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    Pantry Basics Recipes

    What are “Pantry Basics?” They’re the items that are found in most pantries and refrigerators and what we have typically always bought from stores. They include things like:

    • salad dressings (this vinaigrette is a reader favorite)
    • condiments (mayo, ketchup, etc)
    • cereal (I eat this easy granola every day)
    • snack foods (these roasted almonds are super popular)
    • cooking items (bread crumbs, chicken broth, spice mixes)

     

    It’s been a huge revelation to me over the years to realize that most – if not all – of the things I had always bought could be quickly and cheaply made at home. They taste better, and are better for you, too.

    I used to think when I heard of someone who made things that were easy to get and not too expensive, “I’ve got lots of things better to do with my time.”

    But then I started reading labels. Ugh. High fructose corn syrup. Polysorbate 80 or 60. Hydrogenated vegetable oils. BHT. Gums. Fillers. Artificial color. Preservatives. Things I couldn’t pronounce.

    And I’d think, “But it should be tomato, vinegar, sugar, and spices.” or “All I want is chocolate, sugar, and water – why are there 11 ingredients?” The ingredients just seemed so complicated for items I thought should be simple.

    Suddenly, I realized that taking a bit of my day to make quality food for myself and my family was actually a very good use of my time. My hope is that armed with these recipes, you will too.

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    How To Cook & Freeze Dried Beans

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    Maple Sweetened Orange Cranberry Sauce (The BEST Recipe With Only 4 Ingredients)

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    30 Minute Homemade Granola Recipe (Pantry Basics)

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    Tex-Mex Spice Rub & Seasoning

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    Easy 10 Minute Baked Tortilla Chips

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    4 Ingredient Homemade Chocolate Syrup in bottle and pitcher

    Simple Homemade Chocolate Syrup Recipe

    Honey Sweetened Homemade Ketchup in bottle

    Quick Honey Sweetened Homemade Ketchup Recipe

    Homemade Bread Crumbs in glass jars

    Pantry Basic: Homemade Bread Crumbs & How to Store Them

    Easy Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

    4 Ingredient Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

    Easy Homemade Mayonnaise in jar with bread

    Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe - Two Easy Methods

    How to make chicken broth from bones

    How to Make Chicken Broth From Bones 4 Easy Ways + Bone Broth 101

    Homemade Ranch Dressing

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    Easy Baked Chewy Granola Bars Recipe

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    Easy & Flavorful Thai Spice Rub Recipe

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    Incredibly Easy Refried Beans Recipe (To Eat Now or Freeze for Later)

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    Naturally Sweet Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

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    Healthy Homemade Salad Dressings

    Recipe for Buckwheat-Oat Granola Bark with Nuts & Seeds

    Simple Healthy Buckwheat Oat Granola Bark with Nuts & Seeds

    Easy, 7-minute Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

    Homemade Teriyaki Sauce (+Teriyaki Chicken & Rice Recipe)

    Classic Caesar Salad Dressing

    Classic Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe

    Pantry Basic Spice Rub

    Amazing Basic Spice Rub for Grilling & Roasting

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    Homemade Spicy Peanut Sauce Recipe

    Pesto becomes a pantry staple when made inexpensively with this delicious alternative to pine nuts

    Homemade Frugal Pesto Recipe {with a Secret Ingredient}

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    Perfectly Salted DIY Roasted Almonds (seriously the BEST)

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    Quick Mediterranean Spice Rub Recipe

    Pressure Canner Chicken Stock

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    Easiest Slow Cooker Chicken Bone Broth

    Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Broth (aka, Bone Broth) + Instant Pot Directions, too!

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