LEMON AND WHITE CHOCOLATE ICEBOX COOKIE MIX
MAKES 1-QUART JAR
COOKIES:
2 c. flour
1 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
1 c. sugar
1 c. white chocolate chips
ICING:
1 c. white chocolate chips
Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Layer into 1-qt. jar with tight-fitting lid one third at a time, packing down lightly before adding next layer. Place sugar in resealable food storage bag; place 1 c. white chocolatr chips in another resealable food storage bag and place the second 1 c. white chocolate chips in another resealable food storage bag (3 bags total). Place bags in jar.
Cover top of jar with fabric; attach gift tag/recipe card with ribbon.
GIFT TAG/RECIPE CARD:
LEMON AND WHITE CHOCOLATE ICEBOX COOKIES
MAKES ABOUT 4 DOZEN COOKIES
1 jar Lemon and White Chocolate Icebox Cookie Mix
1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 t. fresh lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
1 T. fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
Remove packets from jar. Mix sugar and butter in medium bowl with electric mixer until creamy. Add egg, zest and lemon juice; mix well. Add remaining contents from jar in two batches, mixing well after each addition. (Dough will be crumbly.) Add one packet of white chocoalte chips, mixing with your hands to evenly distribute the chips. Form dough into two 7 X 2 1/2-inch logs. Wrap in waxed paper or parchment paper. Place wrapped logs in resealable food storage bag. Chill until firm - 2 to 3 hours.
Preheat oven to 375* F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick slices witha serrated knife. Place cookies 2-inches apart on prepared baing sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet before remving to wire rack to cool completely.
Microwave remaining white chocolate chips - still in packet - on MEDIUM for 30 seconds, or until melted. snip corner from bag; drizzle chocolate over cookies. Allow chocolate to dry; store in airtight container.
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CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP MIX
MAKES 1-QUART JAR
1 c. white or brown long grain rice
1/2 c. dried pinto beans
1/4 c. dried or minced onions
2 T. chicken bouillon granules
2 t. lemon pepper
1 t. dried cilantro leaves
1 t. sugar
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. ground cumin
1/2 t. salt
2 - 2 1/2 c. tortilla chips
Place rice in 1-qt. jar with tight fitting lid. Place beans in resealable food storage bag; combine onion, bouillon, lemon pepper, cilantro, sugar, garlic powder, cumin and salt in separate resealable food storage bag. Place bags in jar. Pour in tortilla chips.
Cover top of jar with fabric; attach gift tag/recipe card with ribbon.
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CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
SERVES 5
1 jar Chicken Tortilla Soup Mix
10 cups water
1 can (14.5 oz.) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 can (4 oz.) diced green chiles
9 to 12 oz. skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Shredded cheese, fresh cilantro and sliced balck olives for garnish (optional)
Emply tortilla chips in bowl; set aside. Remove packets from jar. Place beans in 2 - 3-qt. saucepan; add enough water to cover by 1-inch. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Turn off heat and let beans sit, covered, for 1 hour; drain.
Combine beans, water, tomatoes and chiles in 6 to 8-qt. pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover and reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes. Add chicken thighs and contents of seasoning packet; simmer; covered, 30 minutes more. Remove cooked chicken and shred.
Add rice, and return soup to a simmer. Cover and cook 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Add shredded chicken back to pot and heat thoroughly. Crush tortilla chips and sprinkle over each serving. Garnish as desired.
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after all this - its time to relax....................
VICTORIAN MILK BATH MIX
MAKES 3 CUPS
2 c. powdered milk
1/2 c. old-fashioned oats
1/2 c. dried lavender flowers
1/2 to 1 t. plumeria or other floral soap fragrance
Process powdered milk and oats in blender or food processor until fine; transfer to medium mixing bowl. Stir in lavender flowers and fragrance. Pour into decorative 1=pint bottle or jar withtight-fitting lid.
Attach gift tag with ribbon.
NOTE: Buy dried lavender flowers and soap fragrances at arts and crafts stores.
GIFT TAG:
VICTORIAN MILK BATH
Pour 1 cup Victorina Milk Bath Mix into knee-high stocking and toss into tub while filling with warm water. Squeeze stocking a few times to release the oats skin-smoothing features.
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ZESTY LEMON BODY SCRUB MIX
MAKES 2 CUPS
1 c. epsom salts
1/2 c. coarse kosher salt
1/2 c. light olive oil
1 t. lemongrass soap fragrance
Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl; mix well. Pour into decorative 1-pint container with tight-fitting lid.
Attach gift tag with ribbon.
GIFT TAG:
ZESTY LEMON BODY SCRUB
Gently massage a small amount of body scrub into skin with damp washcloth or sponge, using a circular motion; rinse.
CAUTION: SCRUB CAN MAKE TUB OR SHOWER SLIPPERY. DO NOT USE ON OPEN CUTS.
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