Posted by Sherry on December 04, 2001 at 20:00:29:
In Reply to: bean jar starter kit recipies posted by Julie Garman on December 03, 2001 at 20:09:18:
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.
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Layered 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:
I 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)
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MAKE YOUR OWN CAKE MIX
6 c. flour
3 Tbsp. baking powder
1-1/2 c. Crisco
4 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
Plain Cake:
2 c. cake mix
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 c. milk
In large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. With
pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal.
Store in airtight container in cool, dry place. Use within month if
possible. It does keep quite well if stored for a longer period of
time. This is a great alternative to packaged mixes.
Plain Cake: Stir ingredients for plain cake until well blended. Pour
into 8-inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
For a 9 x 13-inch pan or layer cakes, double ingredients.
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MASTER MIX (like Bisquick)
9 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/3 c. baking powder
1 Tbsp. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
4 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. nonfat dry milk
2 c. shortening which does not require refrigeration
Sift together 3 times the flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar,
sugar and dry milk. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2 knives
until mixture looks like coarse corn meal. Store in covered container
at room temperature. Makes 13 cups mix.
Note: To measure the Master Mix, pile it lightly into cup and level
off with spatula.
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NANCY BARKER'S VERY RICH HOT CHOCOLATE MIX
8 cups dry milk
1 pound instant chocolate drink, like Swiss Miss or Nestle's Quick
1 cup Cremora, Coffeemate, or Pream
4 heaping tablespoons powdered sugar
Mix the ingredients and put them into a plastic container or double plastic
bag. Label the mix "Rich Hot Chocolate. Add 1/2 cup mix per cup of
boiling water." Makes 24 cups.
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PALOUSE SOUP MIX
2-1/2 c. green split peas (16 oz. pkg.)
2-1/2 c. lentils (16 oz. pkg.)
2-1/2 c. pearl barley (16 oz. pkg.)
2 c. alphabet macaroni (8 oz. pkg.)--I use brown rice instead
1 c. dried onion flakes (2 3/8-oz. pkgs.)
1/2 c. celery flakes (1 3/8-oz. pkg.)
1/2 c. parsley flakes (1 1/4-oz. pkg.)
Optional:
1-1/2 t. thyme
1-1/2 t. white pepper
Mix all ingredients together. Store in a jar with a tight- fitting
lid. Stir before using. Makes 10 c. of mix.
TO COOK: Combine 1 c. of soup mix with 4 c. of water or seasoned
stock in large pan. Add 1 c. of cooked chopped meat, if desired.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover pan. Simmer gently
for 45 to 60 minutes, or until peas are tender. Add 1/2 t. salt if
desired.
MINESTRONE VARIATION: Combine 1 c. of soup mix with a 16-oz. can of
stewed tomatoes, 2 to 3 c. water or stock, 1 chopped carrot, 1 to 2
chopped potatoes, and 1/2 t. basil. (Optional: 1 clove minced garlic).
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover pan. Simmer 45 to 60
minutes or until peas are tender. Add 1/2 t. salt, if desired.
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Potato Soup Mix
1-3/4 cups instant mashed potatoes
1-1/2 cups dry milk
2 Tb. instant chicken bullion
2 tsp. dried minced onion
1 tsp. dried parsley
1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. turmeric
1-1/2 tsp. seasoning salt
Combine all ingredients. in a bowl and mix. Makes 6 servings.
Place in 1 quart canning jars to store.
Instructions to attach to jar: To serve: place 1/2 cup mix in soup
bowl and add 1 cup boiling water. Stir until smooth.
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SPICED TEA MIX
1 (9 oz.) jar powdered orange breakfast drink mix
1 (4 oz.) jar lemon flavored ice tea mix
1-1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ground ginger
Mix drink mix, sugar and spices. Label and store in tightly covered
container at room temperature, no longer than 6 months.
To serve: For each serving mix 3 teaspoons spiced tea mix and 1 cup
boiling water in mix until mix is dissolved. Garnish each with a
twist of lemon or orange peel and a cinnamon stick if desired. Makes
about 5-1/4 cups mix.
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.