Fishy Mix

1 (6 oz) bag of plain or cheddar cheese flavored, bite-size fish shaped crackers
1 (6oz) bag of dried cranberries
1 (7oz) bag dried apricots, snipped
1 cup of peanuts

Attach these instructions to the jar:
In a medium mixing bowl combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 6 cups.

Applesauce Cookies

1 cup brown sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup chopped nuts

Combine flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda - stir well. Place flour mixture in a clean mason jar. Pack down tight so everything will fit in the jar. (Use a spoon or a mallet.) Add other ingredients, one item at a time, packing each layer down.
Put the lid on the jar and tie a ribbon around the lid. You can add a personalized label, if you wish. As an added touch, tie a wooden spoon to the lid with a piece of ribbon.


AppleSauce Cookies

Whip 3/4 cup of butter or shortening until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg and 1/2 cup applesauce and beat until mixed. Stir in the ingredients from this jar until well combined. Drop teaspoons of dough on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 - 12 minutes at 350

Ranch Dressing and Dip Mix

This versatile mix can be used to make a dressing for salads, a dip for fresh veggies, or topping for baked potatoes.

1 1/2 Tbsp. dried parsley
1/2 Tbsp. dried chives
1/4 Tbsp. dried tarragon
1/2 Tbsp. lemon pepper
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 Tbsp. oregano
1/2 Tbsp. garlic powder

In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients. Store in an airtight container(jar).

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Ranch Dressing
Makes 1 cup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 Tbsp. Ranch Pressing -&- Dip Mix (from jar)

In a large bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk and
dressing -&- dip mix. Refrigerate for one hour before serving.

Ranch Dip

Makes 2 cups

2 Tbsp. Ranch Dressing -&- Dip Mix(from jar)

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup sour cream 

Combine the Ranch Dressing and Dip Mix with mayonnaise and sour cream. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving with raw vegetables, or as a topping for baked potatoes.

 Swiss Mocha Mix

1/2 c  Instant skim milk powder           
2 tb Instant coffee
2 tb Cocoa                         

Combine ingredients in blender.  Blend at high speed until well 
mixed. Or place ingredients in a jar, seal and shake.  Makes 1/2
cup.

 Layered Soup Mix In A Jar

These would make great gifts for Christmas or hostess gifts, or anytime of the year gift.....

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
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)

Potato Soup Mix

1 3/4 cups instant mashed potatoes
1 1/2 cups dry milk
2 tablespoons instant chicken bullion
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix. Makes 6 servings. Place in 1 quart canning jars to store.

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Place 1/2 cup mix in soup bowl and add 1 cup boiling water. Stir until smooth

this makes alot ... this is really pretty gift  

at the church Christmas sale I alway sale out of this . I make up alot of this one .

                                                                                                 French Market Soup Mix

1 pound dried navy beans
1 pound dried pinto beans
1 pound dried great northern beans
1 pound split peas
1 pound yellow split peas
1 pound dried black eyed peas
1 pound lentils
1 pound dried baby lima beans
1 pound dried lima beans
1 pound dried soybeans
1 pound pearl barley
1 pound dried red beans

In a very large container, combine navy beans, pinto beans, great northern beans, split peas, yellow split peas, black eyed peas, lentils, baby limas, limas, soybeans, barley and red beans; mix well. Divide evenly into 14 lidded jars.

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French Market Soup Mix

2 quarts water
1 ham hock
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced

Soak 2 cups French Market Bean Mix in water to cover, 8 hours or overnight. In a large soup pot, bring 2 quarts water and ham hock to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Remove ham hock. Stir in soaked beans, salt, pepper, diced tomatoes and green chiles, onion and garlicup Bring to a boil again, skimming foam off the top. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 1 hour, until beans are tender. Makes 14 jars.

Soup Mix in a Jar

1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup dehydrated onion flakes
1/2 cup split peas
1/2 cup ABC, small shell, or ring macaroni; any small shape pasta will do
1/4 cup barley
1/2 cup lentils
1/3 cup noninstant white rice
tricolor spiral pasta

Use a canning funnel or any funnel that has about a 2 inch neck. This will make it easier to fill the jars with the ingredients. Be sure to use a wide mouth, 1 quart canning jar.Layer ingredients in the order given: bouillon, onion flakes, split peas, small shape pasta, barley, lentils, rice, and enough tricolor spiral pasta to fill jar.

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Soup Mix in a Jar

In large kettle, brown 1 pound ground beef or stew beef cut into bite size pieces in a little olive oil. Remove tricolor pasta from top of jar and reserve. Add the rest of the jar contents to the kettle with 12 cups water. Let come to a boil and simmer 45 minutes. Add tricolor pasta and simmer 15 minutes more. Serve with your favorite bread or rolls and a tossed salad.

These are great, Gayla, thanks! I've bookmarked them for reference.

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 16 ounce wide mouth jars. Instead of mixing the beans together, you can layer the beans. Very pretty. Just use about 1/8 cup of each bean until you fill the jar.

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Holiday Bean Soup Mix

Bean Mix 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 hock, tomatoes, onion, garlic, bay leaf and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, cover and simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving. Serve warm. Makes 11 cups of soup.