Pudding Mix

3 cups milk powder

1¾ cups white sugar

1 cup cornstarch 

½ tsp salt

Combine the dry milk powder, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Store in a covered container. A quart jar works great. This will yield 4 cups of mix.

To make a batch of pudding: Place one cup of the mix in a small saucepan. Slowly add 2 cups boiling water, stirring as you add the water. Then cook on the stove over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened.

To make vanilla pudding: Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla at the end of the cooking time once the mixture has thickened. Then put in the refrigerator to cool.

To make chocolate pudding: Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the cup of dry mix before cooking. Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter and a ½ teaspoon of vanilla at the end of the cooking time once the mixture has thickened. Then put in the refrigerator to cool.

NOTES:

For Butterscotch Pudding Use brown sugar in the place of white sugar when making the original mix.

For Lemon Pudding Add 1 Tbl of lemon juice, 1 tsp of lemon zest, and 1 Tbl of butter at the end of the cooking time.

For Richer Flavored Pudding: Use 1 cup boiling water and 1 cup warmed milk

For Chocolate Pie Filling: Use 1-1/2 cups of the Mix with 3 Tbl of Cocoa Powder. Add 3 cups of boiling water and cook. Add 1-1/2 Tbl of butter and 1 tsp of vanilla at the end of the cooking time.

Taco Seasoning

• ⅔ c. chili powder
• 6 Tbsp. ground cumin
• ¼ c. dried oregano
• ¼ c. onion powder
• ¼ c. garlic powder
• ¼ c. smoked paprika (or regular)
• 1 Tbsp. salt

Mix together & store in air tight container. 3 T = 1 packet taco seasoning (seasons 1 lb ground beef)

Fajita seasoning

1/2 cup chili powder
1 T + 1 tsp ground cumin
2 T salt
2 T + 2 tsp black pepper
2 T dried oregano
1 T + 1 tsp paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp parsley

Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix

Recipe from www.food.com

2⁄3 c  flour

1⁄2 c yellow cornmeal

1⁄3 c sugar

1 T baking powder

1⁄2 t salt

2 T vegetable oil

To make muffins add:

1 egg

1⁄3 cup milk

Optional Ingredients:

1⁄2 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)

2 ounces canned chilies (optional)

1⁄4 cup drained chopped pimiento (optional)

1⁄2 cup chopped onion (optional)

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Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl, mix well.

Whisk in vegetable oil and mix until dry mixture is smooth and lumps are gone.

If another recipe is calling for a box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, add the above mixed ingredients to that recipe.

To make Corn Muffins, preheat oven to 400⁰, spray muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.

OPTIONAL: To mix, add any combination of optional ingredients you prefer.

Combine mix with egg and milk, mixing well.

Fill muffin pan 1/2 full, bake for 15-20 minutes.

Brownie Mix

6 C. sugar
2 C. cocoa powder
3 C. flour
1 1/2 t. salt
1 1/2 t. baking powder

Mix together. Place in air tight container.

To make a 9X13 pan:

Combine:
3 1/3 C. mix
1 C. butter (I use 1/2 C applesauce, 1/2 C butter & you can't tell a difference)
4 eggs
2 t. vanilla
Spread in greased 9X13 pan
Sprinkle with chocolate chips (optional)
Bake at 350 degrees for 27 min

Herb Rub

We love this rub on chicken! I always have some in my fridge & I just rub it on the chicken & grill it. We like it served on a green salad! Yum! Can also use it on steak, veggies & fish! So versatile, don't you think? =)

1/2 C. fresh Cilantro leaves or 1/4 C. dried
1/2 C. fresh Basil leaves or 1/4 C. dried
1/2 C. fresh Parsley leaves or 1/4 C. dried
1/4 C. olive oil
1/4 C. canola oil
2 T. salt
1 T. Paprika
1 1/2 t. black pepper
2 T. garlic powder
2 T. onion powder

If using fresh herbs, combine all in food processor. If using dried, just mix in a plastic container that you can store it in. Store in Refrigerator up to 3 weeks in non-reactive container.
* I didn't notice any difference in using the fresh herbs. I was hoping there would be a big difference especially after spending all that money on the fresh herbs, but there wasn't. Dried is easier to do, cheaper & more convienient.

Master baking mix

Use in place of 'Bisquick'
8 1/2 c. flour
3 T. baking powder
1 T. salt
2 t. cream of tartar
1 t. baking soda
1 1/2 c. nonfat dry milk
2 1/4 c. shortening

Mix dry ingredients; Add shortening & cut in w/ pastry blender until crumbly.
Store in airtight container.

Biscuits:
3 c. mix
3/4 c. water
Bake 425 degrees for 12-15 minutes

Pancakes:
2 c. mix
2 egg whites
1 1/2 c. water
Cook as usual