Make-Your-Own mixes

[rowdysunsetart]

THANKS LADIES! YOU ROCK!

 

[Greybear23]

uhum excuse me but I am 6'3" and weigh in at 363 pounds, have a full beard and 6 grandchildren, I am sure I qualify as a male as that is what has been on my identification card for 49 years, LOL, NO Offense taken though, just proud to be a part of this wonderful group!!!! Lynn

 

[fosterchick]

I have never used the receipe. My friend swears by it.

8 cups flour
1.5 cups dry milk (the powdered stuff)
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons baking powder

Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container. To make a batch of pancakes, stir together 1 cup of the dry mix with 1/2 cup water and cook as usual. Nuts, dried fruits, etc can be added as desired.

 

[Greybear23]

Sounds like I need to set in a supply of dry milk powder, I usually use fresh milk for everything, can I just add it with the other dry ingredients in the pancake and pudding mixes? Lynn

 

[me&thegals]

Here's a new one I'm enjoying!!

Absolutely Fabulous Greek/House Dressingallrecipes.com

2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoons onion powder

3/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1 cup red wine vinegar

In a salad dressing cruet, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, basil, pepper, salt, onion powder, and Dijon-style mustard. Pour in the vinegar, and mix vigorously until well blended. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

I plan to mix up a few small containers with just the herbs. It will save time and hassle each time I want to mix up a batch.

 

[Greybear23]

I cheated last night and went to allrecipies.com and found this recipe for vanilla pudding that used regular milk, so here it is, chilled it over night and tasted it this morning, it is wonderful!!!

Homemade Vanilla Pudding

2 cups milk
1/2 cup of white sugar
3 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon butter

In medium saucepan over medium heat, heat milk until bubbles form at edges, In a bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Pour into hot milk a little at a time, stirring until dissolved. Continue to cook and stir until mixture thickens enough to cover the back of a metal spoon. Do not boil. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and butter. Pour into serving dishes. Chill before serving.

PERSONAL NOTE: I found that it gets clumpy if you add the dry ingredients as noted, so I went back and read the comments and several people suggested mixing all ingredients except vanilla and butter and bring to a low boil then remove from heat when thick as you want, add vanilla and butter and chill. I think this would work better also!!! Lynn

 

[hennypenny9]

I'm going to make that Greek dressing! I have all the ingredients, which is rare for me, and it sounds super yummy! Do you happen to know how long it will last at room temp?

 

[me&thegals]

I'm going to make that Greek dressing! I have all the ingredients, which is rare for me, and it sounds super yummy! Do you happen to know how long it will last at room temp?

Do you mean the dry ingredients or the regular dressing? The regular dressing I would store in the fridge. Dry ingredients would last indefinitely, but I imagine the herbs would lose their power after a while. Enjoy

 

[keljonma]

Almost Hamburger Helper
2 cups nonfat dry milk
1 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup beef bouillon powder
2 Tablespoons onion flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 Tablespoons dried parsley
1 Tablespoon garlic powder

Mix the ingredients together and store in an air-tight container.

Use mix as a base for dinners.


Chili Mac from Almost Hamburger Helper
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
1 c water
1/2 c macaroni noodles (uncooked)
2 cans chopped tomatoes
1 T chili powder
1/2 cup Almost Hamburger Helper mix

Combine all and simmer 20 minutes or until macaroni is cooked.


Potato Beef Casserole from Almost Hamburger Helper
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
3/4 c water
6 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 c frozen mixed veggies
1/2 cup Almost Hamburger Helper mix

Combine all and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove cover and cook until excess water is evaporated.


Quick Lasagna from Almost Hamburger Helper
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
1/2 cup Almost Hamburger Helper mix
1 onion, chopped
2 c water
16 oz tomato sauce
3 c lasagna noodles, uncooked, broken in bits
1/4 c parmesan cheese
2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded

Combine all except mozzarella in large skillet. Bring to a boil, let simmer for 15 minutes or until noodles are cooked. Top with mozzarella. Turn off heat and let cheese melt.


Stroganoff from Almost Hamburger Helper
1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained
2 c water
1/2 cup Almost Hamburger Helper mix
2 c uncooked egg noodles
1/2 cup sour cream

Combine all except sour cream. Simmer 20 minutes or until noodles are tender. Stir in sour cream and serve.

An additional recipe that uses the basic mix...

Hamburger Helper South of the Border Noodles

1 pound ground beef, browned
1/2 cup Almost Hamburger Helper mix
1 1/2 cups warm water (approx)
1 can Ro-tel Mild diced tomatoes and jalapeos
2 stalks celery, diced
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced

Add all ingredients into beef, stirring to mix well.

1 - 2 cups pasta noodles (Ive used wheels, shells, macaroni - whatever I have)
1 cup warm water

Stir in pasta and additional water. Cover and cook until pasta is done. Serve with avocado slices and sour cream, if desired.

 

[Greybear23]

keljonma, those recipes sound wonderful, we have a lot of one skillet meals and use a lot of ground pork and ground beef as it is quick and easy, thank you for sharing, Lynn