Chocoate Cake Mix
This is a bulk recipe that is used in several other recipes. Great to keep on hand instead of using box mixes.
Recipes
There are some days I just do not want to cook. Over the years I've come up with a selection of bulk cooking recipes that can be prepared in a once-a-month type of cooking session and then created on the day needed in a matter of minutes. These recipes tend to be economical and will save you a lot of money even if you don't include the money you save from avoiding the local drive-thru.
Traditional Chili
I have to admit it, I hate kidney beans. One of my friends, however, loves them, so I adapted the chili base recipe for her. 2 cups chili base 2 green peppers, diced 3 cloves garlic, sliced or crushed dash of olive oil 2 large cans crushed tomatoes 2 large cans kidney beans (undrained) 1/4 …
Sweet Chili
This recipe requires that you’ve made the chili base previously. You can thaw the chili base out or just plop it frozen into the pan and let it thaw as it blends with the other ingredients, so this is a great last-minute idea. 2 cups chili base 1/2 cup water 8 oz. tomato sauce 1 …
Chili Base Mix
This is another recipe where I use ground meat. The key to choosing which ground meats to use is to balance cost with health concerns. If you can get something on sale, use it! We have a friend who hunts deer and gave me some ground deer. I think it would be wonderful in this …