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How To Carve A Turkey – Video Of Easiest Way To Deconstruct The Bird
When it comes to actually carving (or deconstructing) a turkey, there are many schools of thought. I happen to like the method that Alton Brown from the Food Network uses. It’s simple and gives you a nice display of meat instead of a pile that looks like scraps. Click on and take a look: What […]
Continue readingOld Fashioned Fudge With Nuts And Raisins
Looking for an old fashion fudge recipe my granny made with nuts and raisins. Fudge was hard not soft. 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 readingBounty Of Winter Squash Ideas
Love those winter squashes! Our current favorite recipe is to grill 1/2″ slices of winter squash. All you need to do is brush the slices with a bit of olive oil, salt/pepper and even a bit of fun spices Chinese Five spice, old bay seasoning, what ever you like. Grill until soft. You don’t even […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Giveaway – Comment For A Chance To Win
UPDATE: I’ve extended this Thanksgiving Giveaway through Thanksgiving Day, November 24th. I didn’t want the fun to end so quickly and I wanted to give you more time to comment. I would also like to spread the word about a second chance to win! My friend Patti Winker over at RemarkableWrinklies.com is also offering a […]
Continue readingFavorite Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving is just a few short days away. My turkey is sitting in the freezer and most of the rest of the ingredients I need for the big feast are sitting on a shelf in my pantry. It’s been a nice and quiet Saturday morning, so I grabbed an extra cup of coffee and sat […]
Continue readingPumpkin Pudding
I don’t have to be gluten free. But I make a pumpkin pudding that has the same ingredients as a pumpkin pie minus the pie crust. It is delicious warm or cold. I serve the pudding anytime of the year, but it is especially good on a cold night when it is served warm. I […]
Continue readingEasy Non-Cooked Pavalova
Does anyone have a quick and easy recipe for a non-cooked pavalova please? (Editor’s note: In case you are not familiar with this term, a pavalova is a meringue dessert. Read more here; Wikipedia-Pavalova Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission […]
Continue readingFrugal Thanksgiving Decorations
Since Thanksgiving in the US is just a few days away, I thought I’d share some of my favorite frugal Thanksgiving decorating tips. It doesn’t take much to make a pretty center piece or some mantle decorations. Use what you already have on hand or take a stroll around the yard and pick up some […]
Continue readingPlanning Holiday Fun And Festivities With Less Stress
This is a Frugal Tip posted by a Hillbilly Housewife reader. I always value tips shared by our readers. Sometimes those tips are so detailed they need a little extra attention, and this is one of those times. I have posted this tip in the article section as well as the Frugal Tips section so […]
Continue readingCook Soaked Beans in Chicken Broth
For extra nutrition, cook “soaked beans” in chicken broth. 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 readingUsing Up Egg Yolks
If you bake a lot, you may find that you often have to use more egg whites than whole eggs, leaving you with yolks. Here are some ways yo use them up. Home made mayonnaise Home made pasta Lemon curd Custard Glaze for various baked goods Add to scrambled egg/omelette/quiche mix Add one to your […]
Continue readingLeftover Turkey And Stuffing Stuffed Peppers
1 Tbsp butter or margarine 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup stuffing leftovers 1 cup cooked turkey leftovers, chopped fine 3/4 cup stewed tomatoes (you can also use a variety of leftover veggies) 4 bell peppers, tops cut off and insides cleaned, save tops, remove the stems 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack or Mozzarella cheese […]
Continue readingRe-Seasoning Cast Iron
I recently purchased a large, deep cast iron pan with a lid at a yard sale for just a few dollars. It seemed in good shape and seasoned. However, now that I’m home with it, I think it needs to be scrubbed and re-seasoned. Could someone please guide me as to how to do that?! […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Table Shepherd’s Pie
4 cups cooked turkey, shredded 3 cups cooked vegetables, anything you have leftover 1 cup gravy 4 cups leftover mashed potatoes 1 egg 1 Tbsp cream cheese; room temperature salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp butter or margarine, broken up dash paprika Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a large pie plate or […]
Continue readingMashed Potato And Sausage Egg Casserole
1 Tbsp vegetable oil 3 cups mashed potatoes 12 ounces breakfast sausage links, cut into little pieces 1/2 cup cooked broccoli florets, chopped (substitute other cooked vegetables if desired) 12 large eggs 1/3 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup […]
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