I came across a very nice mix  of free and cheap cookbooks this morning. You’ll find some healthy fare, some frugal stuff and some tasty treats. I can’t wait to get into the kitchen and try some of these recipes. The books are on my kindle, but before I get to do a lot more reading (and some baking), I better get back to working on today’s HBHW newsletter. I’ll be back tomorrow morning with more .

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30 Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes – Fabulous Easy Vegetarian Slow cooker Recipes (Vegetarian Cookbook and Vegetarian Recipes Collection)
Let’s start today off with some yummy crockpot recipes. They are quick and easy and since these are all vegetarian recipes, they are also budget and figure friendly. What more can you ask for?

Juice Love: Guide to Detox, Lose Weight and Feel Great with Juicing – Plus Recipes!

I have a hard time getting my husband to eat all the fruits and vegetables his body needs. A great way to get that nutritional boost is to make your own juices. We don’t juice every day, but if I notice that he hasn’t had a whole lot of fruits and veggies for a few days, I make us up a batch of juice. This also works great when you end up with too much fruit and veggies and can’t eat them all before they go bad.

Going Gluten Free – Meal Plans and Recipes
Here’s another great introductory guide to eating gluten-free. If you’re considering this way of living and eating, this is a great way to start learning about living gluten-free.

The Book of Herbs

I love cooking with fresh herbs and they are one of the few things I can grow and keep alive. I’m always learning more and love reading about growing and using herbs. No surprise that this went on my kindle right away this morning.

Decadent Dessert Smoothies: Simply Delicious Smoothies (Decadent Dessert Series)

These look like the perfect treats for a hot summer day. I know my daughter will love them.

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Dollar a Day Challenge

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. This book is the perfect example. The author – Susan Morishita – proves this by eating healthy on a dollar a day. It’s an interesting read and a great way to motivate yourself to eat better on a tight budget.

Slow Cooker Comfort Foods

Crockpots are perfect for cooking comfort food. Here you’ll find 150 new recipes to try. Perfect for busy weeknight and tasty enough for a special Sunday meal.

Poke Cake Recipes – Yummy, Fun and Easy Desserts (Hillbilly Housewife Cookbooks)

Poke cakes are so much fun to make and they take a plain cake from ordinary to extra ordinary. In this little recipe book you’ll find 35 yummy recipes that are easy enough to make during the week, but tasty and “fancy” enough for potlucks and company.

Square Recipes from Scratch (Grama G’s Top Homemade Recipes From Scratch)

Baked squares are a perfect treat for after school, lunch boxes or as a summer snack. The cookie bars in this little cookbook promise to be tasty treats anytime.

101 Bread Pudding Recipes (Secret Recipe Archive Series)

My favorite thing about bread pudding is that you can make it from leftover stale bread. It’s a frugal treat that makes a great dessert or even a special breakfast treat for the kids.

Frugal and Delicious: Secrets to Saving Thousands in the Kitchen

As an avid HBHW reader, you probably already know most of what’s in this book. I still recommend it though. It’s a quick read and well worth the $2.99 if you pick up even just one or two extra tips or use it as motivation to use all your frugal living skills.

Don’t have a kindle? Not a problem. You can read the books on your computer and other devices.  If you decide to buy one, I recommend this basic model. I’ve had one for quite some time and can highly recommend it.

I will do my best to share more free and cheap kindle books with you regularly as time permits. Subscribe to the blog or like the HBHW Facebook page to get updates each time I add more free reads.

Happy Tuesday. This is shaping up to be another busy week and summer is finally here in full force (complete with Thunderstorms). After yesterday’s sad news in Oklahoma, you won’t hear me complaining about the weather. My thoughts and prayers go out to to everyone affected. Stay safe.

I did have a little time this morning (in between laundry loads) to look through some free kindle cookbooks. I’ve found a few great ones I’d like to share with you today.

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Healthy Family Meals – a Habit for a Lifetime (Healthy & Tasty Series)

Eating healthy is so important and as parents, it’s our job to teach kids healthy habits. This is a great read and a quick free download. If you’re looking for more tips and recipes, check out the HBHW eBook Healthy Eating on a Budget.

Top 50 Most Delicious Homemade Ice Cream Recipes (Recipe Top 50′s)

What would summer be without some delicious ice cream. The only thing better is the homemade kind. Dig out that ice cream maker from under the kitchen cabinet, gather the kids and make up a batch of one of these frozen delights.

Top 50 Most Delicious Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Panini Recipes (Recipe Top 50′s)

Grilled Cheese for Grownups…. YUM!!!

Vitamin Water

I shared this ebook a little while ago and have had a few mason jars with homemade vitamin water ever since. It’s a big hit and we all end up drinking more water, which is a good thing.

How to Cook Healthy in a Hurry: 50 Yummy, Low Fat Recipes You Can Make In 30 Minutes

Eating healthy is important, but it isn’t always easy to come up with something that’s quick, easy and good for us. That’s where this little cookbook comes in. Inside you’ll find 50 recipes you can prepare in less than half an hour. Perfect for lunch or dinner during the week.

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Bread Made Easy: Delicious and Simple Handmade Artisan Bread (The Art of Baking Series)

If you’ve been thinking of making your own bread, or are ready to expand your baking skills, this is a great book to have. It’s easy to navigate and the recipes are as simple as they are delicious.

Poke Cake Recipes – Yummy, Fun and Easy Desserts (Hillbilly Housewife Cookbooks)

Poke cakes are so much fun to make and they take a plain cake from ordinary to extra ordinary. In this little recipe book you’ll find 35 yummy recipes that are easy enough to make during the week, but tasty and “fancy” enough for potlucks and company.

The Low-Maintenance Raised Bed Gardening Book – Everything you need to know to get Started Growing Your Own Vegetables from Garden Design to Dinner Table

A good friend of mine showed me her raised garden beds this past weekend. I love the idea and am talking with Hubby about setting one or two of them up in the backyard to grow some herbs and lettuce. This looks like the perfect book to help us get started.

101 Best Soup & Stew Recipes Ever: Including Gumbos, Chowders & Chili Recipes

I love making soups and stews. They are quick and easy, usually pretty inexpensive and I can adjust ingredients depending on what’s on sale or sitting in my pantry. As an added bonus, most soups and stew recipes can be doubled to make lunch the next day, a second night of dinner etc.

Good, cheap and easy ! Discover 55 recipes, for less than 2 Dollars, ready in under 30 minutes !

Love the title of this book and you can’t beat the price.

Don’t have a kindle? Not a problem. You can read the books on your computer and other devices.  If you decide to buy one, I recommend this basic model. I’ve had one for quite some time and can highly recommend it.

I will do my best to share more free and cheap kindle books with you regularly as time permits. Subscribe to the blog or like the HBHW Facebook page to get updates each time I add more free reads.

It has been a while since I’ve posted one of these… almost a week in fact. It’s been crazy busy, but I’ll do my best to find free kindle cookbooks for you and post them here at least a few times per week over the summer. Speaking of which… It’s hard to believe that we are almost ready for summer break already. The weather is finally catching up too and I am very grateful for fans and air conditioning. For now, let’s dive right in. I highly recommend the Homemade cleaning ebook and “How Carrots Won the Trojan War”. Enjoy!

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The Best Homemade Cleaners: Recipes To Make Your Own Cleaning Products And Save!

My friends Tawra and Jill know a think or two about homemade cleaners. If you don’t download anything else today, grab this free ebook for sure.

Healthy Muffin Recipes: Recipes for Healthy Chocolate Muffins, Healthy Fruit Muffins, Healthy Savory Muffins and More (The Best Healthy Recipes)

Muffins are always a breakfast favorite around here. I bake them in big batches and stick what we don’t need right away in the freezer. I’m looking forward to trying some of the recipes in this book in the coming weeks.

Superfoods: Top Superfoods and Superfoods Recipes for a Powerful Superfoods Diet, More Energy and Increased Immunity

This is a great introduction to superfoods. As you know, I’ve been trying to incorporate more and more of them into our diet. A family favorite is blueberries which you can turn into all sorts of yummy treats. Take a look at my blueberry cookbook for some ideas.

7 Days of Italian Cooking – Gracie’s Guide to Everyday Meals (Gracie’s Italian Living Series)

I love cookbooks that are also memoirs about time spent in the kitchen with mothers and grandmothers. This is one of those books and a very enjoyable read.

The Food Allergy Mama’s Baking Book: Great Dairy-, Egg-, and Nut-Free Treats for the Whole Family

If you are baking for family members with various food allergies, this is a great resource to have on hand. I also love the fact that is has lots and lots of positive reviews.

For more great Kindle cookbooks, check out my Amazon Author page. Don’t have a kindle? Amazon has a variety of Kindle Apps to read these books on your computer, tablet or smartphone.

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Poke Cake Recipes – Yummy, Fun and Easy Desserts (Hillbilly Housewife Cookbooks)

Poke cakes are so much fun to make and they take a plain cake from ordinary to extra ordinary. In this little recipe book you’ll find 35 yummy recipes that are easy enough to make during the week, but tasty and “fancy” enough for potlucks and company.

Survival Gardening – Post Economic Collapse Food Production Methods

You don’t have to be in a dire emergency situation to benefit from the information in this book. It’ll help supplement your grocery budget throughout the year with fresh, homegrown fruits and veggies.

Gluten-Free Slow Cooker: Easy Recipes for a Gluten Free Diet

One of the hardest things about living gluten-free is finding the time to cook special meals. These crockpot recipes will make your life much easier and get dinner on the table without a lot of fuss.

How Carrots Won the Trojan War: Curious (but True) Stories of Common Vegetables

Looking for a fun way to get the kids more interested in veggies, or just an easy informational read for yourself? This looks like just the book with stories of how veggies played an important part in history. I just downloaded it to my kindle and can’t wait to dive in. And yes, in case you didn’t know it, I’m a bit of a history buff.

The Sweet Little Book of Cupcakes

Let’s wrap things up today with some sweet treats. These yummy cupcakes will be a lot of fun to make with the kids this summer.

Don’t have a kindle? Not a problem. You can read the books on your computer and other devices.  If you decide to buy one, I recommend this basic model. I’ve had one for quite some time and can highly recommend it.

I will do my best to share more free and cheap kindle books with you regularly as time permits. Subscribe to the blog or like the HBHW Facebook page to get updates each time I add more free reads.