Our family used to enjoy Auntie Ethel’s Oatmeal Cookies, but Auntie Ethel is gone now and we’ve lost the recipe. I remember that we soaked the raisins in boiling water, and then used the raisin water as the liquid in the recipe. They were very crispy and buttery. Any ideas? Disclosure: Some of the links […]
Continue readingI am looking for a recipe. It had saltines as the base and my mom would put a shredded coconut mixture on top of each saltine and then broil it. I think there was an egg in it and table sugar. I am not sure. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, […]
Continue readingI need a good and easy caramel popcorn recipe if anyone out there has one I’d really appreciate it. 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 readingOver the past few weeks, HBHW readers have been sharing some of their favorite Holiday Recipes. Now it’s time to vote on your favorites. Please take a moment to let us know by voting in the poll below. You can vote from now through December 21, 2010 @ 11:59 pm. The submitters of the top […]
Continue readingDecember 15th, 2010 Editorial Hello again and welcome to another edition of the Hillbilly Housewife Newsletter. The poll to vote on your favorite Holiday Recipe contest submission is up and it’s your time to vote. Please take a moment right now and go to http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/favorite-holiday-recipes-poll.htm Also, if you submitted a holiday recipe, be sure you […]
Continue readingI have a gluten allergy. I am presently in a country for a month that has corn everywhere but I can’t buy cornmeal anywhere…and I only brought one bag of cornmeal. I need to make it from scratch…does anyone know how to do that? Every single web site has recipes saying use a measurement of […]
Continue readingMy mom used to make this 30+ years ago. It was a family favorite. She says that it was a Pillsbury biscuit recipe, but the Pillsbury website doesn’t have this recipe. Ever heard of it? Thanks! 🙂 Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will […]
Continue readingSauce: 1 stick (1/2 c.) butter or margerine 1 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. apple cider vinegar 3/4 c. water 1 tbsp. cornstarch 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg Dumplings: 1 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp butter or margarine 1/2 c. milk Melt butter and mix all […]
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This is a family favorite, my grandmother made it every year. I’ve never had anything like it, and Christmas is not the same without it. For the Cake: 2 cups flour 1 cup sugar ¼ tsp salt 4 Tbsp baking powder 1 cup milk 3 Tbsp melted butter 2 cups raw cranberries Mix all ingredients […]
Continue readingI’ve lost my card from My Great Recipes collection for Melting Moments in the Cookies Packet. Made with flour, corn starch, powdered sugar…kind of like a thumbprint with separate recipe for icing (red and green on the picture). I made these for Christmas and cannot find the card anywhere! Disclosure: Some of the links below […]
Continue readingThis is inexpensive to make and it can feed 3-4 people to save money. I use ground turkey but you can use ground beef I suppose. I buy generic everything so this usually cost about $4 to make and it is a quick dinner for when you do not feel like cooking. 1 lb ground […]
Continue readingI saw a no knead bread method once, and using it myself, decided to share it here. It is so simple and so easy and the best part is that there is absolutely no kneading what so ever. you’ll need: 1 large bowl 2 loaf pans ( coat them well with either butter, oil or […]
Continue readingSome years ago, I saw a pattern on TV on how to make a sock. At that time, I didn’t have double pointed knitting needles and didn’t have the funds to purchase a set of them (when I looked, few stores carried them and they were all way toO much for a set of 4). […]
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This is a recipe I came up with because our son loves pumpkin pie and has a total milk allergy. Everyone in the family eats it and really likes it. It taste like regular pumpkin pie. 3/4 cup sugar 1 heaping tsp. cornstarch 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ginger 1/4 tsp.cloves 2 […]
Continue readingFrom My Great Recipe Cards – I’ve been trying to find the recipe card for chocolate chip cookies. I think they’re called Haymarket Chocolate Chip Cookies. They are pale and flat with crispy edges and soft, chewy center. Very rich! Anybody have it? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no […]
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