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Pantry Staples: Mocha Cinnamon Coffee Mix

If you are Gen X, you might have been introduced to coffee through International House Coffee mixes back in the day. The metal tins of powder had a rather weak flavor, yet we loved it if someone's mom had it in her kitchen. It was a forbidden treat for sure. My Mom did not buy… Continue reading Pantry Staples: Mocha Cinnamon Coffee Mix

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Cooking Out Of The USDA Recipes

I was reading a post on the WVU Extension - Family Nutrition Program Facebook page, and they had links to recipes on the USDA website for the My Plate section. Recipes created to be (in theory) healthier and affordable. I saw one for Beef & Noodles and also a pantry-staple recipe for a base seasoning… Continue reading Cooking Out Of The USDA Recipes

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Pantry Staples: DIY Hamburger Helper Mix

Ever wanted an easy dinner, where you don't have to think hard - that works for both rushed nights, or when winter hits and you can't get out safely? Pantry staples are just that—great to have on hand so you can make a meal. Meals in Jars make it even easier. In this version of… Continue reading Pantry Staples: DIY Hamburger Helper Mix

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Pantry Staples: Ranch Dressing Mix

Looking for an easy dry ranch dressing mix that you can make out of your herb and spices shelf? It works great as a buttermilk ranch dressing or even used as a dry powder, sprinkled on food before cooking. While you don't have to, you can gently grind up the herbs nd spices to a… Continue reading Pantry Staples: Ranch Dressing Mix

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Ranch Seasoning Mix/Ranch Chicken Salad

We eat salad greens topped with chicken salad quite often for lunches. It is an easy lunch, so I can add whatever I want to it. Usually, I mix canned chicken with Greek yogurt and use that as the "salad dressing" for the greens. I decided the yogurt needed more flavor, and this easy, dry… Continue reading Ranch Seasoning Mix/Ranch Chicken Salad