Posted by sherry on October 30, 2000 at 18:57:54:
In Reply to: Looking for dry mix receipes for gifts " gifts in a jar" ideas posted by Denise on December 11, 1999 at 22:14:25:
: 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!!!!
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Love Soup Mix in a Jar
Prep Time: approx. 10 Minutes
" Makes a wonderful gift for a new bride-to-be, a friend under the
weather, or just to say thanks! And it tastes great, too! Decorate
the jar with a fabric lid and/or a bow tied around the neck. Be sure
to attach the cooking instructions to the jar. "
Ingredients
18 cubes beef bouillon
1/4 cup dried minced onion
1/2 cup dried split peas
1/2 cup uncooked twist macaroni
1/4 cup barley
1/2 cup dry lentils
1/3 cup long-grain white rice
1 cup uncooked tri-color spiral pasta
Use a canning funnel or any funnel that has about a 2-inch neck. This will
make it easier to fill the jars with the ingredients. Be sure to use a
wide-mouth, 1-quart canning jar.
Layer ingredients in the order given: bouillon, onion flakes, split peas, small
shape pasta, barley, lentils, rice, and enough tricolor spiral pasta to fill jar.
Attach tag with cooking instructions: In large kettle, brown 1 pound ground
beef or stew beef cut into bite-size pieces in a little olive oil. Remove tricolor
pasta from top of jar and reserve. Add the rest of the jar contents to the
kettle with 12 cups water. Let come to a boil and simmer 45 minutes. Add
tricolor pasta and simmer 15 minutes more. Serve with your favorite bread or
rolls and a tossed salad
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~Fruit of the Spirit Soup~
Lima Beans for Love
Split Peas for Joy
Black Beans for Peace
Red Beans for Patience
Pinto Beans for Kindness
Navy Beans for Goodness
Lentils for Gentleness
Black-eyed peas for Meekness
Kidney Beans for Long-suffering
On the tag attached to the jar is the following: On a dark rainy day do you ever become depressed? Well, most folks do. You don't want to do anything but get in bed and cover your head. Well, I have a suggestion for you. Let's make "Fruit of the Spirit Soup!" "But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, meekness, temperance." Galations 5:22,23
DIRECTIONS: Soak beans overnight. Cook as usual. Add an onion, a little garlic and your favorite seasonings.
Submitted by: Mary Webb
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~Holiday M&M's Cookie Mix~
1 ¼ cups sugar
1 ¼ cups M&M candies (use red and green for Christmas)
2 cups flour mixed with ½ tsp. baking soda and ½ tsp. baking powder
Layer ingredients in order given in 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient. Attach this to the Jar.
M&M's Cookies
Makes 2 ½ dozen cookies
1. Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
2. Add: ½ cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, not diet, very soft
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla (opt.)
3. Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands.
4. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place 2 inches apart on sprayed baking sheets.
5. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.
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Simple Mix Recipes
~Hot Chocolate Mix~
One is never too old to enjoy hot chocolate, and this is a special way to share it with a friend.
3 cups powdered milk
½ cup cocoa
¾ cup sugar
Dash of salt
Sift the ingredients into a large bowl. Pack the mix into an airtight container. Attach this to the Jar.
Hot Chocolate
Serves 1
4 tablespoons Hot Chocolate Mix
8 ounces boiling water
Marshmallows or whipped cream
Place the Hot Chocolate Mix into a mug. Pour in the boiling water. Stir until the Chocolate mix is dissolved. Garnish with marshmallows or whipped cream.
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~Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix~
This spicy cider tastes delicious after winter sports, so here's just the gift for a hostess on a ski vacation (in our dreams!).
½ cup dried cranberries
12 cinnamon sticks
½ tsp. crushed whole cloves
2 Tbsp. whole allspice
In a small bowl, stir the cranberries and spices together. Store in an airtight container. Attach this to the Jar.
Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix
Serves 12 to 14
2 quarts apple cider
1 quart water
1 package Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix
2 oranges, sliced
In a large saucepan combine the cider, water, and Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix. Heat through but do not boil. Add most of the orange slices. Serve warm, garnished with the remaining orange slices.
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~White Hot Chocolate Mix~
A great idea for a major chocoholic.
1 tsp. vanilla powder
1 tsp. dried orange peel
½ cup grated white chocolate or white chocolate chips
Combine and blend the ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container. Attach this to the Jar.
White Hot Chocolate
Serves 2
1 and ½ cups milk
¼ cup White Hot Chocolate Mix
In a small saucepan, heat the milk until bubbles form around the outside. Add the White Hot Chocolate Mix and whisk until the chocolate is melted. Continue to whisk until the mixture is hot.
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~Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix~
1/2 cup light brown sugar
¾ tsp. ground cinnamon
1 ½ tsp. powdered vanilla
¼ cup cocoa
2 ½ cups powdered milk
Combine and blend ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container. Attach this to the Jar.
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Serves 6
3 cups water
Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix (to taste)
Cinnamon sticks for garnish
Heat the water to boiling and add the Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix. Stir with a whisk until the mixture is smooth. Garnish with cinnamon sticks. For a frothier hot chocolate, mix in a blender.
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Curried Rice Mix
This curried rice mix is an interesting complement for plain chicken or pork.
1 cup long-grain rice
1 chicken bouillon cube, crumbled
2 Tbsp. dried minced onion
¼ cup raisins
½ tsp. curry powder
Layer the ingredients in the order given in a 1 & 1/2-cup jar.
Attach this to the Jar:
Curried Rice
Serves 6
2 ½ cups water
1 package Curried Rice Mix
In a medium saucepan bring the water to a boil. Add the rice mix. Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 20 minutes.