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Hot Dog Soup
severs 6 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons margarine 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth 1 (9 ounce) package frozen green beans 1 (16 ounce) package beef frankfurters, cut into bite size pieces 1 can of corn Place the onion and margarine in a large […]
Continue readingOven Canning Method
I have always canned every year using the old fashioned way of using the hot bath canning method. This year I read of a new way of canning. I fill my clean jars with whatever I am canning and put them all in my oven. Turn the oven on to 250 degrees. When the oven […]
Continue readingBread Machine Recipe Without Yeast
My daughter is allergic to yeast. I would like to find a bread recipe to use in my bread machine that contains no yeast, but the bread is not hard. Thanks for any help you can give, Rebecca Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I […]
Continue readingGluten Free Recipes
I’m writing to request any info you or your readers may have related to a gluten-free lifestyle. I was recently diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease and have been told I now need to eat gluten-free. Any suggestions, ideas, recipes or information will be greatly appreciated. Suzie J. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, […]
Continue readingGob or Whoppie Pie
I grew up in Western Pennsylvania–the land of the wonderful “gob”, known in other parts as a “whoopie pie”. I have several recipes for gobs, but the homemade white filling (not the yellow stuff found in the commercially marketed gobs) never seems to be quite right; it is never as fluffy, thick, or sweet as […]
Continue readingDry Dip Mixes
I’m looking for recipes for the dry ingredients to mix for dip (that you can mix with sour cream, yogurt, or cream cheese). I would like to mix some of these up to put in small zip bags to give with an appropriate dish for Christmas gifts to friends and neighbors. If anyone has a […]
Continue readingStuffed Pepper With Chicken
My husband told me about a dish that he used to eat at his best friends house when he was younger. I can’t find anything like it and I’ve been searching for a couple of years, now. He said it was a stuffed pepper recipe but with chicken or turkey dinner instead of ground beef […]
Continue readingFriendship Cake
My mom (May She Rest In Peace) had a friend that used to make something around the holiday’s called friendship cake. It took about a month or so to make. You would add something one day and then stir it the next. I know it was kinda like a fruit cake because it had a […]
Continue readingRamen Special
Ramen Special: This recipe feeds two adults 2 pkgs of Top Ramen (any flavor) 2 T. mayo (can use light if desired) small amt. of velveeta cheese (approx. a 1/4 cup or less) TOPPING: 1/4 lb. of hamburger 1/2 c fresh diced tomatoes(it helps if the tomatoes are a bit juicy. Save the juice if […]
Continue readingCongo Squares
Family recipe back in 50’s. 2 3/4 c flour, sifted 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 2/3 c shortening 3 eggs 1 c. nut meats 1/2 tsp. salt 2 1/4 c brown sugar 1 pkg. Nestle’s semi-sweet chocolate morsels Mix and sift flour, baking powder and salt. Melt shortening and add brown sugar. Stir until well […]
Continue readingToasty Cheese Bake
8 slices white bread (sourdough is our favorite) 1/2 lb. ground beef 1/4 c. chopped onion 1 T. prepared mustard 1/2 tsp. salt, optional 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese 1 egg, slightly beaten 3/4 c. milk 1/2 tsp. salt, optional dash pepper 1/8 tsp. dry mustard Preheat oven to 350. Cook meat, onion, prepared mustard […]
Continue readingZucchini Cakes
1 shredded small zucchini 1 pouch (6.5) cornmeal 1 large egg 1/2 cup milk Microwave zucchini in glass bowl 2 minutes on medium high, then drain. (Editor’s note: you can also cook in saucepan in a small amount of water until soft, then drain.) Combine in a bowl, the cooked zucchini, cornmeal, egg, and milk, […]
Continue readingEtouffe
Hi! I have a frugal & super easy recipe to share. I live in Louisiana, so I like a little kick in my food. However, this recipe is easily varied to make less spicy. 🙂 Also, seafood is very plentiful and affordable here, but not everywhere else. If you don’t have access to crawfish, make […]
Continue readingCheap and Easy Yummy Tomato Pie!
Ingredients: Pastry for a 1-crust 9-inch pie, unbaked evaporated milk 4 cups sliced firm ripe tomatoes 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese 1 large clove garlic, smashed and minced Preparation: Line pie plate with pastry; flute edges and brush shell […]
Continue readingDog Food Recipe – Molly’s Food
Molly’s Food This is a frugal but nutritious recipe for dog food. Take 1 kg of chicken pet mince and place in a soup pot. Fill the pot up to about three quarters full and with a potato masher, mash the mince into the water. Add a pkt. of cheap, frozen vegetables and cook. This […]
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