decorating tips. It doesn’t take much to make a pretty center piece or some mantle decorations. Use what you already have on hand or take a stroll around the yard and pick up some […]
Continue readingThis is a Frugal Tip posted by a Hillbilly Housewife reader. I always value tips shared by our readers. Sometimes those tips are so detailed they need a little extra attention, and this is one of those times. I have posted this tip in the article section as well as the Frugal Tips section so […]
Continue readingFor extra nutrition, cook “soaked beans” in chicken broth. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingIf you bake a lot, you may find that you often have to use more egg whites than whole eggs, leaving you with yolks. Here are some ways yo use them up. Home made mayonnaise Home made pasta Lemon curd Custard Glaze for various baked goods Add to scrambled egg/omelette/quiche mix Add one to your […]
Continue reading1 Tbsp butter or margarine 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup stuffing leftovers 1 cup cooked turkey leftovers, chopped fine 3/4 cup stewed tomatoes (you can also use a variety of leftover veggies) 4 bell peppers, tops cut off and insides cleaned, save tops, remove the stems 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack or Mozzarella cheese […]
Continue readingI recently purchased a large, deep cast iron pan with a lid at a yard sale for just a few dollars. It seemed in good shape and seasoned. However, now that I’m home with it, I think it needs to be scrubbed and re-seasoned. Could someone please guide me as to how to do that?! […]
Continue reading4 cups cooked turkey, shredded 3 cups cooked vegetables, anything you have leftover 1 cup gravy 4 cups leftover mashed potatoes 1 egg 1 Tbsp cream cheese; room temperature salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp butter or margarine, broken up dash paprika Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a large pie plate or […]
Continue reading1 Tbsp vegetable oil 3 cups mashed potatoes 12 ounces breakfast sausage links, cut into little pieces 1/2 cup cooked broccoli florets, chopped (substitute other cooked vegetables if desired) 12 large eggs 1/3 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup […]
Continue reading1 1/2 cup leftover ham, chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp pickle relish 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp grated onion salt and pepper to taste kaiser rolls or other sturdy bread In a food processor, put the ham and pulse until finely minced. Put in a bowl and add the remaining ingredients; taste and […]
Continue readingThe holidays are coming up and that of course means lots and lots of leftovers (my husband’s favorite). And with super low prices on family favorites like turkey and ham it’s easy to make extra and live frugally for the coming days. What are you to do with all that extra ham and turkey? Here […]
Continue reading1 package of refrigerated crescent rolls 1 round or wedge of Brie cheese (do not remove rind) 1/2 to 1 cup leftover cranberry orange relish (depending how much Brie you use) 2 Tbsp butter, melted sprinkle of light brown sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and lightly spray a cookie sheet or cover with […]
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