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Easy Homemade Gift Ideas And Other Frugal Gifts
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, we’re all getting serious about Christmas gifts. In the HBHW Club, we’ve been talking about easy homemade gift ideas as well as some other frugal presents for the past few weeks. I’ve compiled our best ideas into a free report for you called the ABCs of Christmas Gift Giving. […]
Continue readingFrugal Tea Without The Stove
When I make tea I use 3 large tea bags or 6 small tea bags to a gallon of HOT tap water. *Add 3/4 cups of sugar for sweet tea. I dont have to use gas or electric. Just let it do its own thing like sun tea. Takes a little longer but is worth […]
Continue readingOrganized Grocery List
When I make my grocery list, I list things needed in the order they appear in the store. I also place my coupons in the order the items appear in the store. If the item is on sale, I place an “S” beside the listed item. That way I can see if the store has […]
Continue readingLeftover Turkey Crockpot Recipes
After we’ve eaten about as much turkey as we can handle around Thanksgiving and Christmas, I like to freeze the rest of the meat and use it in various crockpot recipes during the cold winter months. I often buy an extra turkey or two right after Thanksgiving when stores mark them down. I just stick […]
Continue readingHot Turkey Sandwiches From The Crockpot
Everybody makes the usual cold turkey and mayonnaise sandwiches the day after Thanksgiving. This year, why don’t your surprise your family with these hot turkey sandwiches from the crockpot. They are cheesy, delicious and a huge hit at our house. My six year old things this is by far the best way to eat turkey. […]
Continue readingEasy Crockpot Turkey Noodle Soup
Here’s a great dish to use leftover turkey in. If you don’t have any, you can easily substitute cooked chicken. I use some of the turkey stock I make from the carcass of the Thanksgiving turkey. 2 cups of cooked turkey 4 cups water 4 cups turkey broth 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 teaspoon salt […]
Continue readingHome Style Chicken Dinner
Makes 4 servings 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pounds) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper, if desired 3/4 cup water 1 envelope (.87 ounce) chicken gravy mix 1 (14-ounce) bag frozen baby whole potatoes, broccoli, carrots, baby corn and red bell peppers strips 1 (4 1/2-ounce) […]
Continue readingRigatoni Pizza Stew
Makes 4 servings 1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can beef broth 1 cup water 1/4 cup Italian-style tomato paste 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup) 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1 cup) 1 1/2 cups uncooked rigatoni […]
Continue readingTarragon Chicken
Makes 4 servings 3 chicken breasts, skinless, halves 3 zucchini, small, halved, cut into 2″ pieces 4 ounces mushrooms, small 3 carrots, cut into 1/4″ slices 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon tarragon, dried 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Place chicken breasts in freezer bag. […]
Continue readingTurkey Pasta Casserole
Makes 4 servings 3/4 cup uncooked small pasta shells or elbow macaroni 1 pound ground chicken or turkey 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (from 1-pound bag) 1 (15-ounce) can Italian-style tomato sauce 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1. Heat oven to 400°. Cook pasta as directed on package. […]
Continue readingMac and Beef Dinner Entrée
Makes 4 servings 1 2-pound package mac and beef dinner entree Prepare mac and beef dinner entree 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.
Continue readingNo-Wok Stir-Fry
Makes 4 servings 1 8-ounce can pineapple chunks or tidbits in own juice Water 1/4 cup cider vinegar 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon 1 teaspoon ginger ground 2 cloves garlic minced 1 pound broiler-fryer chicken skinned 6 cups […]
Continue readingCountry Chicken Breasts
Makes 6 servings 1 cup carrots thinly sliced 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 cup green onions sliced 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or bouillon 1/2 cup whipped cream 2 tablespoons sherry 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 6 chicken breasts boneless 2 ounces ham cooked, cut in thin strips In a 10-inch skillet […]
Continue readingHow To Make Turkey Stock
One of the things I traditionally do the morning after Thanksgiving is to make a big pot of turkey stock. Depending on how early we eat our big Thanksgiving meal, I have even done it that evening. Here’s how I make it. 1 turkey carcass 2 medium onions, sliced 3 ribs celery, cut up 2 […]
Continue readingCalifornia Pizza
Makes 8 servings 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic or onion powder 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 cups Original Bisquick® 1/2 cup cold water 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack-Colby cheese (6 ounces) 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken 1/2 cup sliced […]
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