Make-A-Mix by Karine Eliason (a book to read .txt) 📗

airtight in heavy-duty foil. Seal container. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 3 months. Makes 1 package or about 1/3 cup PRISCILLA’S SALAD DRESSING MIX.

PRISCILLA’S SALAD DRESSING

Turn cottage cheese into a medium bowl; set aside. In a blender, combine PRISCILLA’S SALAD DRESSING MIX, oil and vinegar. Blend 5 to 8 seconds. Pour over cottage cheese. Fold oil mixture into cottage cheese until blended. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes before serving. Makes about 3 cups.

Special Mixes, Clockwise from top: Fruit Slush, page 53, Marie’s Fruit Cocktail, page 52, Hot Chocolate, page 78, Russian Refresher, page 81

SLOPPY JOE SEASONING MIX

So easy and so good!

1 tablespoon instant minced onion

1 teaspoon dried green-pepper flakes

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

1/4 teaspoon celery seeds

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

SLOPPY JOES

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 pkg. SLOPPY JOE SEASONING MIX, above

1/2 cup water

1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce

6 hamburger buns, toasted

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly distributed. Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes 1 package or about 3 tablespoons

SLOPPY JOE SEASONING MIX.

SLOPPY JOES

Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease. Add SLOPPY JOE SEASONING MIX, water and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over toasted hamburger buns. Makes 6 servings.

SPAGHETTI SEASONING MIX

It makes great lasagna and pizza sauce, too!

1 tablespoon dried minced onion

1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 teaspoons dried green-pepper flakes

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

1/4 teaspoon instant minced garlic

1 teaspoon sugar

3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning or combination of oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, sage, marjoram

SPAGHETTI SAUCE

1 lb. lean ground beef

2 (8-oz.) cans tomato sauce

1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste

2-3/4 cups tomato juice or water

1 pkg. SPAGHETTI SEASONING MIX, above

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly distributed. Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes 1 package or about 1/3 cup SPAGHETTI SEASONING MIX.

SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Brown ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste and tomato juice or water. Stir in SPAGHETTI SEASONING MIX. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

CHICKEN CONTINENTAL RICE SEASONING MIX

If you have never tried brown rice, substitute it for the white rice in this recipe.

2 tablespoons instant chicken-bouillon granules

1 tablespoon dried parsley leaves, crushed

2 teaspoons minced dried onions

1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4 teaspoon thyme

1/8 teaspoon white pepper

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

CHICKEN CONTINENTAL RICE

1 pkg. CHICKEN CONTINENTAL RICE SEASONING MIX, above

2 cups cold water

1 cup long-grain white rice

1 tablespoon butter or margarine, if desired

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir until evenly distributed. Put mixture in foil packet or plastic bag. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 to 8 months. Makes 1 package CHICKEN CONTINENTAL RICE SEASONING MIX.

CHICKEN CONTINENTAL RICE

Combine ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat and cook 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

SPANISH RICE SEASONING MIX

For additional “zip” in your rice, add more crushed red peppers.

1 tablespoon minced dried onions

2 tablespoons dried green-pepper flakes

1 tablespoon dried celery flakes

1 teaspoon instant chicken-bouillon granules

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Dash of crushed red pepper

SPANISH RICE

1 cup long grain rice

1 (16-oz.) can stewed sliced tomatoes

1 cup water

1 pkg. SPANISH RICE SEASONING MIX, above

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir until evenly distributed. Put mixture in foil packet or plastic bag Label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 to 8 months. Makes 1 pkg. SPANISH RICE SEASONING MIX.

SPANISH RICE

Spray a large skillet with vegetable cooking spray. Add uncooked rice. Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until rice is lightly browned. Add tomatoes, water and SPANISH RICE SEASONING MIX. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer 20 minutes. Makes 4 servings.

HOT CHOCOLATE MIX

For a nostalgic treat top each cup with a marshmallow. This is a camper’s favorite.

1 (25.6-oz.) pkg. instant nonfat dry milk (10-2/3 cups)

1 (6-oz.) jar powdered nondairy creamer

2 cups powdered sugar

1 (6-oz.) can instant chocolatedrink mix

Variation

Substitute 2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder for chocolate drink mix. Increase powdered sugar to 4 cups.

HOT CHOCOLATE

3 tablespoons HOT CHOCOLATE MIX, above

1 cup hot water

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Put in a large airtight container. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes about 17 cups HOT CHOCOLATE MIX.

HOT CHOCOLATE

Add HOT CHOCOLATE MIX to hot water. Stir to dissolve. Makes 1 serving.

One bundle will flavor I quart of apple cider, cranberry or pineapple juice. Simmer beverage with bundle for 20 minutes.

SPICE BUNDLES

Can be used to make hot or cold spice-flavored drinks.

10 sticks cinnamon, broken into pieces and crushed

2 whole nutmegs, crushed

1/3 cup whole cloves

1/3 cup orange peel, minced and dried

1/4 cup whole allspice berries

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Mix well. Cut and lay out 10 doublethickness 5-inch squares of cheesecloth. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture onto each cheesecloth square. Tie into a bundle with a thread or string. Store in airtight container. Makes 10 bundles.

SWEET SALAD DRESSING MIX

Toss this dressing with crisp greens or serve with fresh fruit.

1/3 cup sugar

1 teaspoon dried minced onion

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon celery seeds

SWEET SALAD DRESSING

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