Tag: homemade with love
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Homemade Sloppy Joe Mix
Pantry Seasoning Blend for a classic sandwich filling Keeping this seasoning mix ready means sloppy joes are only minutes away. It’s a simple blend of pantry spices that tastes even better than store-bought packets. Mix Together 1 cup minced onion ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup garlic powder 4 Tbsp paprika 2 Tbsp chili powder…
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Homemade Pasta-Roni Herb Pasta
Creamy Herb Pasta, An Underrated Side Dish This homemade version has all the creamy herb flavor without the packaged ingredients. It’s one of my favorite quick sides for chicken, pork, or grilled vegetables. Jar Ingredients 1 box angel hair pasta ½ cup powdered milk ¼ cup Parmesan cheese 2 tsp parsley 1 tsp basil 1…
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Homemade Red Sauce
A Homestead Staple Every kitchen needs a dependable red sauce. This recipe becomes the base for countless meals, making it one of the most useful recipes I keep on hand. Ingredients Two 29-ounce cans crushed tomatoes Two 29-ounce cans tomato sauce Two 6-ounce cans tomato paste ¼ cup Parmesan cheese 2 tsp basil Slow Cook…
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Homemade Tomato Basil Pasta
It’s more than pasta night Simple ingredients often make the best meals. This homemade pasta mix turns pantry staples into a flavorful dinner that’s ready whenever you need it. Jar Ingredients ½ cup Homestead Helper Mix 2–3 cups dried pasta 2 Tbsp tomato powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning Cook It Up Brown one pound of…
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Homemade Cheesy Burger Mac
Homemade Pantry Favorite It’s more than mac and cheese Creamy cheese, pasta, and seasoned beef come together into a meal kids and adults both love. Making your own mix lets you control the ingredients while stocking your pantry with easy dinners. Jar Ingredients 4 cups elbow pasta 1 cup cheese powder ½ cup powdered milk…
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Homemade Homestead Helper Stroganoff
Creamy Family Favorite It’s more than comfort food Some meals simply remind you of home. Stroganoff is creamy, filling, and one of those recipes everyone enjoys. Making your own mix keeps it simple while skipping unnecessary additives. Jar Ingredients ½ cup Homestead Helper Mix 4 cups corkscrew pasta or egg noodles Additional: 1 lb ground…
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Homemade Chicken Rice-a-Roni
Better Than the Box and more than a quick side dish Some recipes become pantry staples because they’re easy, while others stay because everyone asks for them again. This homemade Chicken Rice-a-Roni is both. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s an inexpensive meal starter or side dish that tastes better than the boxed version. I…
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Homestead Helper Mix
The Pantry Base It’s more than a seasoning mix This is the foundation behind several of my homemade meal kits. Making one large batch means several dinners are already halfway finished. Ingredients 2 cups powdered milk 1 cup cornstarch ½ cup homemade bouillon 2 Tbsp onion flakes 2 Tbsp parsley 1 Tbsp garlic powder 1…
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Homemade Homestead Helper Bowtie Lasagna
It’s more than boxed pasta This homemade version brings the convenience of a boxed dinner with ingredients you mixed yourself. It’s perfect for keeping on the pantry shelf when you need a comforting meal without a lot of planning. Jar Ingredients ½ cup Homestead Helper Mix 3 cups bowtie pasta ¼ cup Parmesan cheese 1…
