MAKE YOUR OWN MIXES Advarztages ofyour own ~nrjcesover co~izmercinlnixes are:
- you can control the amount of salt
- you are not adding preservatives
- you control the flavors whicll your fanlily prefers
- you save time and money
Taco Seasonin? Mix
2
1
1
1
teaspoons instant minced onion
teaspoon salt (optional)
teaspoon chili powder
teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1
%
1/4
teaspoon minced garlic
teaspoon coinstarcll
teaspoon dried oregano leaves
Combine all seasonings. Store in small airtight jar or place on 6" square of alumniil~~m
foil, fold in edges and seal air tight. Maltes enough for seasoning for ten tacos.
Spa~hettiSeasoning Mix
1
1
1%
1
'/2
Tablespoon cornstarch
Tablespoon parsley flakes
teaspoons salt (optional)
teaspoon sugar
teaspoon oregano
2
2
1
%
Tablespoon ininced onioil
Tablespoo~lsgreen pepper flaltes
teaspoon instant minced garlic
teaspoon basil
Combine all seasonings. Store in small airtight jar in a cool, diy place. This is enough to
season one recipe of spaghetti sauce.
Chili Seasonin? Mix
2
2
1
%
Tablespoons chili powder
teaspoons cumin
teaspoon salt (optional)
teaspoon garlic powder
1
1
1
Tablespoon seasoned salt
teaspoon oregano
teaspoon onion powder
Mix all ingredients. Store in small airtight jar in a cool, dry place. T11is will season two
batches of chili.
Cream Soup Substitute
2
%
1
cups nonfat dry milk crystals
CUP instant chicken bouillon
(Low sohum recommended)
teaspoon dried basil, crushed
%
2
1
?4
cornstarch
Tablespoons dried onion flakes
teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
teaspoon pepper
CUP
Combine all ingredients and store in airtight container.
To Use: Mix ?/3 CUP of dry mix with 1 % CLIPS water in a saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened.
Use in any casserole recipe calling for a can of cream soup.
Nutritioll Comparison:
One (10% o ~ n c ecan
) mushroom SOUP = 330 calories, 23.8 grains fat, 2,370 inilligranls
sodium.
Cream SOLIPSubstitute Mix, l/3 cup = 95 calories, 0.2 grams fat, 710 milligrams sodium.
Seasoninp Mix
1%
1
1 2/3
3l/3
teaspoons black pepper
Tablespoon garlic powder
CUPS non-fat dry milk Tablespoons instant bouillon
granules (low sodium recommended)
3
2
l/3
1
Tablespoons onion powder
Tablespoons dried parsley flakes
cup chopped dried onion
teaspoon salt, optional
Thoroughly mix this Seasoiling Mix and store in a container with a tight fitting lid or selfsealing plastic bag. Do not freeze and plan to use in three months. Depending on taste, use l/3 to
% cup of the Seasoning Mix for each pound of ground meat. Vary the mix to suit your family's
taste.
Cheeseburper Casserole
Makes 5 -G servings
Cornpnmble to "Hanzbuugeu Helper" *
1
1
?4
pound ground meat
cup macaroni
cup or less Seasoning Mix
1%
1
1/2
cupswater
can condensed tomato soup
CUP grated cheese
Brown ground meat in a slullet with a lid. Drain off the excess grease. Add water,
macaroni, tomato soup and Seasoning Mix to meat in skillet. Bring to a boil. Stirand then
cover. Let simmer for 20 minutes or until all excess moisture has evaporated. Remove from
heat and add grated cheese. Cover and allow cheese to melt before serving.
* Merztiorz of brand rzanze does rzot inzply erzdorsenzerzt or criticism of product.