*AUNT JEMIMA’S PANCAKE MIX (COPYCAT)*

My friend Lynne gave me a recipe book called Top Secret Recipes for my birthday. It is filled with great copycat recipes, including this one. My daughter loves pancakes in the morning so I always have some of this mix in my cupboards.

2 cups Self−rising flour
2 cups Bisquick
1/2 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Non−dairy creamer powder

Stir together flour, Bisquick, sugar and creamer.
Store in tightly covered container.
Refrigerate mix to use within 3 months.
Makes 7 cups of mix.

TO USE THE MIX:
1 egg
1 cup 7−up
1 3/4 cups prepared pancake mix

TO USE: Into blender, put egg, 7−up and prepared pancake mix.
Blend at high speed until smooth, 1 minute.
Allow 1/3 cup batter for each 6" pancake.

*BROWN SUGAR (COPYCAT)*

1 cup of Sugar
2 Tbsp. Molasses

Mix the two ingredients together. Takes about 2 minutes.
Use and store like normal brown sugar.

*FEBREZE*

Febreeze is one of those products I love to use but hate the price because it never lasts very long. So now I make my own and save money.
*Use clear fabric softener so it won’t leave colored specks on your stuff.

1/8 cup Liquid Fabric Softener
2 Tbsp. Baking Soda
Hot Tap Water to fill 32oz. Spray Bottle to the top (I used an emtpy Febreeze bottle.)

Add all ingredients to the spray bottle & shake. Now spray away all of those stinky odors!

*MCCORMICK MONTREAL STEAK SPICE (COPYCAT)*

I use this Montreal Steak seasoning on burgers, steaks, I even use it on french fries for a little extra flavor. Once you try this seasoning, you will make it all the time. Super good. :))

4 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. black pepper
1 tbsp. dehydrated onion
1/2 tbsp. dehydrated garlic
1/2 tbsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 tbsp. dried thyme
1/2 tbsp. dried rosemary
1/2 tbsp. dried fennel

Mix together and store in a shaker.
Shake or rub 1 tablespoon seasoning onto steaks, pork chops or hamburgers before grilling.

*ITALIAN SEASONING BLEND (COPYCAT)*

one of my favorite mix when I cook. :)) and so easy to make.
Makes 1/2 cup

These are all dry, leaf herbs:
3 tbsp. oregano
3 tbsp. basil
3 tbsp. marjoram
2 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. rosemary

Whisk together and store in airtight container.

*HERBED VEGETABLE BROTH POWDER (COPYCAT)*

This vegetable bouillon powder is made with real ingredients and only has half the sodium the store bought brand has. Awesome for soup. :))

1/4 cup dried mushrooms
1/4 cup dried mixed vegetables
1 1/2 tbsp. onion powder
1 tbsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. dried dill
1 tsp. dried lemon zest
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. dried marjoram

Place dried vegetables in a blender and pulsing until smaller.
Add remaining ingredients and mix.
Store in a closed container in a cool, dry place.
Use 1 teaspoon per one cup water to make 1 cup broth.

*FRENCH VANILLA COFFEE CREAMER (COPYCAT)*

 

Love liquid flavoured coffee creamer, this is my favourite one to add to my coffee in the morning.

1 cup whole milk (I used 1% milk and only put in 1/2 cup)
1 cup heavy cream
4 tbsp. maple syrup
1 tbsp. vanilla extract

Mix all the ingredients together and cook on medium, stirring gently, until the mix begins to steam.
Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.
Seal tightly in a glass jar and refrigerate.
Shake before using.

*BAKING POWDER (COPYCAT)*

2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 tbsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. cornstarch

Sift ingredients together.
Store in airtight container.
One tablespoon of this equals 1 tablespoon of the store bought baking powder.

*PAM COOKING SPRAY (COPYCAT)*

easy and well worth trying.
I used olive oil in this recipe, but if you’re using another type of oil, your results may be different, so please experiment to find what works for you!

So here’s how to make your own... homemade cooking spray. It’s non-toxic (no nasty chemicals), it’s cheap (one less item to buy), it’s green (no more spray cans to throw away), and you can use whatever oil you wish (except maybe coconut oil because of its melting point).

1 part olive oil (or your choice of oil)
4-5 parts water
1 misting spray bottle

Place oil and water into spray bottle.
Shake well before use. Store in a cool, dark place.

*NESQUIK (COPYCAT)*

I grew up on this stuff... my mom use to make me Quik hot chocolate every morning before going to school... and this for years and years.

So I thought, "There has to be a way I can make a copycat version at hom...e without the additives". From the ingredient list, I found it contains three basic dry ingredients and a bunch of other stuff I'd rather not give to my kid. So I came across this recipe and was quite happy with the results. It could not be any more simple...

2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup cocoa (the better the quality of the cocoa, the better the result)
Pinch of salt

Combine the three ingredients and store in a sealed container.
That's it!

NOTE: I've been using this recipe for a while now. It's great! One trick I found is to help it dissolve is to first add about one tablespoon of hot water to the powder in the cup and swirl it around for a few seconds. Then, add the milk. Perfect!

*FAJITA SEASONING MIX (COPYCAT)*

homemade is always better :))

3 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. paprika
1 tbsp. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. crushed chicken bullion cubes
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. cumin

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl to combine. Store in a sealed jar to use as needed. Makes the equivalent of three purchased fajita mixes.

*VANILLA EXTRACT (COPYCAT)*

(with less additives, it's pure, taste better, and cheaper in the long run)

I made mine in November and shook it when I thought of it... it darken over time... a nice shade of dark brown and smells really nice. I left the vanilla beans in mine... and have start using it in my recipes, you can really smell the extract and the flavor is stronger then store bought. It's ...so easy to make and so worth it. :))

8 whole vanilla beans (I bought mine at Bulk Barn), sliced length-wise leaving about 1/2 INCH together on one end.
2 cups 70 proof or better (vodka, rum, brandy (I used vodka - vodka is most common but you can use dark liquor for added depth)
Sterilized mason jars
 
Combine ingredients into a glass jar, store out of light/heat and shake it about once a week or when you remember to.
Let sit for 3 months before use.
Will never spoil unless contaminated.
Will only get stronger with age.
May grow a white material, this is normal (unless smells foul) it is called vanillin. If added flavor is wanted, shake jar before use to get some of the vanilla beans/seeds.
Makes great gifts.
***If you do not want to keep bean pods in jar, you can remove them, dry them and mix with about 3 cups sugar and let sit for about a month for vanilla flavored sugar (great in coffee) can also do this with fresh vanilla beans as well.
***if you dont want any beans or pod, just the extract in your jar... strain with cheesecloth inside of a funnel... if you dont have cheesecloth, can use a coffee filter but it will take longer and do in small amounts

*RANCH DRESSING AND SEASONING MIX (COPYCAT)*

I am thankful to have found a recipe for dry ranch dip mix. Most likely you have all these ingredients in your cupboards so you can whip it up whenever needed. The following recipe is equal to one store bought package. :))

1/2 cup dry milk powder, or dry buttermilk
1 tbsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. dried dill weed
1 1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried onion flakes
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. paprika

Crush the milk powder very fine with the side of the measuring cup.
Mix together with all the rest and store in an air tight container.

FOR DRESSING:
Mix 2 tablespoons dry mix with 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 cup buttermilk or sour cream.

FOR DIP:
Mix 2 tablespoons dry mix with 2 cups sour cream.
Mix up a few hours before serving, so the flavors all blend

*ONION SOUP MIX (COPYCAT)*

I use a lot of Onion Soup mix in my recipes.... I came across this recipes a while back. I have to admit.... it’s pretty close to the real stuff, it’s cheaper and with spices u have on hand. :))

3/4 cup dried minced onion
1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup onion powder
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. celery seed

Combine the first five ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 1 year.
Five tablespoons of Classic Onion Soup mix equals 1 env. of store bought Onion Soup Mix
Yield: 4 batches (20 tablespoons total).

*MAKE YOUR OWN CAKE FLOUR*

*Here is an easy way to make your own Cake Flour* (to make the texture of your cake lighter and fluffier)

For each cup of all-purpose flour, remove 2 tablespoons of flour and replace it with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
Whisk or sift well to aerate the flour. Voila! You now have cake flour!

*PUMPKIN PIE SPICE (COPYCAT)*

Last year, in the middle of my fall baking, I realized I was out of Pumpkin Pie Spice. My first thought was to run to the grocery store, but then lazyness kicked in and I figured I could make it myself at home. I did and it was wonderful... really good. Here is the recipe:

3 tbsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. nutmeg
1 ½ tsp. ground allspice
1 ½ tsp. ground cloves

Combine spices in a small bow, mix well to combine. Store in a small jar or spice container.
Yield: about 5 tablespoons

*EAGLE BRAND SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK (COPYCAT)*

I tried this last night and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprise. Taste really good, just like EagleBrand. :)) you might need to add a little bit more hot water to adjust the consistency.

1/3 cup boiling water

3 tablespoons soft butter
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup dry skim milk powder

Combine all ingredients in a blender or processor; mix until completey smooth and combined.
Cool to room temperature (the mixture will thicken even more upon standing)
If not using right away transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

***NOTE*** this recipe is equivalent of one 14-ounce can and may be prepared and frozen in a covered freezer container for later use, this freezes very well just remove from freezer (the mixture will remain soft) and stir vigorously with a spoon.
Use as you would in any recipes calling for sweetened condensed milk.

*BISQUICK (COPYCAT)*

10 cups flour
8 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/4 cup powdered milk
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/4 cup shortening

Mix all dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
Cut in shortening until you have fine crumbs.
Store in a tightly covered container in a cool place. :))