ThriftyFun News September 4, 2004 - Convenience Mixes

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This weeks TF News is about Convenience Mixes. They can be a real time saver and are inexpensive to put together. We'll try to add some more convenience mixes throughout the week. Feel free to submit your ideas as well.

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This newsletter contains:

• All-Purpose Convenience Mix
• Convenience Salt-Free Seasoning Mix
• Basic Oil And Vinegar Dressing Mix
• Taco Seasoning Convenience Mix
• Corn Bread Convenience Mix
• Homemade Hamburger Helper
• Spaghetti Sauce Seasoning Mix and Recipes

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Convenience Mixes

All-Purpose Convenience Mix

This mix is easy to put together. It will store for up to a month refrigerated, longer if frozen.

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Convenience Salt-Free Seasoning Mix

A salt substitute.

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Basic Oil And Vinegar Dressing Mix

You can use this basic oil and vinegar mix to make a variety of different salad dressings.

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Taco Seasoning Convenience Mix

Great for seasoning tacos or chili. It's cheaper to make this mix yourself than it is to buy it at the grocery store.

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Corn Bread Convenience Mix

Put you corn bread ingredients together ahead of time. Also some tasty recipes using this convenience mix.

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Homemade Hamburger Helper

The following recipes are effective hamburger helper substitutes.

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Spaghetti Sauce Seasoning Mix and Recipes

This recipe makes the equivalent of 8 packets of a similar mix that you can purchase at the store. Great for flavoring Spaghetti Sauce with Meat and for making Sloppy Joes.

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