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$70 Low Cost Menu for 4 to 6
My $45 menu has been so popular that I’ve taken a shot at another one. I tried to duplicate the $45 price tag, but it was just too hard. Instead I’ve developed a relatively low cost menu. This one has much more meat, a few more fruits and veggies and a greater variety. I hope […]
Continue readingHealthy Carrot Cake Recipe
2 cups all-purpose flour 24 Splenda packets or 1 cup splenda 1 tbsp baking soda 1 tbsp cinnamon 2 eggs 1/2 cup applesauce 1/2 cup honey 4 cups shredded carrots Frosting: 1/2 cup light whipped cream cheese 1tbsp powdered sugar 2 Splenda packets Sift flour, baking soda, Splenda and cinnamon to remove any lumps. Beat […]
Continue readingGlazed Carrot Recipe
Tired of regular steamed carrots? Try this glazed carrot recipe instead. It won’t take you hardly any longer to make, but all that brown sugar will turn the carrots extra sweet and make a wonderful (and a bit indulgent) side dish. This goes perfect with any type of ham dish. We also like it with […]
Continue readingPineapple Carrot Cake
This pineapple carrot cake is a nice twist on the more traditional recipe. With the pudding and pineapple it stays nice and moist and you don’t need any frosting on it. A light dusting of powdered sugar is all it takes to make this cake look pretty and taste delicious. That also makes it perfect […]
Continue readingCarrot Raisin Salad Recipe
Your kids will love this simple carrot raising salad recipe. It’s the perfect mixture between savory and sweet. It goes well with just about any dinner and will have your children gobble up their veggies without complaining. Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe 4 cups shredded carrots 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup mayo or Miracle Whip 1 […]
Continue readingStretching Ground Beef
Here is an easy way for your readers to get more for their money when purchasing ground beef. This is for 4lbs. of ground beef. Add 1 Cup of Seasoned or plain bread crumb to the ground beef add 2-3 dashes of hot sauce, 2 raw eggs 1 teaspoon garlic powder and if you like […]
Continue readingSquash Casserole
3 medium yellow squash 12 crushed crackers (6 for inside and 6 on top) 1/2 cup milk 1 beaten egg 1 small chopped onion 1 chopped green pepper 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 1/2 tsp. Sugar salt and pepper to taste Boil the squash until tender. Drain and mash up. Combine all ingredients in […]
Continue readingCarrot Soup Recipe
This simple carrot soup recipe has long been a family favorite. I like it especially when I’m feeling a little under the weather. It also makes for a delicious light lunch when served with a plain muffin or some fresh baked bread. Carrot Soup Recipe 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 can […]
Continue readingEasy Carrot Cake Recipe
Using a box mix (or my own simple yellow cake recipe) makes this a very easy carrot cake recipe. The 2 cups of carrots are just enough to give this cake that special texture and sweet flavor. The salad dressing ensures that the cake stays moist and of course the frosting tops it all off. […]
Continue readingTin Foil Dinners
I have heard a lot lately about tin-foil dinners/ pocket meals cooked in the oven to save on clean-up. I am interested in creative recipes (not just the old hamburger onions potato and carrots) for tin-foil dinners, how long to cook them etc. Those who use them, I would love to hear the pros and […]
Continue readingTreasures Gained Through Obstacles, Household Control Journal- HBHW Newsletter
July 14th, 2010 Editorial Hi there and welcome to another edition of the Hillbilly Housewife Newsletter. We’ve been busy adding a bunch of new recipes to the HBHW website. You’ll find plenty of new summer veggie dishes in the recipe section. I’ve also continued to add more smoothie recipes to Healthy Hillbilly Housewife. I’m sure […]
Continue readingFried Yellow Squash Recipe
I think I already mentioned that my husband is not a big squash fan. But whenever I make a batch of this fried yellow squash recipe he can’t get enough. I guess the breading and frying take out a lot of the “squash” taste that he doesn’t enjoy too much. Either way this is a […]
Continue readingSpaghetti Squash Recipe
Spaghetti squash is a great alternative to regular pasta. I first came across it when I eliminated carbs to lose some weight. This spaghetti squash recipe is one of the few dishes I still make regularly from that time. Very yummy, easy to make and kid-friendly. Spaghetti Squash Recipe 2 small spaghetti squash spaghetti sauce […]
Continue readingZucchini Jelly
Did you know that you can make a delicious zucchini jelly with all that fresh squash in your garden? The strawberry and pineapple flavors in this recipe balance nicely with the zucchini for a yummy jelly even your kids will like. Zucchini Jelly Recipe 6 cups shredded zucchini 1/2 cup lemon juice 6 oz (small […]
Continue readingZucchini Fritter Recipe
I’ve been making this zucchini fritter recipe during the summer for as long as I can remember. They are perfect for using up fresh zucchini or yellow squash from the garden. I can’t wait for the first few zucchini to get just large enough to make the first batch of fritters. From there, they make […]
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