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Cinna-Sticks for Pizza Night
I go to Aldi and get $1.99 pizza for “Pizza Night” at our house but the family misses having those horribly expensive “cinna-sticks” that you can get at Pizza Hut, Dominoes, etc. so I do this and it’s a hit: I buy a can or two of generic cinnamon rolls (generic refrigerated cans) at Aldi […]
Continue readingVeggie Corn Fritters
Mix 1 cup of fine grind white corn meal with enough water so that it becomes mush (add water slow so you do not get too much) add salt to taste- approximate 1/2 tsp. Set aside while you assemble a pile of fine chopped veggies (approximate 1 cup. Things, like onion, bell pepper, carrot, tender […]
Continue readingGround Turkey American Chop Suey
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground turkey (can be frozen roll) 1 can tomato juice or V8 1-2 boxes of elbow macaroni 1 onion/chopped 1 green or red pepper/chopped garlic (how every much you like) dash of Worcestershire sauce dash of salt and pepper oil In a skillet (preferably an electric skillet), add your oil and pour […]
Continue readingDIP FOR FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
This dip goes perfect with your favorite fried green tomato recipe. It is quick and easy to put together, but really gives this popular southern appetizer the little something extra. Perfect for company but easy enough to mix up just for yourself. Dip For Fried Green Tomatoes 1/2 cup of Miracle Whip Dressing 1/3 cup […]
Continue reading30 Minute Buns
1 1/4 c warm water 2 Tbsp yeast 1/3 c. oil 2 Tbsp honey 1 tsp salt 1 egg 3 1/2 c. whole wheat flour Sprinkle yeast in water. Allow to foam. Add in the rest of the ingrediants and mix well, kneading just a few minutes. Roll out to 3/4″ thick and cut into […]
Continue readingLaundry detergent
My DH is determined that we use a commercial powdered detergent for the laundry, because he likes the smell… well, I like making my own powder from a frugal recipe that I found online. I eventually got tired of him saying “we should use tide or something” to me and figured out a way to […]
Continue readingFlour Tortilla Pizza
My grandchildren love these for snacks or even a very economical and frugal lunch: Flour Tortilla Pizza Sauce Pepperoni (I keep a pkg. in freezer) Shredded Chesse, or whatever toppings they desire and that you have on hand. Microwave about 35-40 seconds Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional […]
Continue readingLeftover Roast Sandwiches
1 lb leftover roast, sliced thin 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp flour 1 1/4 c. beef broth 2 Tbsp bbq sauce 2 tsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp thyme 1 green pepper, cut into thin strips 1 medium onion, cut into thin rings Olive oil Buns […]
Continue readingFried Noodles
Take a quantity of cold leftover noodles 1 beaten egg bread crumbs salt and pepper Butter and olive oil Break apart cold noodles and toss with beaten egg that has had salt and pepper added to it. Sprinkle with bread crumbs to lightly coat noodles. Saute until golden brown and crisp in the butter and […]
Continue readingHomemade Laundry Detergent
Making your own homemade laundry detergent can be a great way to save on an ongoing basis. Here’s recipe that a HBHW reader submitted. Be sure to also read through the comments section below. We have quite a bit of good discussion on the topic going on and there are many questions that came up […]
Continue readingFruit Crunchy (Cobbler topping)
This recipe came from my grandmother and mother. It makes a very crunchy cobbler topping, I love it on any fruit, my mom put it on blackberries most of the time. Fruit Crunchy 1 cup sugar 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder pinch salt 1 egg Mix together dry ingredients. Beat egg and combine […]
Continue readingNoodle Dinner
I learned this frugal recipe when I was a nanny for a family with four hungry boys. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add 1 pound of egg noodles. Cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are al dente. Drain. While the noodles are cooking, brown 1 pound of ground beef or […]
Continue readingBeer Bread
Made a recipe that called for 12 oz of dark beer. The only can of dark beer I could find was 24 oz. I told the clerk “now to figure out what to do with the other 12 oz since I don’t drink beer” She told me to use it for beer bread. Oh, was […]
Continue readingFig Recipes
I’m looking for ideas for using figs besides making jam. Thanks! 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.
Continue readingCountry Biscuit
My grandmother who live in Arkansas used to make the best biscuits. They were more like a dinner roll. She cooked them in a wood stove. I found the same type of biscuit in a restaurant in the south once but can’t seem to find the actual recipe. Can anyone out there help? Enjoy your […]
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