MOMMA'S HOME COOKIN

Quick and Easy Corn Pudding Recipe

2011-02-20T02:34:00.005-05:00

Jiffy Corn Pudding Recipe

If you are looking for an easy recipe for corn pudding you are in luck. This is an updated version of grandma's old fashioned corn pudding. We have figured out a way to eliminate all of the hard work, without losing any of granny's great taste. We are sure that you will love this easy corn pudding recipe just as much as our family does.

Ingredients:

1 stick of butter (melted)

8 oz. box Jiffy corn muffin mix

1 cup cream corn

1 cup white whole corn

1 cup sour cream

2 large eggs

2 tsp. of sugar

Directions:

(preheat oven to 350 degrees)

Step 1. Mix melted butter, and Jiffy corn muffin mix together.

Step 2. Next add in all the rest of your ingredients, and mix well.

Step 3. Pour into greased 1 1/2 quart glass casserole dish.

Step 4. Bake in oven for 35-40 minutes.

Serve warm with butter.

Kidney Beans and Spaghetti

2010-10-08T09:28:00.000-04:00

If you are looking to feed a crowd, with very little money this might be the perfect recipe for you. Now this dish may sound a little strange, but it taste really good. Unless of course, someone doesn't like kidney beans!

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound of bacon
1 pound box of spaghetti
1 large can of light kidney beans
1 large can of dark kidney beans
2 large onions (diced)
Garlic (diced)

DIRECTIONS:

1. First begin by cutting the bacon down in to two inch strips, and cooking over medium heat in a large pot. Let this cook alone for about 10 minutes, or until you begin seeing some excess oil in the pot.
2. Next add onions and garlic-The oil from the bacon is what we will be using to saute the onions and garlic.
3. Slowly saute onions and garlic until soft.
4. Add kidney beans, and turn temperature down to low. We want to allow the kidney bean mixture to heat thoroughly but slowly for best flavor.
5. While you are waiting you can boil the spaghetti. I use angel hair, but you can use whatever you prefer.
6. Drain spaghetti, and add it to your kidney bean mixture.
7. Serve immediately
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Old Fashioned Potato Soup Made From Scratch

2010-09-05T17:33:00.001-04:00

There are many varieties when it comes to making a pot of potato soup. You could make creamy potato soup, loaded potato soup, and so on. This recipe is for old fashioned potato soup, the kind that is more budget friendly. My family likes this soup thick, with a couple drops of hot sauce as a bowl topper.

Old Fashioned Potato Soup Recipe:

1 pound of sausage (Italian, or Jimmy Dean)
3-5 pounds of potatoes (peeled, and sliced)
2-3 onions chopped
1 stick of butter
2 cups of milk
seasoning-salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, parsley
3 cups of chicken broth

Boil potatoes until tender, drain.
In a large pot, brown sausage and onions together.
Mash potatoes well with butter, and add them to your meat.
Season to taste.
Add milk, and stir.
Pour in chicken broth one cup at a time, this way you can reach your desired consistency.
Cook over medium low for at least an hour.

This makes enough to feed 4-6 people well, you may have a little bit left over. It's just as good heated up for lunch the next afternoon. This dish can be made without sausage, too.

Cheap Meal Ideas For Family's On A Budget

2010-08-31T00:21:00.002-04:00

Coming up with cheap meal ideas for family's on a budget can be a tough task indeed. I have found quite a few cheap dinner recipes, that may help you save some cash on your grocery bill.

I was laid off back in June of 2010, due to the fallen economy. You can imagine as a single mother of 3, I have been looking for every way possible to save each penny that I can. I use to spend $200 + per week for groceries when I was working, now we are lucky if we have $80-$100 per week to spend for groceries.

This situation has inspired me to help others in the same, or similar positions. I have decided to add a new category to this blog- Cheap Dinner Recipes. I am going to let you in on all of the cheap meal ideas that I have found to be helpful, as well as good tasting.

Make sure to check this section often, as my goal is to find at least 31 cheap dinner recipes. If you would like to share a cheap meal idea with us, please leave me a comment.

Easy Recipes Using Hamburger Meat-Hamburger's Soaked in Gravy

2009-11-03T10:04:00.000-05:00

We have another winner! Hamburgers soaked in gravy is loved by our whole family, and that's almost unheard of! It's really hard to please three picky kids, but this is another one of those easy recipes using hamburger meat that has become a family favorite for the kids. Grown ups like it too, so don't worry it really is a crowd pleaser.

This one is so easy there really is no recipe card needed. Just make hamburger patties, and fry just as if you were cooking hamburgers on buns. Make up 4-6 cups of your favorite brown gravy. When the hamburgers are done frying, simply add them to your gravy. Keep warm in oven while you make your sides.

We always have mashed potatoes with this one since we already have the gravy! Warm up some canned green beans, and dinner is done.

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Easy Recipes Using Hamburger Meat-Hamburger Vegetable Soup

2009-10-24T23:44:00.002-04:00

This is a wonderful dinner to make on a chilly winter day, some say soup helps warm the soul. If you are looking for different, yet easy recipes using hamburger meat then you have come to the right place! The hardest part about this recipe is letting it cook long enough! This can be made on the stove, or in a crock pot.

Hamburger Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

1 or 2 pounds of hamburger meat
2 # bag of frozen mixed vegetables
lg. can of stewed tomatoes
1 large onion (chopped)
1 large can beef broth
1 tbsp. garlic
1 tsp. oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 or 2 whole bay leaves

Cooking Directions:

In a skillet over medium heat brown hamburger meat, and onion together. When finished drain and add to large soup pot or large crock pot.
Add all other ingredients, and cover with beef broth and water. (just enough water to cover the top)
Let cook on medium low for at least four hours, stir occasionally.

This recipe goes well with our corn bread recipe. Make sure to book mark us or or sign up for future recipe updates. We will be adding more delicious, easy recipes using hamburger meat.

Easy Recipes Using Hamburger Meat- Hamburger Muffin Cups

2009-09-29T10:27:00.001-04:00

I know hamburger muffin cups may sound a bit disturbing, but they are good tasting. Don't be scared to give them a try. After all, you have been looking for easy recipes using hamburger meat right? Well it doesn't get much easier than this.

Hamburger Muffin Cups

Ingredients:

1 # of hamburger meat
1/2 cup of ketchup
2 tbsp. of light brown sugar
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
salt, and pepper to taste
1/2 cup of shredded cheese
1 tube of canned bisquits

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 375 degress
In a medium frying pan brown hamburger meat until done, remove from heat, and drain well
Stir in ketchup, sugar, vinegar, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well
Spray muffin tins with Pam
Seperate, and flatten each bisquit into 5-inch circles, and place in bottom of muffin pan covering the bottom, and sides.
Use a 1/4 cup of meat mixture to fill each muffin tin, top with cheese
Bake in oven for 20 minutes, or until nicely browned

This recipe makes enough for 10 hamburger muffin cups. Serve with salad, or vegetable of your choice. Don't worry the kids will love it, they may even enjoy making this one with you!

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Easy Recipes Using Hamburger Meat-Hamburger Curry Over Rice

2009-09-28T23:00:00.000-04:00

This is yet another one of our easy recipes using hamburger meat, you can even get most kids hooked on this one. If you have picky eaters that do not like rice, feel free to use angel hair past instead.

HAMBURGER CURRY OVER RICE

Ingredients:

1 # of hamburger meat
1 tbsp. curry powder
1 tbsp. minced garlic, or powder
1 medium chopped onion
1 tbsp. oil or butter
1- 8 oz. can of tomatoe puree
1-8 oz. can of diced tomatoes
salt, and pepper to taste
3/4 cup of water
rice or spaghetti to serve it over

Directions:

Saute onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in a pot on the stove using medium heat.
Add hamburger meat, curry powder and cook until meat is browned
Next add cans of tomatoes, and water
Simmer covered for 15 minutes
Serve over rice, or spaghetti

This recipe makes enough to feed four. Just double the recipe if necessary, or to have left overs. Feel free to try some of our other easy recipes using hamburger meat, I'm sure you will be delighted with the outcome.

French Onion Dip Recipe

2009-09-16T13:02:00.002-04:00

This is a quick, and easy french onion dip recipe. This dip can be made in about 5 minutes flat, but it will need time to sit. This recipe is great for any occasion football party's, get together's, or just for anytime you want a great tasting dip!

Ingredients:

1 pkg. dry onion soup mix
1 16oz. sour cream
1/2 cup of ranch dressing

Directions:

1. Using a small bowl, combine all ingredients, and mix well
2. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving

Serve with your favorite chips

Basic Chicken Salad Recipe

2009-09-16T12:45:00.006-04:00

Looking for a great way to use up some left over chicken? This is a basic chicken salad recipe, that even the kids will love! If you find an ingredient that you don't like don't worry, just replace it with the amount for something that you do like. This recipe can also be used with turkey instead of chicken. Okay, let's move on to our best chicken salad sandwich recipe!

Ingredients:

2 cups of chicken (chopped)
1/2 cup of mayo
1 tsp. mustard
2 tbsp. ranch dressing
1/4 cup of dill relish
1/2 cup of onion (chopped)
1/2 cup of celery (chopped)
2 boiled eggs if desired (chopped)
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl, and mix well.
Spread over toast, bread, or your favorite crackers and enjoy!

This basic chicken salad recipe makes enough for 4 of our best chicken salad sandwiches.

Chicken and Tator Bake

2009-03-27T13:26:00.005-04:00

Try this when your short on time....

Ingredients:

2 cups of chicken cubed (preferably left over)
3 pkgs. of chicken gravy mix or 3 cans
1 box of instant mashed potatoes
1 can of Laseur sweet baby peas
18 oz. cup of shredded cheese

Directions:

1. Make instant mashed potatoes by the directions on the box

2. Place mash potatoes in a 13x9x2

3. Make or heat up gravy over medium heat, add chicken, heat until warm

4. Pour gravy and chicken mix over mashed potatoes, and add peas

5. Top with shredded cheese, bake in oven on 325 degrees for 20 minutes

This dish feeds 6 people

Breakfast Skillet Hash

2009-03-25T00:14:00.003-04:00

Breakfast doesn't have to be in the morning! Our family loves having breakfast for dinner every once in a while. There are so many different combinations you can make when it comes to breakfast foods, adding a nice change to the ordinary dinner idea.

Variety is very important when it comes to making home cooked meals. Having the same thing over and over again will become very boring in no time at all. Trying new recipes, once or twice a week is a great way to keep your dinner ideas fresh.

If you have children it's also improtant to introduce them to a variety of foods, some say this lessens the chance of having a picky eater. Breakfast foods are usually a winner amongst kids.

Ingredients:

1# of any breakfast sausage (I prefer to use Jimmy Dean)
3 cups of diced potatoes or cooked rice
1 small bell pepper
1 small onion diced small
8 large eggs
1/4 cup of milk
1 tsp. salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Slightly brown sausage in large skillet over medium heat

2. Mix in onions, peppers, and potatoes cook until potatoes are tender

3. Pour off excess grease

4. Scramble eggs, with milk and pour over meat mix

5. Cook until eggs are done

Home Made-Cheese Ball

2008-04-04T00:13:00.004-04:00

I have always enjoyed, being the host of the party. I like to make things, that are easily prepared in advance. It helps to make the day of the party, alot less hectic. This home made cheese ball is one of my favorites to make. I always receive great compliments on this one, too. My friend swore for years, that I purchased it from a gourmet store, until I taught her how to make it.

Cheese Ball

Ingredients:

16 oz. softened cream cheese
1/2 cup of crumbled blue cheese
1 1/4 cup of grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup of onions diced small
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. salt, pepper
1/2 cup of parsley
Town House type crackers

Directions:

In a medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients (except parsley, and crackers)
Using an electric mixer, beat on low speed until well mixed
Cover, and refrigerate for 12 hours.
Shape mixture into ball, and roll in parsley, until completely covered, refrigerate for an additional 3 hours.
Remove from refrigerator, place on serving platter, and surround with crackers.
This can be made up to a week in advance.

Home Cooked- Deviled Eggs

2008-03-20T23:15:00.005-04:00

Deviled eggs can complement, just about any home cooked meal. You can also make them as an hors d' oeuvre. I make them for our football party's, Thanksgiving, Easter, or any of our family get togethers. They always seem to be eaten, very quickly. Here's a tip for saving the left overs, (if there are any): Place two half eggs together, to form the appearance of a whole egg, then wrap with saran wrap or foil.

Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:

1 dozen boiled eggs (peeled)
3 tbsp. mayo
3 tbsp. sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
paprika (to sprinkle on as garnish)

Slice eggs in half, lengthwise; remove yolk and place in medium size bowl, place egg white on a large tray.
When finished removing all yolks from eggs, add everything except for paprika.
Mix on medium with a mixer until smooth.
place mixture in a zip lock bag, and cut the very corner tip with scissors.
Hold like a decorator bag, and fill egg whites with mixture.
Garnish with Paprika, or you may place a sliced green olive on each one for decoration.

Home Cooked-Easy Easter Dinner

2008-03-20T22:28:00.005-04:00

Easter Dinner made easy!

I think I would have to say Easter is one of the easier holidays of them all. I really try to make it very simple. I do believe in Home Cooked food, after all isn't that what this whole blog is about? Well even I cheat on occasion! I really love The Honey Baked Hams, from the Honey Baked Ham store.

One year for Easter, my sister-n-law was in charge of making the ham, luckily she decided to start it early saturday morning, to make things easier on Easter day! Now, this was the first time she had ever made a ham, usually this was my mother's specialty but she had passed the year prior.

I woke up fairly early that saturday morning, and much to my surprise the ham that she was cooking, actually smelled pretty good! (my sister-n-law wasn't to much of an experienced cook at this point and time) Anyway, I took a peek in the oven, and she did a great job, it looked and smelled wonderful. I was really impressed, as I was only 18 at the time, and I didn't know the first thing about cooking a ham either.

It couldn't have been more than 10 minutes later, there was a loud, crashing sound that came from the kitchen. It almost sounded as if someone had broke every dish in the whole house all at once. I ran into the kitchen to make sure everything was ok, and my sister-n-law was standing there in tears. It seems that she added a little cold water, to the ham in order to keep it from drying out, which would have been fine, if she wasn't using a glass pan to cook it in! That was when I learned, you can't add cold water to a hot glass pan!

That's when I discovered the Honey Baked Ham store. They make the best spiral sliced ham, I had ever eaten. So now, for our Easter Dinner, we have a new tradition. My sister-n-law is in charge of buying the ham from the Honey Baked Ham store, and I make the side dishes. My side dishes consist of; my homemade potatoe salad, macoroni and cheese, baked beans and deviled eggs. I usually make a NewYork style cheesecake for dessert.

Home Cooked-Boiled Eggs

2008-03-20T21:57:00.007-04:00

Soft-cooked eggs

Put eggs in a large saucepan, and cover with water, 1 inch above eggs.
Bring to boil, remove from heat.
Cover with lid and let stand for 3 minutes.
Cool eggs in cold water immediately for 10 minutes.

Hard-cooked eggs

Place eggs in a large saucepan; cover with water, 1 inch above eggs.
Bring to boil; remove from heat
Cover with lid and let stand for 20 minutes.
Cool eggs immediately, in cold water for about 10 minutes.

Boiled egg tips

Place eggs in warm water for 10 minutes before boiling to help eliminate cracking.
For eggs that are hard to peel, try peeling them under cold running water.

Easy Recipes Using Hamburger Meat- Meat Loaf Supreme

2008-03-08T01:07:00.006-05:00

Here is another one of our great, easy recipes using hamburger meat. There are so many different dishes that you can create with hamburger, and many of these are crowd pleasers so you can use them to get the most out of your dollar.

Meat Loaf is a wonderful, easy, home cooked meal idea. I always have preferred it with gravy, versus the tomatoe sauce version. This meat loaf can be made either way, just depends on how you like it. I serve this with mash potatoes, and green beans or brocolli, but you could make just about anything work with this delicious meat loaf.

Here's a cooking tip: Make mash potatoes, spread them on top of your cooked meat loaf, put back in oven, on 250 degrees, for 10 minutes, or until brown.

Meat Loaf Supreme

Ingredients:

2 #s hamburger
1/2 cup cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup of dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup of onions (diced small)
1 egg beaten
1 tsp. salt
1tsp. pepper
1tbsp.garlic powder

Mix everything together
Shape into loaf, and place in a shallow glass pan.
Bake on 375 degrees, for one hour and 10 minutes
Serve with gravy

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Home Cooked-Cole Slaw

2008-02-19T12:13:00.005-05:00

COLE SLAW

Ingredients:

1 head of cabbage (shredded)
3 carrots (grated)
1 sm. green bell pepper (diced)
1 tsp. sugar
a dash of salt and pepper
2tsp. vinegar
1/2 cup of kraft real mayo

Mix all ingredients together, chill for two hours before serving.

Home Cooked- Potatoe Salad

2008-02-18T00:35:00.007-05:00

Home Made Potatoe Salad

Ingredients:

12 large potatoes (cubed uniformly)
1/2 cup of Kraft real mayo
1/2 cup of ranch salad dressing
1 tbsp. prepared mustard
3 stalks of celery (diced fine)
1 med. onion (chopped fine)
3 boiled eggs (chopped)
1/2 cup of dill relish
1/2 tsp. of each of the following: salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano
garnish with sliced green olives (if desired) sprinkle with paprika

Boil cubed potatoes for 10-15 minutes or until tender when pierced with fork, drain and cool for 10 minutes.
Mean while, add all ingredients except garnish
Add potatoes
Mix gently
Top with garnishes

Home Cooked-Spicey Guacomole Dip

2008-02-17T23:42:00.007-05:00

Spicey Guacomole Dip

Ingredients:

2 med. avocados (mashed)
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. lemon juice (to keep guacomole from turning brown)
1 tsp. of each: salt, pepper, garlic powder
1/3 cup of La Victoria Salsa(hot)

Mix all ingredients together, serve with corn chips.

Home Made Chicken Soup

2008-02-17T00:35:00.004-05:00

Homemade Chicken Soup

Ingredients:

1 whole uncooked chicken
4 chicken bullion cubes
carrots (diced)
celery (sliced thin)
1 medium onion (chopped fine)
salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
Pasta (if desired)

Place chicken in large stock pot, and cover with water, add bullion cubes, boil for 25 minutes or until chicken is done.
Remove chicken, place in a seperate bowl, and let cool for 10 minutes. Pick chicken off of the bone, and add to broth.
Add vegetables, and pasta, boil on high for an additional 10 minutes.

Home Cooked-Egg Salad

2008-02-16T00:23:00.005-05:00

Egg Salad sandwiches
This was always great for a quick home cooked lunch.

Ingredients:

4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped fine
1 tbsp. sweet relish
1/4 cup of mayo
1/2 tsp. salt and pepper
1 tsp. preparred mustard

Add all ingredients together and mix well. Spread between two slices of bread.
serving size: 4-6 sandwiches.

Home Cooked-Sausage Cheese Dip

2008-02-05T23:13:00.003-05:00

Sausage Cheese Dip

Ingredients:

1# Jimmy Dean Sausage
8 oz. cream cheese
8 oz. can tomatoe sauce
1/2 cup Parmesean cheese
3/4 cup diced onion
2 tbsp. minced garlic
1 tbsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt and pepper
1/4 tsp. chili powder

Brown sausage, and drain.
Add onion and garlic; saute' for 10 minutes.
Stir in cream cheese, tomatoe sauce, Parmesean cheese, and spices.
Cook over medium low heat, for 15 minutes
Sausage cheese dip may be served with corn chips, tortillas, or melba toast.

Home Cooked-Breakfast for Dinner

2008-01-30T12:56:00.003-05:00

Home Style Omelet Bake

Ingredients

1# Jimmy Dean sausage
9 eggs
1/2 cup of sour cream
1/2 cup of milk
1 tsp. salt and pepper
2 tbsp. scallions chopped small
Pam cooking spray

Scramble sausage over medium heat until browned, and drain.
Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees; Spray 8x8x2 square casserole dish with Pam cooking spray.
Beat eggs, milk, sour cream, salt, pepper; mix well, add onions and sausage; pour into baking dish.
Bake for 30 minutes.

Easy Recipes Using Hamburger Meat-Sloppy Joes

2008-01-28T08:49:00.007-05:00

Here's yet another one of our great tasting, easy recipes using hamburger meat. This is a good quick dinner, try serving it with french fries, tator tots, or chips.

Sloppy Joes

Ingredients:

1# ground beef
medium onion, diced small
1/2 cup of bell pepper
1/3 cup of ketchup
1/4 cup of water
2 tb.sp. Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. garlic powder
6 hamburger buns

Directions:

Brown ground beef, onion, and bell pepper, in skillet over medium heat; drain.
Stir in remaining ingredients, cover and cook over low heat, for 20 minutes.
Put over hamburger buns, and enjoy! Makes enough for six sandwiches

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