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    Home » Pantry Staples

    Pantry Staples You Can Make at Home

    When you learn to make pantry staples at home, you make it easier to cook when you run out of an ingredient and you can save money in the process! Check out these easy, pantry staples recipes to replace the commercial items you might be overspending on.

    From making your own brown sugar and pie crust to whipping up a batch of Chicken Noodle Soup better than the can, you'll be freed up in the kitchen with more money in your wallet.

    ingredients for fish seasoning in a small glass bowl.

    Spicy Fish Seasoning (64 cents/batch)

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    Jamie’s Spice Mix

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    Homemade Italian Seasoning Mix

    loaf of toasted frozen garlic bread, cut into slices on cutting board with scattered crumbs.

    How to Make Frozen Garlic Bread (20 cents/serving)

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    30-Minute No Bean Chili Recipe (92 cents/serving)

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    Buttermilk Dressing with Dill

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    Homemade Sour Cream and Onion Dip

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    Sourdough Rye Bread

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    Garlic Yogurt Sauce (Tzatziki)

    green bowl with greek spice blend and small spoon.

    Greek Spice Blend

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    Seasoned Rice Pilaf (38 cents/serving)

    pot of chocolate pudding on plate with spoon

    Homemade Chocolate Pudding (33 cents/serving)

    stack of chocolate baked donuts on beaded glass cake platter.

    The Best Chocolate Baked Donuts (17 cents each)

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