Vegetable Boullion

 

 This is a vegetarian recipe for a broth that tastes like chicken! Thanks nutritional yeast!

 

Ingredients

 

1/2 cup nutritional yeast

3 Tablespoons onion powder

2 Tablespoons garlic powder

2 Tablespoons dried parsley

1 Tablespoon celery seed (or 2 Tablespoons celery powder)

2 teaspoons sea salt

2 teaspoons ground white pepper

2 teaspoons turmeric

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon ground thyme

1/2 teaspoon ground sage

1/4 teaspoon ground rosemary 

 

Process

 

 Combine all the ingredients in a mason jar. Screw on an air tight cap. Shake vigorously to combine. Store in a cool dry place. 

 

How to use:

 1. 1 tablespoon to 2 cups water for broth. 

Home made Sour cream!

 

You can make your own sour cream at home! Now I just need to cost compare. You will make it in a mason jar. 

 

Ingredients

 12 oz (1.5 cups) heavy cream

3 Tablespoons lemon Juice 

 

 

Process 

1. In the mason jar, mix the ingredients thuroughly

2. Cover with a breathable paper towel cover,   seal it off with a hair tie or rubber band. 

3. On the cover write the time you made it. 

4. Set it on the kitchen counter for 24 hours. 

5. Next day, stir well and store it in the fridge.   

Homemade Taco Seasoning

 

Our final homemade market staple of this theme is perfect for a Tuesday! Taco Tuesday is a regular occasion in this house and I am all over this recipe!

 

Taco Seasoning Mix

Ingredients

½ cup chili powder

⅓ cup cumin

2 Tablespoons paprika

2 Tablespoons salt

2 Tablespoons black pepper

1 Tablespoon & 1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 Tablespoon & 1 teaspoon onion powder

1 Tablespoon & 1 teaspoon oregano

Process

Mix all the ingredients together and store in an airtight container in a cool dry place. 

When ready to use, season your taco meat with 2 Tablespoons of the mixture. 

 

 

 

Homemade Chicken Boullion

 

Our next market Staple to make at home is for bouillon! But I am not sure if it is as good as the staple we use, pictured above. 

 

 Homemade Chicken Bouillon

Ingredients

100 grams chicken bone broth powder

17 grams nutritional yeast

39 grams salt

1 Tablespoon & 1 teaspoon onion powder

1 Tablespoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon turmeric

½ teaspoon white pepper

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon celery seed

Process

1. Combine all ingredients  in a mason jar and mix thoroughly. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place.

2. When ready to use, mix 1 &  ¼ teaspoon mixture with 1 cup hot water to make 1 cup of broth. 

 

Ranch Dressing Mix

 

Our third market staple to make at home! Everyone loves ranch!

 Ranch Seasoning Mix

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons dried parsley flakes

1 Tablespoon dried chives

2 teaspoons dried dill

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

Pinch of celery seed

Process

1. Combine all ingredients in a small jar or airtight container. Shake or stir to mix well and store in a cool dry place. 

2. When ready to make ranch dressing (for a quart): Combine

 1 & ¼ cup mayo

1 & ¼ cup sour cream

1 & ¼ cup kefir

 the full ranch dressing mix 

and a capful of white vinegar for tang, in a large bowl and mix well. 

3. Pour half that mixture into a quart size jar, then add the ranch seasoning. 

4. Stir or shake well until combined. 

5. Pour the rest of the seasoning in and shake again to combine. 

6. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before using. 

 

Cream of Chicken Soup Mix!

  

 Another make it yourself market staple! 

 

Cream of Chicken Soup

4 cups powdered milk

1 and ½ cups cornstarch or arrowroot powder

½ cup chicken bouillon powder

4 tsp onion powder

2 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp pepper

To make cream of anything: 

1. Over low heat add 1 cup milks or water and ⅓ cup dry mix, whisking until smooth and thickened

2. Cream of broccoli? Add ½ cup finely chopped broccoli

3. Cream of cheddar? Add ½ cup shredded cheddar

4. Cream of chicken? Add ½ cup finely chopped cooked chicken, etc. etc. 

Onion Soup Mix

 

 It's time to reclaim our ability to fend for ourselves and make homemade store items. This will start with our pantry! 

 

Onion Soup Mix!

 

½ cup dehydrated minced onion

½ cup beef bouillon powder

1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes

1 & ½ teaspoon onion powder

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp black pepper

½ tsp celery salt

Mix and store in airtight container

Chip Dip = Mix 2 Tablespoons mix with 1 cup sour cream

1 batch = ~ 3 Lipton style packets. Use ¼ cup to replace 1 packet

 

Lavender Carpet Freshener Recipe

 

Ingredients

1 cup baking soda

3/4 lavender flowers/buds 

10 - 15 drops lavender oil 

 

Materials

Bowl

Spoon

Shaking container (like empty parm cheese shaker) 

 

Process 

1. In the bowl, mix baking soda with lavender flowers and oil.  

2. Stir the mixture with spoon until combined.  

3. Pour the mixture into the shaker container. 

4. Sprinkle the mixture into your carpet and let sit for 15 minutes. 

5. After 15 minutes, vacuum the carpet and mixture. 

 

Enjoy!