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Orange Spice Coffee Mix
1/2 cup instant expresso coffee granules or instant coffee granules or
crystals
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 non-dairy creamer
3 tsp. dried orange peel
3 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
Combine all ingredients in small bowl and mix well. Store in airtight
container.
Directions for gift card: To serve, spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons Orange Spice
Coffee Mix into cup. Add 3/4 cup boiling water; stir to dissolve. Garnish
with whipped cream and dash of nutmeg or cinnamon if desired. Serve immediately.
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Hot Cocoa Mix
1 cup nondairy creamer
1 cup nonfat dry milk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 cup sugar
Mix ingredients and store in airtight container.
Variations:
Raspberry - add 1 tsp. unsweetened raspberry drink mix
Mocha - add 1/4 cup instant coffee
Mexican - add 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Sugar-free - substitute 15 envelopes aspartame sugar substitute for 1
cup sugar.
Directions for gift card: To serve, spoon 3 heaping tablespoons Hot Cocoa
Mix into mug. Add 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir.
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Spiced & Fruity Tea Mix
1 15-oz. jar orange powdered drink mix
1 cup instant tea powder, unsweetened
1/2 cup lemonade powder, sweetened
1 packet unsweetened cherry drink mix
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
Mix all ingredients well and store tightly sealed.
Variation: Substitute different flavors for the cherry drink mix, such
as strawberry or orange.
Directions for gift card: To serve, stir 2 tablespoons Spiced & Fruity
Tea Mix into 8 ounces hot or cold water.
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Carnival Drink Mix
2-1/2 cups instant nonfat dry milk
1 cup strawberry flavored mix for milk
1/3 cup buttermilk powder
2 cups multi-colored marshmallows
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
Combine ingredients in large bowl and blend well. Put in large, airtight
container and label. Store in cool, dry place and use within six months.
Yield: 16 servings.
Directions for gift card: Combine 1/3 cup Carnival Drink Mix with 3/4
cup hot water.
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Chocolate Spoons
You'll see these in gourmet coffee shops for several dollars, but you
can make them for pennies!
12-oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
24 sturdy plastic spoons
Melt chocolate, and stir in optional flavors if desired. Dip the bowl
of each spoon in the melted chocolate so the bowl is covered and full
of chocolate. Allow excess to drip off. Set spoons on a cookie sheet
lined with wax paper, with the handles resting on the edge of the cookie
sheet. Cool. Decorate by drizzling white or dark chocolate over them
in a pattern or randomly. Wrap individually in clear or colored plastic
wrap and tie with a ribbon.
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Turkey Noodle Soup Mix
A welcome gift during the holiday season, when there is usually plenty
of leftover turkey meat on hand!
1/4 cup red lentils
1-1/2 T. chicken-flavored bouillon granules
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 small bay leaf
2 T. dried onion
1/2 tsp. dried dill weed
1/8 tsp. ground celery
1 cup uncooked medium egg noodles
Layer ingredients in the order given in a glass jar.
Pretty packaging: Cover the lid with a round or square of fabric that
is cut 2-1/2 inches larger in diameter than the jar top. Fasten with
a rubber band; tie with ribbon to cover the rubber band.
Directions for gift card: This makes about 10 cups of good, hot soup
perfect for a cold night. Here's how to make it:
8 cups water
1 pkg. (10-oz.) frozen mixed vegetables
1 jar Turkey-Noodle soup mix
2 cups cooked, diced turkey or chicken
Boil water in large saucepan over high heat; stir in soup mix. Reduce
heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
Stir in frozen mixed vegetables and cooked turkey. Cook 5 minutes longer
or until noodles and vegetables are tender.
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Holiday Soup Mix
2 T. chicken-flavored instant bouillon
3 tsp. dried mixed vegetable flakes
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
3 tsp. dried parsley flakes
3 tsp. dried onion flakes
1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. pepper
4 oz. (one cup) pasta or small elbow macaroni
In small bowl, combine all seasoning ingredients; mix well. Spoon
into small plastic bag or container; add pasta. Shake and seal.
Directions for gift card: To make Holiday Soup, in four-quart saucepan
combine seasoning, pasta, and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium
heat, stirring occasionally. Cook over medium heat 5-7 minutes, or until
pasta is of desired doneness, stirring frequently. Yield: 5, one-cup
servings.
May add one cup cubed chicken, turkey or vegetables to the soup.
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Italian Dressing Mix
1 tsp. dried minced onion
1 T. dried parsley, crushed
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. crushed basil leaves
1/2 tsp. celery seeds
1-1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. thyme or marjoram
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Combine all ingredients in small bowl, stirring until evenly distributed.
Pour into 1/4-cup container with a tight-fitting lid, or wrap airtight
in heavy-duty foil. Seal container. Label with date and contents, and
store in cool, dry place. Use within 6 months.
Directions for gift card: Combine Italian Salad Dressing Mix, 1/3 cup
wine vinegar and 3/4 cup vegetable oil. Stir or shake until blended.
Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes before serving. Yield: 1 cup.
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Sand Art Brownies
Makes 12 quart jars
Shopping list to prepare one dozen Sand Art gifts:
12 quart-size jars with lids and rings
12 oz. cocoa
42 oz. chocolate chips
42 oz. vanilla chips
32 oz. chopped walnuts
50 oz. brown sugar
5 lbs. All-purpose flour
5 lbs. Granulated sugar
Layer in a quart jar in order given, leveling as you layer:
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup, plus 1/8 cup flour
1/3 cup cocoa
1/2 cup flour
2/3 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup vanilla chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Cover the lid with a 7-1/2 inch circle of fabric tied with a ribbon
or raffia.
Directions for gift card: In a large mixing bowl, combine jar contents
with three well-beaten eggs, 2/3 cup vegetable oil and 1 tsp. vanilla
extract. Stir well to combine. Pour batter into 9x13-inch, greased cake
pan. Bake in pre-heated 350 degree over for 30-35 minutes.
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Oatmeal Raisin Spice Cookie Mix
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup raisins
1-1/2 cups uncooked oatmeal
1 cup flour combined with 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1 tsp. baking soda and 1/2
tsp. salt
In a one-quart, wide-mouth canning jar, layer ingredients in order
listed.
Directions for gift card: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Empty Oatmeal
Raisin Spice Cookie Mix into a large bowl. Blend ingredients. Add 1-1/2
sticks softened margarine or butter, 1 slightly beaten egg, and 1 tsp.
vanilla. Mix until completely blended. Shape into small balls. Place
2 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until
cookies are lightly browned. Remove from sheet and cool. Yield: 3 dozen
cookies.
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Sweet Quick Bread Mix
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 T. baking powder
1 T. baking soda
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1/1-2 cups granulated sugar
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups vegetable shortening.
In a large bowl, stir flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated
sugar and brown sugar with a large wire whisk until blended. Blend
in shortening with pastry blender or mixer until evenly distributed.
Spoon into a 12-cup container with a tight-fitting lid. Seal container
and label with date and contents. Store in a cool dry place. Use within
10-12 weeks. Makes about 11 cups.
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Cranberry Bread
3/4 cups orange juice
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
2 eggs, beaten
3-3/4 cups Sweet Quick Bread Mix
1 tsp. grated orange peel
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease one 9x5 inch loaf pan or two 7x3
inch loaf pans. Combine orange juice and cranberries in blender. Process
on chop 4 or 5 seconds. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, Sweet Quick
Bread Mix, orange peel and orange juice mixture, stirring to blend.
Turn into prepared pan. Bake 65 to 70 minutes. Cool on a rack for 5
minutes. Turn out of pan; cool right-side up on rack.
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Carrot-Orange Loaf
3-3/4 cups Sweet Quick Bread Mix
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. grated orange peel
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup raisins
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease one 9x5-inch loaf pan or two 7x3-inch
loaf pans. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients, stirring to blend.
Turn into prepared pan. Bake 60 to 70 minutes. Cool on rack 5 minutes.
Turn out of pan; cool right-side up on rack.
Variation: Substitute 1 7-1/2 ounce jar junior baby food carrots for
grated carrots and orange juice.
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Pumpkin Nut Bread
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup solid pack pumpkin
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup softened butter or margarine
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup chopped pecans
Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices. Combine
pumpkin, sugar, milk and eggs in mixing bowl. Add dry ingredients and
butter; mix until well blended. Stir in nuts. Spread in well-greased
9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Bake in 350-degree oven for 40-55 minutes or until
toothpick comes out clean. For 2 loaves, use 1 16-oz. can pumpkin and
double remaining ingredients. Bread may be frozen.
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Sundance Cornmeal Mix
1 32-oz package cornmeal mix
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup dried onion flakes
1/4 cup sugar
1/1-2 T. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. pepper
Combine all ingredients in large bowl, stirring well. Divide into
3 portions, about 2-2/3 cups each. Spoon each portion into a zip-top
plastic bag. Yield: 8 cups.
Directions for gift card:
Country Christmas Cornbread
1 pkg. Sundance Cornmeal Mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 eggs, beaten
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; stir until blended. Pour
into a greased 8-inch square pan or cast-iron skillet. Bake at 400
degrees for about 30 minutes.
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Spiced Nuts
4 cups unsalted mixed nuts
1/4 cup butter, melted
Sweet Spice Mixture: 2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. ground cloves;
1 tsp. ground ginger; 1/4 tsp. salt.
Savory Spice Mixture: 2 tsp. curry powder; 2 tsp. chili powder; 1/4 tsp.
salt
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place nuts in large bowl; pour butter
over and toss to mix. Spread nuts on cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes,
stirring occasionally until nuts are golden. Combine ingredients for
either mixture in small bowl. Sprinkle over nuts and toss to mix. Bake
for five minutes and cool.
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Vegetable Dip Mix
1 tsp. dried chives
1 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. dill week
1/2 tsp. paprika
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and blend. Place in an airtight
container. Label and store in a cool, dry place. Use within six months.
Yield: 1 package (about 2 tablespoons) of mix.
Directions for gift card: Combine 1 T. lemon juice, 1 cup mayonnaise,
1 cup sour cream and 1 package of Vegetable Dip Mix. Chill as least 1
hour before serving. Yield: 2 cups
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Cajun Spice Mix
1-1/8 cup sweet paprika
1/4 cup freshly ground black pepper
2 T. oregano
1 T. celery seed
1/4 cup cayenne
2 T. thyme leaves
2 T. onion powder
1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano
Grind all ingredients in blender or food processor. Store in an airtight
container in a cool place. Makes 2 cups.
Directions for gift card: Sprinkle on salads, steaks, vegetables and
in soups.
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Herb & Garlic Blend
1 T. dried basil
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed
1 T. dried marjoram
2 tsp. dried thyme
3/4 tsp. dried oregano
Combine all ingredients and store in airtight container. Shake before
using.
Directions for gift card: Sprinkle on salads, steaks, vegetables and
in soups.
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Spicy Dry Rub
6 T. dry mustard
3 T. dried oregano
2 T. chili powder
1 T. garlic powder
1 T. black ground pepper
1 T. salt
Combine all ingredients and mix until well blended. Store in an airtight
container. Use within 12 months. Yield: 3/4 cup.
Directions for gift card: Sprinkle on uncooked beef, pork, chicken
or fish. Rubs are excellent on grilled, broiled or baked meat, poultry
or fish.
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