One way to save money is to create your own mixes at home. You can find recipes online for things like brownie mix, homemade biscuit mix and pancake mix. These mixes do not always keep for as long as the ones you can buy. So try to judge what your family is going to use to avoid waste.
A great way to use these mixes is to make a delightful, homemade chicken pot pie. This is a dish that can be made with leftovers if needed.
For Homemade Biscuit Mix
8 c. flour
4 tbsp. baking powder
10 tbsp. dry milk solids
4 tsp. salt
1 c. lard or vegetable shortening
Sift dry ingredients and cut in lard until crumbly. Store in an air-tight container.
BISCUITS FROM MIX:
1/2 c. water
2 1/2 c. biscuit mix
Stir water in mix. Then turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 30 seconds. Pat to 1/2 inch thickness and cut into biscuits. Bake at 450 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Yields: 10 to 12 biscuits.
Recipe from cooks.com .
Chicken Pot Pie
3-4 lb. chicken
Celery to taste
2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. water
Bring water to a boil. Simmer chicken until tender - about 30 minutes. Remove from broth and cool until easy to handle. Remove chicken from bones and dice.
SAUCE:
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. broth
Strain broth - add enough water to measure 2 1/2 cups. Melt butter in large saucepan. Blend in flour and salt, stirring constantly and cook until bubbly. Gradually add broth. Continue to cook (stirring constantly) until thickened. Remove from heat.
Peel and dice 4 to 5 medium to large potatoes and 6 to 8 carrots and 1 small onion. Cook in salted water 15-20 minutes. Drain - add 1 cup frozen peas. Spoon chicken and vegetables into 8-10 cup casserole. Pour sauce over them. Bake in hot oven, 425 degrees, for 15 minutes.
Top chicken mixture with biscuits, brush with milk, bake for addition 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Recipe from cooks.com .
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