Frugal Recipes
Below are two very special recipes that will save you both time and money.
The first is a basic coating mix that can be used not only with chicken, but also with pork and fish.
The second is a stuffing mix-just waiting to be put in that Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas goose.
Chicken Coating Mix1 cup bread crumbs1/2 cup flour2 teaspoons onion powder or dried minced onion2 teaspoons dried minced celery2 teaspoons poultry seasoning1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon cayenne1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperMix all ingredients and store in an airtight container.
To use: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Gently beat 1/2 cup milk and 1 egg together in a bowl.
Wash and pat dry chicken.
Fill a bag with 1 cup of the coating mix.
Dip each piece of chicken into the milk-egg mixture and then drop a piece of chicken into the bag and shake.
Let pieces dry thoroughly before baking.
Place chicken on a shallow, lightly greased baking dish and bake for 45 minutes or until tender.
Stuffing Mix6 cups large bread cubes1/4 cup dried minced onion1 Tablespoon parsley flakes1 teaspoon leaf thyme, crumbled1/2 cup dried minced celery1/2 teaspoon leaf sage, crumbled1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper3 cubes chicken bouillon, crumbled, or 3 Tablespoons chicken bouillon powderBake bread cubes on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes, turning a few times to brown evenly.
Toss bread cubes with remaining ingredients until the cubes are evenly coated.
Store in a tightly closed container on the shelf for 1 to 4 months, or freeze for 1 year.
To use: Melt 3 tablespoons butter; stir into 2 cups Stuffing Mix in a large bowl.
Add 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup chicken broth or water, stirring gently.
Warm in a pan on top of the stove, in the oven, or in a microwave.
