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Quick and Easy Flatbread Recipe

Image of stack of skillet flatbread

Don’t panic when the grocery store is out of bread, or when you’re trying to avoid having to go to the store. It’s surprisingly easy to make your own bread at home with just a handful of ingredients. I have an extensive tutorial on baking bread at home, but if you want to make something […]

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Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe

One of my favorite meals is a big plate of romaine lettuce with homemade Caesar Salad dressing. Throw in a few croutons and some leftover chicken and I’m a happy girl. Sure, you could use bottled dressing on this type of salad but where’s the fun in that? Once you make up a batch using […]

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Chicken Bundles

Easy Chicken Bundles made wit leftover chicken, cream cheese, crescent rolls and seasonings.

Today I thought I’d share another quick family favorite with you. It uses a creamy chicken filling wrapped around crescent roll dough and baked up. Add a salad and dinner is done. I also like to make these to take with us on a picnic lunch or dinner. Wrap them in foil to keep them […]

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Get More Juice Out of Limes and Lemons

Here’s a tip from  fellow Hillbilly Housewife reader about getting more juice out of lemons and limes. (Edited for Spelling). Place the fruit in the microwave oven for approximately 35-50 seconds. Let them cool and set aside till you can pick them up without burning your hands. This works great especially if you’re weak or […]

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Creamy Turkey Rice Soup

This is such an easy recipe that’s the perfect use of leftover turkey (or chicken for that matter). It makes a great lunch and a wonderful dinner. If you’re serving this for dinner, add a bread or even better a side salad to make it more filling. You can modify this recipe and add some […]

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Ultimate Homemaker Ebook Collection

For 6 days only, more than 75 widely-known bloggers and authors in the homemaking sphere have joined together to offer 97 of their most popular eBooks and eCourses, valued at just over $600, for the incredibly low price of $29.97! More than anything, the goal for this sale was for it to be, well… ultimate! […]

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Turn Story Telling Into Frugal and Educational Fun

Here’s another great article by Cindy about using Narration and Notebooking. If you are not a homeschooler (we’re not), there are still lots of great ideas here to have fun with your kids that’s both educational and frugal. We always do a lot of reading over the summer and I’ll be incorporating some narrations / […]

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Tuna Tetrazzini

Makes 6 servings 2 tablespoons margarine 1/3 cup celery chopped 1/3 cup onions chopped 2 10 1/2-ounce cans cream of mushroom soup 2 6 1/2-ounce cans tuna solid meat packed in water, flaked (reserve liquid) 1 soup can liquid (tuna liquid plus enough water to fill can) 1 1/4 cups parmesan cheese grated 2/3 cup […]

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Homemade Manicotti

Makes 6 servings 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup milk 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese 1 egg 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 28-ounce jar spaghetti sauce 1/4 cup shredded Romano cheese optional 1.  Place flour in a bowl; whisk in milk, 3 eggs and […]

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Lasagna with Meat Sauce

Makes 4 servings 1 package Lasagna with Meat Sauce Prepare and serve Lasagna with Meat Sauce as directed on package. 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.

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Betty’s Macaroni and Cheese

Makes 4 servings 1 cup uncooked macaroni (2 cups cooked) 3 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine 3 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups 1%  milk 8 ounces sharp low-fat cheddar cheese, cubed 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt (optional) 1/4 teaspoon celery salt (optional) 1.  In a medium casserole microwave margarine 40-45 second on HIGH. 2.  Add flour and stir […]

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Tuna Melt Pie

Makes 6 servings 1 cup water 3 eggs large 3/4 cup buttermilk baking mix 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 6 1/2-ounce can tuna chunk white packed in water, drained and flaked 4 to 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded (1 to 1 1/2 cups) 1 cup peas thawed and drained Preheat oven […]

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Brats over Creamy Potatoes

Makes 6 servings 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 6 fully cooked bratwurst (1 to 1 1/2 pounds) 1 package Betty Crocker scalloped potatoes 1 3/4 cups hot water 2 to 3 tablespoons white vinegar Paprika, if desired 1. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook bratwurst in oil, turning occasionally, until brown; drain. 2. […]

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