Time for some homemade recipes...

...for things you pay a LOT more for in the store or restaurant!

Italian Salad dressing mix:

• 2 Tbsp. oregano
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
• 1 Tbsp. onion powder
• 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. basil
• 1/4 tsp. celery salt

Stir all ingredients together.

To make dressing:

• 1/4 c. vinegar
• 2/3 c. vegetable or canola or olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 2 Tbsp. dry mix

Shake, whisk or stir well.

Homemade Ranch dressing mix:

• 1/2 c. dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 c. finely crushed saltines
• 1/4 c. dried minced onion
• 1/4 c. garlic salt
• 1/4 c. onion salt
• 2 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 2 Tbsp. onion powder
• 1 Tbsp. dried dill weed.
  

Combine all ingredients, store in airtight container in fridge. Use 1 Tbsp. for recipes calling for 1 pkt of ranch dressing mix.

Spaghetti Sauce mix:

• 1 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  1 Tablespoon dry onion flakes
  1 Tablespoon dry parsley flakes
  1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  1 tsp. oregano
  1 tsp. minced garlic OR 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  1/4 tsp. sugar
  salt to taste

  Combine all ingredients and add to 15 oz. can of tomato sauce plus 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes. Cook until thick. May add browned sausage or ground beef, green peppers, olives, mushrooms, etc.....

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Homemade Taco seasoning mix:

• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried onion flakes
• 1 tsp. salt (may use less)
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 beef boullion cube or 1 tsp. instant beef boullion
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp sugar.

Mix together and use with 3/4 c. water to make taco meat. Can also substitute in any recipe calling for 1 pkt taco seasoning mix. Can add red pepper flakes if desired


Sweet French dressing (Catalina style)

• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup catsup
• 1/2 c. white sugar
• 1/2 c. white vinegar
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. paprika, or chili powder if you like a bit of a bite

Whisk all ingredients together until mixed well. Store in refrigerator.

Honey BBQ Sauce

• 1 1/4 c. ketchup
• 1/3 c. white vinegar
• 1/4 c. molasses
• 1/4 c. honey
• 1 tsp. liquid smoke flavoring
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. onion powder
• 1/4 tsp. chili powder

Combine all ingredients in small saucepan over medium heat. Stor well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.

Copycat Manwich

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 8 oz. tomato sauce
• 1 cup. ketchup
• 1 Tbsp. dried onion flakes
• 1 Tbsp. chopped green pepper
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. prepared mustard
  
• 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  
• 1/4 tsp. celery seed
  

Brown ground beef. Mix rest of ingredients together and add to browned meat. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes and serve on toasted buns.

Better Than KFC Chicken Strips:

2 lbs. chicken breast, sliced into strips.

Sauce: 4 eggs, 1/3 c. water, 1 cup Louisiana hot sauce (the strips are NOT spicy hot), 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp garlic powder.

Dredging mix: 2 c. all purpose flour, 1 Tbsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt.

Dip chicken strips into sauce, then into flour mixture. Fry a few pieces at a time (depends on the size of your fryer) until they are done, takes about 4 or 5 minutes.


Homemade Pizza Rolls

• 4 cups shredded pizza cheese or mozzarella cheese
• 1 lb sausage, cooked, drained
• 2 (3 ounce) packages sliced pepperoni, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup fresh sliced mushrooms, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped black olives
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, very well drained
• 2 (14 ounce) jars pizza sauce
• 32 egg roll wraps
• oil (for frying)

Combine above ingredients except wrappers (and oil). Place a ¼ cup filling in center of each egg roll. Fold bottom corner over filling. Fold sides toward center over filling. Moisten remaining corner w/water and roll up tightly to seal. Fry in 1/2 to 1 inch of 375º oil for 1-2 minutes til golden brown. Serve with addition pizza sauce for dipping if desired.

Pizza Sauce: enough for 2 pizzas

• 15 oz. can tomato sauce
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
• 2 Tbsp. dry parsley flakes
• 3/4 Tbsp. oregano
• 3/4 Tbsp. basil
• 1/2 to 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. minced garlic or 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
• dash of red or cayenne pepper if desired.

Combine all ingredients, simmer for 5 minutes


Pizza Hut Pizza Crust: for one thick crust or two thinner crusts, can make in bread machine

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• 1 1/3 cups water
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups unbleached all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal

Put all ingredients except cornmeal in bread machine in order listed. Set for dough setting and let it go through the cycle. Grease a pizza pan with vegetable oil. Sprinkle with cornmeal. Spread dough. Brush more vegetable oil or olive oil onto dough. Bake at 400 degrees for 3 to 4 minutes, remove, brush with oil again and top with sauce and other desired toppings. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes.

• Biscuits

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. margarine, butter, or Crisco shortening
  • 3/4 c. milk

  Combine dry ingredients, cut in shortening until resembles small peas. Stir in milk with fork just until moistened. Pat out on a floured board or countertop until about 1/2 inch thick. Cut with floured drinking cup. Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 450 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

  I've also used this recipe for any recipe that calls for a can or two of biscuits, like for a pot pie crust, pull apart bread, breakfast pockets. etc.