Hillbilly Housewife

Deviled Eggs

A plate of deviled eggs is one of my go-to things to fix for potlucks and get-togethers. They are always appreciated no matter what else is on the table. They also make a great snack. If you are taking them, sprinkle a little paprika on top to make them look pretty. 6 eggs Water for […]

Crockpot Turkey Frame Soup

Put that turkey frame to good use by first making homemade broth and then turning it into a delicious pot of soup... all in your slow cooker.

1 carcass (frame of turkey), wings, bones, skin and everything from your leftover cooked turkey 3 stalks celery complete with leaves 1 medium yellow onion 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon marjoram 5 black peppercorns Remove all the good meat from the carcass, wrap well and set aside in the refrigerator. Then, break […]

Easy Way To Figure Out What You Wear – Declutter Your Closet Tip

This simple little hack will make it easy to decide what clothes you should keep and what you should donate or toss.

I’m back with a frugal tip that’s perfect for the beginning of the year. I don’t know about you, but my closet is starting to overflow. I know there’s some stuff in there that I just don’t wear all that much, but it can be hard to tell. Here’s a super easy and frugal tip […]

True South Hoppin John

Hoppin John is a classical southern dish that's as tasty as it is frugal. Served over rice, the ham, black eyed peas and veggies burst with flavor and fill you up.

We’ve been talking about the tradition of eating black eyed peas on New Year’s Day. The symbolism of this very southern dish is interesting. You can read about the history and get my simple recipe for making a batch of black eyed peas by clicking on this link – Black Eyed Peas Recipe You’ll also […]

New Year’s Day Lucky Meal

Here's what we're cooking (and eating) each New Year's Day for Good Luck. It also makes for a mighty tasty dinner.

Down here in the South we cook a traditional New Year’s Day meal that’s supposed to bring good luck, fortune and wealth in the new year. For us there are four components to the New Years Meal. Pork, Greens, Black-Eyed Peas and Corn Bread. Let’s break them down according to what they mean. This is […]

Southern Collard Greens

You've gotta try cooking collards from scratch. Such a tasty treat and surprisingly easy to make.

Around here it’s a tradition to eat Collard Greens on New Year’s Day. But don’t stop there. These delicious leafy green vegetables cooked in crispy bacon with some onion, garlic and spices are delicious all winter long. Put on a pot of these, let them cook for a good 2 hours and make sure you […]

Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Skip the canned stuff and cook up a batch of black-eyed peas from scratch. They taste amazing.

Down here in the south, it’s tradition to eat greens and black eyed peas on New Year’s Day (usually served with ham and some other sides.) Black eyed peas actually have quite a long history of bringing good luck and prosperity to a number of people. Here in the south, it is most widely believed […]

Chickpea Taco Stew

Turn a can of chickpeas and some leftover taco meat into a delicious and filing stew.

I had about a cup of taco meat leftover from last night. It was just browned ground turkey and taco seasoning. It wasn’t enough for us for lunch, but I thought it would make a great flavorful start for a soup or stew. Thus Chickpea Taco Stew was invented and it turned out delicious. 1 […]

Homemade Marinara Sauce

The key to a truly amazing pasta dish is a good marinara sauce. While there are plenty of good store-bought options out there that will do in a pinch, a homemade tomato sauce makes a huge difference. Making your own pasta sauce is a lot easier than you may think. My frugal shortcut is to […]

Christmas Crafting With The Kids

Fun and easy craft ideas to keep the kids busy while they wait for Santa to come. These make cute gifts and decorations too.

Kids love everything about Christmas except waiting for the day to get here. With them taking a break from school, you’ll often hear cries of, “I don’t have anything to do.” You can keep them busy this holiday season with Christmas crafts that are easy and fun for the little ones to make. Christmas Placemats […]

Quick and Easy Holiday Treats To Make With The Kids

Here are three super easy treats to make with the kids over Christmas Break.

Are you looking for a way to keep your children busy during holiday break? One great way to have them contribute to the holiday festivities is to have them help make holiday treats. In many families cookies are an important part of the holiday tradition. Even if your children aren’t able to bake yet, they […]

Gingerbread Cookie Icing

This is the easiest and best way to ice your gingerbread cookies. Works every time - with just two ingredients.

Yesterday I shared my favorite recipe for Gingerbread cookies with you. While the cookies taste great plain (I actually prefer them that way), they are also wonderful iced and they look very pretty if you take the time to decorate with a simple gingerbread icing. Here’s the recipe we use: Gingerbread Icing 1 cup powdered […]

Gingerbread Cookie Recipe

I bake a big batch of these gingerbread cookies each year. It just wouldn't be Christmas without them.

I love gingerbread cookies. There’s just something about that sweet and spicy mix that makes them perfect. Around here it doesn’t really feel like Christmas until we smell these cookies baking. They are fun and easy to decorate, or have them plain. They are delicious either way and in a pinch they make some cute […]

Christmas Books To Read As A Family

Teach your kids about the true meaning of Christmas by sharing some all-time favorite Christmas books.

Christmas is the season of the gimmes. Gimme toys, gimme electronic gadgets, gimmme gift certificates. That’s not the real meaning of Christmas. It’s not about the parties or the sharing of tasty meals, either. All the holiday gift giving, all the parties, all of the shiny decorations can take over the meaning of Christmas and […]

Homemade Eggnogg

Have you tried making eggnog from scratch? Here's an easy recipe and the end result is absolutely delicious. Perfect for the holidays.

I love a glass of eggnog (or two) around the Holidays. It’s such a fun, festive and delicious drink. Yes, you can buy a carton at the store and just add a little bourbon to it, but there is just no comparison to the homemade stuff. Making your own eggnog is surprisingly easy. The most […]

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