Featured Recipes

Naturally Savvy Recipes
Carefully measure out the berries, put them into a very large pot (8qt). Carefully measure sugar in a lg bowl. Add the pectin to the berries a little at a time, stirring constantly. Heat on hi, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a FULL boil. Add sugar ALL at once, stirring. Bri...
Latest blog by Andrea Donsky, co-founder of NaturallySavvy.com. Read more...

Recipes

Sub-categories : Seasonal Eating(50/4), Plant Based Diets(331/4), Savvy Chefs(55/8), Ethnic Cuisine(554/6), Specialty Diets(140/9), Family Recipes(2433/3), Healthy Recipes(29971/12), Meat(372/0), Salads & Dressings(1783/0), Breads(2281/0), Miscellaneous(8189/0), Fruits(144/0)
    • " Bar" Cheese

      " Bar" Cheese
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      In a large sauce pan over low heat, melt the Velveeta.Add the jar of horseradish and mix.Allow this to heat on low for 15 minutes, stirring often.Add the mayo, Worcestershire, and Tabasco.Mix and allow to heat another 10 minutes, stirring often.Cool slightly and pour into 4 or 5 containers.Refrigerate.Serve on your choice of crackers.

      Read more...
      CategoriesRecipes
    • " Big Al" - Roasted Red Peppers and Fresh Mozzarella

      " Big Al" - Roasted Red Peppers and Fresh Mozzarella
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Slice your favorite baguette.Douse with a balsamic vinaigrette (however you like your vinaigrette; I like garlic and shallots) Add thinly sliced tomatoes.Add a layer of roasted red peppers.Add a generous layer of sliced, fresh mozzarella.Sprinkle with herbs (thyme is good with this, or oregano) and salt and pepper.BIG AL is best when the flavors have had time to meld.It is one of the few sandwich...

      Read more...
      CategoriesRecipes
    • " Big Mac" Meatloaf

      " Big Mac" Meatloaf
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Combine all ingredients except for cheese; mix well.Take approximately 1/2 of meat mix and flatten it out on a sheet of wax paper, sprinkle cheese on top.Take one end of meat and roll to other end like a jelly roll.Place in a cake pan of sorts.Repeat with remaining 1/2 of meat.If you like a type of crust on meat loaf, I crush a few crackers add salad dressing and a bit of cheese.Spread it on top ...

      Read more...
      CategoriesRecipes | Meat
    • " Cream" of Mushroom Soup

      " Cream" of Mushroom Soup
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      In a 4 quart pot, saute the mushrooms in butter till tender.Add garlic.Saute on low heat 5 minutes.In a blender, puree the cashews with the water until very smooth.Add to the mushrooms.Add the bouillon and cook on low heat, stirring frequently, until the soup begins to thicken.Add parsley and nutmeg.Serve.

      Read more...
      CategoriesRecipes
    • " Denauseating" With Ginger Tea

      " Denauseating" With Ginger Tea
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Bring water to boil with crushed ginger in it.Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes on medium heat.Strain and pour in the cup/mug, add tea bag and stir honey.You can add a dash of milk if you want.It is very good to sip anyway.

      Read more...
    • " Dipstir" Crock Pot Dip

      " Dipstir" Crock Pot Dip
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Combine ground beef and sausage in a 10-inch skillet; brown and crumble meat.Drain of excess grease.Put ground beef and sausage into a crockpot and add cheese.Put on low setting and let cheese melt through the meat, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours.If thinner dip is desired, add one tablespoon hot water.

      Read more...
    • " Even I Like These" Bran Muffins

      " Even I Like These" Bran Muffins
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Preheat oven to 375?C.Beat eggs, add sugar, oil, milk and molasses. Mix thoroughly.In another bowl, add all flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and bran together. Mix thoroughly.Add raisins, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds to the dry mix. Mix again.Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix well.Mixture will appear quite wet, but will thicken up quickly.Line muffin pan with muffin cups.Fil...

      Read more...
      CategoriesRecipes
    • " Fire" Sauce

      " Fire" Sauce
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Combine the tomato paste and water in a saucepan.Whisk until smooth.Add the remaining ingredients to the tomato mixture.Heat over medium/high heat until it begins to boil.Continue to cook, stirring often, for 4 to 5 minutes.Remove from heat.When sauce has cooled, pour into a glass airtight container and refrigerate.Stores well in the refrigerator.

      Read more...
    • " Fungus Free" Fridge Cleaner

      " Fungus Free" Fridge Cleaner
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Mix both together in a large pot.Dip a clean cloth into this mixture and use it to clean your fridge.Do this at least once in a fortnight to keep your fridge fungus free!

      Read more...
      CategoriesRecipes
    • " Gimme a Cheap Weeknight Dinner, Quick!"

      " Gimme a Cheap Weeknight Dinner, Quick!"
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Brown ground beef, along with garlic, celery and green onions.Add cream of potato soup and milk and bring just to a boil.Lower heat to a simmer and add Worcestershire sauce, pepper and onion powder.In a pot of boiling water, cook egg noodles HALFWAY;about 5-6 minutes.Drain noodles and add to skillet with ground beef mixture.Add peas, corn,cheese and water and stir well.Allow to simmer for 15 minu...

      Read more...
    • " Homebakes " Knock off Beef Stew and Biscuits

      " Homebakes " Knock off Beef Stew and Biscuits
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Preheat oven to 350?F.Pour stew into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish, I recommend glass.Prepare biscuits according to package.Spoon them onto the top of the stew.Bake for 30 minutes or until biscuits are browned.Let stand for 3-5 minutes.Serve and enjoy.

      Read more...
    • " Katie's Famous Shake!"

      " Katie's Famous Shake!"
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      In a large blender, add vanilla ice cream.Slowly add the milk.Then add the vanilla extract.Either spoon or pour the fudge in (depends on the brand).Sprinkle with the jimmies.On low speed, use the frappe setting to mix all the ingredients.After combined, pour into tall, chilled glasses and top with another sprinkle of jimmies.ENJOY!

      Read more...
      CategoriesRecipes
    • " Lite" Cretons

      " Lite" Cretons
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      This is a quick and easy version of the original recipe for Cretons.Simply place the veal into a 2-quart saucepan.Add all the ingredients at one time, plus one can of water as suggested on the soup can.Mix well and cook uncovered on the stovetop over a very low flame until all the liquid is absorbed and mixture is very thick in consistency; approximately 3 hours.Cool slightly and pour into indivi...

      Read more...
      CategoriesRecipes | Breakfast
    • " Mars Bar" Bars

      " Mars Bar" Bars
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      In large saucepan, cut up Mars bars and melt with butter.Stir in Rice Krispies and press mixture into a buttered 8 inch square pan.Melt chocolate chips and spread over Rice Krispies mixture.After chocolate sets, cut into squares.

      Read more...
      CategoriesDesserts | Recipes
    • " Party" Taco Dip

      " Party" Taco Dip
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      In a large mixing bowl blend the following ingredients: Cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise.Stir in dry Ortega Taco Seasoning Mix.Spread in 9x13-inch pan and top with any/all of the optional ingredients listed above.Portions should be to your liking-- put on as little or as much as you would like.Serve with Tostitos white corn chips!

      Read more...
      CategoriesRecipes
    • " Perfect" Chocolate Frosting

      " Perfect" Chocolate Frosting
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Place a large bowl, filled halfway with ice, in the sink (a bowl that is large enough to hold the pot that you will cook the frosting in).In a medium size pot over medium low heat, melt chocolate, cream, and butter.Stirring constantly, cook the mixture until all of the butter and chocolate melts and thickens.Cook for 5-6 minutes.DO NOT LET BOIL.Remove pot from heat.Whisk in the sifted confectione...

      Read more...
      CategoriesRecipes | Desserts
    • " Pizza Pan" Potato Skins

      " Pizza Pan" Potato Skins
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Preheat oven to 375?F.Cook the diced bacon until crispy, remove from bacon fat and drain on paper towel.Forget everything you were ever taught about peeling potatoes, and peel them with a knife leaving a good bit of potato on the skin.Retain center of potatoes for another recipe, or slice them into wedges and cook in the same manner as the potato skins.Deep fry the potato skins until crispy and g...

      Read more...
    • " Seva " Bean & Vegetable Stew

      " Seva " Bean & Vegetable Stew
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Cook onions& garlic with ghee on low heat.When onions golden, add carrots and shortly after potatoes.After 2 minutes add beans.Do not rinse beans.Add bean"juice" as well.Cover veges with water plus a little bit.Add curry/garam masala.Bring to a boil.Simmer for 20 minutes or until veqes are done.Salt, pepper and spice to taste.If needed, add corn starch to thicken.

      Read more...
    • " Sun-Dried " Tomatoes

      " Sun-Dried " Tomatoes
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Core the stem area out from each tomato.Cut each tomato in half crosswise.Take each tomato half in hand- with the cut-side out- and give it a quick, gentle squeeze to force out the seeds.Use a finger to sweep remaining seeds out.Place each tomato, cut-side up, on a cookie sheet.Spray or drizzle olive oil across the top of each tomato half.Sprinkle garlic, basil, oregano across the tomatoes.Season...

      Read more...
    • " Tickle Your Taste Buds" Mexican Cornbread

      " Tickle Your Taste Buds" Mexican Cornbread
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Fry hamburger until browned done.Mix together both packages of cornbread, 2 eggs and 1 1/2 cups milk until smooth.Now add chuck meat, corn, picante sauce and last cheese.Bake at 400 degrees until firm on top (about 45 minutes or so).Serve with picante and sour cream on top.I always place a slab of butter between each piece of cornbread.This meal is just fine by itself.It needs no extras, it'...

      Read more...
    • " Traditional" Mincemeat (For Pies)

      " Traditional" Mincemeat  (For Pies)
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Chop the boiled calves' tongues (or boiled stew beef) very finely.Add the sugar, raisins, currents and citron; mix together well.Chop apples finely (do not mash) and add to the meat.Add all the spices, suet, candied peels, almonds and salt, and mix thoroughly.Pour over this mixture the fruit juices and grated peels, the brandy and the whiskey; and mix together.Put the mixture into a large cr...

      Read more...
      CategoriesRecipes | Meat
    • " Wild Game " Moose Sloppy Joes

      " Wild Game " Moose Sloppy Joes
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Brown moose and onion in skillet and drain.Add other ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes.Serve over buns or any other type of bread.You can also use venison/red deer hamburg in this recipe.

      Read more...
      CategoriesRecipes
    • " World's Best "( and Easiest ) Teriyaki Chicken Wings

      " World's Best "( and Easiest ) Teriyaki Chicken Wings
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Mix sauce and sugar together, brush on both sides of the wings, then pour over wings in pan.Cook in a roasting pan/cookie sheet with a"lip" so the sauce doesn't spill and make a mess of the oven 350 degrees Cook for 1 hour.I usually cook face down (so that the"pretty" side of the wing gets good and brown) for about 40 minutes and then flip over.Then when done throw all th...

      Read more...
    • " You Bring the Macaroni Salad," Macaroni Salad

      " You Bring the Macaroni Salad," Macaroni Salad
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      NOTE: The measurements on the miracle whip, mayonnaise, pickle juice and sugar can be adjusted to your taste.Honestly, I never measure "exactly.".Also, use as much or as little cheese as you would like.Cook macaroni according to directions.When draining, run cold water over to keep it from sticking together and to "chill" it.Mix mayonnaise, miracle whip, onion, pickle juice an...

      Read more...
    • " Yummy N' Easiest" Warm Blueberry Sauce

      " Yummy N' Easiest" Warm Blueberry Sauce
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Place all ingredients in a saucepan.Bring to a boil.Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.Yum, it is ready!

      Read more...
      CategoriesRecipes | Fruits
    • "Ahhhh" Pound Cake

      "Ahhhh" Pound Cake
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl and beat with mixer for 4 minutes.Pour into greased loaf pan (I use glass).Bake for 1 hour in 350 degree F. oven.While cake is baking mix 1/2 cup sugar with the juice of 1 lemon.After you remove cake from oven, pierce holes in warm cake and pour sugar/lemon mixture over cake.Let cake rest in pan until cool, then remove from pan to serve.

      Read more...
      CategoriesRecipes | Desserts
    • "Amish" cake frosting / icing

      "Amish" cake frosting / icing
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla& salt until fluffy.Fold in Cool Whip.

      Read more...
      CategoriesRecipes | Desserts
    • "Amish" tomato ketchup, for canning

      "Amish" tomato ketchup, for canning
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Mix all ingredients& boil for 2 1/2 hours, or until thick.Pour into jars.(no need to heat filled jars).I use'old' glass ketchup bottles.It is not necessary for these to'seal.'My Amish mother-in-law has been making this her entire life, and has never used a'sealed' jar for this recipe, and it's always been great!

      Read more...
    • "anti-Baldness Scalp Plaque" Treatment

      "anti-Baldness Scalp Plaque" Treatment
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Mix above items together.Stir well.Apply gently to scalp using a toothbrush (not the one you use to brush your teeth- buy a cheap one just to use for this treatment) be sure to apply to all areas where hair loss is greatest.Leave on scalp for 20 minutes.Wash out with a mild shampoo.Do not apply rogaine or any other scalp treatment after.Refrain from using hair coloring products for 24 hours after...

      Read more...
      CategoriesRecipes
    • "any" Muffins

      "any" Muffins
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Bake 15 to 20 minutes in a 400 oven.FOR THE MUFFINS: GRAIN: Use 2 to 2 1/2 cup of white flour.OR --substitute oatmeal, cornmeal, whole wheat flour, rye flour, or flake cereal for 1 cup of the white flour.OR --substitute 1 cup leftover cooked oatmeal, rice or cornmeal for 1/2 cup of the white flour and decrease liquid to 1/2 cup.MILK: Use 1 cup.OR --substitute buttermilk or sour milk.Or substitute...

      Read more...
      CategoriesRecipes
    • "Apple a Day" Milk Shake

      "Apple a Day" Milk Shake
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Combine ingredients in blender; cover and blend until smooth.Sprinkle with ground cinnamon.Makes about 2 cups.

      Read more...
      CategoriesRecipes
    • "Apple Pie" Bath Salts

      "Apple Pie" Bath Salts
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Put the salt and the baking soda in a large glass bowl, mix well, add the fragrances.If you want to layer the salt in jars take half of the salt out and put in another bowl so that stays white.Add the cinnamon to the other half and mix well.Cover the bowl and leave for an hour.Uncover and take a good sniff, you can adjust the smell and add some more fragrance.Put in jars, when layering, slightly ...

      Read more...
    • "AWW" Marinated Olives

      "AWW" Marinated Olives
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Toast the fennel seeds and lightly crush them.Place all the ingredients in a bowl, stir well.Cover and leave to marinate.Keep refrigerated and use within 1 to 2 days.

      Read more...
    • "Backyard-Style" Barbecued Ribs

      "Backyard-Style" Barbecued Ribs
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      In a medium saucepan combine all the ingredients for Sauce#1, bring to a full rolling boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring often.Rub the ribs with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, chili powder, pepper, salt and chopped cilantro, both sides!Wrap ribs in heavy duty foil.Let Stand 1 hour.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Place Ribs in oven for 1 hour, turning once after 30 minutes.3 t...

      Read more...
    • "Bananas 4 Ice Cream" Pie

      "Bananas 4 Ice Cream" Pie
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Crumble cookies into a 9-inch pie plate, or cake pan.Pat down to form an even layer.Drizzle 1 cup of chocolate topping evenly over the cookies with a small spoon.Scoop the vanilla ice cream on top of the chocolate and smooth down.Cover with half of the sliced bananas.Top with strawberry ice cream.Cover and freeze until firm.(at least three hours or overnight) Before serving, top with 1/4 cup choc...

      Read more...
      CategoriesDesserts | Recipes
    • "Basic" Beet Borscht

      "Basic" Beet Borscht
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Cut off beet greens from the beets but leave about an inch or two of the tops on the beets.**Option:mince removed beet tops to add later.Scrub the beets well.In a large pot, add beets and cover with cold water (about 3/4 full).Bring the water to a boil and boil this for about 15-25 minutes until the beets are cooked.Remove the beets from the water; save the water from the beets ("beetjuice&q...

      Read more...
    • "Beat This" Banana Bread

      "Beat This" Banana Bread
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Butter two 9x5" loaf pans.Cream the sugar and the butter until light and whipped (until creamy).Add the bananas, eggs, lemon juice, orange rind.Beat until blended uniformly.Be patient, and beat until the banana lumps are gone.Sift the dry ingredients together.Fold lightly and thoroughly into the banana mixture.Pour the batter into prepared loaf pans.Bake for 45 to...

      Read more...
      CategoriesBreads | Recipes
    • "Beefy" Onions Rings

      "Beefy" Onions Rings
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Dissolve bouillon cube in 1/2 cup of boiling water- Let cool!In a bowl, beat egg, oil and bouillon cube mixture together Stir in pancake mix- Beat until a smooth consistency Cut onions into at least 1/4" slices and break into rings Dip onion rings, a few at a time, into batter Fry in hot oil in a skillet or a deep fryer at 350 degrees F- turning once- Remove when golden brown on both sides D...

      Read more...
      CategoriesRandom | Recipes
    • "Better Than Sex" Strawberries

      "Better Than Sex" Strawberries
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      Crush vanilla wafers into fine crumbs and line a square 8" x8" pan.Mix butter or margarine and sugar; add beaten eggs.Spread the mixture over the wafer crumbs.Crush strawberries and spread over sugar, egg, and butter mixture.Cover strawberries with whipped cream.Sprinkle with chopped nuts.Chill 24 hours.

      Read more...
      CategoriesDesserts | Recipes
    • "Better Then Bush's" Baked Beans

      "Better Then Bush's" Baked Beans
      Naturally Savvy Recipes

      In a very large sauce pan cover the beans and bouillon cubes in 3 inches of water.Bring to a boil, cover, and let sit for 1 1/2 hours.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Drain and pour beans into a 9'x11' pan.Add the rest over the ingredients, stir, and bake until all the water has evaporated, about 3 hours.Remove from oven, cover, and let sit overnight.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Add the n...

      Read more...
      CategoriesRandom | Recipes

    Page 1 of 1530