Tag Archives: from scratch

Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Marshmallows

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Susie Chadwick

I did it! I finally made homemade marshmallows!  And they are soooo good.  Not only did I make marshmallows, I also made chocolate peppermint marshmallows.  And I made them with no power in my kitchen, because India’s fun like that. … Continue reading →

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Frugal Foreigner: Baking Substitutions and From Scratch Recipes

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Susie Chadwick

Since moving to India, I’ve made everything from crackers to ice cream sandwiches from scratch.  I’ve also tried all sorts of baking substitutions.  My success with these kitchen experiments has ranged from fabulous to disastrous. Here are the successful baking … Continue reading →

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Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade English Muffins

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Susie Chadwick

Another attempt at making some American comfort food in my Indian kitchen.  These homemade English muffins are delicious! I’ve made them four or five times now.  The kids love them, too. English Muffin Recipe 1/3 cup warm water 1 tablespoon … Continue reading →

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Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Chocolate Sauce

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Susie Chadwick

Making your own chocolate sauce is super easy, super fast and super frugal.  I’ve been doing it for years, but it’s come in handy even more now that a bottle of Hershey’s is $5. This recipe makes about 1/2 cup … Continue reading →

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Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Soft Pretzels

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Susie Chadwick

If you had a cook, what would you have her make? What labor- or time-intensive dishes do you love but don’t have the energy or time to make from scratch yourself? My answer is easy – soft pretzels are my … Continue reading →

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Instant Bargains Recipe: Thai Peanut Sauce

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Susie Chadwick

Here’s a super easy recipe for a super delicious Thai Peanut Sauce from scratch.  This recipe is from Kim’s book, Instant Bargains.  Instant Bargains not only provides you with tips and tricks for saving on groceries, but many from scratch recipes as … Continue reading →

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Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Chocolate Pudding

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Susie Chadwick

When I want something sweet, this homemade chocolate pudding always hits the spot. Happily, all the ingredients are easily available in India – something that can’t be said for chocolate chip cookies. Once you try this delicious pudding, you won’t … Continue reading →

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Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Hummus and Pita Bread

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Susie Chadwick

The first step to making hummus from scratch in India is figuring out how to cook dry beans. This was my third attempt, and this time it turned out great! Here’s what I did: Soak dried beans overnight with plenty … Continue reading →

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Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Tortillas

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Susie Chadwick

As you can imagine, living away from home there are many American food items that we miss. I’ve been able to find a lot of them imported, or substitute suitable locally made products. I’ve found little Indian cheese crackers my … Continue reading →

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