{"id":17672,"date":"2019-05-03T15:22:42","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T19:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=17672"},"modified":"2023-06-06T10:16:29","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T15:16:29","slug":"10-foods-to-stop-buying-and-start-making-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/10-foods-to-stop-buying-and-start-making-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Foods to Make From Scratch to Save Money"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re busy and sometimes picking up pre-packaged items at the grocery store just makes life easier.\u00a0 However, cooking food from scratch doesn\u2019t have to be hard or time consuming.\u00a0 You just have to know which foods are worth the effort.\u00a0 Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Staple_food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"food staples (opens in a new tab)\">food staples<\/a> you can easily make from scratch instead of buying in stores.\u00a0 All of which can be made using ingredients you probably already have on hand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-granola\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Granola<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crunchy, sweet and delicious homemade granola is a great option for a guilt-free snack.\u00a0 It can be eaten on its own or used as a topping for yogurt, cereal or fruit slices.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>3 cups rolled oats<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>3 tablespoons light brown sugar<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon kosher salt<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>1\/3 cup honey<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00bc cup vegetable oil<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00bd cup dried fruit<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00bd cup nuts or seeds<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>In a large bowl, combine the oats, sugar, cinnamon and salt.\u00a0 Then stir in the honey, oil and vanilla extract making sure the oats are evenly coated.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet in a thin even layer.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Place in the oven and bake for 30-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.\u00a0 You\u2019ll know it\u2019s done with it turns golden-brown and dry.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Add in your fruits and nuts then toss to combine.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Store the granola in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-mayonnaise\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mayonnaise<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although mayonnaise is commonly added to sandwiches and salads the store-bought version tends to be bland.\u00a0 The next time you plan to prepare a dish that calls for the condiment, give this flavorful version a try.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Ingredients<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>1 large egg yolk<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>1 \u00bd teaspoons lemon juice<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>1 teaspoon white wine vinegar<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon Dijon mustard<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00be cup canola oil<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Instructions<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Whisk the egg yolk, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard and salt in a bowl until combined.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Start adding \u00bc of the oil a few drops at a time, stirring constantly.\u00a0 At this point the mixture will start to thicken.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Add the remaining oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly until incorporated.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/ezrouter.html?action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=foodsmakeyourself&amp;gid=foodsmakeyourself\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Started Now<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-salad-dressing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Salad dressing<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jazz up your bowl of leafy greens by whipping a batch of your own homemade dressing from scratch.\u00a0 Here are two options to get you started.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Vinaigrette \u2013 Combine \u00bd cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, \u00bd teaspoon kosher salt and pepper to taste.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Creamy Italian \u2013 Blend \u00bc cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 garlic clove and \u00bc teaspoon kosher salt.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-chocolate-chip-cookies\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chocolate chip cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next time you find yourself craving chocolate, satisfy your sweet tooth with a batch of chocolate chip cookies.\u00a0 This is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nestle.com\/brands\/allbrands\/toll-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nestle Toll House (opens in a new tab)\">Nestle Toll House<\/a> recipe most people have grown up on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Ingredients<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>2 \u00bc cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00be cup granulated sugar<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00be cup packed brown sugar<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>2 large eggs<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) semi-sweet chocolate morsels<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>1 cup chopped nuts<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Instructions<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking soda.\u00a0 In a separate bowl, mix the butter, both sugars and vanilla extract together until creamy.\u00a0 Beat in the eggs one at a time.\u00a0 Then add the flour mixture.\u00a0 Once it\u2019s combined, stir in the morsels.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Scoop out tablespoons of dough and place it on a baking sheet.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Place in the oven for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-buttercream-frosting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Buttercream frosting<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cake tastes better with frosting.\u00a0 If you agree, give this quick and delicious recipe a try.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Ingredients<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>\u00bd cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>1 \u00bd teaspoons vanilla extract<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>2 cups confectioners\u2019 sugar<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>2 tablespoons milk<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Instructions<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>In a bowl, whip the butter until it\u2019s smooth.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Gradually beat in the sugar.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Stir in the vanilla and milk.\u00a0 Whip until creamy.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-bbq-sauce\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BBQ sauce<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ever wondered how to make your own barbecue sauce?\u00a0 Well we have the answer and it\u2019s dripping with flavor.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Ingredients<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>1 \u00bd cups ketchup<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>1 cup packed brown sugar<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00bd cup water<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00bc cup apple cider vinegar<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>1 tablespoon molasses<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>1 teaspoon kosher salt<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon onion powder<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon ground mustard<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon paprika<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Instructions<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add all the ingredients to a medium sized saucepan over medium heat.\u00a0 Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.\u00a0 Let it continue simmering until the sauce thickens then remove it from the heat.\u00a0 Allow your sauce to cool then store it in a container.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-pesto\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pesto<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a bunch of delicious things you can do with pesto aside from eating it with pasta.\u00a0 Pesto can be used as pizza sauce, a sandwich spread or combined with other ingredients to make a salad dressing.\u00a0 Here\u2019s a tasty recipe to get you started.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>2 cups fresh basil leaves<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>2 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>2 large cloves garlic<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00bd cup extra-virgin olive oil<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00bd cup Parmesan cheese<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Instructions<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Combine the basil, nuts and garlic in a food processor until coarsely chopped.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>With the machine running, slowly pour in the oil and process until smooth.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Add the cheese and process just enough to combine.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-whipped-cream\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Whipped cream<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you see how easy it is to make <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Whipped_cream\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"whipped cream (opens in a new tab)\">whipped cream<\/a> from scratch, you\u2019ll ditch the store-bought one for good.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Ingredients<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>1 cup heavy cream<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>2-4 tablespoons powdered sugar<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Instructions<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Add all the ingredients into the bowl and whip until peaks form.\u00a0 Don\u2019t over-whip or it will get lumpy and start turning into butter.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-guacamole\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forget waiting for <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Taco_Tuesday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Taco Tuesday (opens in a new tab)\">Taco Tuesday<\/a>, use this recipe to make your own guacamole and enjoy it whenever you want.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Ingredients<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and diced<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00bd onion, chopped<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00bc cup chopped cilantro<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Juice of 1 lime<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Salt to taste<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place the diced avocados in a medium mixing bowl and mash until it\u2019s your desired texture.\u00a0 Stir in the remaining ingredients and enjoy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-hummus\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hummus<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Middle Eastern dip is a fan favorite among many people searching for a healthy snack.\u00a0 Although traditional recipes call for <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tahini\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"tahini (opens in a new tab)\">tahini<\/a> (sesame paste), we found an alternative you can use in a pinch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Ingredients<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>2 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>2 to 4 tablespoons water<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>1 tablespoon lemon juice<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00be teaspoon cumin<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon salt<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Instructions<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place the beans, 2 tablespoons of water, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and salt in a food processor.\u00a0 Blend until smooth.\u00a0 Add additional water if you want it thinner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\">File your taxes fast and ez in 30 minutes or less.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link 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