Mixes save you money!

Last meeting everyone was challenged to try a recipe with a super healthy, food storage secret ingredient. This time I want everyone to prepare for those “everyday” food storage emergencies and try to make one of these money saving mixes. Not only will they be kind to your wallet but they will also save you time and of course they are food storage!

Bisquick - type Mix
4 c. all-purpose flour
2 T baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 c. shortening (can also use butter, but you need to keep it in the fridge or freezer)
Blend all ingredients until completely mixed. Transfer to vacuum seal bag or container, seal and store up 6 months. Use in any recipe specifying "Bake it all mix, Impossible Mix, Quick Mix or Bisquick"

Extra Light Quick Mix
Makes 7 c. mix
4 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. nonfat dry milk powder
2-1/2 Tbsp. baking powder
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. oil
Blend well until mixture resembles corn meal. Store in fridge.

Dry Onion Soup Mix
2 C. powdered milk
3/4 C. cornstarch
1/4 C. beef bouillon crystals
2 T. dried onion flakes
1 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed

Measure all ingredients into a Ziploc Bag. Shake well, transfer to vacuum seal bag, seal and store up to a year.

To Use:
1/3 c. Onion Mix per recipe. Blend with water for soup, sour cream for dip, etc.

Soup or Sauce Mix (SOS)
(This mix has about 1/3 the calories and sodium as purchased condensed soup. )
Ingredients:
2 cups powdered non-fat dry milk
3/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup instant chicken bouillon
2 Tbs. dried onion flakes
2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a re-closeable plastic bag,
mixing well.
Yield: Equal to 9 cans of cream soup.

To substitute for 1 can of cream soup:
1. Combine 1/3 cup of dry SOS mix with 1 1/4 cups of cold water.
2. Cook and stir on stove top or in microwave until thickened.
3. Add thickened mixture to casseroles as you would a can of soup.
Storage
Store in closed plastic bag or air-tight container until ready to use. It does not have to be refrigerated.

Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients:
1/3 cup *SOS
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1 1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
In a small bowl combine all ingredients, mix well and cook
until thick. Serve sauce over cooked noodles or on pizza
Yield: 1 1/2 cups sauce

Pudding Mix
8 C. nonfat dry milk powder
4 C. sugar
1 vanilla bean, cut into pieces (with seeds) or just add vanilla into recipe later
3 C. cornstarch (1 lb.)
1 tsp. salt

Measure all ingredients into a large bowl, blend well until thoroughly combined. Measure into 12 separate Ziploc bags, placing 1 c. in each bag. Seal & Store.

To use:
1 c. Mix
3 c. boiling water
Stir constantly over low heat until thickened.

Chocolate Pudding:
Add 1 square chocolate to above recipe

Coconut Pudding:
Add 1/2 cup coconut to above recipe

Lemon Pudding:
Add 1 T lemon juice
1 T butter to above recipe

Check out these websites!

http://budget101.com/convenience_mixes.htm
http://prepareeveryneedful.blogspot.com
http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/FNP_101.pdf