Tip of the Week April 26th

Corrected: Tip of the week 4/26
Homemade pre-mixed foods, they're economical and easy to make.
By Linda Gabris "Backwoods Home Magazine"

These recipes may be divided or multiplied.
Of course, these recipes can be made in smaller batches to test drive and when you perfect them, they can then be made into larger batches.

Basic Biscuit Mix without shortening
This mix makes good "old-fashioned" baking powder type biscuits.
It will store indefinitely in an air tight container in a cool dry place.
10 cups flour
10 Tbsp.(2/3 cup) baking powder
2 tsp. salt
4 tsp. cream of tartar
4 Tbsp. sugar
Measure ingredients in a bowl, mix well, and store in an air tight container in a cool dry place.
To make biscuits: Measure 2 cups mix into a bowl. Cut in 6 Tbsp. butter,, margarine or shortening until crumbly. Stir in 1 cup milk (buttermilk for fluffier biscuits). Turn onto floured board and knead for half a minute. Do not overwork the dough. Pat into a 1/2-inch thick circle and cut with a biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 450degF for 15 to 20 minutes or until puffed and golden browned. Makes about one dozen biscuits.

Basic Biscuit Mix with shortening
10 cups flour
2 cups instant milk powder
10 Tbsp.(2/3 cup) baking powder
2 tsp. salt
2 cups vegetable shortening at room temperature (or shortening powder to equal)
Measure dry ingredients in a bowl, cut in shortening until a fine crumble. Usen1 cup--more or less water or milk-per two cups mix. Proceed as above..

Variations:
Use as a lid for pot pie--prepare one batch biscuit mix as above, add 1 tsp. (more or less to suit) of dried crushed mixed herbs (basil, oregano, thyme, parsley) to the dry ingredients. Roll out into a lid to fit pie.
Use as a lid for fruit pudding, cobblers, or any sweet dish needing a top--prepare one batch of biscuit mix as above, adding a pinch grated orange rind, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and /or cloves to taste to the ddry ingredients. Roll out into a lid to fit over your dish. A little brown sugar can be added for a sweeter, darker crust.

Chicken Noodle Soup Mix
2 cups medium egg noodles
3 cups instant chicken bouillon powder (dried bulk chicken soup mix works well)
2 Tbsp.(1/8 cup) onion flakes
3 Tbsp. dried parsley
2 Tbsp. dried basil
1 tsp. black pepper
Measure ingredients (in a bowl, mix well, and store in an air tight container in a cool dry place.
Use a cup of mix to 2 to 3 cups of water. Simmer until rice and vegetables are tender. Add 1/2 cup cooked diced chicken (or more if you like) and heat through. (When scooping out the mix, be sure to et a fair share of the chicken bouillon powder that has settled to the bottom after being stored for a while.)


Chicken & Rice Soup Mix
6 to 8 cups instant rice
3 cups instant chicken bouillon powder (dried bulk chicken soup mix works well)
1 or 2 cups dried shiitake mushrooms broken into small bits
1/2 cup dried peas
2 Tbsp.(1/8 cup) onion flakes
3 Tbsp. dried parsley
2 Tbsp. dried basil
1 tsp. black pepper
Measure ingredients (in a bowl, mix well, and store in an air tight container in a cool dry place.

To make soup: Use a cup of mix to 2 to 3 cups of water. Simmer until rice and vegetables are tender. Add 1/2 cup cooked diced chicken (or more if you like) and heat through. (When scooping out the mix, be sure to et a fair share of the chicken bouillon powder that has settled to the bottom after being stored for a while.)
To serve: Ladle soup into bowl, add a dash of sesame oil and soy sauce for enlivening flavor.

Tip of the Week April 19th

Save money and stock you pantry with staples. Buy in bulk.
Excerpts from:
Homemade pre-mixed foods, they're economical and easy to make.
By Linda Gabris "Backwoods Home Magazine"

These recipes may be divided or multiplied.
Of course, these recipes can be made in smaller batches to test drive and when you perfect them, they can then be made into larger batches.

Pancake Mix
12 cups flour
4 cups instant milk powder
1 cup baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. finely grated nutmeg (optional)
Measure ingredients in a bowl, mix well and store in an airtight container.
To make pancakes, put 2 cups mix into a bowl, Beat 1 egg, 3 Tbsps. veg. oil, and 1 cup water in another bowl. Add liquid to the pancake mix annd stir until blended. Add a little more water if batter is too thick or a little more mix if to thin.

Onion Soup Mix
3 cups dried onions
1/2 cup onion powder
1 cup beef bullion powder (from the bulk bin)
1 tsp. black pepper
Measure ingredients into a bowl, mix well and store in an airtight container.
For soup, use about 1 to 2 tablespoons of mix per 1 cup water and simmer until onions are tender.
Note: Use this soup mix to season pot roasts, gravies, meat loaves, vegetable dips, and so forth. Always omit salt in a recipe when using onion soup mix as flavoring or the finished product might be to salty.

Italian Cheese Sauce Mix
8 cups bulk powdered cheese (you can this inexpensive tasty yellow cheddar powder in bulk at large grocery stores of buying dehydrated cheese blends on line or at specialty stores.)
3 cups Parmesan cheese (use shaker Parmesan, not fresh grated)
2 cups powdered milk
3 cups flour
1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup tbsp. each of dried oregano, basil, marjoram, thyme
2 tsp. white pepper
Measure ingredients into a bowl, mix well and store in an airtight container.
To use, whisk 1/4 cupoc mix (more or less depending on desired thickness) per cup of hot water or for creamier sauce, hot milk or light cream. Bring to a boil. Add a dab of butter to the for a richer flavor if you wish. Anny tidbits of fresh cheese in the fridge can be grated and added to the sauce and heated until melted, a great way to use up the ends.

Chili Powder Mix
This is superior to the prepackaged mixes that you can buy for chili con carne, tacos, and other Mexican flavored dishes. Tweak it tp tickle your own taste buds.
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup ground cumin
1/4 cup ground coriander
1 Tbsp. Mexican chili powder (or crushed chilies)
3 Tbsp. onion powder
3 Tbsp. granulated garlic
1 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
1/4 tsp. blackpepper
2 tsp. dried oregano
Measure ingredients into a bowl, mix well and store in an airtight container.
To use, add amounts to suit taste.

Fresno East Stake Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting

Saturday, April 18th, 7:00am
Stake High Counsel Room

Come see and taste an exciting new product.

If you are not able to attend, send your assistant, member of the R.S., or the member of the Bishopric over Emergency Preparedness.

Don't let your ward be left out.