Hoover Stew

Cowboy Kent Rollins' Hoover Stew for great depression cooking - macaronie, kielbasa, and stewed tomatoes

Hoover stew came about during the Great Depression in the early 1930’s. Folks had to pinch a penny so hard they’d make Lincoln cry, as they used to say. This stew is a tasty way to stretch a dollar to feed more people or to make a meal with enough leftovers to take care of…

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Franks and Beans

Kent Rollins lifts a ladle full of delicious smoked sausage and beans.

Howdy folks, and thanks for stopping by the website! Out on the trail, there always comes a time when you are down to just a few canned goods. There are ways to dress those canned goods up and make them taste better – and it is in that spirit that this recipe came to fruition.…

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