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Karen's Kitchen
Monthly Column by Karen Miller
Make Your Own
I've always enjoyed collecting recipes for Make Your Own items. I thought I’d share a few with you. Hope you and your family enjoy them! Be sure to email me your ideas for this column.
Homemade No Salt Seasoning (like Mrs. Dash)
1/4 cup onion powder
1/4 cup paprika
2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon lemon peel
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon dill seed
Mix in a bowl with a fork until well blended. Makes
3/4 cup seasoning.
Store in an airtight container.
Homemade “Shake and Bake” style coating mix
2 cups crackers or cereal (crushed)
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
Mix in a bowl with a fork until well blended. Makes 4 cups. Store in an airtight container.
Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated
milk)
1 14-ounce bottle light corn syrup (Karo)
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 pound butter (no substitutions)
In top of a double boiler or a heavy saucepan, melt all ingredients. Cook 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and beat with electric mixer for 3 minutes. Cool slightly and place in airtight container. Store in the refrigerator and heat as needed. Mmmmm.
Homemade Yogurt
1 quart warm water
1-2/3 cups non-fat dry milk
1/4 cup commercial yogurt - PLAIN
In a 2-quart casserole dish mix dry milk into warm water. Mix 1/2 cup of this warm milk with the yogurt. Add to the rest of the milk, stirring well. Cover, place in oven. Close door on a folded pot holder to keep the light on and keep in heat. Let set overnight or 10-12 hours.
Swiss Mocha Coffee Mix
1/2 cup instant coffee
1 cup sugar
1 cup instant dry milk powder
1/4 cup powdered coffee creamer
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup vanilla flavored instant pudding mix
Use a fork to combine everything until well blended. Store in an airtight container.
To Prepare: Measure 3 or 4 tablespoons into a coffee cup. Fill it up with hot water (about 3/4 cup) and stir to dissolve.
This would make a nice gift in a pretty jar!
"O give thanks to the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth forever!"
(Psalm 107:1 KJV)
Blessings,
Karen Miller