Re: Looking for dry mix receipes for gifts " gifts in a jar" ideas

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: : : 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!!!! : : -------------------------------------------- : : Layered Dried Bean Soup Mix In A Jar : : DRIED BEAN MIX: : : 1/2 cup of each of the following: : : kidney beans : : split yellow peas : : black beans : : red lentils : : small red beans : : split green peas : : SEASONING MIX: : : 1 tablespoon dried sweet pepper flakes : : 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules : : 2 teaspoons dried minced onion : : 1-1/2 teaspoons salt : : 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes : : 1/2 teaspoon black pepper : : 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder : : 1/2 teaspoon celery seed : : 4 tablespoons brown sugar : : For dried bean mix, layer each type of bean in a clear gift : : container.You will need a 24-oz jar. For seasoning mix, combine ingredients. Store in a resealable plastic bag. : : Attach to jar and give with recipe for Seasoned Bean Soup. Yield: about 3 cups : : dried bean mix and 1/4 cup seasoning mix. : : Attach To Jar: : : SEASONED BEAN SOUP : : Dried Bean Mix ( 3 cups) : : 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes : : Seasoning Mix (1/4 cup) : : 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional) : : Rinse beans and place in large Dutch oven or stock pot. Pour 4 cups boiling water over beans; cover and let soak overnight. Drain beans and return to stock pot. Add 6 cups water, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 to 1/2 hours or until beans are almost tender. Add tomatoes and seasoning mix. : : Stirring occasionally, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Uncover beans and continue to simmer about 1 hour longer or until beans are tender and soup thickens. Serve warm. : : YIELD: about 10 cups soup. : : ************************* : : Soup Mix In A Jar Friendship Soup Mix : : 1/2 cup dry split peas : : 1/3 cup beef bouillon granules : : 1/4 cup pearl barley : : 1/2 cup dry lentils : : 1/4 cup dried minced onion : : 2 teaspoons italian seasoning : : 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice : : 1/2 cup alphabet macaroni or other small macaroni (can be put in a plastic sandwich bag to make it easier for the recipient to get out of jar) : : ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS: : : 1 pound ground beef : : 3 quarts water : : 1 can ( 28 ounces ) diced tomatoes, undrained : : ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS: : : 1 pound ground beef : : 3 quarts water : : 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained : : In a 1-1/2-pint jar, layer the first eight ingredients in the order listed. Seal tightly. Yield: 1 batch. : : Instructions to attach to jar: : : Friendship Soup Mix: : : To prepare soup: Carefully remove macaroni from top of jar and set aside. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown beef; drain. Add the water, tomatoes and soup mix; bring to a boil Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add reserved macaroni; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni, peas, lentils and barley are tender. Yield: 16 servings ( 4 quarts) : : ******************** : : Holiday Bean Soup Mix : : 1 pound dried black beans : : 1 pound dried red beans : : 1 pound dried kidney beans : : 1 pound dried navy beans : : 1 pound dried great northern beans : : 1 pound dried baby lima beans : : 1 pound dried large lima beans : : 1 pound dried pinto beans : : 1 pound dried green split peas : : 1 pound dried yellow split peas : : 1 pound dried black-eyed peas : : 1 pound dried green lentils : : 1 pound dried brown lentils : : Combine beans in a very large bowl. Pour two cups of bean mix into pretty jars (16-oz.) jars holds two cups of bean mix. Give with the following recipe for holiday bean soup. : : You could also layer the beans in the jar for prettier effect. Just put a little of each of the beans in until you fill it to the top. : : Attach To Jar: : : Holiday Bean Soup : : Beans from jar : : 1 smoked ham hock : : 2 cans ( 14.5 oz each ) stewed tomatoes : : 1 medium onion chopped : : 1 clove garlic minced : : 1 bay leaf : : 6 cups water : : 1/4 cup fresh parsley : : 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar : : 2 teaspoons salt : : 1 teaspoon chili powder : : 1 teaspoon cumin seed : : Cover beans with water and soak overnight. Drain beans and place in a stockpot. Add ham hoc, tomatoes, onion, garlic, bay leaf and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cover & simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving. Serve warm. Makes 11 cups of soup.

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