Category Archives: Homemade Boxed/Processed Foods

Hot Pockets Dough: 1 tablespoon yeast 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 cup warm water 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 2 3/4 to 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar. Let it … Continue reading →

Baking Powder 1 part cornstarch 2 parts cream of tartar 1 part baking soda

Beef Seasoning for Rice: 3 beef bouillon cubes — crushed 3 dashes pepper 1 cup brown or white rice Cook according to package of rice. Chili Seasoning Mix: 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons paprika 1 … Continue reading →

I tried the Hamburger Helper referenced in an earlier post. I made the lasagna flavor and doubled the recipe. First my thoughts: The recipe has potential but isn’t there yet for me. I did make a few possible mistakes that … Continue reading →

2 cups nonfat dry milk 3/4 cup corn starch 1/4 cup instant chicken bouillon 1 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1/4 tsp. pepper Combine the ingredients and store in an airtight container. To use … Continue reading →

Grind any fruit in the blender–berries work best.  Don’t add water unless your blender can’t function without it.  Spread thinly on a plastic-wrap-lined cookie sheet.  Place in oven at 250* overnight or leave the light bulb on if you have … Continue reading →

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1 cup cold water 1 Tbsp. vanilla Combine cocoa and sugar and blend until all lumps of cocoa are gone.  Add water and salt and mix well.  Cook over … Continue reading →

Homemade Cheese Whiz 1 lb. cubed cheddar cheese 2 cups evaporated milk 1-1/2 tsp  dry mustard 1 1/2 tsp salt 2 eggs Melt cheese; add egg and cook slightly. Cool & cover tightly. Store in refrigerator.

Hamburger/Chicken/Tuna Helpers all use the same basic pasta amounts: 1 1/2 cups pasta OR 1 cup rice OR 1 1/2 cup potatoes General steps to follow when preparing helpers: Step One: Brown and drain one pound of ground beef (can … Continue reading →