Discovering Hidden Gem

Yesterday I got on a cleaning, de-cluttering kick again.  So much stuff!!!!  (I have 4 boxes to drop off today).
While I was cleaning out a kitchen cabinet - I came across a little gem hidden way at the back of the cabinet.  Somehow this little item must have gotten shoved back there, and well.....I guess I hadn't removed everything for a long time!!!!

I have no recollection of receiving this little 64 page cook book.  I was thumbing through it, and boy is there a lot quick and easy recipes.  Cheap too!

Click on picture to enlarge.  I am not sure of ALL of these items listed are still available - but I know many are.  There is quite a variety available.  I do like the general baking mix.  I know I can make my own, but heck it is actually cheaper to buy a big box of Jiffy.  I do get the cornbread mix once in a while - however I do prefer cornbread made from scratch.  I have also bought the pizza dough mix - I can make a nice pizza dough for less than a dollar.

I remember back in the day (late teens) I used to have a thing making the blue berry muffins.  I had my first apartment - and that is what all my friends wanted on Friday night while watching Nightmare Theater!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  LOL

I did find a couple recipes I thought I would share.

JIFFY CHOCOLATE FUDGE

1 pkg. Fudge frosting mix

6 tsp. hot water

1/4 C chocolate chips

1/2 tsp. vanilla

Generously butter a 5 x 9 loaf pan

Blend frosting mix and hot water in a microwave safe bowl and cover with a paper plate.  Microwave on high for 3 1/2 minutes Remove and test with candy thermometer to 240*.  Stir in chocolate chips and vanilla and mix well.  Pour in prepared pan.  Cool completely and cut into squares.  16 pieces.

Quick and easy recipe for a small batch of yum!

MEXICAN CORN PIZZA

1 pkg. corn muffin mix

1/4 C flour

1 egg

1/4 C milk

2 Tbsp. chili powder

1 an chili without beans

2 C shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven 400*.  Grease a 9 x 13 pan.

Combine muffin mix, flour, egg, chili powder together and blend well.  On floured surface knead dough 10-15 times until dough is easy to handle.  Press into bottom of prepared pan.  Spread chili over the crust and top with the cheese.  Bake 15-20 minutes.  remove from oven and cut into squares.  Let it set for about 10 minutes before serving.

I will definitely be trying this one.  Sounds tasty and very easy.  This would be good with a salad and company!

FRY BATTER

1 C baking mix

1/4 C +1 Tbsp. milk

1 egg

Beat all ingredients together until smooth.  Prepare your choice of meats and/or vegetables.  Dip veggies or meat into batter and let excess drain.  Drop carefully into 400* oil and cook until golden brown.  If batter gets too thick add milk a little at a time.

This is a nice way to give a good solid breading on food items.

I often just dip in egg and then flour/panko/cornmeal - but this will give a much better and uniform coating!

There you go - a couple easy and inexpensive recipes.

If interested in getting a recipe book of your own, maybe try vising their website at http://www.jiffymix.com.  They also listed a phone of 734 - 475 - 1361 (in Chelsea, Michigan)

I don't know if they still have these available - but it may be worth a try.

It really is a fun little book - I think now that I have FOUND it - I will use it!!!!

Have a great day!