Shake-n-Bake: Pork
Create your own easy shake-it, then bake-it coating for pork chops. This simple throw-together blend …
Create your own easy shake-it, then bake-it coating for pork chops. This simple throw-together blend …
Make Parmesan Herb Biscuit Mix ahead for warm, savory biscuits in minutes. This easy pantry mix stores well, bakes fast, and makes a practical food gift.
Keep this easy instant stuffing mix in the pantry for a quick homemade side dish. Just add water and butter for savory stovetop stuffing in minutes.
Make this easy homemade Corn Dog Mix once, store it in the pantry, and fry up crisp, fair-style corn dogs whenever you need a quick budget meal.
Curried Rice Mix in a Jar is an easy make-ahead pantry side dish with rice, raisins, onion, bouillon, and curry powder. Great for gifts, too.
Make your own Dill Lemon Rice Mix for a quick pantry side dish with bright lemon, dill, and savory bouillon. Prep it ahead in jars or bags.
Make Italian Herb & Dried Tomato Risotto Mix ahead in jars for an easy pantry side dish with Arborio rice, herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheese.
Make Instant Refried Beans Mix for a quick, inexpensive pantry side dish. Just add boiling water and simmer for creamy homemade refried beans.
Skip pricey packets and make your own side dish mixes at home. This collection includes frugal pantry-friendly mix ideas for meals, gifts, and care packages.
This Curried Rice Mix turns pantry staples into an easy, mildly spiced side dish with raisins, onion, and curry. Just add water and simmer.
Make a simple homemade Uncle Ben’s-style seasoned long grain and wild rice mix with pantry spices, instant rice, and wild rice.
Make your own Yellow Rice Mix with pantry staples for an easy, budget-friendly side dish. Jar it for later, then simmer for fluffy seasoned rice.
This Veggie Rice Soup in a Mug mix turns pantry staples into a fast single-serving soup with boiling water, making it handy for lunch, gifting, or dorm meals.
These pantry-friendly Veggie Burgers use beans, lentils, oats, rice, and crumbs to make hearty meatless patties you can cook on the stove or grill.
Skip the box and make this easy Stove-Top Stuffing Clone at home with bread cubes, dried herbs, bouillon, onion, and celery.
Make homemade Shrimp Shake-n-Bake with bread crumbs, flour, herbs, and spices for a crisp baked shrimp coating that’s easy to mix ahead.
Make homemade Shake-n-Bake Italian Style with bread crumbs, Parmesan or Romano, parsley, and oregano for an easy pantry coating mix.
Make this easy Seasoned Noodle Mix with pantry staples for a quick, budget-friendly noodle side dish you can bake or cook on the stovetop.
Seasoned Couscous Mix turns plain couscous into a fast savory side dish with bouillon, herbs, and onion. Mix it once, then cook 2 servings in 5 minutes.
Keep Pizza Dough Mix in the pantry for an easy homemade crust. One batch makes enough dough for two 12-inch pizzas with simple, budget-friendly ingredients.
This Lemon Dill Rice Mix turns pantry staples into an easy homemade side dish with bright lemon, dill, and savory chicken bouillon.
Make Homemade Hamburger Help Mix with dry milk, cornstarch, bouillon, and herbs for a cheap pantry shortcut to fast skillet dinners.
This creamy wild rice and mushroom soup mix layers pantry staples into a hearty jar soup gift with easy stovetop and slow cooker directions.
Creamy Herb Rice Mix is an easy homemade jar mix with white rice, wild rice, herbs, gravy mix, and mushrooms for a rich, savory side dish.
Chicken Rice Bake in a Jar turns pantry staples into an easy baked chicken and rice casserole starter. Just add water, chicken, and mushrooms.
This homemade Chicken/Pork Coating Mix delivers old-fashioned shake-and-bake crunch with corn flake crumbs and pantry spices for baking or frying.
This homemade Chicken Gravy Mix uses pantry staples and cooks into a smooth, savory gravy in just minutes with water and a quick whisk.
This Chicken-Flavored Rice Mix turns pantry staples into an easy seasoned side. Make three jars ahead, then cook one with water and butter for dinner.
Boston Baked Beans Mix combines dried white beans and seasonings in one handy pantry bag for slow-cooked baked beans with bacon, onion, and molasses.
This Beer Batter Mix is a simple pantry blend for crisp onion rings, fish, vegetables, or fruit. Just add one can of beer and fry.
This homemade Beef Noodle Dinner Mix makes a quick pantry supper with egg noodles, ground beef, mushrooms, and a savory gravy-style sauce.
This homemade beef gravy mix combines milk powder, instant flour, bouillon, and seasonings for quick, savory gravy in minutes.
This Apple Almond Rice Mix makes four easy pantry rice packages with apples, almonds, and bouillon for a simple sweet-savory side dish.
This Parmesan Macaroni Mix makes a creamy homemade cheese sauce for elbow macaroni using pantry staples, dry milk, Parmesan, and simple seasonings.
This Alfredo Noodles Mix turns pantry basics into a quick, creamy pasta side. Mix it ahead, store it in the cupboard, and stir up an easy Alfredo-style sauce fast.