Posted by sherry on October 26, 2000 at 00:02:10:
In Reply to: Re: Looking for dry mix receipes for gifts " gifts in a jar" ideas posted by Leslie on October 18, 2000 at 14:47:10:
: : I would apprecaite any recipes that you might have for dry mxes that can be kept in a jar. for example.. hot chocolate mix... carrot cake mix... obviously one adds the perishable items when ready to make... they make great gifts for a gift basket.. Happy Holidays to ALL!! and thanks in advance!!!!
Sugar Cookies
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/4 cup colored decorating sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
1. Combine flour, salt and baking powder - stir well. Place
flour mixture in
a clean mason jar. Pack down tight so everything will fit in
the jar. (Use a
spoon or a mallet.) Stir sugar and colored sugar together, add
to the jar.
2. Put the lid on the jar and tie a ribbon around the lid. You
can add a
personalized label, if you wish. As an added touch, tie a
wooden spoon to
the lid with a piece of ribbon.
3. Print out the following instructions on a gift card and tape
the card to
the jar:
Whip 2/3 cup of butter or shortening until light and fluffy.
Add 2 eggs, 2
Tbsp. milk and 1 tsp. vanilla and beat until mixed. Stir in the
ingredients
from this jar until well combined. Roll into small balls and
place on a
greased cookie sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork or
the bottom
of a glass. Bake for 8 minutes at 350 degrees F. Share with a
friend.
Cream of Whatever Soup Mix
Recipe By :
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Mixes Soup
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 C powdered milk
3/4 C cornstarch
1/4 C instant chicken bouillon granules
2 t dried onion flakes
1 t crushed dried thyme
1 t basil - crushed dried
1/2 t pepper
To make 1 can soup, take 1/3 C mix and 1 C water, cook and stir until
thickened.
Here's a recipe for a MIX you can use to substitute for Cream of Chicken or
Mushroom soup in your recipes. I have found it to be much less expensive
than the cans and it still freezes beautifully!
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CURRY SOUP MIX
Recipe By :
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Poultry Soups
Side dish
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Rice, uncooked
1/2 c Raisins
1/3 c Walnuts, chopped
1/4 c Onions, dried
2 tb Salt
1 tb Curry powder
1 tb Sugar
2 ts Paprika
1 1/2 ts Dill weed
1 t Dry mustard
1 t Coriander, ground
1 t Garlic powder
1/2 ts Cardamom, ground
2 c Shredded cooked Chicken
In large bowl, combine all ingredients, stirring until
well blended. Store in an airtight container.
To make soup,bring 10 c water to boil in large
stockpot over high heat; add soup mix. Cover and
reduce heat to medium. Stirring occasionally, simmer
20-25 minutes, until rice is tender.
Stir in 2 c shredded cooked chicken or cooked peeled
shrimp; cook until heated through. Serve immediately.
Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.
This mix is a flavorful way to warm up on a cold
winter's day.
From "Christmas Gifts of Good Taste"
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DRIED ONION SOUP MIX
Recipe By :
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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From: WMSK21B
1/2 ts Onion powder
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Sugar
1/4 ts Kitchen Bouquet
1/2 c Dried onions, chopped/minced
In small bowl, combine onion powder, salt, sugar. Add
Kitchen Bouquet and stir until seasonings are
uniformly brown. Add onion and mix thoroughly until
color is again even. (This step takes several
minutes.) Makes 1/2 cup mix which is equivalent to one
1/5 ounce envelope of dried soup mix. Store unused mix
in the refrigerator.
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Essence of Emeril (Bayou Blast)
Categories: Spice mix
Yield: 1 servings
2 1/2 tb Paprika
2 tb Salt
2 tb Garlic powder
1 tb Black pepper
1 tb Onion powder
1 tb Cayenne powder
1 tb Oregano, dried
1 tb Thyme, dried
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
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Essence of Emeril (Southwest Spice)
Categories: Spice mix
Yield: 1 servings
2 tb Chili powder
2 ts Cumin, ground
2 tb Paprika
1 tb Oregano, dried
1 tb Coriander, ground
1 ts Cayenne pepper
1 tb Garlic powder
1 ts Crushed red pepper
1 tb Salt
1 ts Black pepper
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
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Mocha Coffee Mix
Recipe By :
Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Mixes
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Nonfat dry milk powder
3/4 c Granulated sugar
2/3 c Powdered non-dairy creamer
1/2 c Unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 c Instant coffee -- pressed
Through
Fine
Sieve
1/4 c Packed brown sugar
1 t Ground cinnamon
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Ground nutmeg
Combine all ingredients in 1 qt airtight container or
decorative gift jar; cover. Makes about 3-1/4 cups mix
or 10-12 servings. For single serving: Place rounded
1/4 cup Mocha Coffee Mix in mug or cup; add 3/4 cup
boiling water. Stir until mix is dissolved. Serve
immediately.
Recipe By : COUNTRY CHRISTMAS RECIPES