Cream of Something Soup Mix
When you need some cream soup for a recipe you just add water. It is much less expensive then buying a can of soup at the market.
1 cup non-fat dried milk 3/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup bouillon (if you have cubes you have to smash them up) Use whatever kind you like (beef, chicken, vegetable) 4 Tbsps freeze dried minced onions 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp pepper For the equivalent of one can of condensed cream soup, mix 1/3 cup dry mix with 1 1/4 cup water. Cook until thick. Oatmeal Pancake Mix
6 cups rolled oats
4 cups whole wheat flour 1-1/2 cup buttermilk powder 1-1/2 cup powdered eggs 3/4 cup butter powder 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 Tbsp Spice Blend Mix 2 Tbsp baking powder 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt Combine well all ingredients. Store in cool, dry place. Makes about 14-1/2 cups. Cranberry Pecan Cookie Mix
6 cups Basic Baking Mix
1-1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1-1/2 cup light brown sugar 1-1/2 cup dehydrated butter 3 Tbsp dehydrated egg 3/4 tsp powdered vanilla 2 cup dried cranberries 1-1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted and cooled Combine all ingredients with wire whisk until evenly distributed. Pour into a large airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place. Makes 14-1/4 cups. NOTE: Use this same basic recipe replacing cranberries with chocolate chips, coconut, or raisins. Basic Butter Cake Mix
8 cups flour
4 cups sugar 2 cup butter 1-1/2 cup dried eggs 1/2 cup dry milk powder 3 Tbsp baking powder 1 tsp salt Place all ingredients in container and stir with a large whisk until well blended. Store in cool, dry place. Makes about 16-1/4 cups. Spice Cake Mix
4-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2-1/4 cups sugar 1-1/2 cups brown sugar 3/4 cup dry milk 1/3 cup dehydrated eggs 1-1/2 Tbsp Spice Mix Blend 1 Tbsp baking powder 2-1/4 tsp baking soda 2-1/4 tsp salt 1-1/2 cups raisins 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Combine all ingredients with wire whisk until evenly distributed. Pour into a large airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place. Makes 12 cups. Pasta Soup Mix
1/2 cup small shell macaroni or other pasta
1/4 cup lentils 1/4 cup freeze dried mushrooms 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese 1 T freeze-dried onion 1 Tbsp chicken bouillon 1 tsp dried oregano Dash garlic powder Mix all ingredients in a plastic bag or airtight container. Store tightly sealed until needed. Combine contents of package with 3 cups of water in a 2-qt saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat. Cover and simmer 40 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Serves 2. NOTE: May add carrots, corn, green beans, peas. Cajun Seasoning Mix
3 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp paprika 1 Tbsp onion powder 1 Tbsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper 1-1/2 tsp thyme leaves 3/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp ground white pepper Combine all ingredients. Place in an airtight jar or container. Makes 2/3 cup. Chili Seasoning Mix
2 cups dried onion
2 Tbsp flour 2 Tbsp chili powder, or to taste 1 Tbsp seasoned salt 2 tsp sugar 2 tsp dried garlic 2 tsp crushed dried red pepper 2 tsp cumin Combine all ingredients and store in airtight container. Makes 2-1/2 cups. Taco Seasoning Mix
3 Tbsp oregano
2 Tbsp dried onion 2 Tbsp cornstarch 2 Tbsp cumin 2 Tbsp dried garlic 2 Tbsp crushed red pepper 1 Tbsp salt 1 Tbsp chili powder Combine all ingredients and store in airtight container. Makes 1 cup. Seasoned Salt Mix
1 cup sea salt
1 Tbsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp ground pepper 1 Tbsp thyme 1 Bay leaf, crushed 2 tsp celery seed 2 tsp oregano 1 tsp onion powder Combine all ingredients and store in airtight container. Makes 1-1/4 cups. Lemon Pepper Seasoning Mix
1 cup ground black pepper
1/4 cup dried thyme leaves 1/4 cup dried minced onion 1/3 cup dried lemon peel 3 Tbsp coriander seeds Stir all the ingredients together and store in an airtight jar. Makes 2 cups. Put this spice mixture into a Lucite shaker. Use it with fresh lemons and some extra virgin olive oil for grilling. |
Basic Baking Mix
Basic Baking Mix
4 cups flour 4 cups rolled oats* 1-1/3 cups dry milk 4 Tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt In large mixing bowl, stir all ingredients until well mixed. Store in closed, covered can or rigid plastic container or sealed heavy plastic bag. Label and date the container. Use within 6 months. Stir lightly before using in recipes. * When using old-fashioned oats, whirl the oats in a blender about 30 seconds to make smaller flakes. NOTE: This is a better baking mix because it uses whole grains, and the recipes use oil instead of solid fat. Whole grains make breads heavier in texture. Using half white flour keeps the breads light in texture. To make the mix with 100% whole grains, use 4 cups whole wheat flour mixed with 4 cups oats. Basic Buttermilk Baking Mix
8-1/2 cups flour (white, wheat, or mixture)
1-1/4 cups butter powder 3/4 cup powdered buttermilk (or powdered milk) 1/2 cup powdered egg 1/4 cup baking powder 1 Tbsp salt 2 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp baking soda Combine well all ingredients. Store in cool, dry place. Can be used in any recipe calling for commercial biscuit mix such as Bisquick. Makes about 11 cups. Basic Buttermilk Pancake Mix
8 cups flour
2 cups buttermilk powder 1-7/8 cup dehydrated egg 1 cup dehydrated shortening 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 Tbsp baking powder 4 tsp baking soda 2 tsp salt In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Stir with wire whisk until evenly distributed. Pour into a large container with a tight fitting lid. Store in a cool, dry place. Makes about 13 cups. Basic Muffin Mix
8 cups flour (white, whole wheat, or mixture)
1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup dehydrated shortening 1 cup non-fat powdered milk 3/4 cup dehydrated egg 1/3 cup baking powder 1-1/2 tsp salt 4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground nutmeg In a large bowl combine all ingredients. Stir with wire whisk until evenly distributed. Put in a large airtight container. Store in a cool dry place. Makes about 11-3/4 cups. Buttermilk Cornbread Mix
6 cups flour
4-1/2 cups cornmeal 1-1/2 cups powdered eggs 3/4 cups buttermilk powder 3/4 cup sugar 2 Tbsp baking powder 1-1/2 tsp baking soda 1 Tbsp salt Combine well all ingredients. Store in cool, dry place. Makes about 13-1/2 cups. Brownie Mix
8 cups sugar
6 cups flour 2 cups dehydrated butter 1-3/4 cups dehydrated eggs 3 cups powdered cocoa 4 tsp baking powder 4 tsp salt 2 tsp powdered vanilla In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Stir with wire whisk until evenly distributed. Pour into a large airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place. Makes about 21 cups. Refried Beans Mix
3 cups dehydrated refried beans
3 tsp cumin 3 tsp chili powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 3 tsp freeze dried onion Combine all ingredients and store in a jar or zip-top bag. If you like a smoother consistency, grind beans and onion in a blender, then add other ingredients. Spice Blend Mix
2 Tbsp groundcinnamon
1 Tbsp ground nutmeg 1 Tbsp ground ginger 1 Tbsp grated orange peel 1-1/2 tsp ground cloves 1-1/2 tsp ground allspice Combine all ingredients thoroughly. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Makes about 1/3 cup. Enchilada Sauce Mix
6 Tbsp chili powder
6 Tbsp flour 2 tsp cocoa 2 tsp oregano 1 tsp granulated garlic ½ cup tomato powder Combine all dry ingredients in a small bowl. Makes 1-1/3 cups. For Enchilada Sauce: 1/3 cup mix 1 cup water Stirring constantly, slowly add enough water to mix to make a thin paste. Pour into pan and add rest of water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Use in your favorite enchilada recipe. Enough for 4 cups sauce. NOTE: You can leave the tomato powder out of the mix and use 3 Tbsp mix + 1/4 cup tomato sauce + 3/4 cup water. Spaghetti Sauce Seasoning Mix
1/3 cup dried onion
1/3 cup parsley flakes 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup dried garlic 3 Tbsp green pepper flakes 2 Tbsp salt 4 tsp sugar 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning Combine all ingredients and store in airtight container. Makes 1-2/3 cup. Use 1/3 cup mix for 6 cups sauce. Onion Soup Mix
1-1/2 cup dried minced onion
1/3 cup onion powder 2/3 cup beef bouillon 1/2 tsp sugar Mix all and store in ziplock bag that has been labeled and dated. Yield 3 cups mix. To use in recipes: use 4 or 5 Tbsp to equal one envelope onion soup mix. To make Beefy Onion Soup Mix: add 4 Tbsp chopped dried mushrooms. |
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