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Almost Hummus
7/8 cup dried pinto beans (soaked overnight) discard soaking water 2 1/2 to 3 cups cooking water Cook beans in water 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours or until tender. 1 tsp minced garlic 2 cups of the cooked pinto beans 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 TBSP water 1 tsp cumin […]
Continue readingEasy Frugal Tahini Recipe
Don’t buy Tahini again! It’s so easy to make! We love making middle eastern foods like hummus. We purchase raw sesame seeds at our local bulk food for $1-2/lb. 5 cups sesame seeds 1 1/2 cups oil (olive,canola,or mixture) salt to taste, if desired. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast sesame seeds, stirring often, till […]
Continue readingSweet Pickled Beets
I used to have a recipe using canned sliced beets. It was quick and easy and may have been called Harvard Beets. But, it did not call for thickening the liquid. That’s the one I want. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn […]
Continue readingCut Dryer Sheets In Half
Save money…..Cut dryer sheets in half – half is all you need and will last for more than 1 load of laundry. 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 readingRag Rug
I would be very greatful for instructions on how to make braided rag rugs from old sheets and clothes Thank-you Kelley 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 readingSpirited Corned Beef and Cabbage – Crockpot
3 to 4 pounds corned beef with seasoning pack 2 bay leaves 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 (12 oz) can beer 4 to 6 small gold potatoes, scrubbed and left whole 3 carrots, coarse cut 1 medium onion, quartered 2 ribs celery, coarse cut 1 can chicken broth (more or less) […]
Continue readingCrockpot Chicken Tacos
This is the easiest, most satisfying way to make a healthy, delicious taco dinner, and I always get rave reviews:) 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 Tbsp chili powder 3 Tbsp lime juice 1 cup of salsa 1 cup frozen corn Line chicken breasts in the bottom of a crockpot. In a very small bowl, […]
Continue readingCreamy Tahini Hummus
2 cans (16 oz) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup light olive oil 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 Tbsp celery leaves 1/2 Tbsp sweet onion, minced 2 Tbsp lime juice (or lemon) 1 1/2 Tbsp tahini 1 tsp salt (more or less to taste) dash black pepper […]
Continue readingCarrot Cake Made With Baby Food
When making your carrot cakes use baby carrot food instead of raw carrots your cakes will be more moist and taste a whole lot better enjoy 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-More-Expensive Microwave Popcorn – Video
Our family loves popcorn for snacking anytime day or night. What I don’t like is the salt and additives that I see in the store-bought microwave popcorn. Yes, they are convenient, but how much easier can you get than throwing popcorn in a bag and throwing it in the microwave? Check out this video for […]
Continue readingStrawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast – Video
Making breakfast special is a struggle, but with so many great ingredients, it shouldn’t be that hard. Think fruit, cream cheese, and French toast … you can’t go wrong. 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 […]
Continue readingPerfectly Easy Mexican Rice
To be sure it turns out just right, you must follow these directions verbatim (precisely). Hardest thing is the toasting of the rice, but it’s not too hard. You’ll get better the more you try it. What you will need: 1 lb. bag white rice 1 small can tomato sauce 4 cups water 2 Tbsps […]
Continue readingLeftover Soup – Keep The Cash Out Of The Trash
Serving the needy is one of our retirement goals and one frugal way of doing that is to be able to save ingredients from one meal and use it in another. For example, last night we served chili to 75 needy folks at our local homeless shelter “The Annapolis Light House” and got rave reviews. […]
Continue readingSweet Cream Biscuits
I found a recipe in Southern Living (I think) 20 some years ago for sweet cream biscuits. It was the best biscuits I had ever had but while moving my book came open and we lost the recipe. Does anyone else know what it is? Thanks Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, […]
Continue readingTerrific Toddler Smoothie – Video
Smoothie’s can be as simple or as complicated as you want to make them. This video shows that even a toddler can help prepare a tasty and nutritious smoothie for breakfast, lunch, or a delicious snack. And smoothie’s are the perfect beverage to carry along in a sippy-cup! Disclosure: Some of the links below are […]
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