Company is coming… What should my housecleaning priorities be?
Preparing Your Home for Guests When preparing your home for company, it’s essential to focus on the details that create an inviting atmosphere. Start by decluttering high-traffic areas such as the living room (or family room) and kitchen. A clean space feels more open and welcoming; consider using decorative baskets…
Read MoreTurkish Chicken in the Instant Pot
I saw a recipe for Doner Kababs on Recipe Tin’s Facebook page a month or 2 ago. Fabulous recipe. But I wanted it FASTER. An hour in the oven during the summer months is a bit much. I decided to give this a whirl in my Instant Pot, and it’s…
Read MoreDecadent Hazelnut Chocolate Pie
Jump to recipeThis incredible recipe takes just minutes to make. If you have an Aldi nearby, they have all the ingredients for a fraction of what a regular supermarket charges. You can, of course, make this with Nutella, a Keebler crust, and Cool Whip, but nobody I’ve made it for…
Read MoreSuper-easy, Fabulous, Low-Carb, Crispy Hot Legs
Jump to recipe Super-easy, Fabulous, Low-Carb, Crispy Hot Legs Cuisine american Category Budget-Friendly Cooking Low Carb Persons 8 Serving Size 2 legs Cook Time 1 hour, 10 minutes Total Time 1 hour, 10 minutes Ingredients 3 1/2 lbs chicken drumsticks (about 16 legs) 2 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp…
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My new favorite cookie: Oatmeal Coconut Crispies
Jump to recipeI was looking for a recipe for some cookies for a cookie swap and turned to an old reliable source: the 1963 “Betty Crocker’s Cooky Book”. It’s the book I grew up with, that my sisters and I learned to cook with, and has fabulous photos of all…
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Easter Appetizers – Deviled Egg Tulips
Whether for Easter or just for spring, these deviled eggs that look like tulips are sure to be a hit. Everyone loves deviled eggs, and they are particularly inexpensive to make (especially around Easter when eggs are on sale). In the following video I show my technique for my spring-time…
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My turkey is still frozen! What can I do?
Have you checked your turkey? Is it still frozen? Don’t fret, there is still time to defrost it and brine it at the same time. My 16 pound frozen turkey was purchased and popped in the fridge last THURSDAY. According to the ‘experts’, one should allow 1 day per every…
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Cutting a pineapple the easy way
How to cut a pineapple I’m a gadget addict, I fully admit it. I rarely buy my gadgets new, though. Hubby and I find them at garage sales. Sometimes they are keepers, sometimes not. The below demo of a pineapple cutter, shows one of my favorites and shows how to…
Read MoreBaked Ziti Recipe
Jump to recipe Baked Ziti Category Saving Money Persons 8 Ingredients 16 oz Pasta, Ziti 1 lb Beef, Ground, 75% lean 1/2 cup Onions — chopped 2 cloves Garlic — minced 6 cup Marinara or Spaghetti Sauce — divided 8 oz Water — from pasta 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese –…
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Keeping chickens for eggs: is it frugal?
I started keeping chickens (hens) about a year ago. I wanted the fresh eggs and I love being self-sufficient. I’ve been keeping detailed records about what I’ve spent and how many eggs my 4 chickens have provided me with. Things to consider: cost of a coop (hen house and run),…
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