Category: Recipes
Turning Tough Meat Tender, Part 2: Yogurt-Marinated Round Steak in Creamy Tomato Sauce
| February 28, 2012 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Frugal Living, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Slow Cooker - Crockpot |
So, I was in the middle of writing an article on how to create your own seed bank, when it was time to take dinner out of the crock pot. I took one taste, and had to share the recipe immediately because it was so good, easy, and inexpensive! Amazingly powerful animals, and very tasty… more
Delicious Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, and Low-Glycemic Shortbread
| February 22, 2012 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Gluten-Free, Low-Glycemic Meals, Paleo Diet Recipies, Recipes |
Shortbread is a traditional cookie from Scotland using the most simple of ingredients for a lovely, buttery cookie. Making shortbread is a somewhat meditative practice for me, as it brings my attention to the Scottish branch of my family. I used to make shortbread with sprouted spelt because I’m allergic to modern wheat. However, I… more
Slow Cooker Recipe: Pork Cacciatore
| February 21, 2012 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Gluten-Free, Paleo Diet Recipies, Recipes, Slow Cooker - Crockpot, Using Up Leftovers |
This yummy dinner married made-from-scratch with convenience. It used up a large amount of left over pork roast, mushrooms that I needed to use, and a few jars of tomatoes that I had in the pantry. It was made in the crockpot, so it freed me up to go do other things while it… more
Make-Ahead Meals: Omelette Muffins
| February 20, 2012 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Gluten-Free, Low-Glycemic Meals, Make Ahead Meals, Paleo Diet Recipies, Recipes, Using Up Leftovers |
I’ve learned to be frugal with my money. Now, I’m learning to be frugal with my time. Omlette muffins are a great make-ahead meal that makes breakfast quick and easy. They are a great way to use up left over meats and veggies. Plus, these are appropriate for those on a low-glycemic diet who need low-carb foods,… more
Recipe: Easy Crockpot Sweet and Sour Pork Chops
| January 23, 2012 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Recipes, Slow Cooker - Crockpot |
We had these pork chops last night. You won’t believe how easy they were to make, and they taste delicious! I got the idea from a facebook group I’m in, and made a couple of simple changes based on what I had in my kitchen. The original recipe had 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon… more
Rich Mushroom and Veggie Stew
| October 12, 2011 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Gluten-Free, Low-Glycemic Meals, Paleo Diet Recipies, Recipes |
It’s autumn and the garden is winding down. Pretty soon, it will be limited to some cold-hardy greens in cold frames. I had a bunch of odds and ends to use up, both from the garden and in the refrigerator, and soup is a great way to use up veggies! I made three different soups,… more
Paleo Lemonade
| August 2, 2011 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Beekeeping, Health, Homesteading (General), Paleo Diet Recipies, Recipes, Self-Sufficiency |
Hi everyone! I’m back from our homestead up north where, unfortunately, we do not yet have Internet access. It was a lovely trip, great to get away, and we cleared some land. All day yesterday, I was been busy getting caught up in the garden and with chores around the house. We came back to… more
Starting a Sourdough Starter Part 1
| July 18, 2011 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Recipes, Techniques, Traditional Foods |
I love sourdough bread. It’s the only bread I’ve been able to make successfully. Whenever I try to make a loaf of regular, white sandwich bread, it always turns out too dry and ends up being ground into breadcrumbs or cut into bread pudding almost immediately. (Any bread experts out there- please help!) But, my… more
Why and How to Soak Grains, plus Oatmeal Recipe
| June 28, 2011 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Recipes, Techniques, Traditional Foods |
Most people have heard that we should eat whole grains and to stay away from the “white stuff”: white bread, white rice, white sugar, etc. Whole grains have more fiber, they fill you up better than processed grains, and have more nutrients. Refined carbohydrates, like the white breads and white pasta, etc., have little to… more
Frugal Health- The Benefits of Bone Broth
| June 24, 2011 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Health, Home Remedies, Recipes, Techniques, Traditional Foods |
Good broth resurrects the dead. South American Proverb What if I told you that there was a ridiculously easy and inexpensive way to improve your health, reduce pain, and get more nutrition. No pills with nasty side effects. No expensive supplements. It wouldn’t take much time out of your day to prepare, tastes great, and will… more
Frugal Recipe: Turning Tough Meat Tender- Marinated Round Steak
| June 23, 2011 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Frugal Living, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Techniques |
Round steak is a tougher cut of meat, but that means you should be able to get a good deal on it at the grocery store or local meat market/butcher. If you buy your meats directly from a farmer, and buy a quarter or a half a cow, you are going to have some tougher… more
Recipe: Honey Garlic Vinaigrette
| June 23, 2011 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Gluten-Free, Paleo Diet Recipies, Recipes |
Some things I am not quite capable of producing myself. Olive oil and balsamic vinegar are two of those things. However, we can get organic olive oil and organic balsamic vinegar at our local wholesale club. I also purchase organic herbs and spices in bulk on line from Mountain Rose Herbs. I’ve always found their… more
How to Make Yogurt Part 2, Pictures and Tips
| June 22, 2011 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Frugal Living, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Techniques, Traditional Foods |
Here are the photos to go along with yesterday’s entry on how to make yogurt. Pour milk into your container. The kind of container you use to incubate your yogurt will determine the amount of milk, so I can’t really tell you how much to use. If you are using a powdered starter, then fill… more
Frugal Kitchen Lesson- How to Make Yogurt
| June 21, 2011 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Frugal Living, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Techniques, Traditional Foods |
An easy way to save money is to make your own yogurt at home. All you need is: milk a yogurt starter a double boiler (or two different-sized pots where one can sit inside the other) a thermometer (I use a meat thermometer) a way to incubate the yogurt (keep it warm) possibly a system… more
Grandma Rose’s Portuguese Rice Pudding
| January 24, 2011 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Frugal Living, Recipes |
My grandmother used to make a dish called “sweet rice” (arroz doce) every Christmas. Because of this, rice pudding is something I equate with the Yuletide season, but it is a very inexpensive and delicious dessert any time of year. 4 cups water 2 cup white rice 4 cups hot whole milk 2 cup sugar… more
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