The mix Story

Larapin is an old word that describes food that is so delicious you are lost for words. I grew up hearing my Mama using this word as her go-to description to determine how good the food was…or if it was worth the calories. That word stuck with me, often serving as a sweet memory of my mom cooking in the kitchen as I began to judge my own creations on the same scale.

How did Momma’s Mix begin? When my kids were young, I never wanted to think about my children living without me, but if something did happen, I wanted to prepare them in a way that I knew would really help them take care of themselves and their families.

I decided the best way to do that was to put their favorite recipes in writing and create a teaching tool for them to use as if I was cooking right beside them. Larapin Good, my conversational cooking guide, was born.

With cooking being my love language, I realized a little sprinkle of my hand blended seasoning mix was included in almost every recipe and seemed to go with everything I was putting in the book for my kids. “The Mix” had been born and I didn’t even realize it.

I began to give The Mix to friends and family, but quickly outgrew my own kitchen and the demand. I am so happy to offer these labors of love to my children. Now you, too, can experience the magic.

I am proud to say that Momma’s Mix is versatile and you can use it in just about anything. We sure do. Whether it's a salad sprinkle, a seasoning for Tuesday night taco meat, salmon, spaghetti, mashed potatoes, or even scrambled eggs, you can use Momma’s Mix alone or with another seasoning. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

I hope you will cook often, try new things and just maybe incorporate Larapin Momma's Mix into a few dishes along the way. Treat the people!

xo,
Mom

How to use the Mix? we’ve got you covered.

We'll update this page with some of our favorite recipes. Here are just some of the OG Allen family favorites that my family loves. Yours will, too!

Original Hummus: everyone’s favorite party dip

1 can chick peas, drained
2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and pressed
Juice of ½ lemon
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Larapin Mommas Mix

Directions:

1. Put all ingredients except olive oil in processor.  Then add oil slowly while processing, and it comes together, blending thoroughly. 
2. Place in bowl and drizzle 1TBS of olive oil on top for presentation if desired.
3. Serve at room temperature, or chilled with sliced veggies, crackers, pretzels or pita bread. It also doubles as a great spread on a sandwich or wrap!

*Mom tip* Always unplug the processor or blender; never stick your hand inside the appliances.

Green Bean Casserole: A holiday classic that my kids would eat year ‘round.

1 container fresh sliced mushrooms
1 batch of green onion, chopped (all the way to the top)
2 teaspoons butter
2 can green beans, drained
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can of regular, almond or evaporated milk
1 can French-fried dried onions
Cheddar cheese, shredded (personal option)

Directions:

1. Saute’ mushrooms and green onion in butter in small pan and transfer to a large in baking dish. 
2. Add green beans, mushroom soup, milk, and generous shakes of Larapin Momma’s Mix.  Fold until mixed. You can use the same dish for less mess.
3. Add cheddar cheese on top and then French-fried dried inions; cover top evenly. 
4. Cook at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until bubbly. 

*Mom tip* If you need a smaller portion, cut ingredients in half.

Fresh tomato sauce: the perfect sauce is the foundation to a great dish

8-10 fresh tomatoes
4 cloves of fresh garlic, peeled
3 TBSP Olive Oil
2 TBSP Momma’s Mix
Fresh basil, optional

Directions:

1. Place 8-10 tomatoes in pan of water, along with 4 peeled cloves of garlic.
2. Turn on high and bring to a boil, until skins start to split.  When skins start to split, leave about 6 minutes.
3. Lift out with slotted spoon and place in another pan.
4. If making pasta, use tis same water to cook pasta (It’s already hot).
5. After tomatoes and garlic cloves are transferred into saucepan, use a potato masher to mash tomatoes, 6. creating a fresh chunky tomato sauce using all parts of the tomato.
7. Add olive oil and Momma’s Mix and let Simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Ready to use in any dish!