I was getting ready to make a batch of biscuits last night to go with the Chicken Chili I had cooking in the slow cooker. I thought I still had some buttermilk leftover from making cornbread and buttermilk pancakes this past weekend, but apparently it was all gone. Instead I grabbed a little regular milk […]
Continue readingI’ve been trying to replace more and more “convenience” foods in our house with homemade versions. It doesn’t always save money, but I like the fact that I know what we’re eating and what’s in the food I’m making. As an added bonus, most homemade food just plain tastes better. Something very easy to do […]
Continue readingA couple of days ago, I received a private Facebook message from a Hillbilly Housewife reader. She asked me for some suggestions on what she could cook for her church youth group on a tight budget. I gave her a few ideas, but knew that the HBHW community would come up with some things I […]
Continue readingI asked my friend Christine from Authentic Moms to share a recipe with us from her new eBook “Spring Recipe Collection“. She sent me this wonderful beef rib recipe. They are perfect for the grill and I love the BBQ Dry Rub. It will be great to use all summer on ribs, chicken and even […]
Continue readingEnchiladas is one of my favorite comfort foods and we have it on the menu quite often. The recipe below makes a nice big pan of beef and bean enchiladas. There is usually enough for dinner and a few leftovers for lunch. You can make them with the corn tortillas as suggested, or replace them […]
Continue readingWe love good barbecue around here. I used to head down to a little restaurant down the road to pick up a pound or two … until I figured out how easy it is to make my own. Look for pork roasts to go on sale and stock up when you can. You can freeze […]
Continue readingWe had one of my favorite simple dinners last night. I roasted a chicken and made a loaf of homemade bread. I got the last of the lettuce from the garden and dinner was done. And it was delicious. There’s just something about adding warm bread fresh from the oven to make any meal special. […]
Continue readingDecember is always a busy time of the year for us. There are school plays, Christmas parties, Holiday Events and of course a lot of extra shopping on the calendar. All this extra “stuff” makes it hard to keep up with all the usual chores and still have time to enjoy Advent and Christmas. One […]
Continue readingSince the last two recipes were so well received, I thought I’d share another one from the “My Best Dip Recipes” cookbook with you. This one is always a big hit at potlucks and of course when you have a bunch of people over to watch the ballgame. It’s a delicious and flavorful cheese dip. Cheese, […]
Continue readingSince it’s Football season (and Friday), I thought I’d share one of my favorite recipes from the “My Best Dip Recipes” cookbook with y’all today. This dip is great with cut up veggies, but to be honest, I love it with some fresh baked pretzels. Or try making up a batch to use as a […]
Continue readingI use a lot of tomato paste during the fall and winter. I add a spoon of this yummy flavorful stuff to most of my sews and stews and even to tomato sauce. It gives it that nice, rich flavor and of course it’s essential to any good pot of chili as well. Since I […]
Continue readingDo you like the idea of cooking dried beans from scratch, but don’t think you have time to stir the pots for hours and hours? I have a great solution for you. Cook your beans in your slowcooker. Yes, it takes a little planning ahead, but you’ll come home to a nice big pot of […]
Continue readingIf you want to throw together the perfect meal, you need to make sure that you keep all of your casserole pantry staples on hand. Here is a list that you can print to check your inventory against. By keeping these casserole ingredients on hand, you will be able to create a beautiful meal in […]
Continue readingI’m sure you’ve come across a variation of this recipe or tasted something similar at a potluck. This little smoked sausages in barbecue sauce make a perfect holiday treat. You can serve them right away, or pour everything into a slow cooker to keep warm. Either way they are very delicious and always a crowd […]
Continue readingI needed a quick lunch yesterday and started to dig through my pantry. I came up with a large can of diced tomatoes, a can of chicken and a can of green chili… thus my spicy chicken tomato soup was invented. I love these simple, throw-together recipes and this one will quickly become a family […]
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