No Waste Fresh Apple Cider
I discovered this purely by accident. I was simmering down some apples in my crock pot to make apple pie filling. I put them on low and left. When I came back I noticed that I had put way too much water on them so I just caught the apples in a slotted spoon and […]
Continue reading12 Time Saving Tips For Parents
The following article of time saving tips for parents was written by my friend Ellen C. Brown from CreatingHours.com. She has written an excellent guide on finding more time in our busy days and I highly recommend it for any busy mom. You can order your copy here: http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/creatinghours 1. Trust yourself to make effective […]
Continue readingHobo Stew
Hobo Stew/Soup This soup can be added to or not – you can flex your artistic flair for soup. I have made this soup/stew a lot because its cheap, it stretches and I love the flavor of the browned sausage, its really good with cornbread or homemade bread. (I can just picture the hobos sitting […]
Continue readingLive Your Dreams, Frugal Family Fun Outdoors And Broccoli Corn Stuffing Casserole – HBHW Newsletter
March 10th, 2010 Editorial I’m still hopeful that warm breezes are coming soon. Are you? After some long winter months with several unexpected storms, it seems as if we’ll have to wait just a little longer for spring at our house. But, when the weather finally breaks, I’m taking the family for a nice, long […]
Continue readingFreezer and Pantry Cooking Resource, Last Call For Recipes, Organic Gardening, Life Is A Gift – HBHW Newsletter
March 3rd, 2010 Editorial The seed catalogs are really filling up my mailbox, so spring must be here, right? Perhaps not exactly here, but it doesn’t stop me from being hopeful that warm breezes are coming soon. If you are starting to think about your garden, you’ll want to be sure to read this week’s […]
Continue readingYour Value, Baking With Kids, Share Your Easy Meal Ideas – HBHW Newsletter
February 24th, 2010 Editorial Is spring right around the corner? If seed catalogs in the mail are any indication, then it certainly is. And, judging by the number of people outside walking for exercise, both for themselves and sometimes their dogs, I’d say spring is in the air. How have your fitness plans been coming? […]
Continue readingBrats over Creamy Potatoes
Makes 6 servings 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 6 fully cooked bratwurst (1 to 1 1/2 pounds) 1 package Betty Crocker scalloped potatoes 1 3/4 cups hot water 2 to 3 tablespoons white vinegar Paprika, if desired 1. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook bratwurst in oil, turning occasionally, until brown; drain. 2. […]
Continue readingBeef Stew
2 pounds boneless beef chuck or stew meat cut in 1″ cubes 1/4 cup flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 cups beef broth 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 garlic clove, minced 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon paprika 4 carrots sliced 3 potatoes diced 2 onions chopped 1 celery stalk, sliced […]
Continue readingHoney Ribs and Rice
Makes 4 servings 2 pounds pork baby back ribs, extra lean 1 can condensed beef consommé 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1 1/2 cups quick cooking brown rice If ribs are fat, place on broiler rack and broil […]
Continue readingTender Meatballs in Mushroom Gravy
Makes 6 servings 1 pound beef lean ground 4 bread slices 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon dried minced onion 1 can golden mushroom soup 1/3 cup water Pull apart bread into small, dime-size pieces. Combine ground beef, bread, salt, pepper, and minced onion in a large mixing bowl. Using a spoon, […]
Continue readingRoast of Beef
Makes 4 servings 3 pounds beef chuck pot roast, brisket rump or pot roast 3 potatoes, pared and thinly sliced 3 carrots, pared and thinly sliced 2 onions, peeled and sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup beef broth or water Brown meat in a skillet. Meanwhile, put vegetables in bottom […]
Continue readingHeritage Oat Squares, Permission To Relax, Gluten Free Valentine’s Day Dinner – HBHW Newsletter
February 10th, 2010 Editorial This week I’ve been inspired by several people on the same weightloss and fitness journey that I’m getting back on track with. Scott from the Fatloss Quickie workout program has been encouraging me to share my weightloss journey on the Healthy Hillbilly Housewife website and so I’ve begun. Sharing weightloss […]
Continue readingSandbox Cake and Beating The Winter Chill – HBHW Newsletter
February 3rd 2010 Editorial I hope you had a great week. I had a very busy one. I spent Thursday – Monday at a conference in Atlanta. One of the highlights for me was to meet Scott from the Fatloss Quickie workout program in person. He is such a caring and warm person and has […]
Continue readingBeat The Winter Chill With Some Good Home Cooking
Down here in the deep south, we’ve had one of the coldest winters in recent years – and it’s early February. There are quite a few more cold weeks ahead of us. For me there is nothing better to warm up and beat the winter chill than with some good home cooking. One of my […]
Continue readingWanted – Student Meals/Revision Snacks/Menu Ideas!
Hi, I am a student, beginning the semester in March (location NZ). I live in an apartment with most appliances, including a crockpot. * Any ideas about how I should menu plan for semesters (each 6 weeks until half way holidays)? How should I include my homemade yoghurt, bread and muffins? Do these freeze? * […]
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