Tag: pantry

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Skip the Season Packets

    We all know the seasoning packet aisle at the grocery store. Taco seasoning. Ranch mix. Onion soup mix. Gravy packets…the list goes on. But how many times have you started making dinner only to realize you don’t have the one seasoning packet your recipe calls for? Well…I’m about to let you in on a little…

  • 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…

  • 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…