As we head into the summer months, my beloved slow cooker switches into high gear. See, I try and avoid using the oven if at all possible, so the slow cooker gets a lot of use. We all know you can save money and feed the many by serving garden vegetables. One way I save [...]
I really feel quite silly authoring a post on “Fried Okra.” Southern cooks learn how to make this dish usually the same way that their Mamas made it. Goodness gracious, there are a lot of ways and opinions on cooking this famous vegetable! My Mama was a great cook, she denied it to all, but [...]
Sliced, dipped, dredged and fried tomatoes equal a plateful of delights as the showcase of veggie night. It’s an annual treat. I make fried green tomatoes maybe twice a summer. Veggie plate night, of course being a frugal way to feed our hodgepodge. And fried green tomatoes, of course being a way to liven things [...]
Got cucumbers? Nana did! She was given a whole bunch of cucumbers. And guess what we did? We made pickles from the Duggar family recipe like we have done before. It goes like this. We rinsed the cucumbers. We got to rinse the jars. We unwrapped the garlic. I loved the way it smelled. Nana [...]
Just steam them in the microwave with a little bit of water and a little bit of onion. Or all by themselves. Enjoy your garden bounty or some treasures from the farmer’s market. Eat lots this summer! (photos of veggies from my Daddy’s garden). Vegetables are beautiful, aren’t they? Tonight we tried a new slow [...]
Simple and delicious. Some of the children even go for it. The Hillbilly Housewife has a good ol’ basic recipe, so that’s the one we pick. Click Cucumber Vinegar Salad Great with your veggie plate and cornbread. Even a good side at lunch time with some sweet tea.
When you have some fresh, garden squash – or four or five from the produce section – you can make up some squash casserole. Just wash, then slice up your squash. Add finely chopped onion – or larger slices of onion. Whatever your preference. Put it all in a microwave-safe casserole dish. Add a splash [...]
This recipe is a Grandma and Grandpa original. In hopes of getting a grandchild to eat a green vegetable with the bonus of using up leftovers… 1 package any type noodle (e.g., a bag of ready to cook fettucini, leftover spaghetti or any noodle) chopped, cooked chicken green peas Cook noodles according to package directions. [...]
A quick reference list of recipes from 2008-2010. Apple Pie by Nana Asparagus Casserole by Grandpa Aunt Joy’s Fudge Artichoke Dip Banana Pudding, guest post by Nana Beans and rice Beans, Garden fresh in microwave Beef Barley Soup Bread, Homemade in 10 minutes Breakfast Casserole w/ Crock Pot Grits Brittney’s Biscuits Butter Rolls, by Southern [...]
