Homemade Mixes

these are some homemade mixes that help you save money and time, and taste just as good as the originals!(I like to save the large parmesan cheese containers when empty and reuse for storing homemade mixes)

Taco seasoning
6 t chili powder
5 t paprika
4-1/2 t cumin
2 1/2 t garlic powder
3 t onion powder
1/4 t cayenne pepper
1/2 to 1 t salt
mix all and place in container.
use 3 t to replace 1 envelope of commercial mix.


CHILI POWDER
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
(hmm, seems like taco seasoning is just chili powder with a little salt and onion powder added. I may just start making up a bunch of taco seasoning and substituting it into my chili recipe...)

Eagle Brand milk
1 c boiling water
1 stick butter
2 c sugar (might work with honey?)
2 c powdered milk
mix all in blender or food processor
this makes 5 cups. 1c=1 can commercial. you can measure out leftovers into individual servings and freeze in ziploc bags, or other containers.

Low fat whole wheat bisquick
9 c whole wheat flour
3/4 c olive oil
1 T salt
1/4 c baking powder
2 c non fat powdered milk
mix all well, store in freezer in sealed container

Dry Lipton Onion Soup mix
4 t beef bouillon
8 t dried onion flakes
1 t onion powder
1/4 t seasoned pepper (or 1/4 t celery salt)
Use 1/4c mix for 1 envelope commercial mix

Spaghetti Sauce spice blend
This is a combination of my mom's recipe - the spices she used. I like to make this up ahead of time so I can just add it in quickly instead of measuring a bunch of ingredients when making spaghetti sauce.

8 t oregano
8t Italian seasoning
8 t sugar (optional)
16 t salt
8 t instant onion flakes
4 t black pepper
use 6 tsp per lb of meat

Russian dressing
1/4 c honey
1 c oil (I only used 1/2 c)
1/2 c ketchup
2-3 T lemon juice
1 t vinegar
1/2 t salt
1/3 t paprika
1-1/2 t celery seed
1 T worchestershire
1/4 c grated onions or 1/2 t onion powder
combine all. this works great in the sweet and sour chicken recipe. did I post that yet? well, I will check and if not. I'll do it now!

Cream Of Anything Soup

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup low-fat or fat free milk
salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in flour; keep stirring until smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat and add the chicken broth and milk, a little at a time, stirring to keep smooth. Return to heat. Bring sauce to a gentle boil; cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed to taste.
Use in casseroles in place of condensed cream soups.
Can be varied by using vegetable broth, sauteéd chopped celery, celery seed, or sauteéd chopped mushrooms