stuff you used to buy but now make at home

cicadagirl

I'd love to have the hummus recipe, I was thinking just this morning that I'd like to take hummus to Thanksgiving.

This is the one I use: http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/simple-and-spectacular-homemade-hummus/

jaded_rose

I make french fries, chicken tenders, fish sticks,going to try some more things when I feel better and have money. Stupid cold...:grumble:

VeganInTraining

For me, it's Almond milk

Soak almonds overnight in water
rinse them off
throw them in a blender with 2x (or more) water as almonds and blend
add sugar, honey, vanilla, or anything else to taste
blend some more
drain through a cheese cloth a time or two

What do you now make at home and how?

i would LOVE to make almond milk at home, but holy balls, almonds are expensive!!!

I definitely don't use it as my primary goto for milk, but when I want to make an almond mocha or have a nice treat....Also, I make sure to use the "rind" of the almonds by mixing it into my homemade cereal before baking it....cereal is another thing I make from scratch.

VeganInTraining

I make french fries, chicken tenders, fish sticks,going to try some more things when I feel better and have money. Stupid cold...:grumble:

I hate being sick and broke! My fridge is so empty but it's payday so I can't wait to go shopping!

VeganInTraining

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babybellyfat

anyone now how to make a easy not to much stuff spagetti sauce? low fat

jennajava

Deodorant, dishwasher detergent, dish soap, laundry soap soon, wash my fair with baking soda water and diluted Apple cider vinegar, going to make lotion, making yogurt right now and another batch of cheese (queso fresco) tomorrow.
From www.crunchybetty.com, the yogurt is from http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/10/you-can-make-yogurt-in-your-crockpot.html?m=1

You may be the coolest person I know.

VeganInTraining

anyone now how to make a easy not to much stuff spagetti sauce? low fat

I peel some tomatos, squeeze out the seeds and throw them in the blender with onion, garlic, herbs and any other veggies that I may have in the fridge but won't have time to use. Then heat it in a pan, it's delicious! But it doesn't really stick to the noodles so if you want something a little more "sticky" I would add a little tomato paste to that.

stefchica

anyone now how to make a easy not to much stuff spagetti sauce? low fat

i make an easy one *for me)

two cans crushed tomatoes
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
2 medium carrots, chopped
1-2 bayleafs
itailan seasoning
salt
pepper

throw in the onion and garlic in a pan and sautee with some olive oil until frgrant and onions are slightly soft, then add celery and carrots and cook until carrots are slightly soft. Add in tomatoes, bayleave, your choice of italian seasonings, salt and pepper, cover and let it cook for about an hour. you can put some of it in a blender for a smoother texture, or all of, and enjoy!

babybellyfat

thanks so much

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anyone now how to make a easy not to much stuff spagetti sauce? low fat

I peel some tomatos, squeeze out the seeds and throw them in the blender with onion, garlic, herbs and any other veggies that I may have in the fridge but won't have time to use. Then heat it in a pan, it's delicious! But it doesn't really stick to the noodles so if you want something a little more "sticky" I would add a little tomato paste to that.
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babybellyfat

thank you very much

anyone now how to make a easy not to much stuff spagetti sauce? low fat

i make an easy one *for me)

two cans crushed tomatoes
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
2 medium carrots, chopped
1-2 bayleafs
itailan seasoning
salt
pepper

throw in the onion and garlic in a pan and sautee with some olive oil until frgrant and onions are slightly soft, then add celery and carrots and cook until carrots are slightly soft. Add in tomatoes, bayleave, your choice of italian seasonings, salt and pepper, cover and let it cook for about an hour. you can put some of it in a blender for a smoother texture, or all of, and enjoy!

jgic2009

I used to buy a lot of frozen meals (Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, etc.) and soups to heat up for lunch at work. Now I make my own at home using better ingredients. Tastes better and is better for me!

The next step will be making my own stock/broth.