BLIZZARD BITES
MAKES ONE PINT JAR
1/3 c. bite-size rice cereal squares (like Rice Chex)
1/3 c. broken mini pretzel twists
1/4 c. coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
1/4 c. coarsely chopped dried pineapple
1/4 c. sweetened dried cranberries
1/4 c. white chocolate chips
Layer dry mix:
Put cereal squares, pretzels and macadamiz nuts into jar in the order listed. Combine dried pineapple and dried cranberries in small bowl; place on top. Layer white chocolate chips on top of dried fruit. Adjust cap. Cover cap with fancy material; tie on gift tag/recipe card.
Makes base for 1 recipe of Blizzard Bites.
GIFT TAG/RECIPE CARD:
Remove shite chocolate chips from jar; set aside.
Place remaining ingredients in medium bowl, stirring to combine. Melt white chocolate chips over low heat, stirring to prevent scorching or microwave on HIGH to melt. Pour melted white chocolate over snack mixture; stir to coat evenly. Spread mixture in single layer on waxed paper. Cool. After chocolate has cooled, break into bite-size pieces and store in sealed jar.
Makesa about five 1/3 c. servings
VARIATION - Substitute cashews for macadamia nuts, dried apple for dried pineaple and butterscotch chips for white chocolate chips.
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PUB MIX
MAKES 1 QUART JAR
1 c. mini twist or square pretzels
1 c. bite-size wheat cereal squares
1/2 c. Cheddar cheeese stick snacks
1/2 c. mini garlic toast snacks
1/2 c. beer nuts
Layer ingredients into a quart jar in the order listed. Cap; cover cap weith fabric; tie gift tag/recipe card on with ribbon.
GIFT TAG/RECIPE CARD
PUB MIX
1 jar Pub Mix
2 t. Dijon style mustard
2 t. Worcestershire sauce
2 t. hot pepper sauce
2 T. unsalted butter
1 t. crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Preheat oven to 250* F. Pour ingredients from jar into bowl; stir to combine. In small saucepan, place Dijon mustard; gradually stir in Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce until mixture is smooth. Add butter and cook over low heat until butter is melted. Pour mustard mixture over ingredients in bowl, stirring to coat evenly. Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over snack mix, if desired.
Spread mixture in single layer in 13 X 9-inch baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring even 10 minutes. Cool completely. Store in sealed jar.
Makes about six 1/2 c. servings
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When making snack jar mixes - there are many quick and easy ways to make your own unique creations!
Any of the base jar ingredients can be change. Just replace the ingredints with those of similar size and in the same amount as listed.
The seasonings add a lot of punch and impart the true personality of the mix. Try blending your favorite mustards and sauces in the same proportions.
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TEX-MEX MIX
MAKES 1 QUART JAR
1 c. bite size Cheddar cheese crackers
1 c. bite size multi-bran cereal squares
1 c. barbecue flavored corn nuts
1 c. bite size peppered beef jerky
Layer crackers, cereal, nuts and beef jerky into jar in the order listed. Makes base for 1 2/3 c. Tex-Mex Mix. Cap; cover cap with fabric; tie on gift tag/recipe card with ribbon.
GIFT TAG/RECIPE CARD:
TEX-MEX MIX
1 jar Tex-Mex Mix
2 T. unsalted butter
1 t. Worcestershire sauce
1 t. hot pepper sauce
1 t. groung Southwest Seasoning
Preheat oven to 250* F. Empty contents of jar into medium bowl, stirring to combine. Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and seasoning. Pour butter mixture over dry ingredients; stir to coat evenly. Spread mixture in single layer in 13 X 9-inch baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool. Store in sealed jar.
Makes about five 1/3 c. servings
If you want - tie a napkin with a Southwest motif around the neck of the jar. The napkin may also be used to line the basket for serving Tex-Mex Mix.
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