To make meat go further you can also pulse some walnuts in a food chopper and add to your ground beef. Because I dont want the chewiness of the walnuts i make it to almost powder consistency and add to my ground beef. Its great nutrition and adds a healthy fat. Walnuts are good for the brain too.

@HomemakingontheHomestead

8 ай бұрын

Interesting! I have never thought of adding nuts to ground beef. Thank you for sharing.😊

That book looks good but really, you should write a book! You had my attention at, "simplify ... with things we have on our pantry shelf..." thank you for a great video!

@HomemakingontheHomestead

25 күн бұрын

What a nice comment! Thank you so much! 😊 Maybe one day I will! 😃

Good morning, Crystal! Thanks for all these handy recipes. I can remember, back in the 90's when my children were young, making so many mixes like this. I can't remember the name of the book I had, but it was full of recipes likes this one. Maybe it was called, 'Make Your Own Mix,' or something like that. I'd like to share one of my favorite mixes, too! It's for Good Seasons Italian Dressing [like the packets you can buy]... 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp onion powder 2 tbsp oregano 1 tbsp dry parsley 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp basil 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp thyme 1/4 tsp celery salt Store ingredients in air tight container. To prepare, add the following to shaker: 2 tbsp dressing mix 2 tbsp water 3 tbsp cider vinegar 2/3 c olive oil Makes enough for two shaker bottles. Have a blessed day, friend! ~Pam

@HomemakingontheHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Good morning Pam! I think I remember that book.. Make a Mix? Or something like that! 😄 Had lots of great recipes. I'm going to copy and save your recipe!! That sounds perfect! Thank you 😊 I hope you have a wonderful day Pam!! 💗 -Crystal 🙂

@anitamarshall7528

2 жыл бұрын

Those do look good too!

My favorite oatmeal, walnuts raisins and dates. Thank you for saving me a load of money

@HomemakingontheHomestead

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! and Yum!! I love nuts and dried fruits in my oatmeal too. -Crystal😊

I just found your channel I do plan on giving all of these a try. And your so correct on the prices of things going up. The prices are changing and the quality and quantity has changed a lot.

@HomemakingontheHomestead

9 ай бұрын

I know! It's pretty bad and depressing right now!! Hope some of these mixes help you out!

Oh my!! I just found your channel last night.....man oh man am I going to be busy! Love all these! Thanks ....... Got a lot of watching to do.....

@HomemakingontheHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dorothy! Very nice to meet you 😊. -Crystal ❤️

Wow you are incredibly creative Crystal! We are thankful for you and your channel. You had my mind flowing with different ideas when you were talking about your hamburger helper, you could take that same basic mix and, like you said, turn it into whatever flavor you wanted taco, plain old cheeseburger hamburger helper, Italian and add whatever vegetables go with it or whatever you have on hand ! The muffin recipe reminds me of a recipe That I make but kick it up to make a complete breakfast muffin.You make the batter and set it aside , then scramble up some eggs, sausage. Add to the muffin batter, along with a couple of handfuls of cheddar cheese and a couple of TBL of maple syrup. Baking them creates an entire breakfast of sausage egg and cheese in a muffin! I make a bunch, freeze them and heat two in the morning for my husband as he heads out the door- he enjoys them and bc they are easy to eat on the road.

@HomemakingontheHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you Anita 💗 The hamburger helper is so versatile, and so great to have on hand. You can even cut the amount of hamburger in half and add beans and chili seasoning for chili mac 😃.. lots of ideas. I love your breakfast muffin idea! My hubby would like that too.. and another easy breakfast to have in the freezer for him.. thank you! You are also a very creative lady!! 😊 I love the sharing of ideas, so much to learn from each other -Crystal 🙂

@kellytapley9525

Жыл бұрын

Just discovered you!!!! Awesome channel 💜

I just found your channel, thank you for taking the time to share. I have subscribed.

@HomemakingontheHomestead

2 ай бұрын

That's great! Nice to meet you and thank you for subscribing 😊

I believe that’s the book I got from the library several years ago. Lots of good ideas. One thing I keep is a good brownie mix that’s made with cocoa. Very good and way cheaper than the kind you make with melted chocolate. I really love your muffin mix! I’ve used it many time in many varieties! That is so easy to pull out and throw together a quick pan of muffins. You have always been such a creative,frugal mentor! Thanks for all these great ideas. Have a great week!

@HomemakingontheHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Adrienne! That muffin mix has always been a favorite of mine. I like the idea of a brownie mix.. Hope you have a wonderful week as well my friend 😊 -Crystal 🙂

I really enjoyed your video! I am going through some of my recipes now and will try your rice a roni too! I like the Mexican fideo noodles for this type of dish, they are very tasty and super economical! They come in smaller sizes but still so worth a try ❤ thank you so much for sharing ❤

@HomemakingontheHomestead

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Someone else mentioned that pasta too and I had forgotten about it. Thank you for the reminder.. I just wrote it down on my grocery list.

Thanks for the great recipes, Crystal! I had on my list of things to do to look for a recipe for DIY Instant Oatmeal. You have saved me the trouble! Have a great day!

@HomemakingontheHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Gretchen! Glad it will help you 😊 Hope you have a great day too! -Crystal 🙂

Thank you Crystal. These all sound wonderful and I am going to be mixing these up in the very near future. God Bless

@HomemakingontheHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Laurie 🙂 I made one of the batches of hamburger helper the other day.. and we loved it!! -Crystal 🙂

Love this! Thanks

@HomemakingontheHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Lena!! 😊 -Crystal🙂

Thanks for this inspiring video. Now I can make something gluten free.

@HomemakingontheHomestead

9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!!

These look absolutely great I want to try all of them, thank you so much for taking time to share these😊💕🌼🐦🌸

@HomemakingontheHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Christal! I hope you enjoy them 😊 -Crystal🙂

Crystal your a really authentic and helpful person that im so happy i found.

@HomemakingontheHomestead

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 💖💖

Thank you. Blessings

Great video!👍🏽 Thank you for sharing.

@HomemakingontheHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful to you! I have a second video with 5 more mixes as well... kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zq6gw8igo9vMlaQ.html Have a great weekend and Happy New Year! -Crystal😊

I just found your channel. Love these mixes!! Thank you.

@HomemakingontheHomestead

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Good information, I was hoping for something I don’t do already,, it is all good. Thank you!

@HomemakingontheHomestead

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks a lot, I’ll definitely try it!🎉

@HomemakingontheHomestead

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

thank you for sharing wonderful ideas

@HomemakingontheHomestead

10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! 😊

I made the hamburger helper and the instant oatmeal, Soo good 😊🤗

@HomemakingontheHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Good morning Christal! I'm so glad you liked them. 😃 And they're so convenient as well. I hope you have a great day 💗 -Crystal🙂

I love making my own mixes so they are Gluten free. Thanks for sharing.😊

@HomemakingontheHomestead

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome.. Homemade food is a great way to control the ingredients.

This video shows it was posted 1 yr ago. Thank you. I am writing this just to say the plaid white/red/black shirt you have on is the same (by looks) as the one I have on as I'm watching you. I thought that was neat. Thanks for your video.

@HomemakingontheHomestead

8 ай бұрын

That is neat! 😃I love my flannel shirts this time of year! I just pulled them out to start switching out my summer clothes to warmer one.

Thank you! New subscriber here, I’m looking forward to viewing your other videos.

@HomemakingontheHomestead

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for subscribing!! I appreciate it so much. 😊

New subbie here. I'll be trying the rice a Roni this coming week. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

@HomemakingontheHomestead

Жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy it! It's one of my favorites to keep on hand. -Crystal

Your voice is so soothing. It's what made me stick around and listen and subscribe.

@HomemakingontheHomestead

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! And thank you for subscribing 😊 I appreciate it very much!

Hi crystal Hi live in the UK but watch your video's . I have made the instant oats and I love it as it is so quick to do. I will be doing some of the other ones. I have found the book on a second hand book site and waiting for it to come

@HomemakingontheHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Susan! I'm glad you enjoyed the instant oats. And that's great you found the book at a second hand shop.. great find! -Crystal🙂

I make up a mix for my all bran cake, but I’ve also made it with weetabix broken up. I mug each of all bran/cereal, I mug self raising flour (or plain flour with some baking powder), I mug sugar ( I use half a mug as prefer less sweet), I mug dried fruit ( I.E., sultanas) and lastly I mug milk (normal or plant works well, I use almond milk). Mix to combine then leave 20mins for milk to soak up. Place in 2lb loaf tin to cook on low for 40mins to an hour. I prep by placing everything but the milk in a jar, OH can then use the mix when he’s in the mood for the cake! It’s a bit like a malt loaf texture, and has no fat in it.

@HomemakingontheHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Debra for sharing this! 😊

I just found you. I am a new subbie. Going to try these mixes. Thank you.

@HomemakingontheHomestead

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for subscribing! I hope you enjoy the mixes!!

Thank you. :)

@HomemakingontheHomestead

9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Hi im new here thank you so much i ben looking for a video like this to make my own dry mixs

@HomemakingontheHomestead

7 ай бұрын

Hello! Thanks for being here 😊 Hope you enjoy and find the mixes helpful!

Hi I really enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing your ideas. As an Australian I have never heard of rice a roni or hamburger helper, so very interesting. With the muffin mix in the smaller batch watch are you ratios with the liquids? If I wanted to make a small batch of say 6 muffins? For one egg what would be the min amount of mix is what I am really asking.

@HomemakingontheHomestead

11 ай бұрын

Good morning! If I cut a recipe in half and the eggs can't be cut in half I just use the minimum number of eggs in the recipe. The extra moisture in the eggs won't affect the recipe. 🙂

For the instant oatmeal what about dried apple stirred into large jar or just add as use? Thank you.

@HomemakingontheHomestead

4 ай бұрын

I'm sure you could, I would probably add them when making a bowl of oatmeal. I guess my thought would be if they would eventually make their way to the bottom of the jar or not be dispersed evenly? I don't know, just my thoughts! 😊

Hello, I really enjoyed the 5 Frugal meal mixes. You said the rice o roni would store for 6 to 12 months. If I were to vacuum seal the mason jars, do you think that might change the storage time?

@HomemakingontheHomestead

7 ай бұрын

I'm sure it would, but, I have never done any vacuum sealing so I can't say how much that would change the storage time on it.

I like knowing what’s in my food

@HomemakingontheHomestead

5 ай бұрын

Me too!

Thanks for all your ideas ill have to try and few im woundering how you mix up one batch of muffins using the small batch muffin mix you showed in the video. As in how much dry mix, how many eggs, how much vanilla , water. The blog only mesaurements for 2 doz muffins using the large batch mix

@HomemakingontheHomestead

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome! I simply cut the recipe in half. On the blog page it shows how to make 2 doz and I cut that in half (I used 2 eggs .. the recipe says to use 3 eggs for 2doz, so I used 2 for my 1 doz). Hope that helps! 😊

@catherinefischer4049

10 ай бұрын

Thanks it does actually

Love it. Now I just have to figure out the water amount 😅😊 thank you.

@HomemakingontheHomestead

8 ай бұрын

Your welcome... Which recipe are you referring to for water amounts?

@ceciliafuentes3299

8 ай бұрын

@HomemakingontheHomestead I am going to try m yhem all. I think I can figure out the water amount, I will start with less and add as needed. Thank you

They all look great! Did I miss what wet ingredients you add to the muffin mix?

@HomemakingontheHomestead

5 ай бұрын

Hi Sherri, in the description box is the link to the full muffin mix recipe that shows all the options and gives all the liquid ingredients.

@sherrigrubbs1116

5 ай бұрын

@@HomemakingontheHomestead thanks!

How long will these last in a jar if there was a SHTF time ? Thanx

@HomemakingontheHomestead

8 ай бұрын

I'm not exactly sure but I have had some on my shelf for several months and they are fine.

Can you tell me the shelf life of the muffin mix and the hamburger helper please ?

@HomemakingontheHomestead

8 ай бұрын

I don't know the exact shelf life. I've had them last for several months (6 or more) with no issues.

What would you add to the hamburger helper mix to make it chili?

@HomemakingontheHomestead

7 ай бұрын

I would add a can of beans, some chili powder, cumin, and maybe a little salsa.

@alericosmom

7 ай бұрын

@@HomemakingontheHomestead Oh that sounds perfect! Thank you,I will do that.

You said to add jar to hamburger helper. Is this a one use or can you make a larger amount.

@HomemakingontheHomestead

9 ай бұрын

This is the one I use. You could easily double this if you wanted a larger amount.

I can't find the recipes for these mixes

@HomemakingontheHomestead

8 ай бұрын

They’re in the description box.

Hi, I don’t see the wet ingredients for your muffins. I’ve looked everywhere. I just want the small batch, I don’t know how to find it even when you told someone else in the description.🤷🏻‍♀️

@HomemakingontheHomestead

Ай бұрын

The recipe for the muffin mix is on my blog. The link to the recipe is in the description box. Click on that and it will take you to the recipe where it shows the wet ingredients and all the various additions.

@HomemakingontheHomestead

Ай бұрын

I cut the basic recipe in half and used 2 eggs (the basic recipe makes 2 dozen and uses 3 eggs. I used 2 eggs for a half recipe that makes one dozen).

@pattisobocinski1684

Ай бұрын

I wouldn’t of replied if I could find it I clicked on the description sorry just not seeing it. I see the instructions on your blog for the big batch, but not the small batch. Don’t know what I’m doing wrong.

@HomemakingontheHomestead

Ай бұрын

I’m sorry I don’t have instructions for the half batch written down. To make a half batch I cut all ingredients in half. The exception was the eggs because you can’t cut 3 eggs in half. So I used 2 and explained that.

@HomemakingontheHomestead

Ай бұрын

Or if you’re looking for a half batch of the dry mix.. cut the ingredients for the full size batch in half and you have the smaller batch.

Hi! How do you think potato starch would be for a substitute?instead of cornstarch?

@HomemakingontheHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Hello! I've never tried that, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. If potato starch can be used in the same ratio as cornstarch, I think it would be fine! -Crystal😊

@glorytogodhomestead3495

Жыл бұрын

@@HomemakingontheHomestead thank you for replying! I found your KZread channel and really appreciate your straightforward information. So many times there’s just so much other talking that it’s hard to get to the point. Thank you so much I’ll be looking at more of your videos.

@HomemakingontheHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you found useful things on my channel! Blessings! -Crystal😊

So "T" in some of your recipes stands for "teaspoon"?

@HomemakingontheHomestead

2 ай бұрын

A capital “T” stands for tablespoon. A lowercase “t” stands for teaspoon.

@Kayenne54

2 ай бұрын

@@HomemakingontheHomestead Oh thank you!! my amounts would have been well off...

What are the measurements?

@HomemakingontheHomestead

7 ай бұрын

All the recipes are in the description box.