Gift Brownie Mix - in a Jar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Ingredients to be added by the cook
1 cup butter, melted
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1. Wash and dry jars and lids in the dishwasher.
2. Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt in a quart jar, pack firmly and brush residue off the insides of the jar with a pastry brush.
3. Add cocoa, pack firmly and brush sides.
4. Add sugar, pack and brush.
5. Add chocolate chips and seal.
6. Attach the following recipe:.
7. 1 jar brownie mix.
8. 1 cup butter melted.
9. 3 eggs.
10. 1 teaspoon vanilla.
11. Preheat oven to 350°F.
12. Prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan by greasing and flouring.
13. Place brownie mix in a bowl and stir to mix.
14. Add butter, eggs and vanilla and mix until well blended.
15. Spead batter evenly in prepared pan.
16. Bake 25-30 minutes.
17. Cool completely before cutting.
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Almond Pancake Mix
3 cups nonfat dry milk
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup finely ground almonds
2/3 cup baking powder
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon salt
In a large bowl, stir all ingredients together until well blended. Store in a resealable plastic bag.
Yields about 7 1/2 cups pancake mix, enough for 3 batches of pancakes.
Give with the following recipe for pancakes.
Almond Pancakes
2 1/2 cups pancake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients, and stir just until moistened.
Heat a greased griddle over medium heat. For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup batter onto griddle and cook until top of pancake is full of bubbles and underside is golden brown. Turn with a spatula and cook until remaining side is golden brown. Re-grease griddle as necessary. Serve with butter and syrup.
Yields about 1 dozen 5-inch pancakes.
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Boston Baked Beans Mix in a Jar
2 cups small white pea beans
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Mix and store in an airtight jar.
Attach the following instructions to a gift tag:
Boston Baked Beans
1 jar Boston Baked Beans mix
2 slices diced bacon
4 3/4 cups water
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons dark molasses
2 tablespoons mustard
Combine all ingredients in a crockpot or bean pot. Cook on LOW in crockpot for 10 to 12 hours, or at 300 degrees F in oven, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.
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Cinnamon Pancake Mix in a Jar
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
4 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
In medium bowl, combine all ingredients; seal in a jar.
Attach the following recipe to the jar:
Cinnamon Pancakes
In medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup milk, 1 egg and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. With fork, blend in 1 1/3 cups pancake mix until moistened, but still lumpy. Cook on lightly greased griddle or skillet.
Yields 10 ( 5-inch) pancakes.
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Crocked Beer Cheese
This is hot and tangy - great to have on hand at all times.
1 1/2 pounds Cheddar cheese, grated
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 to 2 teaspoons Tabasco® sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
1 (12 ounce) can beer, allowed to go flat
Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until a coarse purée. Cut a square of colored plastic wrap to fit a nice, new terracotta container or other suitable container. Put square inside the container with about 5 inches showing above the top of the container. Fill container with cheese. Gather wrap and tie with a raffia bow. This will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator.
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Curried Rice Mix in a Jar
This curried rice mix is an interesting side dish for plain chicken or pork.
1 cup long-grain rice
1 chicken bouillon cube, crumbled
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
Layer the ingredients in the order given in a 1 1/2 cup jar.
Attach these instructions to the jar:
Curried Rice
Serves 6
2 1/2 cups water
Curried Rice Mix
In a medium saucepan bring the water to a boil. Add all the rice mix. Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 20 minutes.
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Five-Spice Sugar
5 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
In a 1/3- to 1/2-cup tall, narrow clear jar., layer the ingredients, contrasting light layers with dark layers.
Attach the following instructions to the jar:
Five Spice Sugar
To use, shake jar or stir spices until blended.
Sprinkle liberally onto buttered toast, sliced fruit or tapioca pudding. Or sprinkle the sugar onto muffin batter in pans before baking.
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Flapjacks in a Sack Mix
4 cups quick oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup powdered milk
3 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons cinnamon
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. This will make 4 1/2 batches.
Put 2 cups of mix into a sandwich-size zip-type bag and place in a decorative cloth bag with a string tied around it.
Attach these instructions to a gift tag:
Flapjacks in a Sack
Blend together 2 beaten eggs and 1/3 cup oil; stir in the flapjack mix and 1 cup of water alternately. Pour 1/4 cup batter on lightly oiled hot griddle. Cook until bubbles form on top of pancake. Turn and cook on other side until golden.
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Hush Puppy Mix in a Jar
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in a resealable plastic bag or jar. Makes 2 1/4 cups mix.
Attach the following to the jar:
Hush Puppies
In a deep skillet, heat 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil to 350 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, combine contents of jar with 1 1/2 cups buttermilk and 1 beaten egg. Stir until well blended. Drop mixture by spoonsful into hot oil. Fry until golden brown and thoroughly cooked through. Drain on paper towels and serve.
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Instant Baked Potato Soup Mix in a Jar
1 box sour cream and chive potatoes
Chive Sauce packet from potatoes
1 packet dry cheese sauce mix from boxed macaroni and cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits
Remove packet of potatoes from box and use a roller or your fist to break most of the dry slices up into smaller pieces.
Combine all ingredients and put into a jar or decorative container. Attach the following instructions on a gift tag:
Instant Baked Potato Soup
Combine contents of jar with 2 cups milk and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 8 to 10 minutes.
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Ultimate Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix
Makes 4 quarts of wonderful mix to give as gifts.
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups buckwheat flour
1 cup corn flour
1/2 cup stone ground cornmeal
1/2 cup instant oatmeal, powdered in blender
2 cups buttermilk powder
5 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons baking soda
1/4 cup vanilla powder
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons malt powder (optional)
In an extra large bowl, using a strong wire whisk, blend all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, buckwheat flour, corn flour, cornmeal, powdered oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla powder, sugar, salt and malt (if using). Place mix into four 1 quart jars (you may need to tap the bottoms to get it all to fit) and store in a cool, dry place for up to one year.
NOTE: Whole wheat flour can go rancid if it gets too warm, so it may be a good idea to refrigerate this mix if you do not have a very cool place to store it.
Attach the following instructions on a gift tag:
Please refrigerate this mix until used.
Ultimate Waffles or Pancakes
1 cup Ultimate Pancake and Waffle Mix
1 egg
1/2 to 2/3 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
In a medium bowl, stir pancake mix with water, egg and vegetable oil. Add more water, if necessary, to make a medium thickness batter. If using as waffle batter, double recipe and follow manufacturer's directions. Make pancakes in usual fashion.
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Pizza Mix in a Jar
2 3/4 cups bread flour
1 package (1 tablespoon) active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
Combine all ingredients. Place in an airtight jar.
Attach these instructions on a gift tag:
Pizza
Makes two 12-inch pizzas
Contents of Pizza Dough Mix jar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup warm water
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon crushed oregano
Place the Pizza Dough Mix in a large bowl and add the olive oil and water. Beat with a wooden spoon or dough hook until mixture forms a ball. Turn out onto a floured board and knead for 5 minutes. Transfer to a greased bowl and let the dough rise for 90 minutes.
Divide the dough in half and pat into two 12-inch circles. For thin crust, fill and bake the pizzas now. For thicker crust, let pizzas rise 30 to 45 minutes.
Top the pizza dough with tomato sauce, cheeses of your choice and crushed oregano. Drizzle olive oil over the pizzas.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Salsa Mix in a Jar
1 1/2 cups dried cilantro
1 teaspoon garlic powder (more to taste)
1/2 cup dried chopped onion
1/4 cup dried red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients until well blended. Put into a 1-pint jar.
Put the following instructions on a gift tag:
Spicy Salsa
Blend 2 tablespoons salsa mix with one 10 ounce can Mexican-style tomatoes. Serve with tortilla chips.
Salsa Spread
Blend 2 tablespoons salsa mix with 1 cup softened cream cheese. Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.
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Amaretto Cocoa Mix in a Jar
Have ready 8 (1-pint) jars.
10 1/2 cups non-fat dry milk
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 (8 ounce) jars Amaretto flavored non-dairy powdered creamer
3 1/2 cups Nestle's Quik
2 3/4 cups non-dairy powdered creamer
1/2 teaspoon salt
Combine all ingredients and divide among the jars. Yields approximately 8 pint size gift jars.
Attach the following directions on a card:
Amaretto Cocoa
Combine 3 heaping tablespoons of cocoa mix into 1 cup hot water or milk.
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Amaretto Coffee Creamer
3/4 cup non-dairy coffee creamer
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Combine all ingredients in an attractive container with a tight fitting lid. Shake well to blend. Store in airtight container and give creamer with the recipe for Amaretto Coffee.
Yields 12 servings.
To make Amaretto Coffee: In a mug, combine 2 tablespoons of creamer with 6 ounces of coffee.
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French Vanilla Cocoa Mix in a Jar
Yield: About 8 pint-size jars.
10 1/2 cups non-fat dry milk
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 (8 ounce) jars French vanilla flavored non-dairy powdered creamer
3 1/2 cups chocolate mix for milk (Nestle's Quick)
2 3/4 cup non-dairy powdered creamer
1/2 teaspoon salt
Combine all ingredients and ladle into jars. Cover tightly. Attach the following directions on a gift tag:
French Vanilla Cocoa
Stir 3 heaping tablespoons of cocoa mix into hot water or milk.
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Cafe au Lait Coffee Mix
1 1/2 cups nondairy creamer
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup instant coffee *
Dash of salt
For Sugar Twin, use 10 teaspoons for 1 cup of sugar.
* You can also use decaffeinated instant coffee.
Put all ingredients into a blender or food processor; blend until powder consistency. Put mixture into an attractive glass jar with a lid. To give as a gift, include a gift card with the following instructions:
To make Cafe Au Lait Coffee, mix 1/3 cup mix with 2/3 cup boiling water for individual servings.
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Swiss Mocha Coffee Mix
1 cup instant coffee
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
4 teaspoons cocoa powder
For Sugar Twin, use 10 teaspoons for 1 cup of sugar.
* You can also use decaffeinated instant coffee.
Put all ingredients into a blender or food processor; blend until powder consistency. Put mixture into an attractive glass jar with a lid. To give as a gift, include a gift card with the following instruction:
To make Swiss Mocha Coffee: In a mug, combine 2 tablespoons of creamer with 6 ounces of coffee.
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White Hot Chocolate Mix
1 teaspoon vanilla powder
1 teaspoon dried orange peel
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Combine ingredients and place in a small decorative clear glass jar.
Attach a gift card with these instructions:
Combine 1 1/2 cups milk and 1/4 cup White Hot Chocolate Mix in a pan over medium heat. Whisk until the chocolate is melted.
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Triple Hit Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar
1 1/4 cups instant nonfat dry milk
1/4 cup instant powdered chocolate drink mix
1/4 cup mint chocolate chips
2 tablespoons powdered Swiss chocolate coffee creamer
Place all ingredients into a medium bowl and combine. Place mixture into a pint jar.
Include the following instructions on a gift tag if giving as a gift:
Triple Hit Hot Chocolate
Measure 1/3 cup Triple Hit Hot Chocolate Mix and place into drinking mug. Pour 1 cup of hot water over chocolate mixture. Stir until well-blended and mint chocolate chips are melted.
Makes about 5 cups prepared drink.
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Chocolate Malt Coffee Creamer
2 cups instant hot cocoa mix
2/3 cup nondairy powdered coffee creamer
2/3 cup malted milk powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Combine all ingredients well. Store in airtight container.
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Orange Cappuccino Coffee Mix
1 cup instant coffee*
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups nonfat dry milk
1 teaspoon dry orange peel
For Sugar Twin, use 10 teaspoons for 1 cup of sugar.
* You can also use decaffeinated instant coffee.
Put all ingredients into a blender or food processor; blend until powder consistency. Put mixture into an attractive glass jar with a lid. To give as a gift, include a gift card with the following instruction:
To make Orange Cappuccino Coffee, mix 1 to 2 teaspoons mix with 1 cup boiling water for individual servings.
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Sweet Spoons
1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips
1 (6 ounce) package butterscotch chips
Colored sugar, sprinkles, etc.
Plastic spoons
Put chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt the chips for 2 minutes on MEDIUM power. In a separate bowl, do the same with the butterscotch chips. Stir chips with a mixing spoon. Let stand 1 minute, then stir again.
Dip a plastic spoon into either the melted chocolate or the melted butterscotch. Before the melted chocolate or butterscotch hardens on the spoon, sprinkle the spoon with colored sugar or sprinkles, if desired.
Place the spoons on plastic wrap to harden.
Wrap the dipped part of each spoon in plastic wrap and tie with ribbon to hold wrap in place.
For giving as gifts, place handle side down in a decorative mug. Give as gifts to be used for stirring hot chocolate or coffee.
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Candied Teaspoons
Vegetable cooking spray
34 pinches fruit-flavored hard candy, crushed
2 tablespoons white corn syrup
Heavy-eight plastic spoons
Make each batch with a different flavored candy.
Line a jellyroll pan with wax paper; spray with cooking spray.
In a small heavy saucepan, combine crushed candies and corn syrup over low heat. Stirring frequently, heat until candies melt. Spoon candy into bowl of each spoon. Place spoons on prepared pan with handles on rim and spoons level. Allow candy to harden. Store in airtight container.
Yields about 24 spoons.
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Chocolate Mint Creamer
3/4 cup non-dairy creamer
1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake to blend thoroughly.
Makes 15 (2 tablespoon) servings. Stir into hot coffee.
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Buttermint Coffee Mix in Jars
1/2 cup powdered non dairy creamer
1/2 cup buttermints, coarsely crushed
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups powdered milk
3/4 cup instant coffee granules, divided
2 (1 pint) jars with lids
Combine the first 4 ingredients together in medium mixing bowl; divide equally and pour into jars. Divide and layer instant coffee on top of each. Secure lid.
Makes 2 jars.
Instructions to attach to jars:
Buttermint Coffee
Place mixture in a bowl; toss lightly. Spoon back into jar. Combine 1/4 cup mix with 2/3 cup boiling water; stir until mixture dissolves. Makes one serving.
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Raspberry Cocoa Mix in a Jar
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup non-dairy creamer powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 packets unsweetened raspberry Kool-Aid
5 1/2 cups instant dry milk powder
Sift together the confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, non-dairy creamer, salt and Kool-Aid into a large bowl. Stir in the milk powder. Pour into pint jars, close tightly.
Yields about 9 cups prepared cocoa.
Attach the following instructions on a gift tag:
Raspberry Cocoa
Put 3 tablespoons mix into a cup and add hot water. Stir.
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Toffee Coffee Mix
2/3 cup instant coffee
1 cup non-dairy creamer
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
Combine all ingredients well in a large bowl. Place in airtight jars.
To serve, place 2 to 3 teaspoons of mix in a mug and add boiling water.
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Spice Bags for Warm Winter Drinks
8 sticks cinnamon, broken into small pieces
2 whole nutmegs, crushed
1/3 cup whole cloves
1/3 cup minced dried orange peel (or 1/4 cup ground)
1/4 cup whole allspice berries
Optional: garnish with cinnamon sticks,
slice of orange, lemon peel
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Tie in sachets of 1 tablespoon each in a double thickness of cheesecloth; transfer to an airtight container. One sachet of the mixture will flavor 1 quart of cider, tea or wine.
To use, simmer 1 quart of the chosen beverage with 1 sachet for 20 minutes; ladle into mugs. If desired, add a garnish or a sprinkling of additional spirits.
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