Mel Matthews’s make-ahead cookbook: 50+ dry mixes for pancakes, muffins, breads, seasonings, soups and more — batch them into jars once and skip the store-bought packets for months. Real pantry staples, made your way.
THE MAKE-AHEAD PANTRY
Store-bought mixes are pricey, full of fillers, and always run out. This is the book home cooks reach for when they want their own pancake, muffin, bread, and seasoning mixes ready in the pantry — for a fraction of the cost.
In 50+ simple recipes, Mel Matthews shows you how to batch dry mixes into jars, label them, and turn any of them into breakfast, dinner, or dessert in minutes. Real make-ahead cooking, made your way.
LOOK INSIDE
A few representative pages — a sample make-ahead mix, the pantry staples to keep on hand, and a quick shelf-life guide. Simple, and easy to start today.
Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt, then funnel it into a clean jar and label it. On a slow morning, scoop out a cup, add milk, egg, and melted butter — fluffy pancakes in minutes, with no boxed mix and no mystery ingredients.
| The mix | Keeps for | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Pancake & muffin mix | 3 months | Fast weekend breakfasts |
| Bread & biscuit mix | 2 months | Warm dinners in minutes |
| Seasoning & spice blends | 6 months | Taco night, roasts, popcorn |
| Soup & sauce mixes | 4 months | Cozy weeknight meals |
A representative summary of the book’s themes — paraphrased, not a direct excerpt.
WHAT'S INSIDE
50+ dry mixes for baking, breakfast, and dinner
Homemade pancake, muffin & bread mixes in jars
DIY seasoning & spice blends — no more packets
Soup, sauce & drink mixes ready when you are
How to label, store & batch for a stocked pantry
Mixes that make thoughtful, giftable jars
HOW TO USE IT
No rules, no pressure — batch a shelf of jars in an afternoon, or make one mix at a time.
Spend one afternoon mixing and labeling — fill the shelf with a season’s worth of make-ahead mixes.
When you’re ready, scoop from a jar and add the fresh ingredients — breakfast or dinner in minutes.
Top up the jars as you go, and package a mix with its recipe tag as a heartfelt homemade gift.
LOVED IN REAL KITCHENS
“The only cookbook that actually saved me money — my pantry is stocked and I’ve ditched the store-bought packets.”— Why home cooks keep it close
A warm, practical guide to make-ahead cooking — real mixes you’ll batch once and reach for all season long.
WHO IT'S FOR
Whether you’re feeding a busy family or just tired of pricey packets, a shelf of jars is where easier cooking starts.
Busy families who want fast breakfasts
Batch-cook & meal-prep lovers
Anyone tired of store-bought packets
Home bakers stocking the pantry
A gift for a foodie or new home
GET THE BOOK
One copy to keep in the kitchen — or add a second to gift alongside a jar of your favorite mix.
Free tracked shipping · 30-day returns · 50+ make-ahead mixes
WHAT HOME COOKS SAY
“I made up six jars of pancake and muffin mix in one afternoon — now our chaotic mornings are actually easy, and the kids love them.”
Jessica M.
“The everything-bagel and taco seasoning mixes alone paid for the book. No more buying little packets that run out.”
Marcus B.
“Gave a jar of the brownie mix tied to the book as a housewarming gift — total hit. I’ve bought three more copies since.”
Priya K.
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FORMAT & DETAILS
A practical cookbook made to sit open on the counter — batch, cook, and refer back all season.
A QUICK, HONEST NOTE
This is a home-cooking recipe book for everyday kitchen use. Store dry mixes in clean, airtight containers, label them with the date, and follow safe food-handling and shelf-life guidance. Check ingredients for allergens, and use your own judgment for dietary needs. Results vary by kitchen.
GOOD TO KNOW
SEREVE · BOOKS WORTH KEEPING
Join the home cooks who batch once and cook all season. Fill your shelf with make-ahead mixes — and skip the store-bought packets for good.
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Sereve is an independent bookshop. The Dry Mix Pantry by Mel Matthews is an independent make-ahead cookbook offered for everyday home cooking. Store dry mixes in clean, airtight, labeled containers and follow safe food-handling and shelf-life guidance; check ingredients for allergens and use your own judgment for dietary needs. The $19.99 “was” price reflects the regular list price. Reviews reflect individual experiences and are shown with permission; placeholder reviews are replaced with verified ones before launch. Free tracked shipping and easy 30-day returns per our stated policy.
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