Category Archives: Recipes & Cooking

Favorite simple yet delicious recipes in my Texas Homestead kitchen.

How To Make Homemade Meals Daily – The EASY Way

~ Texas Homesteader ~ 

I get asked this a lot:

“How in the world do you serve homemade meals every day??!!”

Well, I’ll let you in on a little secret – I use several shortcuts. And they could help you too! Serving homemade meals every day doesn’t have to be time consuming. There are lots of tips, tricks & easy shortcuts. Come see! 

Serving homemade meals every day doesn't have to be hard or time consuming. There are lots of easy shortcuts. Come see! #TexasHomesteader

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Now You Can Make Your Own Baked Pita Chips Too!

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

You can quickly make your own pita-style chips using only flour tortillas, olive oil & a few seasonings. It’s true and it’s so easy!

I decided to make my own pita-type chips. A short 10 minute bake time and you can have your own inexpensive pita chips too. 

MYO baked pita chips using only 6 flour tortillas! A nice, heavy chip that holds up to dips or hummus. Nice & crispy too. Come see! #TexasHomesteader

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Easy Slow-Cooker Pecan Cluster Chocolate Candy Recipe: Melt, Mix, Dollop, DONE!

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Pecan Clusters Chocolate Candy is perhaps the easiest candy you’ll ever make. And this recipe is made even easier by using a slow cooker. Just melt, mix, dollop & you’re DONE!

Pecan clusters chocolate candy made in slow cooker crockpot. #TexasHomesteader

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Leftovers Deliciously: Turkey & Dressing (Stuffing) Patties

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After the holiday feast is over, what do you do with all that leftover turkey & dressing? RancherMan loves when I make Turkey & Dressing Patties from the leftovers. Crispy on the outside, tender and moist on the inside. Come see this simple recipe. 

What to do with that leftover turkey & dressing? Make it into turkey & dressing patties. Similar to potato cakes, it's crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. And so good. No more wasted food! #TexasHomesteader

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