Big List Of Holiday Cooking Shortcuts, Tips & Recipes!

by Texas Homesteader ~  Our big family holidays always involve lots of delicious foods. Come see my favorite holiday cooking tips for getting in and out of the kitchen fast. Plus I’m sharing some family-favorite recipes that we most enjoy during our own special family holidays. 

Kitchen Hack: Easy Way To Fill Freezer Bags With No Mess!

by Texas Homesteader ~  Just in time for the holidays! I’m sharing a genius kitchen hack to help you more easily deal with all that leftover food. Did you ever try to fill a plastic zippered bag with food for the freezer? It can get really messy trying to hold the bag while filling it […]

Simple Beef Stew Dry Seasoning Mix – Savory Herbs & Spices Blended Together

by Texas Homesteader ~  Beef stew is a comfort food for sure. And I use a simple homemade dry-seasoning mix when I make beef stew, or even just to add flavor to other hearty soups. It’s comprised of just a few standard pantry ingredients and gives your stew the thick savory flavor you love. Plus […]

A Day In The Life Of A Texas Homesteader – Cattle, Chickens, Meal Planning & More

by Texas Homesteader ~  Many have asked what a typical day on our Northeast Texas Homestead looks like. Of course every day is different, but come along with me and see what a day in the life of this Texas Homesteader looks like today.

Zero-Waste Cooking – The Art of Eliminating Wasted Food

by Texas Homesteader ~  Reducing waste in the grocery budget is a hot topic right now. Rushed parents and over-scheduled folks are doing the best they can to keep their grocery budget low in these days of high-priced groceries. But the USDA estimates that between 30% and 40% of our food is ending up in […]

Crispy Southwest Egg Rolls – Skillet Fry or Air Fryer Directions

by Texas Homesteader ~  I enjoy making Southwest egg rolls. They’re SO easy (and you know easy are the only recipes that fly in my Homestead kitchen!) They’re a delicious Tex-Mex favorite around here, crispy on the outside with creamy chicken filling on the inside. I’m sharing skillet fry AND air fryer directions.

5 Frugal Things – Saving Money On FOOD!

by Texas Homesteader ~ Come see the 5 Frugal things I did this week to save money on food. With the crazy prices in the grocery store, we can all use a little money-saving inspiration, right? There were lots of opportunities to save some money this week. And this 5 Frugal Things post focuses on […]