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 […]
Continue readingI 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 […]
Continue readingDo you want something festive to serve at the Holiday Party you’re hosting? Or maybe you need an idea for something to bring to a Christmas Party Potluck. I have just the thing for you. It’s a yummy non-alcoholic Christmas punch. It’s hot and delicious and smells amazing. I love that everything is heated up […]
Continue readingOne of my favorite gifts to give to friends, teachers and the likes is homemade mixes in a jar. They are easy to customize for each person and always well received. A few years ago when I was working an office job, I made instant potato soup mix in jars and gave them to my […]
Continue readingBetween the cookies and other Christmas treats, we haven’t exactly been eating healthy the last few days. Ok, who am I kidding… we haven’t eaten all that clean since Thanksgiving. I’m feeling the pounds creeping on and my shoulder is starting to ache again… all good signs that I need to clean up my act […]
Continue readingIt’s getting cold down here in Dixie. Today I had to scratch ice from the windshield for the first time before taking my daughter to school. The cold weather has me adding more and more soups and stews to our weekly meal plans. Something that’s making a regular appearance these days is Chili. I mix […]
Continue readingWe’re getting closer and closer to Christmas Day. Yesterday I shared an idea with you on how to raise some extra money to buy presents for your loved ones. Today, I’d like to share a whole bunch of ideas for frugal gift ideas with you. A few years ago we talked about Christmas gifts in […]
Continue readingWay back in 2009 (has it really been this long?) we held a Virtual Cookie Exchange here on the Hillbilly Housewife blog. We had all sorts of delicious cookie recipes that were contributed by fellow bloggers and compiled them into a pdf document. I thought it would be fun to share those recipes with you […]
Continue readingDon’t let the name fool you… this isn’t your typical stuffing or dressing recipe. Instead it’s a yummy, custardy dessert that will impress your guests. It’s also a great way to use up stale bread and can easily be made ahead of time. Just store it in the fridge until you’re ready to bake it […]
Continue readingThese sweet potatoes are a simple but delicious addition to any holiday table. They are quick and easy to make and since the potatoes are sliced, they don’t take long to bake up. I love how wonderful the rosemary makes the house smell any time I bake these. It’s a perfect Holiday recipe since all […]
Continue readingDo you need a quick dessert for a Holiday Party or a Family Christmas “Get-Together”? Give this simple pumpkin dump cake a try. You can buy all the ingredients well ahead of time, then mix it all up and bake. You end up with a yummy cake without a lot of extra dishes to clean. […]
Continue readingWhen you’re making cookies it’s so hard to decide between all the different options. Should it be peanut butter cookies, oatmeal ones, some with chocolate chip etc. Instead of baking all sorts of different cookies, why not have some fun and make these “Monster” cookies instead. They have a little bit of everything and by […]
Continue readingWith just 3 ingredients, this is the perfect Holiday recipe. Things get so hectic and there are so many dishes to prepare, it’s nice to have a simple main dish that’s as tasty as it is pretty for your table. The sweetness of the molasses and the citrus taste of the orange juice concentrate complement […]
Continue readingThis is one of my favorite side dishes, not only during the holidays, but also throughout the year. It goes great with any type of meat or fish. In the summer it’s wonderful with grilled chicken, but it really shines on the holiday table. I love the smell of rosemary this time of the year […]
Continue readingFor is it isn’t a real Holiday feast without some yummy sweet potatoes. The older I get, the more I appreciate the flavor and texture of this yummy vegetable. This simple casserole makes it shine without any nuts or marshmallows. Give it a try. It’s simple but very yummy. Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe Type: […]
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