Saving Money on Mixes, Sauces and Other Basics

Some products are nearly impossible to find in Israel.  Like condensed milk.  However, I realized that I can just sub that ribat chalav for condensed milk and it works pretty well although if your recipe calls for extra sugar you might want to taste before adding it.

Then again there are certain American sauces and mixes that you can find without too much effort but oh will you pay for it.  Since I'm used to American cooking there are certain things that I take for granted that I'll be able to find and that won't cost more than a dollar or two.

It's true some makolets (Deal vZol - home to all things American) have items like Bisquick, tortillas, Gold's duck sauce, red wine vinegar, etc.  but I am just too cheap to shell out nearly 30 shekels for something I can make myself.

That's right, you can make any of the aforementioned items at home, for less, and want to know something else... it's not even that hard. :)

So, without much further ado I am starting a seres of money saving recipes.