Posted by sherry on November 16, 2000 at 19:13:24:
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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Country Soup Mix In A Jar
Country Soup In A Jar
"This is another great gift idea. Layered soup in a jar.
What a fun, easy way to make someone's day!"
1/2 c barley
1/2 c dried split peas
1/2 c uncooked rice
1/2 c dry lentils
2 tbsp dried minced onion
2 tbsp dried parsley
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
2 tbsp beef bouillon granules
1/2 c uncooked alphabet pasta
1 c uncooked twist macaroni
In a wide mouth 1 quart jar, layer the barley, peas, rice
and lentils. Then layer around the edges the onion,
parsley, salt, lemon pepper, bouillon and the alphabet
pasta. Fill the rest of the jar with the twist macaroni.
Seal and attach a gift card. The gift card should read: Add
contents of jar to 3 quarts of water, 2 stalks of chopped
celery, 2 sliced carrots, 1 cup of shredded cabbage
(optional) and 2 cups diced tomatoes. Over medium low heat,
cover and simmer about 1 hour, or until vegetables are
tender. Makes 1 quart jar.
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Soup Mix in a Jar
Makes a wonderful gift for holidays, 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.
1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup dehydrated onion flakes
1/2 cup split peas
1/2 cup ABC, small shell, or ring macaroni (any small shape
pasta will do)
1/4 cup barley
1/2 cup lentils
1/3 cup non-instant white rice
tricolor spiral pasta
Use a canning funnel or any funnel that has about a 2"
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
nto 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 Mix
"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 in
onion, a little garlic and your favorite seasonings.
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Soup Mixes
The easiest source for some of the ingredients in these
recipes is to dry them yourself. Don't forget to attach
the "To Use" instructions.
MUSHROOM-BARLEY SOUP MIX
1/2 C dried barley
1/4 C dried mushroom slices
2 T dried onions, minced
1/4 C dried carrot slices
2 T dried parsley flakes
2 T dried dill
2 bay leaves
2 beef bouillon cubes, or 2 tsp. bouillon granules
Combine ingredients in a plastic bag, glass jar, or any
tightly sealed container. Store in a dark, cool place.
TO USE: add to 1 quart boiling water and simmer until
barley is tender. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Serves 4
CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP MIX
3 C dried tomato slices
1/2 C dried milk powder
1 T sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Powder tomato slices in a blender or with a pestle. Add
remaining ingredients. Store in a plastic bag, glass jar,
or any tightly sealed container.
TO USE: add to 1 1/2 quarts boiling water and simmer 10
minutes. Add 1 teaspoon butter or margarine after
cooking. Serves 4 to 6.
MINESTRONE
4 beef bouillon cubes, or 4 tsp. bouillon granules
1/2 C dried onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. dried garlic, minced
1/2 C dried navy beans
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
2 bay leaves
6 peppercorns
1 C dried tomatoes, sliced or chopped
1 C dried celery slices
1 C dried carrot slices
2 C dried green beans
2 T dried green pepper
1 tsp. salt
Combine ingredients and store in tightly covered container.
TO USE: add to 4 quarts boiling water and simmer over low
heat 2 to 3 hours, until beans are tender. Remove bay
leaves and peppercorns before serving. Serves 8 to 10.
CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP MIX
1 C dried mushrooms
1/2 tsp. dried onion
1/2 tsp. dried lemon rind, grated
3 T all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 C dried milk powder
Combine all ingredients and store in a tightly covered
container.
TO USE: stir into 1 1/2 quarts boiling water. Cook,
stirring constantly until smooth and thickened. Cover and
cook over very low heat 20 to 30 minutes. Serves 4.
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