I was busy reading through some old cookbooks today and found a great recipe for a very hearty chili made with dried red beans. As I was jotting down the recipe, I came across an ingredient that I needed to decypher: 1 can (No. 2-1/2) tomatoes I did some research to find the actual “No.” […]
Continue readingI’ve been doing a lot of meal planning lately, and that typically means a lot of frugal freezer meals, especially soups, stews, meat sauce, and other family favorites. Recently I removed a plastic ziploc bag of my homemade spaghetti sauce from the freezer, let it thaw slightly, then pushed the contents out into a saucepan. […]
Continue readingWhether we’re talking about a short Holiday or the Summer break is in full swing, time home from school is fun for kids. But it also means kids are going to get restless. These days away from school can get long, both for you and for kids at home. It’s important to find things to […]
Continue readingThere seem to be two kinds, one in which there’s a layer of cornbread or cornmeal mush over a filling, the other in which everything is mixed together. This is the second kind: Tamale Pie Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Container: 10 inch skillet, 8 x 8 baking dish Servings: 6 – […]
Continue reading1 tbsp. chili powder 2 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. dry oregano 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt Put all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk together well. This recipe is equal to 1 pack of store-bought taco seasoning. Store the mix in […]
Continue reading1 lb. Lean ground Beef 1 Med. onion, chopped 1 Can Whole Kernel corn, undrained 16 oz Tomato sauce 2 Cups water 2 T Garlic salt 1 Can Ranch Style beans 1/3 Cup Chili Powder 1 ~14oz Can diced tomatoes 2 Cups Lg elbow macaroni Brown beef, and onion. Add in Corn, tomato sauce, tomatoes,Chili […]
Continue readingThis was originally in the “More with Less” cookbook and this version was tweeked by my friend Elle. Fry, drain, and crumble 2 slices bacon*. Saute in bacon fat until tender one medium onion, chopped**. Add one 15oz can beans***, drained, rinsed, and mashed; Add 1 cup tomato sauce ****, Add 1 t. chili powder*****, […]
Continue readingmy husband and i fell in love with a white cheese dip at a mexican restaurant that was in business only briefly. don't know the name of it. looked like it had some green chili pieces in it (not too spicy) and was slightly thicker than milk. really yummy! thanks! Disclosure: Some of the links […]
Continue readingFOR THE MEATLOAF CUPCAKES: 1 ½ lbs Ground beef 1 Egg, beaten 1 clove Garlic, chopped ½ cup Bread crumbs 2 T Worcestershire sauce ¾ cup Chili sauce (you can use ketchup too) ½ cup Onions, finely chopped ½ cup Carrots, finely chopped ½ cup Mushrooms, finely chopped ½ cup Red pepper, finely chopped ½ […]
Continue readingQuinoa is called a grain substitute, but not a grain at all. It is really a seed. The good news, it is definately gluten free. Quinoa is a light grain with a light nutty flavor. It can be found in most supermarkets in the pasta / rice sections. Quinoa is very nutritious and can be […]
Continue reading1 can beef vegetable soup 1 can corn (undrained, whole or creamed) 1 can mixed vegetables ( undrained) 1 can chili without beans 1 can of Rotel or like tomatoe s Mix all 5 in pan can cook about 15 minutes until mixed and warm. Serve with grilled cheese or corn bread or great without […]
Continue readingWhen I am browning ground beef for anything, Taco's, Chili, Sloppy Jo's I add one cup of cooked rice for every pound to pound and a half of meat just after draining the grease off. This works really well and your family will never know. The rice ( brown or white ) takes the seasoning […]
Continue readingThis 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 readingServing 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 readingDecember 29th, 2010 Editorial Hello again and welcome to another edition of the Hillbilly Housewife Newsletter. I want to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy New Year filled with wonderful moments with your family and friends, and all the best in 2011. Our Holiday Recipe Contest has come to a close and our […]
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