The Dry Mix Pantry
The Dry Mix Pantry
50+ homemade pantry mixes for baking and meals
Skip preservatives with ingredients you already own
Ready-to-use mixes for faster, easier meal prep
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This cookbook gives you 50+ tested pantry mixes for baking, meals, and more — so homemade convenience is always within reach. Skip the overpriced box mixes and preservatives without sacrificing speed on busy days.
Inside, you'll find cookie, muffin, and pancake mixes, seasoning blends, and "boxed meal" style dinners made from scratch, plus storage tips to keep everything fresh.
Perfect for busy parents, from-scratch home cooks, or pantry-preppers who want real food ready to go — using simple, affordable ingredients you likely already have.
Bought it as a gift and ended up buying myself one too. The 'Forbidden Psychology' chapter alone is worth it.
50+ Recipes
No Preservatives
Storage Tips
50+ Recipes
No Preservatives
Storage Tips
50+ Recipes
No Preservatives
Storage Tips
50+ Recipes
No Preservatives
Storage Tips
50+ Recipes
No Preservatives
Storage Tips
50+ Recipes
No Preservatives
Storage Tips
50+ Recipes
No Preservatives
Storage Tips
50+ Recipes
No Preservatives
Storage Tips
50+ Recipes
No Preservatives
Storage Tips
50+ Recipes
No Preservatives
Storage Tips
50+ Recipes
No Preservatives
Storage Tips
50+ Recipes
No Preservatives
Storage Tips
Your Shortcut to Homemade Convenience
Stock your shelves with 50+ tested pantry mixes for cookies, muffins, pancakes, seasonings, and full meals — all from scratch, with no mystery ingredients. It's real food convenience that saves time on your busiest days.
- 50+ Mixes — Baking, meals, seasonings, and more
- Real Ingredients — No preservatives or fillers
- Storage Tips — Keep mixes fresh longer
- Time-Saving — Scoop, bake, and get dinner done
What Our Readers Are Saying!
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the book organized?
How is the book organized?
It's split into 8 categories — from home projects to survival to herbal remedies — with 200 illustrated skill cards for quick lookup instead of a traditional table of contents.
Is the book durable?
Is the book durable?
Yes — it has a hardcover and thick, high-quality paper that resists tearing and wear.
Why is it spiral-bound?
Why is it spiral-bound?
So it lays flat and stays open while your hands are busy following the instructions.
Do I need to read it cover to cover?
Do I need to read it cover to cover?
Not at all. It's designed to be picked up a page or two at a time, whenever you want to learn something new.
What's included for each skill?
What's included for each skill?
Step-by-step instructions, full-color illustrations, and a complete list of tools or ingredients needed.
What kind of skills are covered?
What kind of skills are covered?
Everything from food preservation and herbal remedies to home security, gardening, and emergency preparedness.
Editorial Review
"The Dry Mix Pantry" solves a problem most home cooks quietly struggle with: wanting real, homemade food without the daily time sink. Mel Matthews delivers a genuinely practical system — not just recipes, but a framework for a stocked, ready-to-go pantry that removes the friction from weeknight cooking.
Critical Acclaim
Readers have singled out the book's honest, no-fuss approach to ditching processed box mixes, praising its accessibility for beginners and its appeal to busy parents and health-conscious cooks alike. It's earned particular loyalty among repeat fans of the author's previous work.