March Mixes – Homemade Greek Seasoning

Mar 18 | Recipes

Homemade Greek Seasoning

Greek salad is one of my favourite things in the whole world.  It’s only right that I keep a concoction of spices that makes up a homemade Greek seasoning in my cupboard!

This is also good for seasoning chicken and roasted potatoes.

Homemade Greek Seasoning
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March Mixes – Homemade Greek Seasoning
Ingredients
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
  1. Combine oregano, basil, thyme, onion, and garlic in a small bowl.
  2. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place up to 6 months.

March Mixes – Homemade Instant Oatmeal

Mar 15 | Recipes

DIY Instant Oatmeal

Oatmeal, a classic breakfast staple.  One that I used to detest as a child, but quite enjoy now!

Inspired by Sally’s oatmeal that I’ve found at Walmart and Real Canadian Superstore, I’ve recreated my own version of the Maple and Brown Sugar flavour!

DIY Instant Oatmeal
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Homemade Instant Oatmeal
Ingredients
  • 4 cups oats old fashioned
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit I like cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts almonds are my fav
  • 2 Tbsp ground flax
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Roast nuts for 5 minutes or until lightly toasted; set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients including the toasted nuts.
  4. Store in an air tight container for up to 1 month.
To Make Oatmeal:
  1. Scoop out 1/3 cup of the oatmeal mixture and place in a bowl with ½ cup water. Microwave for 90 seconds - 2 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.

March Mixes – Homemade Cake Mix

Mar 13 | Recipes

Homemade Cake Mix

It’s always good to have a box of cake mix on hand!  Why not make it a homemade version?  I assure you this recipe for homemade cake mix is delicious and much better for you!

Homemade Cake Mix
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Homemade Cake Mix
Ingredients
For the Mix:
  • 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup skim milk powder
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cocoa leave out if making yellow cake mix
For the Cake:
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 package/jar of mix
Instructions
  1. Mix together the flour, skim milk powder, baking powder, salt, sugar, butter and cocoa powder (if making chocolate flavour) in a food processor.
  2. Store mix in an air tight container or Ziploc bag in the freezer for up to 2 months.
To make the cake:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Grease a 9x13 inch cake pan
  3. Combine the eggs, water, vanilla and dry mix in a bowl. Mix well.
  4. Pour into the greased pan.
  5. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes.
  6. Cool and frost as desired.
Recipe Notes

Makes enough for two 9-inch layer cakes (bake 25 - 30 minutes), or one 9X13-inch cake (bake for 25 - 30 minutes), or 24 cupcakes (bake for 18 to 20 minutes)

So, are you a chocolate cake fan or a yellow cake fan?

March Mixes – Homemade Granola

Mar 11 | Recipes

Sprinkling some homemade granola over yogurt and eating it, can be a delicious way to start your day! Here's the recipe for homemade granola!

Sprinkling some homemade granola over yogurt and eating it, is one of my favourite ways to start my day!  I love having it on hand all the time for easy snacking too!  Here’s my recipe for the yummy homemade granola I’ve been enjoying lately!

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Homemade Granola
Ingredients
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 Tbsp oil I use coconut oil
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. In a large roasting pan, stir together the dry ingredients.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the oil, honey and vanilla.
  4. Drizzle the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients in the roasting pan. Stir well until everything seems coated. (extra oil or honey may be added as needed)
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, stiring every 10 minutes.
  6. Once cooled, store in an airtight container for up to three months.
Recipe Notes

Dried fruit is also an excellent addition to this recipe, but I like to add it after the roasting. I find they dry out too much otherwise.

Here are the rest of the recipes that have been shared during March Mixes: