Looking for a few ways to save money on your next grocery bill? Making your own pantry supplies is one way to shave those dollars!
You can whip up batches of homemade cake mix, Bisquick, Hamburger Helper, dry soups plus a whole lot more…even your own spice and seasoning blends.
Not only are these ideal for stocking up the pantry, many are also suitable for packaging as gifts in a jar (see this page for more ideas). They also come in handy as a substitution for out-of-stock items when you’re in a pinch.
Here are over 100 goodies you can check out, you’ll find them separated into two groups for easier browsing. I’ve included a few recipes from the Baking Substitutes and Herbs & Spices: Storage Tips Guide pages.
Lots here folks, enjoy!
PS: This is just the start! As with all collections here on Tipnut, I’ll be adding more goodies as I come across them. You may want to bookmark this page for future reference, it’s sure to come in handy ;).
| All-Purpose Rub | marthastewart.com |
| Apple Pie | 2 TBS ground cinnamon + 1 TBS ground nutmeg + 1/2 TBS ground allspice + 1/2 TBS ground cloves |
| Arabian | whatscookinginyourworld.blogspot.ca |
| Bouillon/Stock | 101cookbooks.com / blendtec.com |
| Cajun | tideandthyme.com / joyofkosher.com |
| Chinese 5-Spice | georgiapellegrini.com |
| Curry Powder | wholenewmom.com / deliciousobsessions.com |
| Emeril’s Essence | jocooks.com |
| Fajita Seasoning | jonesinfortaste.com |
| Garam Masala | zestysouthindiankitchen.com |
| Garlic Pepper (Herbed) | bettycrocker.com |
| Garlic Powder | evergrowingfarm.com |
| Greek | tickledred.com |
| Grilling | feathersinournest.com / myrecipes.com |
| Italian | 1/4 teaspoon oregano + 1/4 teaspoon marjoram + 1/4 teaspoon basil + 1/8 teaspoon sage |
| Italian Herb Rub | davidlebovitz.com |
| Jamaican Jerk | globaltableadventure.com |
| Lemon Pepper | simplyscratch.com |
| Mandarin Orange Dust | penandfork.com |
| Montreal | coffeepot.wordpress.com |
| Old Bay | kayotic.nl / healthycrush.com |
| Paula Deen’s House Blend | countryliving.com |
| Peppery Orange | penandfork.com |
| Pickling | 2 TBS allspice berries + 2 TBS cardamom seeds + 2 TBS coriander seeds + 2 TBS whole cloves + 2 TBS mustard seeds + 2 TBS peppercorns
Add: 2 bay leaves (crumbled); 2 cinnamon sticks (broken); 2 small pieces dried gingerroot (chopped); 2 small dried red chilies (crushed) or 1-2 tsp hot pepper flakes. |
| Poultry | 2 TBS sage + 1 TBS thyme + 1 TBS marjoram + 1 TBS savory + 1/2 tsp ground black pepper + Pinch of cloves Also see: sagetrifle.blogspot.com |
| Pumpkin Pie Spice | 1 teaspoon cinnamon + 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg + 1/8 teaspoon allspice + 1/4 teaspoon ginger |
| Red Robin | practical-stewardship.com / pocketchangegourmet.com |
| Seasoning Salt | savedbytheeggtimer.blogspot.com |
| Sesame Rub | marthastewart.com |
| Taco | veggieterrain.com / smells-like-home.com / thewaytohisheartblog.com |
| Flavored Salts: | Bacon: notquitenigella.com Celery: teenytinykitchen.com Chipotle Lime: rosemarried.com Sriracha: braisedanatomy.com |
Cappuccino, Mocha & More
These can be made in bulk and stored for your own use or to package up and give away over the holidays.
Top with whipped cream and serve with candy canes or peppermint sticks for a festive treat.
For gift giving, see this page for packaging and label ideas.
Directions: Combine ingredients and store in an airtight container or glass jar.
Instant Cappuccino:
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 C. sugar
3/4 C. instant coffee (granules)
1 C. instant hot chocolate (powder)
1 C. non-dairy creamer (powder)
- Use 2 to 3 TBS per mug of boiling water, stir to dissolve.
Spiced Mocha:
1 C. cocoa
1 C. sugar
1/2 C. non-dairy powdered creamer
1/4 C. instant coffee
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup mix per 1 cup hot water.
Flavored Cafe Viennoise:
Part 1:
1/4 C. sugar
1/4 tsp almond extract
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Part 2:
3/4 C. instant coffee
1/2 C. non-dairy powdered creamer
1/2 C. skim milk powder
1 tsp cinnamon
Directions
- Step 1: Stir Part 1 items first with a fork until there is no more moisture.
- Step 2: Add the rest of the ingredients (Part 2). Sift everything together to blend thoroughly.
- Step 3: 2 to 3 tsp per 1 cup of boiling water.
Flavored Mocha:
1 C. sugar
1 C. instant coffee
1 C. instant milk powder
1/2 C. cocoa (powder)
4 TBS Coffee-Mate (powder)
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon
- In a bowl sprinkle vanilla over the sugar. Stir until well blended and there are no moisture lumps.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, stir then sift the whole batch so it’s combined well.
- Add 3 tsp per cup of boiling water (or to taste). Top with a bit of whipped cream if you like.
Amaretto Blend:
1 C. skim milk powder
2/3 C. Coffee-Mate
1/2 C. brown sugar
1/2 C. sifted cocoa
1/3 C. Instant coffee
2 tsp Almond extract
- 1/3 cup per 1 cup hot water.
Thank-you so much! This is a fantastic collection! It is going to be so useful. As always, just love your site. I spend hours on it every week. Should be doing things around the house but it’s so interesting I can’t resist!
Just found this web site. Do you know it you could get a book from this web site with all you recipes and tips. Would really be nice.
I have been wanting to find these kinds of recipes, but haven’t had the time!!! THANK YOU SOOOOOOO Much for compiling them! I really appreciate it!
What a wonderful list! Thanks for including my garlic powder! Cheers!
I love your recipes but I did not see a recipe for making my own Self Rising Flour. Do you have one somewhere that I can use?
Hi Jackie, there’s one listed under the “flour” section. You will also find at the top of the page a link to baking substitutes, more are listed there.
I have started canning again wondering how well these dry recipes last…Wanting to can some and put back…
Thank you soooo much for this web site. I am cooking for the homebound and will deffinitly use the recipes you have provided.
Thank you for this web site. I am making meals for the homebound and will definitely use the recipes I find here.
I gotta start making things at home than buying just about everything. I bet it’s rewarding.