Whether it's a cake, pancake, taco, soup or any other type of mix, it's magic when you save time AND money. You save time because mixes eliminate the need to assemble and measure ingredients for individual recipes. And, you certainly save money by not buying commercial mixes. Making mixes from scratch provides all the convenience of commercial products for about half the cost. In addition, you can choose and use your own fresh ingredients.
Master mixes are economical and efficient and require little clean-up during preparation.
Store the mixes in a cool dark place, as you do other foods. Here are some mix recipes to get you started. Simmer covered 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Add one cup water, one cup uncooked macaroni, one 16-ounce can chopped tomatoes, one Tbsp. Simmer covered 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.