Make-a-mix recipes

**scrappycat** · 01-11-2003, 12:24 PM

I just imported a bunch of Make-a-mix recipes from a Yahoo forum into my Mastercook software. They look fabulous, time saving and money saving. Does anyone else use these recipes? I'm beginning with some of the rice mixes, and the muffin mix, since those seem so easy to use with ingredients that I have on hand.

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**grneyegrl** · 01-11-2003, 08:24 PM

yes, the first one i used was a shake and bake mix and i loved it ..i also love and use cream of everything soup mix. there are others but i cant think of any.

**captclearance** · 01-11-2003, 08:33 PM

I use them too.... I love to find new ones....

**~Sherry~** · 01-11-2003, 08:41 PM

I would like to get some more of these to add to my recipe file. I have read about them but don't really have any recipes. I should search some out.

**scrappycat** · 01-11-2003, 09:39 PM

Sherry,
Do you have MasterCook? I could send you the file.

**baf3girls** · 01-21-2003, 03:16 PM

Where do you find this? These sound really interesting.

**cody15650** · 01-21-2003, 03:54 PM

What is a Make-a-mix recipes? Also what is MasterCook software? I hope I'm not being to stupid here.

**SewCrafty** · 01-21-2003, 05:54 PM

Make-a-mix recipe is making up your own shake and bake mixture for chicken, instead of paying the outlandish prices in the stores.

Now for your other question I'm only guessing here because I don't have it. But I would guess MasterCook is a piece of software for your computer (a CD program) It sounds like you can download recipes off the internet directly into the program to save them.

Correct if I'm wrong Scrappycat......

**scrappycat** · 01-21-2003, 07:39 PM

Yes, Mastercook is a software program. It's an inexpensive program and it's fantastic. I have downloaded tons of recipes. There is a yahoo group called mastercookcategories, that I've gotten a lot of recipes from, especially their archives. The make-a-mix is so much more than shake and bake. It has lots and lots of mix recipes and then recipes that you use with those mixes.

Here is an example of a soup mix. You mix this up, store it in your pantry, and it's ready whenever you want to have soup. I've also included a rice recipe.

* Exported from MasterCook *

Hearty Soup Mix

Recipe By :Make-A-Mix Cookery
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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14 ounces green split peas
14 ounces alphabet macaroni
1 1/2 cups brown rice
12 ounces pearl barley
12 ounces lentils
4 cups dried onions

Combine all ingredients in a large airtight container. Stir to evenly distribute ingredients. Label as Hearty Soup Mix. Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 months. Shake well before using. Makes about 12 1/2 cups of mix.

Hearty Soup Stock: Put 6 cups of water and 1 1/3 cups of mix in a large kettle or Dutch oven. Add 1 1/2 T salt. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Add 2 carrots, sliced, 1 or 2 stalks celery, chopped, 1 1/2 cups cabbage, shredded, 2 (15 oz) cans of tomato sauce, 1 (24 oz) can vegetable juice cocktail, and if desired 1 lb lean cooked ground beef or leftover cooked beef. Simmer 20 more minutes, until vegetables are cooked. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

And here is the rice:
* Exported from MasterCook *

Mexican Rice Mix

Recipe By :Make-A-Mix Cookery
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
4 cups long-grain white rice -- (uncooked)
1/2 cup freeze-dried bell peppers
4 teaspoons salt
5 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; stir until well blended. Put about 1 1/2 cups of mix into three 1-pint airtight containers and label as Mexican Rice Mix. Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 to 8 months. Makes about 4 1/2 cups of mix.

Mexican Rice: Combine 1 1/2 cups of mix, 2 cups cold water, and 1 T butter or margarine in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; cover and reduce heat. Cook for 15 to 25 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

There are lots and lots more, these are just 2 examples.

**grneyegrl** · 01-21-2003, 09:34 PM

can u tell us where to get mastercook..i would like to get this and store it on my zip drive.

**~Sherry~** · 01-21-2003, 09:57 PM

I don't have Mastercook.... I too would be interested in learning more.
Can you type in your own recipes to the program as well? I searched for a program to enter my recipes into and then print them out when needed and couldn't find a good one. Or even one that prints onto 3x5 cards.

**scrappycat** · 01-22-2003, 06:37 AM

Mastercook used to be sold by Sierra. My version is from them. You can find the old Sierra versions for about $9.00 in bargain bins at software stores. You can also look on Ebay and half.com. The newest version (6.2) is put out by Valusoft. It's about $22, but it has, I believe, 9 Betty Crocker Cookbooks included! Most of the recipes from the older Sierra versions can be downloaded from the web.

Yes, you can enter your own recipes. It has a nice printing feature, with different size options for recipe cards. Also, something thats really nice is that you can print out your own cookbook. I plan on putting all of my husband's mothers and grandmothers recipes in it and printing off a cookbook for his sister.

**Sandy_Kay316** · 01-13-2007, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by scrappycat

I just imported a bunch of Make-a-mix recipes from a Yahoo forum into my Mastercook software. They look fabulous, time saving and money saving. Does anyone else use these recipes? I'm beginning with some of the rice mixes, and the muffin mix, since those seem so easy to use with ingredients that I have on hand.

Good morning Pam. I used Make-A-Mix recipes extensively when my children were growing up. I stumbled across a cookbook in a local drug strore years ago, bought it, tried a few of the mixes, and ran back to the drug store to buy any different make-a-mix cookbooks I could find. There was only one (entitled "More Make-A-Mix"). Those are the only two I could ever find.

I LOVED using those recipes and both cookbooks are well worn. I've tried many of the "master mixes" but my favorites are Quick Mix (try the Turnover Fried Pies), Braised Beef Cube Mix (slow cooker works great for this), Mexican Meat Mix (the Chimichangas are better than any I've had in a restaurant), Brownie Mix (again, never had better-rich and chewy), and my children were crazy about the Fruit Slush Mix. I could go on and on, but give them a try. You will be glad you did. Sandy

**wanderinggrandma** · 01-13-2007, 02:39 PM

Sandy, I agree 100% !! I used these cookbooks for years. My very favorites, not to be confused with my favorites were the cookies recipes in the More Make A Mix book. You mix the dough up completely, then shape into rolls (like the Pillsbury dough logs you buy) wrap and freeze. I wrote the type, temp. to bake at and the length of bake time in Sharpie Pen on the outer wrap. I always had a quick snack in the freezer. My DD's could bake up a batch too, without leaving my kitchen in a disaster.

I made lots of the meat mixes thru the years also!! I would recommend these books anyone. I learned the hard way not to loan mine out.

I had to replace my More Make A Mix book 2 times. Must be a good book!!!