Everything Homemaking
I got a bee in my bonnet to make hummus for our family dinner the other night but didn’t have any crackers or pita chips for dipping. I came across this recipe from Quick Cooking Magazine, Spring 2009, and thought it was worth a try. I’ll admit I was skeptical. But it was PERFECT! Not only did it work great for the hummus, but I enjoyed snacking on it, too. And as an added bonus, it … [Read more...]
I’ve been making these little biscuits for a long time. They’re great as an appetizer, snack or with dinner. I served them last night with chili. I know, you serve chili with cornbread. But I was tired of cornbread and craving something different. These hit the spot. Ingredients: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ¼ cup sliced green onions 8 ounce package refrigerated crescent … [Read more...]
This is another recipe I’ve been making for years. The muffins are easy to make but you do have to plan ahead because the oatmeal and milk need to soak for an hour. But these muffins are SO worth it! They are delicious! You can also add chocolate chips or fruit bits. And they work well for breakfast, snacks or with dinner. Yum. Directions: Mix together and set aside for 1 … [Read more...]
Did you know you don’t have to make biscuits from a can? You can make delicious biscuits from scratch using this simple recipe (another family favorite!). Ingredients: 2 cups flour ½ teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon cream of tarter 2 teaspoons sugar ½ cup Crisco ¾ cup milk Directions: Mix all dry ingredients in bowl; cut in shortening. Add milk … [Read more...]
by Elizabeth Scholes If you're a child of the 80's like me, then Bisquick was a staple in your home. I remember chicken and dumplings, Grandma's Bisquick biscuits and even cheeseburger pie. I don't use Bisquick too often anymore because I prefer to make baked goods from scratch but I do still use it for one great muffin recipe. Cinnamon Chip Muffins Ingredients: 2 cups … [Read more...]
Biscuits: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons shortening 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup buttermilk (or you can use 1 cup milk and 1-1/2 teaspoons vinegar – let them sit together until little bubbles appear on the top, about ten minutes) 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese Buttery Topping: 3 tablespoons … [Read more...]
Just in case you’re getting tired of holiday food, here’s a meal that’s easy to prepare and delicious! And as a bonus, the corn spoon bread would make a nice addition to your Christmas table if you need another side dish. Jim’s Chili 2 lbs. ground turkey, browned and drained 2 (16 oz. each) cans petite diced tomatoes (I don't like chunks of tomato so I puree my tomatoes before … [Read more...]
