Monthly Archives: January 2012

Mountain Dew Cupcakes

Posted on January 30, 2012 by suburbhomestead

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks) room temperature 2 cups vanilla sugar 4 large eggs room temperature 3/4 cup Mountain Dew 1/4 cup of Meyer lemon and lime juice (juice from 1 lemon and 1 lime) zest from 1 … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Baking powder, butter, easy, Flour, frugal, lemon, Mountain Dew, Pepsi, PepsiCo, Recipe, Soft drink | 2 Comments

Army Hardtack Recipe

Posted on January 29, 2012 by suburbhomestead

Army Hardtack Recipe Ingredients: 4 cups flour (preferably whole wheat) 4 teaspoons salt Water (about 2 cups) Pe-heat oven to 375° F Makes about 10 pieces Mix the flour and salt together in a bowl. Add just enough water (less … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged baking, cooking, Dough, Flour, frugal, Home, how to, Oven, Rolling pin, Sheet pan | 1 Comment

Ten Ways to Save

Posted on January 27, 2012 by suburbhomestead

Ten easy extracts and sugars to make yourself. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cheap, Cook, easy, frugal, Home, King Arthur Flour, lemon, Recipe, sugar, Vanilla, Vanilla extract, Vanilla sugar | 4 Comments

Apple Sharlotka

Posted on January 26, 2012 by suburbhomestead

Apple Sharlotka Butter or nonstick spray, for greasing pan 6 large, tart apples, such as Granny Smiths or 50/50 mix honey crisp and jormac 3 large eggs 1 cup (200 grams) granulated Vanilla sugar 1 teaspoon homemade vanilla extract 1 teaspoon … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Apple, Batter (cooking), butter, Flour, frugal, Granny Smith, home made, Powdered sugar, Recipe, Springform pan, tips, Vanilla sugar | Leave a comment

Taco Shells

Posted on January 24, 2012 by suburbhomestead

Ingredients: 1lb ground turkey 2 tablespoons taco seasoning 1 small onion diced 1 4 once package cream cheese 12 large pasta shells 1 cup salsa 1 cup taco sauce 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded) 1 cup Monterrey jack cheese (shredded) … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Beef mince, cheese, Cook, frugal, Monterey Jack, Onion, Recipe, salsa, Sour cream, Taco | 2 Comments

CRÈME DE MENTHE

Posted on January 22, 2012 by suburbhomestead

Makes: 10-11 cups · 8 cups filtered water · 8 cups superfine vanilla sugar (sugar in a food processor for 3 minutes) · 1 pint 190 proof grain alcohol (I use Everclear brand) · 4 tablespoons peppermint extract · … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Everclear, Food and Related Products, Food coloring, frugal, homemade, Recipe, sugar, tips, Vanilla, Vanilla extract | 1 Comment

Citrus Flavored Salts

Posted on January 19, 2012 by suburbhomestead

This time of year citrus is in season, all types. A great prepping activity in the -10° degree weather of Northern Wisconsin. When it is too cold to ice fish or takes too much “antifreeze” to make it through. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged baking, bread, Citrus, easy, Food processor, frugal, Oven, Recipe, Sea salt, Sheet pan, Zest (ingredient) | 2 Comments

BBQ Baked Beans for Canning

Posted on January 19, 2012 by suburbhomestead

2 #10 cans great northern beans 1 32 oz. bottled ketchup (Homemade) 2 cups dark brown sugar packed 1 cup black strap molasses 1 cup prepared yellow mustard 3 large onions diced 2 tablespoons tones Ham soup base Flavored Seasoning … Continue reading →