One Way People Can Save Money Is By Preparing Things At Home That You Use Often In Cooking. Spices Are Among The Most Expensive, Yet, With A Bit Of Time, You Can Create Your Own Spice Blend For A Fraction Of The Cost Of Premixed Blends. Below Are Some Ideas To Help You Get Started.All Purpose Spice Mix13 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese14 Cup Sesame Seeds2 Tablespoon Paprika1 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds1 Chicken Bouillon Cube2 Teaspoon Dried Parsley1 Teaspoon Onion Flakes1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder1 Teaspoon Celery Seed12 Teaspoon Salt12 Teaspoon PepperCrush Bouillon Cube Into Fine Powder, Put In Screw-top Jar. Add Remaining Ingredients And Shake Until Well Mixed. Store In Refrigerator For Up To 4 Months. May Be Used On Fish, Meat, Stews, Casseroles, Salads, Vegetables.Onion Soup Mix2 Cups Powdered Milk34 Cup Cornstarch14 Cup Beef Bouillon Crystals2 Tablespoons Dried Onion Flakes1 Teaspoon Dried Basil Leaves, CrushedMix And Store In An Airtight Container In Refrigerator.To Prepare: Mix 13 Cup Dry Onion Soup Mix With 1 12 Cups Water. Cook And Stir Until Thickened.Italian Dressing Mix2 Teaspoons Oregano1 Teaspoon Onion Powder2 Teaspoons Basil2 Teaspoons Paprika1 12 Teaspoons Pepper2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder6 Tablespoons Granulated SugarMix And Store In An Airtight Container.To Make Dressing: Use 3 Tablespoon Mix With 1 12 Cups Vegetable Oil And 12 Cup Wine Vinegar.Ranch Dressing Mix15 Saltine Crackers1 Cup Dry Parsley12 Cup Dry Onions2 Tablespoons Thyme12 Teaspoon Garlic Salt12 Teaspoon Onion Salt12 Teaspoon Garlic Powder12 Teaspoon Onion PowderWhirl In Blender Until Crumbs Are Very Small. Store In An Airtight Container. It Will Keep For 1 Year.To Use: Whisk Together 1 Cup Mayonnaise, 1 Cup Buttermilk And 1 Tablespoon Ranch Dressing Mix.
