Most recipes on my site are from various sources, including allrecipes.com, taste of home and other magazines, and cookbooks. Some have been adapted.
Showing posts with label Mixes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mixes. Show all posts

Taco Seasoning Mix

Ingredients:
2 tsp instant minced onion
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp crushed dried red pepper
1/2 tsp instant minced garlic
1/4 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp ground cumin

Mix together. Makes the equivalent of 1 package of taco seasoning. To make taco meat mix with one pound of ground beef, browned and drained, and add 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for about 15 minutes.

Onion Soup Mix

Ingredients:
4 teaspoons instant beef bouillon granules
3 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon onion powder
heavy pinch of ground celery seed or celery salt

Mix up and use like you would an envelope of onion soup (does anyone actually make onion soup with it?).

Basic Biscuit Mix

This mix can be used in any recipe that calls for Bisquick®; just use the same amount of mix as the amount of Bisquick® called for.

Ingredients:

8-1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
1/4 Cup (4 Tablespoons) Baking Powder
1 Tablespoon Salt
2 Teaspoons Cream of Tartar
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1-1/2 Cups Instant Dry Milk or Dry Buttermilk Powder
2-1/4 Cups Vegetable Shortening

Note: I find it easier to use my stand mixer and make 1/2 of the recipe at a time

In a large bowl, sift together all dry ingredients. Blend well. With a pastry blender or a stand mixer, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Place in an airtight container. Store in a cool dry place. Use within 10 to 12 weeks (I store mine in the refrigerator-it keeps longer and stays fresher that way). Makes about 13 cups of mix.
Recipes using this mix:

Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
Cornbread Mix

Cornbread Mix

Ingredients:

2 Cups biscuit mix or Bisquick®
1/2 Cup Cornmeal
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder

Mix all ingredients together and place in a heavy duty sealable plastic bag.

To make Cornbread:

1 bag Cornbread Mix
2 eggs
1 Cup Milk
1/2 Cup Butter or Margarine, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the mix in a large bowl, and add the remaining ingredients. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Pour into a greased 8 inch square baking pan and bake for 30 minutes.

Pancake Mix

Ingredients:

10 Cups All Purpose Flour
2-1/2 Cups Powdered Milk
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Baking Powder
1 Tablespoon Salt

Mix all ingredients together in a large sealable container. (I use a big Tupperware Canister.)

To make Pancakes:

2 Cups Mix
1 egg (optional)
1-1/4 Cups Water or Milk
1/4 Cup Cooking Oil
note: If egg is not used, increase water/milk by 1/4 cup.
For thinner pancakes, add a little more liquid

Place dry mix into a medium bowl. Add liquid ingredients and mix well. A few lumps in the mixture is okay, don't mix too long or pancakes may be tough. Preheat a skillet or griddle to 350 degrees. If you aren't using a nonstick skillet, grease it lightly. Pour batter onto hot skillet. When edges look dry and top of pancakes are bubbly, flip them. Cook until bottom is light brown. Serve with syrup or jam.

Applesauce Spice Snack Cake Mix

Ingredients:

1-1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
3/4 Cup Sugar
1-1/2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Allspice
1/8 Teaspoon Ground Cloves

Place all ingredients in a heavy duty sealable plastic bag.

To Make the Cake:

1 Bag Snack Cake Mix
1 Egg
1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
3/4 Cup Applesauce. (I usually use a large jar of baby applesauce-3rd Stage)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Pour the mix into an ungreased 8 or 9 inch square baking pan. In a small bowl, combine egg, oil and applesauce, beating with a fork to blend. Stir into Cake Mix until smooth and blended. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Chocolate Pudding Mix

Ingredients:

1-1/2 Cups plus 2 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
3-1/4 Cups Granulated Sugar
1-1/3 Cups Cornstarch
1/2 Teaspoon Salt

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well with a wire whisk. Place mix into a sealable container that will hold at least 8 cups.


To make pudding:

1 Cup Pudding Mix
2-3/4 Cups Milk
2 Tablespoons Butter or Margarine
1-1/2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Place pudding mix and milk in a saucepan. Cook at medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens to the desired consistency. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Pour into 6 bowls and chill. Makes 6 servings.

Spaghetti Sauce Mix

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons Minced Dried Onion
1/2 Teaspoon Dried Cracked Rosemary
2 Teaspoons Dried Oregano
1 Teaspoon Dried Thyme
2 Teaspoons Dried Basil
2 Teaspoons Dried Parsley
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Sugar

Mix all ingredients and place in a sealable plastic bag.

To make Spaghetti Sauce:

1 lb Ground Beef or Ground Pork Sausage, browned and drained
1 - 15 ounce can Tomato Sauce
2 - 14-1/2 ounce cans Diced Tomatoes
1 - 6 ounce can Tomato Paste
1-2 Cloves Garlic, minced
3 Bay Leaves
1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 bag Sauce Mix

Mix all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes. Remove Bay Leaves. Serve over spaghetti noodles

Roasted Potatoes Mix

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon Minced Dried Onion
1-1/2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Teaspoon Chopped Chives
1/2 Teaspoon Dried Cracked Rosemary
1-1/2 Teaspoons Dried Parsley
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Salt-Free Seasoning (like Mrs. Dash)

Combine all ingredients in a sealable plastic bag.


To Make Roasted Potatoes:

5-6 Potatoes, cut into 1" cubes
1/4 - 1/3 Cup Olive Oil (Vegetable Oil can be used instead)
1 Bag Mix

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place cut up potatoes in a 13 x 9 baking dish. Drizzle oil over potatoes and mix lightly to coat. Sprinkle mix over coated potatoes and mix to coat evenly. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until potatoes are cooked.

The mix, oil and potatoes can be put in a large plastic bag and shaken to coat, but I find that alot of the spices stick to the bag instead of the potatoes, so I use the method described above.

Barbecue Sauce Mix

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Tablespoon Minced Dried Onion
2 Tablespoon Celery Flakes
1 Teaspoon Ground Dry Mustard
1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
Dash Pepper

Mix all ingredients together and place in a sealable plastic bag.


To make barbecue sauce:

1 Bag Mix
1 Cup Ketchup
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tablespoons White Vinegar

Mix all ingredients together.

I usually put this sauce on browned pork chops or ribs, then put them in the oven at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. Either use a heavy pan or baking dish, or put a cookie sheet under the pan to keep the sauce from burning.

Dill Dip Mix

Ingredients:
4 Teaspoons Dried Parsley
1 Teaspoon Salt Free Seasoning (Like Mrs. Dash)
2 Teaspoons Dried Dill Weed
1 Teaspoon Sugar
1/8 Teaspoon Salt

Place all ingredients in a small sealable bag.

To Make Dip:

1 Bag Dip Mix
1 Cup Sour Cream (You can use low fat or fat free, if desired)
1 Cup Mayonnaise (You can use low fat or fat free, if desired)

Blend Sour Cream and Mayo in a small bowl. Add mix and blend well. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Fiesta Dip Mix

Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
2 Teaspoons Dried Parsley
1 Teaspoon Sugar
3/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Dried Cilantro
1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Pinch of Salt
Pinch of Pepper

Place all ingredients in a small sealable bag.

To Make Dip:

1 Bag Dip Mix
1 Cup Sour Cream (You can use low fat or fat free, if desired)
1 Cup Mayonnaise (You can use low fat or fat free, if desired)

Blend Sour Cream and Mayo in a small bowl. Add mix and blend well. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.