An Ignoble Experiment: [Parent Hacks] 1 new post in Parent Hacks

2013/05/07

[Parent Hacks] 1 new post in Parent Hacks

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Homemade mix recipes for baking, seasoning, and giving

Chana Masala spice mix. Photo credit: flickr/Ginny

Commercial baking mixes, seasoning packets and other cooking kits tempt me with the promise of saved time and effort. But a glance at the ingredient list (or the price) usually keeps me from buying.

Lynne passed along a pointer to Mix It Up, a blog full of homemade cooking mixes -- recipes that are easy to put together with (mostly) natural ingredients.

I find it strangely refreshing to explore a food blog that lacks design polish and professional-looking photography. Just simple recipes and simple directions. All you need for a good meal.

Plus this quote from the Chana Masala Mix recipe:

Chick peas bridge the gap between vegetarians and meat eaters. They are not gross and slimy like tofu and they are not cute and furry like cows.

Visit the site: Mix It Up

My favorite mix recipe here at Parent Hacks is this delectable homemade chai mix which made me famous among my kids' teachers.

I've also been eyeing the Make-A-Mix cookbook for some time. Has anyone tried it? Or have another "mix" cookbook they like?