Easy Foodie Fixes

We have all had that moment when we were in the middle of making a dish and OOPS were were out of something.  Oh no!!  That generally means someone makes a trip to the store. 
We all know how that goes - you need one thing - and a half of cart later..............

I am going to try to help.  I hope to make several posts over time to give you homemade remedies for those situations.  Thus, saving you from an extra trip to the store and saving a little money in the process!  Oh, and the bonus is - you know exactly what is in your version.


TARTAR SAUCE
1 C Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
1 Tbsp. finely minced onion
2 Tbsp. lemon juice

Mix together and serve with any fish.


ENCHILADA SAUCE
1/4 C oil
2 Tbsp. flour
1/4 C chili powder    (I buy it in big bottles)
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce ( or 1 C homemade)
1 1/2 C water
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion salt

Heat the oil and stir in the flour and chili powder.  Stir till you have a roux and it is lightly browned.  Add sauce, water and all other ingredients.  Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Use any of your recipes


HOMEMADE SYRUP
1 C water
1 C sugar
1 tsp. maple extract (or any flavor you wish)

Bring water and sugar to a slow boil.  Stir continually.  Once thickened - remove from heat.  Stir in extract as it is cooling.


QUICHE  PIE CRUST
1 1/2 - 2 C cooked leftover rice
2 oz. shredded cheese
1 egg

Mix all together and pat into a greased baking pan.  Bake at 425* for about 15 minutes.  Add any toppings you wish.  Cooked meats, leftover veggies,  cheese,  whatever you want on top.  I use less eggs with this than I do with traditional quiches, as the crust makes your 'pie' very filling.


EASY REFRIGERATOR MARMALADE
For those times you need a fix for your toast or biscuits and have no jelly on hand

Cut up on orange with the skin on.
Place in a blender with 1 Tbsp. of water.  Blend to the consistency you want.
Pour into a pan with 1/2 cup sugar and boil about 15 minutes.  (Watch it and stir frequently)
Cool and refrigerate. 


There you go.  Easy-peasy fixes for your frugal kitchen.  Avoid those extra grocery store trips and save a little bit of money in the process.

HOMEMADE IS ALWAYS BETTER