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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.

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    Mushroom and Onion Gravy Recipe for the Freezer

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    Graham Cracker Pie Crust Recipe

    croutons on spinach salad as well as in small jar next to salad bowl, with dressing and fork on table nearby.

    Homemade Croutons for Salad or Soup (18 cents/cup)

    malted hot chocolate powder in quart mason jar.

    Malted Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe

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    Nut-Free Homemade Trail Mix (15 cent/serving)

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    How to Make Powdered Sugar (12 cents/cup)

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    How to Make Brown Sugar (36 cents/cup!)

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    Jamie’s Spice Mix

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    Homemade Italian Seasoning Mix

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    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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