I was given a very tall stack of graham cracker pie crusts and so I’m looking for recipes that I can use these with and not spend more than I save by using free crusts. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a […]
Continue reading1 cup sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup molasses 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp ginger 4 cups flour In large mixing bowl, cream sugar and butter; blend in molasses, salt, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and ginger. Stir in flour, mixing well. Roll dough into […]
Continue reading1 bag of fresh Cranberries 2 Apples (tart but a hint of sweetness) (Granny Smith or Fuji is what I use or one of each) 2 Oranges 1 Cup of Splenda Wash all your fruit. Core your apples, peel your oranges and remove seeds. One fruit at a time, chop in food processor or use […]
Continue readingPreheat the oven to 350F Crust: 1 1/2 c Flour 1/2 c Vegetable Oil 1 tsp Salt 2 tsp Cold Milk 1 1/2 tsp Sugar Dump everything in the pie pan, mix it up with your fingers, and press into place. A perfect job for the kids. Filling: 4-5 Pink Lady apples, cored, peeled, and […]
Continue readingWe have been making this recipe for years and it’s one that my husband always requests for holiday meals. It’s easy and can be made ahead of time. 2 boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1/2 small onion, chopped 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 6 tablespoons butter, divided 3 tablespoons flour 3/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon […]
Continue reading½ cup butter ½ cup peanut butter 2 cups butterscotch chips ½ cup walnuts ½ cup coconut 2 ½ cup baby mallows In double boiler or a heavy pot mix the 1st 3 items. Stir until melted and then let cool until lukewarm. Stir in the rest of the stuff and mix well. Press into […]
Continue readingDough: 7 cup flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 c shortening 4 egg yolks 4 T sugar 1 can evap milk 1 tsp salt 1 pkg dry yeast – (dissolve in 1/2 c warm water ) Mix together – refrigerate dough overnight Filling: 2 1/2 Lbs ground walnuts 2 C sugar 4 egg whites –beaten […]
Continue readingBag of pasta noodles (any kind) Can of Mushroom soup Frozen veggies (any kind – I use mixed veggies) 1 pound of ground chicken or beef onion 1/2 cup milk salt and pepper to taste In a frying pan cook onion until tender, add ground chicken or beef and cook through. Meanwhile, cook pasta to […]
Continue reading4-5 chicken breasts 1 8 inch pan cornbread, crumbled 8 slices white bread, crumbled 1 onion, chopped 1 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 4 eggs 2 cans cream of chicken soup 48 oz chicken broth (canned or from cooking chicken) 8 oz can sliced mushrooms 2 TBS butter Boil, debone, […]
Continue reading2 1/2 cups pineapple Juice juice of 6 oranges & 3 lemons 8 whole cloves 4 cinnamon sticks 2 quarts water, divided 2 cups sugar 3 teabags Simmer 1 quart of water, sugar, cinnamon & cloves for 5 minutes. In a separate pan, simmer 1 quart of water with the teabags- do not boil. Then […]
Continue readingI am not sure where this recipe originated, but I can’t remember my mom making yams in any other form. It has been a family favorite for as long as I can remember. Especially if you don’t care for normal candied yams made with marshmallows. 2 cans of yams 2 cans of cubed pineapple 1 […]
Continue readingNovember 24th, 2010 Editorial Hello again and welcome to another edition of the Hillbilly Housewife Newsletter. Before we get to the meat of the newsletter, I just want to take one moment to say how thankful I am to all of you; my readers, my friends. Hillbilly Housewife has become a wonderfully busy community of […]
Continue reading1 1/2 lbs. venison steak flour sprinkled with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano 1 medium onion, diced 2 Tbsp frying oil 1/2 tsp brown sugar 1/2 lb. mushroom pieces 1 cup tomato puree 1 cup hot water Cut the venison into serving size chunks. Toss in the flour and seasoning mixture until coated well. Pound […]
Continue readingI’ve always looked forward to when Grandma (and later Mom) would make this candy. The only other candy that comes close is Heath bars, which I cannot always find. This is so yummy. GRANDMA’S TOFFEE 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter 2 Tablespoons water 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup finely chopped […]
Continue reading2 containers (8 oz sizes) refrigerator crescent rolls 4 cups diced cooked turkey (use up your leftovers) 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots 1 clove garlic, minced fine 1 bag shredded coleslaw cabbage (use the tri-color blend) 1 can (10 oz size) condensed cream of mushroom […]
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