Tag: Pantry Staples
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Homemade Italian Seasoning
Ingredients • 4 tablespoons dried oregano • 4 tablespoons dried parsley • 2 tablespoons dried thyme • 2 tablespoons dried marjoram (optional) • 1 tablespoon dried basil • 4 tablespoons dried oregano • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) • 21 tablespoons garlic powder Instructions 2. Mix all ingredients together until evenly combined. 3. Store…
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Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
Ingredients Instructions For the smoothest dressing, blend all the ingredients in a food processor until a fine, even powder forms. If you have a spice or coffee grinder, you can grind the herbs and spices first, then mix them with the buttermilk powder. Either method creates a finer seasoning that dissolves more smoothly when making…
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Homemade Stock
Turkey stock once a year, chicken and vegetable stock here and there throughout. Making your own stock is not only rewarding when you reach into the pantry, but it can also be much healthier! You get to control the salt levels, the preservatives, and the ingredients used, so your family doesn’t have to endure yet…
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How To Make Tomato Sauce
Preserving tomatoes by making tomato sauce is a go-to for my household because it can be used for so many recipes. You can make flavored sauces, but I prefer a pretty simple sauce that is more versatile for many recipes. If you refrain from heavy spices, you now have a simple base sauce that can…
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Easy Diced Tomatoes
Diced tomatoes are so helpful and versatile. We use them in Italian and Mexican foods, soups, and stews. These guys are something most people have at least a couple of cans of in the pantry, ready to grab as needed. Whether you like them with herbs or with some green chilis, knowing how to make…
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Homemade “Cream of Chicken” Soup Mix
This easy homemade “Cream of Chicken” Soup Mix can be used in place of canned cream of chicken, cream of broccoli, etc. I always keep a huge jar ready to grab to flavor and thicken soups, stews, and other dishes. Making your own spices and soup mixes really helps you take control of the chemicals…
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Homemade “Chicken” Bouillon
This is an easy Homemade “Chicken” Bouillon base. Not actual chicken flavor, but it has slowly been replaced by bouillon in the house. It packs a flavor punch and can be used in so many places instead of chicken or beef bouillon. Have you ever read the ingredients list on bouillon cubes or powders?! It’s…
