Category Archives for Dairy & Eggs

Homemade Goat Cheese

Making homemade goats cheese is not as hard as you may think and it is really good for you. 1 gallon of fresh goats milk ¼ cup of vinegar or lemon juice cheesecloth candy thermometer large stainless steel stockpot long knife long stainless steel spoon fine mesh colander Start by placing your goats milk into […]

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Mac 'n Cheese Made With Reconstituted Powdered Milk

Credit for this recipe goes to the  University of Illinois Extension – Family Nutrition Program and our friend, Julie Henry, who asked the question – How long does reconstituted powdered milk stay fresh in refrigerator? In my research, and in my experience, the answer is: Reconstituted (prepared) powdered milk will last, if it is covered […]

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Easy Frugal Tahini Recipe

Don’t buy Tahini again! It’s so easy to make! We love making middle eastern foods like hummus. We purchase raw sesame seeds at our local bulk food for $1-2/lb. 5 cups sesame seeds 1 1/2 cups oil (olive,canola,or mixture) salt to taste, if desired. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast sesame seeds, stirring often, till […]

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

1 egg 16 oz. macaroni noodles 8 oz. Velveeta cheese crumbles 8 oz. sharp cheddar 8 oz. mild cheddar 1 can evaporated milk 1 stick margarine or butter Boil noodles. While cooking, beat milk and eggs together. Then stir in cheese. Cut margarine/butter into chunks and put on top of cheese mixture. After draining noodles, […]

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Making Homemade Butter

You would not believe how easy it is to make homemade butter! There is nothing to it and you get a great big payoff in the end. It’s also nice to be able to tell all your friends that you make your own butter. All you need is: A food processor 2 cups pasteurized heavy […]

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Huckleberry Pickled Red Eggs

Recipe by: Laurene Wells 4 dozen eggs boiled and peeled 5 beets, boiled 4 cups beet juice 2 cups brown sugar 1 cup WMB huckleberry vinegar 1 cup white vinegar4 small onions, sliced in rings 1 fresh ginger, peeled and sliced 10 pint jars Boil eggs 15 minutes, and peel them. Set aside.Peel and slice […]

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Homemade Pimento Cheese

Pimento cheese is one of my husband’s favorite sandwich spreads. We like it on toasted bread. There’s a really good brand of local pimento cheese at the grocery store here, but it’s also quite pricey. Instead I started using this homemade pimento cheese recipe. It’s absolutely delicious. I make a batch anytime I can find […]

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Carrot Souffle Recipe

Ready to “dress up” your carrots. Instead of serving them just steamed for dinner, give this carrot souffle recipe a try. It’s surprisingly simple and frugal, but will surely impress your family or dinner guests. Carrot Souffle Recipe 1 lb carrots (about 5 large carrots) 5 tbsp softened butter 3 eggs 1 cup Parmesan cheese […]

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Bacon Cheeseburger Quiche

16 ounces lean ground beef (2 cups) 1 small onion, chopped 4 strips bacon, cooked and chopped in bits 3 eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste 1 teaspoon white peppers This recipe makes 9 servings. Brown ground beef in skillet with onion. […]

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