• Home
  • Cooking
  • Frugal Living
  • Home Management
  • Homeschooling
  • Real Life

The Happy Housewife™ :: Cooking

Where Martha Meets Real Life

  • Menu Plan
  • Recipes
  • Meal Planning
  • Food
    • Food Talk
    • Real Food
  • Kitchen
    • Kitchen Tips
    • My Kitchen
  • Archives

Starbucks Hot Chocolate Recipe

by Toni Herrbach

Love the taste of Starbucks hot chocolate but don't want to pay Starbucks prices? Make your own delicious Starbucks hot chocolate at home with this copy cat recipe. Starbucks Hot Chocolate Recipe 2 tbsp sugar1/4 cup waterwhipped cream or marshmallows1 1/2 c milk2 tbsp cocoa1 tsp vanilla extract In a 2 cup microwave safe glass mix 1/4 cup boiling water, 2 tbsp sugar, and 2 ...

read more...

Comments | 23 comments

Venison Steak Marinade

by Toni Herrbach

Here is a recipe for a delicious venison marinade. You can use this for making jerky or for a plain steak marinade. I realize this isn't a holiday recipe, but since hunting season is in full swing around the country I figured a good venison recipe was appropriate. There are no measurements, just use the amount you like. I use a lot of garlic and brown sugar because those are two of my favorite ...

read more...

Comments | 2 comments

Ten Minute Microwave Fudge

by Toni Herrbach

Have you ever made fudge? For years I thought fudge was made in the microwave because that's how my mom always made it. It wasn't until I was at a Christmas party once and someone was talking about having to watch the fudge that I realized folks had been making fudge much more complicated than it needed to be. This microwave fudge recipe has been in my family for years and takes less than ten ...

read more...

Comments | 13 comments

Homemade Pizza

by Toni Herrbach

I started this post before I came across my least favorite ad in the world. Tonight is pizza night, so I decided to time myself and see how long it takes to make pizza from scratch. I also priced out the ingredients to see if I could make this meal for under $10. Homemade pizza is so easy and inexpensive compared to take out or delivery pizza. It is much healthier too. It can even be made ahead ...

read more...

Comments | 52 comments

Pear Muffins

by Toni Herrbach

After much recipe searching I decided to make super easy pear muffins with our abundance of pears.  This recipe makes about 48 mini muffins! Pear Muffins 2 15 ounce cans sliced pears, drained and mashed (I used fresh pears, peeled and steamed, then pureed in the Vita-mix)2/3 cup sugar4 tablespoons oil (next time I will use applesauce)2 eggs2 1/4 cups flour2 teaspoons ground ...

read more...

Comments | 19 comments

Chocolate Syrup

by Toni Herrbach

Since many of you have asked if the boy got chocolate syrup in his milk, I decided I needed to respond. I am sad to report that he did not get chocolate syrup for two reasons. First, I didn't think we had any (it is not something I normally purchase) and second with all the excitement I forgot, and he didn't bug me about it. One of my real life friends sent me a recipe for chocolate syrup you can ...

read more...

Comments | 8 comments

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • Next Page »

STAY UPDATED!

Get every article delivered to your inbox!

CONNECT WITH ME

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Get a FREE Trial

Simplify your busy life with eMeals

Latest Posts

  • How to Cut Warm Brownies – So they don’t fall apart
  • Reconstituting Frozen Mashed Potatoes
  • Easy Black Bean Soup
  • Hot Chocolate Mix
  • Crockpot Beef Tips Sliders
  • Can You Freeze Pumpkin?
  • Homemade English Muffins

Save on Groceries!

Print Free Coupons

Favorite Recipes

  • Apple Butter Stuffed French Toast
  • Butternut Squash Soup
  • Cranberry Cheese Ball
  • Gluten Free Zucchini Bread
  • Meatloaf Cupcakes
  • Roasted Almonds with Pumpkin Pie Spice & Honey
  • Whole Chicken in a Slow Cooker

STAY UPDATED!

Get every article delivered to your inbox!

FEATURED

Pantry inventory worksheets

Frugal Pantry Inventory Check List

5 Simple ways to menu plan

5 Simple Ways to Menu Plan

CONNECT WITH ME

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

CATEGORIES

ARCHIVES

Copyright © 2025 · Tasteful theme by Restored 316

Privacy Policy

HOME | CONTACT | ADVERTISING & PR | DISCLOSURE | PRIVACY POLICY

© 2025 – TheHappyHousewife.com. All rights reserved. | Design by Joy @ Five J's Design | Site maintenance by Klong Designs