Lots of Inexpensive Gift Ideas

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63 ideas for under $10.00!
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1. Gourmet coffees with a personal coffee cup
2. Pound of pistachios
3. Child's artwork, framed
4. Journal with special inscription inside
5. Teacup with box of herbal tea
6. Deck of cards and book of card game rules
7. Homemade cocoa mix in a pretty jar
8. Collage of special photos
9. Gel pens and pretty stationary
10. Bottle of sparkling cider
11. Home baked bread, include recipe
12. Disposable camera or rolls of film
13. Basket filled with deli cheese and fruit
14. Craft supplies
15. Holiday serving bowl or platter
16. Pretty basket filled with special jams or mustards
17. Decorative napkins and napkin rings
18. Fancy chocolate bars tied with a ribbon
19. Gardening gloves with a plant or flower seeds
20. Photo album, hand decorated is even better
21. Makeup tote
22. Prepaid photo developing envelopes
23. Homemade cookie mix with instructions for baking
24. Variety of bread mixes
25. Special coffee cup filled with candy
26. Fancy magazines tied together with a pretty ribbon
27. Gourmet popcorn and flavored oil
28. Locally made barbeque or steak sauce with basting brush
29. Pancake or waffle mix and a bottle of real maple syrup
30. Movie theater gift certificates
31. Board games
32. Jar of sourwood or pure honey with biscuit mix
33. Note cards and book of stamps
34. Picture frames, buy them on sale!
35. Specialty cookbook
36. Pretty glass jar filled with candy
37. Collectible sports cards
38. Muffin mixes with muffin pan
39. Books, there are still a few for under $10
40. Set of dish towels and dish cloths
41. Nail polish kit
42. Pretty night shirt
43. Basket filled with kitchen gadgets
44. Video rental gift certificates
45. Pepper mill and fresh peppercorns
46. Handwritten copies of your favorite recipes
47. For the pets, gourmet dog biscuits or cat treats
48. Baking pans and supplies
49. Prepaid long distance phone cards
50. Small clock or radio
51. Pretty box for keepsakes
52. Colorful Post-It notepads
53. Address book
54. Christmas ornaments
55. Puzzles
56. Blank video or cassette tapes
57. Sewing supplies
58. Flashlight with batteries
59. Favorite quote embroidered on a nice handkerchief
60. Makeup brush set
61. Expensive socks, still under $10
62. Special soaps and bath puff
63. and don't forget my absolute favorite... home baked cookies!

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More Cheap Christmas Gifts by tiffer:

You can give these as couples gifts

breakfast in bed gift( tray, plate, crystal glass, small bud vase, napkin) along with a romantic note

red plate ( red plate, journal) they are to use this on special occasions and record it in the journal (graduation, all a's on a report card, promotion at work)

Popcorn Fun ( popcorn bowl, popcorn, movies or movie rental coupons, candy, soda)

Romatic Night ( 2 coffe mugs, coffee or hot chocolate, and a romantic movie)

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Easy, Inexpensive, Cute Gift Idea
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It's called Snowman Soup. You will need small baggies (ie sandwich bags or craft bags or cellophane bags), packets of hot chocolate mix, mini marshmellows, small peppermint stix or candy canes, Hershey's Hugs & Kisses, & cardstock or other heavy-weight paper cut in two sizes.

In each baggie put one pkt of hot chocolate mix, a few marshmellows, a peppermint stick, one each Hug & Kiss, & the following poem on a small piece of the heavy paper. Seal the bag.

"Snowman Soup Recipe

Empty a packet of cocoa into a special mug. Fill with steamy water. Add a kiss & a hug. Mix with a magic stick, then add a few marshmellows. And you'll be one happy fellow."

Cut more paper the width of the baggie & as long as you like. Fold paper in half lengthwise. Using double-sided tape or glue attach the filled baggie to the inside of the folded paper. (Another option is to punch holes thru' the paper & the baggie & seal it with ribbon, pipe cleaners, or yarn.) On the outside of the paper write the following poem & decorate as you wish.

"Snowman Soup

Was told that you've been good this year. Always glad to hear it. With freezing weather drawing near you'll need to warm the spirit. So, here's a little Snowman Soup complete with stirring stick. Add water, stir it slow. It's sure to do the trick."

A friend & I made these last year to use as party favors for our hs holiday shindig. They were a big hit. This year I'm carrying a few around to give to people who look like they could use a little pick-me-up. For instance, the bank teller who confided that she could care less if Christmas came & the sweet gal at karate who always has something nice to say.

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One year I had dd put her painted handprint on a square tile (like a 6" tile from a home improvement store, etc...pretty inexpensive) I wrote her name and the date under the handprint, and sealed it with shelac. For my mom I bought a plate rack for display, for other grandma, I added cork feet to the bottom, and it's used as a coaster.

Anything with their handprint is usually a hit in our family, anyway...


-paint picture frames, or decorate with odds and ends, and put a picture of the child in it

-make a christmas ornament with the child's picture

-depending on the age, my dd's make the hotpads with the kids you can get just about anywhere (the weaving loom sets)

-draw a picture and frame it

-sculpey makes great gifts, it's the kind of clay you back, then spray with sealer - they can make anything with it

-one year they made bookmarks and we lamenated them

-cut pieces of fleece and have them cut one inch strips at each end for a super easy scarf (dk's made these for ss teachers also)

refrigerator magnets

glue shells to magnets

glue tiny magazine pictures to the flat side of glass pieces(used in floral vases), then glue on a magnet (my mom loved these)




One year for Christmas I made all the Grandparents aprons. You can get plain aprons at any craft store. Then I drew a reindeer face (with a red nose of course!), and the kids' handprints were the antlers. I think I wrote something cheesy like "My Deer Grandma" on it...

This link shows the idea: Craft Idea (http://www.funroom.com/store/handprintreindeer.mgi) This is kind of the idea, except I traced the reindeer head and handprints with pencil, then went over it with fabric paints.


This year my daughters (10 & 8 y/o) are making beaded keychains for their aunts and grandmas.


tote bags for Grandma:
give them fabric markers to draw and write anything, or scan a picture to transfer paper and iron on. I don't have a scanner but I heard it's easy to do. Personally we did fabric markers and they had a blast! Oh - and puffy paints too.


hand print cold cup coaster EASY AND CHEAP
Cover your child's hand in paint, make a print on construction paper of any color, cut around it and laminate it. Very simple and cute. Before laminating, have the child write something on the other side with their name and date.

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Hot Chocolate Mix

3 cups powdered milk
1/2 cup cocoa
3/4 cup sugar
Dash of salt
Sift the ingredients into a large bowl. Pack the mix into an airtight container.

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Hot Chocolate
Serves 1
4 tablespoons Hot Chocolate Mix
8 ounces boiling water
Marshmallows or whipped cream
Place the Hot Chocolate Mix into a mug. Pour in the boiling water. Stir until the Chocolate mix is dissolved. Garnish with marshmallows or whipped cream.


Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix
This spicy cider tastes delicious after winter sports, so here's just the gift for a hostess on a ski vacation.
1/2 cup dried cranberries
12 cinnamon sticks
1/2 tsp. crushed whole cloves
2 Tbsp. whole allspice
In a small bowl, stir the cranberries and spices together. Store in an airtight container.

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Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix
Serves 12 to 14
2 quarts apple cider
1 quart water
1 package Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix
2 oranges, sliced
In a large saucepan combine the cider, water, and Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix. Heat through but do not boil. Add most of the orange slices. Serve warm, garnished with the remaining orange slices.


White Hot Chocolate Mix
A great idea for a major chocoholic.
1 tsp. vanilla powder
1 tsp. dried orange peel
1/2 cup grated white chocolate or white chocolate chips
Combine and blend the ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

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White Hot Chocolate
Serves 2
1 and 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup White Hot Chocolate Mix
In a small saucepan, heat the milk until bubbles form around the outside. Add the White Hot Chocolate Mix and whisk until the chocolate is melted. Continue to whisk until the mixture is hot.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix
1/3 cup light brown sugar
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. powdered vanilla
1/4 cup cocoa
2 1/2 cups powdered milk
Combine and blend ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

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Mexican Hot Chocolate
Serves 6
3 cups water
Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix (to taste)
Cinnamon sticks for garnish
Heat the water to boiling and add the Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix. Stir with a whisk until the mixture is smooth. Garnish with cinnamon sticks. For a frothier hot chocolate, mix in a blender.


Mexican Fiesta Dip Mix
This is an unusual Southwestern dip mix that can be given in a small sombrero.
1/2 cup dried parsley
1/3 cup minced onion
1/4 cup dried chives
1/3 cup chili powder
1/4 cup ground cumin
1/4 cup salt
In a large bowl, combine the spices and store in an airtight container.

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Mexican Fiesta Dip
Makes 2 cups
3 Tbsp. Mexican Fiesta Dip Mix
1 cup mayonnaise or low-fat mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream or low-fat yogurt
In a medium mixing bowl combine the Dip Mix with the mayonnaise and sour cream. Whisk the mixture until smooth. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours. Serve with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.


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.

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Ranch Dressing
Makes 1 cup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 Tbsp. Ranch Pressing & Dip Mix
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
1 cup mayonnaise or low-fat mayo
1 cup sour cream or low-fat yogurt
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.


Turkey Noodle Soup Mix
This is a great way to use leftover turkey.
1 cup uncooked fine egg noodles
1 1/2 Tbsp. chicken-flavored bouillon
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. dried whole thyme
1/8 tsp. celery seeds
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 bay leaf
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Store in an airtight container.

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Turkey Noodle Soup
1 package Turkey Noodle Soup Mix
8 cups water
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1/4 cup minced onion
3 cups cooked diced turkey
Combine the Turkey Noodle Soup Mix and the water in a large stockpot. Add the carrots, celery, and onion and bring to a boil. Cover the soup and reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Stir in the turkey and simmer an additional 5 minutes.


Curried Rice Mix
This curried rice mix is an interesting complement for plain chicken or pork.
1 cup long-grain rice
1 chicken bouillon cube, crumbled
2 Tbsp. dried minced onion
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 tsp. curry powder
Layer the ingredients in the order given in a 1 & 1/2-cup jar.

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Curried Rice
Serves 6
2 1/2 cups water
1 package Curried Rice Mix
In a medium saucepan bring the water to a boil. Add the rice mix. Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 20 minutes.


Lemon Pepper Seasoning Mix
Lemon pepper adds a piquant flavor when used on grilled meats.
1 cup ground black pepper
1/3 cup dried lemon peel
3 Tbsp. coriander seeds
1/4 cup dried minced onion
1/4 cup dried thyme leaves
Stir all the ingredients together and store in airtight jars.

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Grilled Lemon Chicken
Serves 4
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp. Lemon Pepper Seasoning Mix
6 chicken cutlets
Preheat the broiler or BBQ grill. In a low, flat dish stir together the lemon juice, oil and Lemon Pepper Seasoning Mix. Add the chicken breasts, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 to 45 minutes. Grill over hot coals or broil for 4 minutes on each side, or until done. Serve hot or at room temperature.


Pizza Dough Mix
This is a gift for friends of all ages, whether a starving college student or a
senior citizen--everyone loves pizza.
2 3/4 cups bread flour
1 package (1 Tbsp.) active dry yeast
2 tsp. salt
In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients. Place the mix in an airtight container.

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Pizza
Makes 2 12-inch pizzas
1 package Pizza Dough Mix
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup warm water
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 tsp. crushed oregano
Place the Pizza Dough Mix in a large bowl & add the oil and water. Beat with a wooden spoon or dough hook until mixture forms a ball. Turn out onto a floured board and knead for 5 minutes. Transfer to a greased bowl and let the dough rise for 90 minutes. Divide the dough in half and pat into two 12-inch circles. For thin crust, fill and bake the pizzas now. For thicker crust, let pizzas rise 30 to 45 minutes. Top the pizza dough with tomato sauce, cheeses of your choice, crushed oregano, and olive oil drizzled over the pizzas. Preheat the
oven and bake at 425 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.


California Corn Bread Mix
This is a sweet, cake-like corn bread that is delicious with honey butter.
2 cups Bisquick baking mix
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
In a large glass or ceramic bowl, stir all the ingredients together. Store in an airtight container.

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California Corn Bread
Serves 4 to 6
1 package California Corn Bread Mix
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the corn bread mix in a large mixing bowl and add the eggs, milk and butter. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Poor into a greased 8-inch baking pan and bake for 30 minutes.

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Ginger Spice Muffin Mix
A great gift for people on the go!!
1 3/4 cups flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Store the mixture in an airtight container.

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Ginger Spice Muffins
Makes 1 dozen
1 pkg. Ginger Spice Muffin Mix
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup milk
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F, and grease 12 muffin tins. In a large bowl, combine the muffin mix with the butter, egg, vanilla and milk Stir the mixture until the ingredients are blended. Do not overmix. The batter will be lumpy. Fill muffin tins 2/3 full, and bake for 15 minutes.

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Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake Mix
This cake is delightful with its lemony flavor and the added crunch of poppy seeds.
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups cake flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 cup poppy seeds
Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Blend with a wire whisk. Store the mix in an airtight container.

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Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake
Serves 8
3/4 cup butter
6 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. lemon extract (not lemon juice)
Zest of 1 lemon
1 pkg. Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake Mix
Glaze:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8- to 9-cup Bundt pan. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the milk, extracts, and lemon zest. The mixture will look curdled. Add the Cake Mix, and continue to beat on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes until mixture is smooth. Pour the batter into greased pan and bake for 45 to 55 minutes.
Glaze: Combine sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat, and bring to boil for 3 minutes. When cake is removed from oven, poke cake all over with a wooden skewer and brush glaze over cake. Let the cake stand for 1 hour and remove from pan to cool on a wire rack. Wrap the cake in plastic wrap.


Spiced Apple Cake Mix
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. powdered vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup golden raisins
Combine and blend ingredients in a medium bowl. Store in an airtight container.

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Spiced Apple Cake
Serves 8 to 10
1 package Spiced Apple Cake Mix
1 1/2 cups canola oil
3 large eggs
3 cups chopped apples
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F & grease a tube or Bundt pan. Place the Spiced Apple Cake Mix into a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center of the Mix; add the oil, eggs, and apples. Stir until mixture is smooth. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour & 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool; remove from the cake pan.


Carrot Cake Mix
2 cups sugar
2 tsp. powdered vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Combine and blend ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

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Carrot Cake
Makes 1 13x9-inch cake
1 package Carrot Cake Mix
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 large eggs
3 cups grated carrots
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & grease 13x9 inch pan. Place Carrot Cake Mix in large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center of the mix & add the oil, eggs, carrots & pineapple. Blend until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan & bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool the cake and frost if desired or dust with powdered sugar.


Cobbler Mix
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. powdered vanilla
Combine and blend the ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight
container.

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Berry Cobbler
Serves 8 to 10
4 cups fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries or boysenberries)
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 egg
1 package Cobbler Mix
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In large mixing bowl combine berries, juice, sugar and cinnamon. Place berries in a 13x9-inch pan. In small mixing bowl blend the butter with the egg. Add the Cobbler Mix & stir until the mixture sticks together. Drop the cobbler topping by tablespoonfuls on top of the berry filling. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Double-Fudge Brownie Mix
Dense and fudgy, these are the best brownies in the world.
2 cups sugar
1 cup cocoa (not Dutch process)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chocolate chips
Mix all the ingredients together and store in an airtight container.

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Double-Fudge Brownies
Makes 24
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
4 eggs
1 package Double-Fudge Brownie Mix
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 12 by 9 inch pan. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the Double-Fudge Brownie Mix & continue to beat the mixture until it is smooth. Spread the mixture into the greased pan, & bake for 40 to 50 minutes.


Snickerdoodle Mix
Snickerdoodles are soft sugar cookies dusted with cinnamon and sugar.
2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups sugar
In a large bowl, combine the ingredients with a whisk. Store the mix in an airtight container.

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Snickerdoodles
Makes about 5 dozen cookies
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 package Snickerdoodle Mix
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter until light; add the eggs & beat on low speed until the mixture is smooth. Add the Snickerdoodle Mix & continue to beat on low speed until the dough begins to form. Combine the sugar & cinnamon in a small bowl. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls & roll in the cinnamon-sugar blend. Arrange on ungreased baking sheets 2 inches apart & bake for 16 to 19 minutes, or until light tan. Transfer to wire racks to cool.


Molasses Cookie Mix
Soft, crinkle-coated with sugar, and spicy, these old-fashioned cookies are delightful.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/8 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. ginger
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Store the mix in an airtight container.

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Molasses Cookies
Makes 4 dozen cookies
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1/4 cup sulfured molasses
1 package Molasses Cookie Mix
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In large bowl, cream together the butter, egg, and molasses. Add the Molasses Cookie Mix and beat until smooth. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls; roll in granulated sugar & place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

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Scottish Shortbread Mix
This older recipe never fails to bring a smile.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients, blending well. Store in an airtight container.

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Scottish Shortbread
Makes 16 pieces
1 cup butter, softened
1 package Scottish Shortbread Mix
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Knead the butter into the shortbread mix and press the mixture firmly into an 8-inch pie plate, or shortbread mold. Bake for 1 hour. The shortbread should be pale in color, not browned. Cut into wedges while still warm.


Candy Cookie Mix
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp. powdered vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
2 cups flour
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until they are evenly distributed, making sure all brown sugar lumps are crushed. Store in an airtight container.

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Candy Cookies
Makes 3 dozen cookies
1 cup unsalted butter or margarine, softened
1 large egg
1 package Candy Cookie Mix
1 cup candy bar chunks (Reese's peanut butter cups, Butterfinger bars, white or milk chocolate chunks)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter until it is smooth. Add the egg, and continue beating until the egg is combined. Add the Candy Cookie Mix and candy bar chunks and blend on low just until the cookie mix is incorporated. Form the cookies into 1 1/2-inch balls & place them 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden on the edges. Remove from oven, and cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes.


Layered Recipes

Holiday M&M's Cookie Mix
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups M&M candies (use red and green for Christmas)
2 cups flour mixed with 1/2 tsp. baking soda and 1/2 tsp. baking powder
Layer ingredients in order given in 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

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M&M's Cookies
Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies
1. Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
2. Add: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, not diet, very soft
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla (opt.)
3. Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands.
4. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place 2 inches apart on sprayed baking sheets.
5. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.
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Butterscotch Brownie Mix
1/2 cup firmly packed flaked coconut
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 cups flour mixed with 1 1/2 Tbsp. baking powder and 1/4 tsp. salt
Layer ingredients in order given in a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

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Butterscotch Brownies
Makes 2 dozen brownies
1. Empty jar of brownie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
2. Add: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, not diet, very soft
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 tsp. vanilla (opt.)
3. Mix until completely blended.
4. Spread batter into a sprayed 9x13 metal pan.
5. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes. Cool 15 minutes in baking pan. Cut brownies into 1 1/2 inch squares.


Baked-in-the-Jar Recipes

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake in a Jar
2 2/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup shortening
4 eggs
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup water
3 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
1 tsp. lemon extract
1/2 cup poppy seeds
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1. In large bowl cream sugar and shortening with electric mixer.
2. Add eggs and mix well.
3. Add lemon juice, water, lemon peel, extract and poppy seeds.
4. Place dry ingredients in a separate large bowl and blend with a whisk.
5. Add creamed ingredients to dry ingredients and mix with whisk and spoon.
6. Place 1 cup batter each in 7 sterilized well-greased 1-pint wide-mouth canning jars. Wipe batter from rim.
7. Place jars on a baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees F for 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean
8. Wipe rims. Place hot sterilized seals and rings on hot jars. Keep in refrigerator for prolonged storage.


Gingerbread in a Jar
2 cups brown sugar
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup shortening
4 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1. In large bowl cream sugars and shortening with electric mixer.
2. Add eggs and mix well.
3. Add molasses and mix well.
4. Place dry ingredients and spices in a separate large bowl and blend with a whisk.
5. Add creamed ingredients to dry ingredients and mix with whisk and spoon.
6. Place 1 cup batter each in 6 well-greased 1-pint wide-mouth canning jars. Wipe batter from rim.
7. Place jars on a baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees F for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
5. Wipe rims. Place hot sterilized seals and rings on hot jars. Keep in refrigerator for prolonged storage.

Carrot Cake in a Jar
2 2/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup shortening
4 eggs
2/3 cup water
2 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 cups peeled, grated carrots
2/3 cup chopped nuts
1. In large bowl, cream sugar and shortening with electric mixer.
2. Add eggs and mix well.
3. Add water and vanilla and mix well.
4. Place dry ingredients in a separate large bowl and blend with a whisk
5. Add creamed ingredients to dry ingredients and mix with whisk and spoon.
6. Gently stir in grated carrots and nuts.
7. Place 1 cup batter each into 6 well-greased 1-pint wide-mouth canning jars. Wipe batter from rim.
8. Place jars on a baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees F for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
9. Wipe rims. Place hot sterilized seals and rings on hot jars. Keep in refrigerator for prolonged storage.


Zucchini Bread in a Jar
2 cups sugar
1 cup oil
3 eggs
2/3 cup water
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 Tbsp. cinnamon
3 cups grated zucchini
1 cup chopped nuts
1. In large bowl cream sugar and oil with electric mixer.
2. Add eggs and mix well.
3. Add water and vanilla and mix well.
4. Place dry ingredients in a separate large bowl and blend with a whisk.
5. Add creamed ingredients to dry ingredients and mix with whisk and spoon.
6. Place 1 cup batter each into 6 well-greased 1-pint wide-mouth canning jars. Wipe batter from rim.
7. Place jars on a baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees F for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean
5. Wipe rims. Place hot sterilized seals and rings on hot jars. Keep in refrigerator for prolonged storage.

Part Five (and the last):

Banana Nut Bread in a Jar
2 2/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup shortening
4 eggs
2/3 cup buttermilk
bananas
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 cups mashed ripe
2/3 cup chopped nuts
1. In large bowl cream sugar and shortening with electric mixer.
2. Add eggs and mix well.
3. Add buttermilk and vanilla and mix well.
4. Place dry ingredients in a separate large bowl and blend with a whisk.
5. Add creamed ingredients to dry ingredients and mix with whisk and spoon.
6. Gently stir in mashed bananas and nuts.
7. Place 1 cup batter each in 7 well-greased 1-pint wide-mouth canning jars. Wipe batter from rims.
8. Place jars on a baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
9. Wipe rims. Place hot sterilized seals and rings on hot jars. Keep in refrigerator for prolonged storage.


Caramel Nut Cake in a Jar
2 cups brown sugar
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
4 eggs
2/3 cup milk
1 Tbsp. vanilla
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 cup chopped nuts
In large bowl cream sugars and butter with electric mixer.
2. Add eggs and mix well.
3. Add milk and vanilla and mix well.
4. Place dry ingredients and spices in a separate large bowl and blend with a whisk.
5. Add creamed ingredients to dry ingredients and mix with whisk and spoon.
6. Gently stir in nuts.
7. Place 1 cup batter each into 6 well-greased 1-pint wide-mouth canning jars. Wipe batter from rim.
8. Place jars on a baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees F for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
9. Wipe rims. Place hot sterilized seals and rings on hot jars. Keep in refrigerator for prolonged storage.

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BOUQUET GARNI BAGS -- JackJumpUp
Put together some small bouquet garni bags to give to a favorite cook, and why
not include a few recipes from the board! You can use traditional herbs such as
dried thyme, parsley and a bay leaf, place in a square of cheesecloth; tie the
cheesecloth with kitchen string or heavy duty thread for easy removal from the
stock pot.

GINGERBREAD MIX -- Daisy7957
From my sister-in-law, Carolyn Taylor, Broken Arrow, Okla.
I would think all the cooks here have already done this...but maybe someone out
there will find it to be a new idea.
8 cups Flour
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup baking powder
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ginger
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
2 cups shortening
Sift dry ingredients and cut shortening into it with a pastry blender. Measure
3 cups into 4 jars. Decorate jars with raffia or ribbon. Attach gingerbread
cutter and the following recipe:

Gingerbread Boys
3 cups gingerbread mix
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup flour
1 slightly beaten egg
Combine gingerbread mix, molasses, egg and flour. Blend well. Roll to 1/4"
thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut into gingerbread shapes. Place on
greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool. Can be
decorated with cinnamon candies. Recipe to be used within 3 months.

JAR BREADS -- repost from AuntSally (Sally)

Carrot-Raisin Jar Bread
2 2/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup shortening
4 eggs
2/3 cup water
2 cups shredded carrots
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2/3 to 1 cup raisins
You'll need 6 wide-mouth pint-size canning jars, metal rings and lids. Don't
use any other jars. Sterilize jars, lids and rings according to manufacturer's
directions. Grease inside, but not the rim of jars. Cream sugar and shortening,
beat in eggs and water, add carrots. Sift together flour, cloves, cinnamon,
baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to batter. Add raisins and mix. Pour
one cup of batter into prepared jars. Do not use more than one cup or batter
will overflow and jar will not seal. Place jars evenly spaced on a cookie
sheet. Place in a pre-heated 325-degree oven for 45 minutes. Remove jars from
oven one at a time keeping remaining jars in oven. Working quickly, wipe rim,
place lid and ring on jar and secure. Jars will seal quickly. Repeat with
remaining jars. When ready to serve, bread will slide out. A properly sealed
quick bread will stay fresh for one year.

Chocolate Jar Cakes (Oh my, these are sooooo good!)
8 pint-sized wide mouth canning jars
1 stick plus 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
3 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 Tbsp. vanilla
2 cups applesauce, unsweetened
3 cups flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt

Pre-wash canning jars (be sure to use the kind that have no shoulders) in hot, soapy water. Rinse well, dry and let them come to room temperature. Grease insides of jar well. Beat together butter and half of sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and remaining sugar, vanilla and applesauce. Sift dry ingredients together and add to the applesauce mixture a little at a time: beat well after each addition. Pour one cup of batter into each jar and carefully remove any batter from the rims. Place jars in a preheated 325-degree oven and bake for 40 minutes. While cakes are baking, bring a saucepan of water to a boil andcarefully add jar lids. Remove pan from heat and keep lids hot until ready to use. When the cakes have finished baking, remove jars from oven. Make sure jar rims are clean. (If they're not, jars will not seal correctly) Place lids on jars, and screw rings on tightly. Jars will seal as they cool. Cakes will slide right out when ready to serve. Unsealed jars should be stored in the refrigerator and eaten within 2 weeks. Sealed jars may be stored with other canned food or placed in a freezer. The cake is safe to eat as long as the jar
remains vacuum-sealed and free from mold. To enjoy the best flavor, try to eat all canned cakes within 6 months.

RAISIN COOKIE MIX

1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup raisins or chocolate chips
1 cup flaked coconut, packed
1 cup corn flakes cereal, crushed
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup quick oats
1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda and baking powder and salt. Layer remaining ingredients pressing firmly after each layer, in order given in one quart wide-mouth canning jar, ending with flour mixture.
Attach this to the jar:

Raisin Cookies
Empty jar of cookie mix into mixing bowl.

Add:
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla

Mix until completely blended. Mix with hands if needed. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. (until edges are lightly browned). Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup brown sugar packed
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, packed
3/4 cup cocoa powder

In a bowl, mix first three ingredients. Beginning with flour mixture, layer ingredients in order given in a one quart wide-mouth canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient. Wipe jar after each layer.

Attach this to the jar:

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Thoroughly mix. Use your hands if needed.
Add:
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup of creamy or chunky peanut butter
1 egg slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands. Shape into balls the size of a quarter. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Press balls down with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 9 to 11 minutes (until edges are lightly browned). Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Makes 3 dozen cookies.

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SNICKERDOODLE MIX

2 3/4 cups all purfose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups sugar

In a large bowl, combine the ingredients and mix well. Store the mix in an airtight container. Makes 1 batch.

Attach this to the jar:

SNICKERDOODLES:
1 cup of shortening or butter
2 eggs
1 jar of snickerdoodle mix
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp cinnamon

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, cream the butter with a mixer until light. Add the eggs and beat on low speed until the mixutre is smooth . Add the snickerdoodle mix and continue to beat on low speed until the dough begins to form. Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Shape the dough into quarter sized balls and roll in the cinnamon-sugar blend. Arrange on ungreased baking sheets 2 inches apart and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown. Cool on wire racks. Makes 5 dozen cookies.

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HOLIDAY MUFFIN MIX

3 cups flour
1 cup of sugar
1/2 cup dry milk
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves

Combine all ingredients. Place mix in a one quart jar.

Attach this to jar:

Holiday Muffins
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 1/4 cup water
1/4 cup oil
1 jar Holiday Muffin Mix

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease muffin tins. In a bowl, mix ingredients until moistened. Do not overmix. Fill muffin tins 1/2 full. Bake 10 to 15 mintues or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove from pan and serve warm. Makes 15 to 18 muffins.

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APPLE CINNAMON MUFFIN MIX

2 cups flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup raisins and or nuts

In a bowl, mix together first 5 ingredients. Place in an air tight container. Package raisins and nuts separetely.

Topping
3 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Mix topping ingredients in a bowl. Package in a small cellophane bag.

Attach this to jar:

Apple Cinnamon Muffin Mix:
To prepare, preheat oven to 350 degrees
Mix together:
Apple Cinnamon Muffin Mix
1 cup of apple juice
1/2 cup applesauce
Raisins and/or nuts
2 Tbsp. oil
margarine, melted ( the mararine is for the topping to dip in)

Stir until just combined. Spoon into lightly greased muffin tins and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. While still warm, dip in melted margarine and then topping. Makes 12 to 15 muffins.

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SWEET CHRISTMAS POTPOURRI

3 tbsp. whole cloves
2 bay leaves
3 cinnamon sticks
2 cups water
1 handful of pine needles
3 pieces dried orange or lemon rind.

Mix all ingredients and place in a jar.

Attach this to jar:

Sweet Smells Of Christmas
Put Sweet Christmas Potpourri Mix in a saucepan. Add water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer all day if you wish. Add water as needed. When finished, refrigerate and reuse.

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Almond Joy Brownie Mix

2 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder (wipe jar after this layer)
1 1/4 cup flaked coconut, sprinkled with 1 tsp almond extract
and tossed to blend
3/4 cup coarsely chopped whole almonds
1 1/4 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp baking powder and 1 tsp salt

Layer ingredients in order given in a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

Attach this to the Jar:

Almond Joy Brownies
Makes 2 dozen brownies


1. Empty jar of brownie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
2. Add: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, not diet, melted 4 eggs, slightly beaten.
3. Mix until completely blended.
4. Spread batter in a sprayed 9x13-inch baking pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Cut into 2-inch squares



Almost Hamburger Helper


2 cups nonfat dry milk
1cup cornstarch
1/4 cup beef bouillon powder
2 tablespoons onion flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon garlic powder

Mix the ingredients together and store in an air-tight container. Use mix as a base for the following dinners.

Chili Mac:

1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
1 c water
1/2 c macaroni noodles (uncooked)
2 cans chopped tomatoes
1 T chili powder
1/2 cup mix

Combine all and simmer 20 minutes or until macaroni is cooked

Stroganoff:

1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
2 c water
1/2 c mix
2 c uncooked egg noodles
1/2 cup sour cream

Combine all except sour cream. Simmer 20 minutes or until noodles are tender. Stir in sour cream and serve.

Potato Beef Casserole:

1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
3/4 c water
6 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 c frozen mixed veggies
1/2 cup mix

Combine all and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove cover and cook until excess water is evaporated.


Quick Lasagna:

1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
1/2 c mix
1 onion, chopped
2 c water
16 oz tomato sauce
3 c lasagna noodles, uncooked, broken in bits
1/4 c parmesan cheese
2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded

Combine all except mozzarella in large skillet. Bring to a boil, let simmer for 15 minutes or until noodles are cooked. Top with mozzarella. Turn off heat and let cheese melt.



Apple Cake in a Jar

2/3 cup shortening
2-2/3 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup water
3 cups grated apple
2/3 cup raisins
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
8 straight-sided wide-mouth pint canning jars with l

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease the insides of 8 straight-sided wide-mouth pint canning jars. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Set aside. Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and beat in well. Add flour alternately with water and mix until smooth. Fold in apples, raisins and nuts. Fill jars 1/2 full of batter, being careful to keep the rims clean. Wipe off any batter that gets on the rims. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, sterilize the lids and rings in boiling water. As soon as cake is done, remove from oven one at a time, wipe rims of jars and put on lid and ring. Jars will seal as cakes cool. Place the jars on the counter and listen for them to "ping" as they seal. If you miss the "ping", wait until they are completely cool and press on the top of the lid. If it doesn't move at all, it's sealed. Unsealed jars should be eaten or kept in refrigerator for up to a week. Sealed jars can be stored with other canned food for up to a year.



Apple Pie in a Jar

4-1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
10 cups water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
28 cups peeled, cored and sliced apples

Place a rack in the bottom of a large stock pot. Fill pot with hot water. Sterilize 7 1-quart canning jars, 7 lids, and 7 rings by placing on rack, jars upright. Bring water to a boil. Boil 10 minutes. Remove with a holder and allow jars to air-dry. Save water for processing apples. Combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and water in a large saucepan. Place over high heat and cook until thick and bubbly, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Tightly pack apples into sterilized jars. Slowly pour syrup over apples, covering them completely. Gently tap jars on countertop to allow air bubbles to rise. Screw lids on jars. Carefully lower jars into pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between jars. Add more boiling water if necessary, until tops of jars are covered by 2 inches of water. Bring water to a full boil, then cover and process for 30 minutes. Remove jars from pot and place on cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press top of each lid with finger, ensuring that seal is tight (lid doesn't move up or down at all). Sealed jars can be stored for up to a year.


Apple, Cinnamon, Walnut Oatmeal Mix

1 7 oz package dried apples
1 18 oz. container quick-cooking oats
1 3 oz. jar non-dairy creamer
1/2 cup brown sugar; firmly-packed
1/2 cup walnuts; chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Place dried apples in a processor; process until finely chopped. Add remaining ingredients and process until well blended. Store in airtight container. Give with serving instructions. Makes 7 1/2 cups mix; about 15 servings.


Attach this to the jar:

Apple, Cinnamon, Walnut Oatmeal Mix

Stir 2/3 cup boiling water into 1/2 cup oatmeal mix until well
blended. Let stand until thickened.

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AMERICAN BLESSINGS MIX

2 CUPS BUGLES CORN SNACKS
2 CUPS SMALL PRETZELS
1 CUP CAN CORN
1 CUP DRIED FRUIT BITS OR RAISINS
1 CUP PEANUTS OR SUNFLOWER SEEDS
1 CUP M&M BRAND CHOCOLATE CANDY
HERSHEY’S BRAND CHOCOLATE KISS

PUT IN JARS WITH THIS TAG:

AMERICAN BLESSINGS MIX

BUGLES:

SHAPED LIKE A CORNUCOPIA OR HORN OF PLENTY, A SYMBOL OF
OUR NATIONS ABUNDANCE.

PRETZELS:

ARMS FOLDED IN PRAYER, A FREEDOM SOUGHT BY THOSE
WHO FOUNDED OUR COUNTRY.

CANDY CORN:

SACRIFICES OF THE PILGRIMS' FIRST WINTER. FOOD WAS
SO SCARE THAT SETTLERS SURVIVED ON JUST A FEW KERNELS OF CORN A DAY.


NUTS OR SEEDS:

PROMISE OF A FUTURE HARVEST, ONE WE WILL REAP ONLY IF SEEDS
ARE PLANTED AND TENDED WITH DILIGENCE.

DRIED FRUITS:

HARVEST GIFTS OF OUR BOUNTIFUL LAND.


M&MS:

MEMORIES OF THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE US TO GUIDE US TO A BLESSED FUTURE.


HERSHEY'S KISS:

THE LOVE OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS THAT SWEETENS OUR LIVES




Apple Crisp in a Jar


½ cup all purpose flour
¾ cup packed brown sugar
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup oats
½ cup raisins
Jar 1 pt

Layer in 1-pint wide-mouth canning jar in order listed above.

ATTACH TO JAR OR CONTAINER:

Apple Crisp in a Jar


4-cups sliced tart apples (about 4 medium)
1/3-cup butter, softened

Heat oven to 375°. Arrange apples in greased square pan, 8x8x2- inches. Mix contents of jar in large bowl: sprinkle over apples. Bake until topping is golden brown and apples are tender, about 30 minutes. Serve warm and if desired, with cream or ice cream.


APPLE MUFFINS

2 c Self rising flour
1/2 c Sugar
1/4 c Brown sugar
1 ts Cinnamon
1/4 ts Nutmeg
1 c Chopped dried apple

Mix: Combine and store in an airtight container.

Attach this to the Jar:

Apple Muffins

1 pk Mix
1 Egg
3/4 c Milk
1/4 c Vegetable oil

Preheat oven to 400. Mix all ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.


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 the 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.

Attach to Jar:

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 degrees F.


APPLE SPICE CAKE MIX

Stir together the following ingredients, and store them in an airtight jar:

3 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp. each baking soda and cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla powder
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins

To make a cake serving 8 to 10 people: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour an 8 cup bundt pan. Combine mix with 1 1/2 cups oil, 3 eggs, and 3 cups chopped apples. Mix until well blended. Pour batter into the bundt pan, and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Allow to cool before removing from pan.


APRICOT BREAD

1/2 cup nuts
1/2 cup dried apricots finely chopped
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 cup bisquick
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Layer ingredients in a wide-mouth 1-quart canning jar in order given. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

Recipe to attach to jar:

Apricot Bread mix

Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees. In a large bowl, place the Apricot Bread mix. Make a well in the center. Mix wet 1 1/4 cup milk, 1 tsp. vanilla, 2 egg slightly beaten, 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine into dry mixture. Mix until completely blended. Spoon the batter into a large loaf pan that is well greased with waxed paper in the bottom. Bake for 1 hr or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack before removing.

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Bagel Mixes

You can not only make your own bagels, but can also make mixes to keep on hand to make this already ‘‘easier than it looks' job, more convenient. You can make the dough for your bagels in your bread maker, using the dough cycle. Once your dough is ready, follow the directions below to make your own moist, chewy bagels!

1- Set aside two 1/4 inch balls of dough. You will use these later to determine if it is time to boil your bagels. If dough pops to the top of the boiling water right away, you are ready.

2-Place the dough on a floured surface and divide into 8 (5) equal portions. Form balls, and gently press your thumb through the middle of each ball and slowly stretch dough into a bagel shape. Leave bagels to rise on same floured surface, lightly covered with a towel.

3- While the bagels are rising, bring 3 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 Tbsp. sugar to boiling water and stir to dissolve sugar. Drop first dough ball from step one, into boiling water, using a slotted spoon. When dough balls pass this test, you are ready to boil your bagels by dropping them carefully into the boiling water, 2 or 3 at a time. Boil on each side for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from water, and cool on wire cooling rack for 1 minute.

4- Brush each bagel with an egg wash (1 egg + 1 Tbsp. water) and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired. (Non-stick cooking spray may be substituted for egg wash).

5- Bake at 400 degrees F.on baking sheet which has been sprinkled with corn meal (can used greased baking sheet), for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. *You can make Bagel Chips by slicing left-over bagels into thin slices (horizontally), and brushing them with melted butter or margarine. Lay, buttered side up, on an ungreased baking sheet, and bake at 325 degrees F. for 12 - 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. **You can make Bagel Sticks by cutting bagel rounds before they rise, and laying them into straight lines. Let rise, boil, and then spray with non-stick cooking spray, roll in sesame or poppy seeds if desired. Bake just as you would for round bagels.

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Chewy Basic Bagel Mix

3 cups Flour (2)
3 1/3 Tbsp. Brown Sugar (2)
1 tsp. Salt (3/4)
3 1/4 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (2 1/4)

Place yeast into a small zip baggie and set aside, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggie of yeast on top of mix and apply lid.




To make the bagels later, you will need the following additional ingredient:

1 1/8 cup Water (3/4) Place all ingredients into bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker.

Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "Dough" and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start. When dough cycle has completed follow directions above to make bagels

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Cinnamon Raisin Bagel Mix

3 cups Flour (2)
3 1/3 Tbsp. Brown Sugar (2)
1 t sp. Salt (3/4)
1 Tbsp. Sugar (3 tsp.)
1 Tbsp. Cinnamon (3 tsp.)
1/2 cup Raisins (1/3)
3 1/4 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (2 1/4)

Place cinnamon and sugar into a small zip baggie and set aside. Place raisins into another small zip baggie and set aside. Do the same with the yeast and set aside, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggies of spices, raisins and yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bagels later, you will need the following additional ingredient:

1 1/8 cups Water (3/4)

Soak raisins in enough warm water to cover them, for ten minutes, then drain and blot between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Toss with cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl, then add to other ingredients in bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "Dough" and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start. When dough cycle has completed, follow directions above

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Hearty Whole Wheat Bagel

Mix 2 cups Flour (1 1/4)
1 cup Whole Wheat Flour (3/4)
3 1/3 Tbsp. Brown Sugar (2)
2 Tbsp. Gluten (1 1/3)
1 tsp. Salt (3/4)
3 1/4 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (2 1/4)

Place yeast into a small zip baggie and set aside, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggie of yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bagels later, you will need the following additional ingredient:

1 1/8 cups Water (3/4)
Place all ingredients into bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker. Insert the bread pan into thebread maker, and select "Dough" and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start. When dough cycle has completed, follow directions above for making bagels

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Heavenly Garlic Bagel Mix

3 cups Flour (2)
3 1/3 Tbsp. Brown Sugar (2)
1 tsp. Salt (3/4)
1 tsp. Garlic Powder (3/4)
1 tsp. Parsley Flakes (3/4)
1/4 tsp. Paprika (1/8)
3 1/4 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (2 1/4)

Place yeast into a small zip baggie and set aside, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggie of yeast on top of mix and apply lid.

To make the bagels later, you will need the following additional ingredient:

1 1/8 cups Water (3/4)

Place all ingredients into bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker.

Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "Dough" and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start. When dough cycle has completed, follow directions above Note: Try sprinkling with Parmesan cheese and garlic bread seasoning for a more pronounced Italian flavor.

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Superb Onion Bagel Mix

3 cups Flour (2)
3 1/3 Tbsp. Brown Sugar (2)
1 tsp. Salt (3/4)
3/4 tsp. Onion Powder (1/2)
1 1/2 tsp. Minced Onions, dried (1)
3 1/4 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (2 1/4)

Place yeast into a small zip baggie and set aside, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggie of yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bagels later, you will need the following additional ingredient:

1 1/8 cups Water (3/4)



Place all ingredients into bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select “Dough” and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start. When dough cycle has completed, follow directions above

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BANANA BREAD

1/2 cup nuts
1/2 cup dried bananas finely chopped
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 cup bisquick
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Layer ingredients in a wide-mouth 1-quart canning jar in order given. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

Recipe to attach to jar:

Banana Bread mix

Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees. In a large bowl, place the Banana Bread mix. Make a well in the center. Mix wet 1 1/4 cup milk, 1 tsp. vanilla, 2 egg slightly beaten, 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine into dry mixture. Mix until completely blended. Spoon the batter into a large loaf pan that is well greased with waxed paper in the bottom. Bake for 1 hr or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack before removing.







Banana Nut Bread Baked in a Jar

2/3 cup shortening
2-2/3 cups white sugar
4 eggs
2 cups mashed bananas
2/3 cup water
3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup chopped pecans

Cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs, bananas, and water. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Add to banana mixture. Stir in nuts. Pour mixture into greased WIDE MOUTH pint jars, filling 1/2 full of batter. Do NOT put lids on jars for baking. Be careful to keep the rims clean, wiping off any batter that gets on the rims. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) about 45 minutes.

Meanwhile, sterilize the lids and rings in boiling water. As soon as cake is done, remove from oven one at a time, wipe rims of jars and put on lid and ring. Jars will seal as cakes cool. Place the jars on the counter and listen for them to "ping" as they seal. If you miss the "ping", wait until they are completely cool and press on the top of the lid. If it doesn't move at all, it's sealed. Unsealed jars should be eaten or kept in refrigerator for up to a week. Sealed jars can be stored in a cool dry place for up to 6 weeks.







BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD

1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup dried bananas finely chopped
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 cup bisquick
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Layer ingredients in a wide-mouth 1-quart canning jar in order given. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

Recipe to attach to jar:

Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees. In a large bowl, place the Banana Chocolate Chip Bread mix. Make a well in the center. Mix wet 1 1/4 cup milk, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 eggs slightly beaten eggs , 1/2 cup butter or margarine softened into dry mixture. Stir until completely blended. Spoon the batter into a large loaf pan that is well greased with waxed paper in the bottom. Bake for 1 hr or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack before removing.







Banana Nut Bread Baked in a Jar

2 2/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup shortening
4 eggs
2/3 cup buttermilk
bananas
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 cups mashed ripe bananas
2/3 cup chopped nuts

In large bowl cream sugar and shortening with electric mixer. Add eggs and mix well. Add buttermilk and vanilla and mix well. Place dry ingredients in a separate large bowl and blend with a whisk. Add creamed ingredients to dry ingredients and mix with whisk and spoon. Gently stir in mashed bananas and nuts. Place 1cup batter each in 7 well-greased 1-pint wide-mouth canning jars. Wipe batter from rims. Place jars on a baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Wipe rims. Place hot sterilized seals and rings on hot jars. Keep in refrigerator for prolonged storage.







BAVARIAN MINT COFFEE

1/3 cup non-dairy coffee creamer
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup instant coffee
2 tbsp. cocoa
5 hard peppermint candies, crushed

Combine all ingredients together. Store in airtight container. Use 2 to 2½ teaspoons per cup of boiling water. Relax and enjoy!







BAYOU SEASONING MIX

Stir together the following ingredients, and store them in an airtight jar:

2 tbs.+1/2 tsp. Paprika
2 tbs. garlic powder
1 tbs. each salt, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne, and black pepper.

I guarantee...you'll love it!!







Beer Pretzels

3-1/3 cups whole wheat bread flour
1 tbsp sugar
1 package active dry yeast
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp instant minced onion
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Makes 2 bottles.

Sift together flour, sugar, yeast and salt in a bowl. Stir together oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion and cheese in another bowl. Divide ingredients among two 16-oz bottles or jars; I use tall clear corkable bottles.

Gift Tag Directions:

Place bottle contents in a medium mixing bowl. Stir in a 3/4 cup beer. Knead on lightly floured surface till smooth. Cover and let rest in warm place till doubled (about 45 minutes). Roll out on a lightly floured surface into a 10x6-inch rectangle, cut lengthwise into six 1 inch strips. Form strips into pretzel shapes. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place till nearly doubled (about 30 minutes). Bake at 400 degrees on top rack for about 8 minutes or till slightly browned. Cool on wire racks.








BEER BREAD MIX IN A JAR or BEER BOTTLE

1-1/2 cups all purpose unbleached flour
2/3 cup yellow corn meal
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoon brown sugar
2/3 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 teaspoon dried minced onion (approximately 3 cups for a 32 ounce container)

Layers: brown sugar corn meal parmesan, red pepper, onion - combined flour combined with baking powder, baking soda, salt

Attach recipe card:

Beer Bread Place contents of jar in a medium mixing bowl. Stir in 12 ounces of beer, just until combined. Pour into a greased 8x4x2 inch loaf pan and bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover with foil during last 10 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely or serve warm.






BLACKBERRY BREAD

3 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup sugar

Layer ingredients in a wide-mouth 1-quart canning jar in order given. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

Recipe to attach to jar:

BlackBerry Bread mix

Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees. In a large bowl, place the blackberry bread mix.Make a well in the center. Mix wet ingredients 1 1/4 cup oil, 4 egg slightly beaten, 20oz. frozen blackberries thawed slightly and pour into dry mixture.Mix until completely blended. Spoon the batter into 2 large loaf pan or 4 small loaf pans.Bake large loaves for 1 hr or 2 small loaves for 45 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack before removing.







BLACK EYED PEA SOUP

3 1/2 cups dried black eyed peas

For Seasoning Packet:

1/2 cup dried minced onion
6 T. chicken bouillon granules
2T. dried parsley flakes
1 T. sugar
2 tsp dried minced garlic
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Add 2 cups of the peas into a wide mouth 1quart canning jar. Mix and place the seasoning in a small plastic bag. Place the packet on top of the peas. Add the remaining peas.

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Black Eyed Pea Soup

Remove seasoning packet and set aside. Rinse peas and place in microwave safe dish. Cover with water, 1 to 2 inches over the top of the beans. Cover the dish loosely with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 15 minutes, rotating after 7 minutes. Drain and rinse beans. Place beans in a large soup pott. Add 12 cups water, 2 (14oz) can of diced or crushed tomatoes & Seasoning packet. Cover, bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Stir Occasionally.

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BLACK FORREST COFFEE

4 cups fresh brewed coffee
1/2 cup chocolate syrup
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
Sweetened whipped cream
Shaved chocolate
Maraschino cherries

Combine coffee, chocolate syrup, and cherry juice; mix well.
Top individual servings with whipped cream, chocolate shavings and a cherry.







Blarney Stones Cookie Mix In A Jar

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup golden raisins
1 1/2 cups peanuts; salted
1 3/4 cups flour; * mixed together
1 teaspoon baking soda; * mixed together
1 teaspoon allspice; * mixed together

Mix flour with baking soda and allspice.

Layer ingredients in order given in a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

Attach this to the Jar

Blarney Stones Cookies

Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. Add: 3/4 cup butter ; not diet, very soft 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla (opt.) Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place 2 inches apart on sprayed baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet.






Blueberry Scones

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup vanilla sugar
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp dried lemon peel
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup shortening (type that does not need refrigeration)
1 cup dried blueberries

Stir together the flour, sugar, milk powder, baking powder, lemon peel and salt in a large mixing bowl. Cut in shortening using pastry blender till resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in blueberries. Place in jar and add more berries if needed. Store at room temp for up to 6 weeks or in freezer for up to 6 months.

Gift Tag Directions:

Place contents of jar in large mixing bowl. Add 1 beaten egg and 1/4 cup water, stir till moistened. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and quickly knead for 12-15 strokes or till smooth. Pat 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with a 2-1/2 to 3 inch cutter. Dip cutter in flour between cuts. Place scones 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops with milk if desired. Bake at 400 for 12-15 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm. Makes 10-12. A jar of Blueberry Preserves would be a neat gift to go along with the jar mix.





BRAN MUFFINS

1 1/2 cup All Bran Cereal
1 1/4 cup self rising flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup golden raisins

Layer ingredients in a wide-mouth 1-quart canning jar in order given. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

Recipe to attach to jar:

BRAN MUFFINS

Preheat the oven to 400 Degrees. Empty Bran Muffin mix in large mixing bowl; stir to combine. 1 egg slightly beaten, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine.
Mix until completely blended. Spoon the batter into greased muffin tins, filling 2/3 to 3/4 full. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm or cool completely on a wire rack.







BREAD MACHINE MIXES

Just place dry mix ingredients inside a quart jar, place the baggie or packet of yeast on top of the mix and apply lid to jar. Use scissors to cut a 9 inch-diameter circle from fabric of your choice. Center fabric circle over lid and secure with a rubber band. Tie on a raffia or ribbon bow to cover the rubber band. Attach a card with the directions, and you are finished! Please note that the main recipe is for a 1-1/2 pound loaf, and the measurements in (parenthesis) are for 1 pound loaves. Enjoy!

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Apple-Spice Bread Mix

3 1/4 cups Flour (2 cups)
2 Tbsp. Sugar (1 Tbsp.)
2 Tbsp. Dry Milk (1 Tbsp.)
1 1/2 tsp. Salt (1 tsp.)
2 tsp. Apple Pie Spice (1 1/2 tsp.)
1/2 cup Chopped Dried Apples (1/3 cup)

Mix flour, sugar, milk and salt and place in a quart size jar. Place dried apples & apple pie spice inside a small zip baggie and place on top of flour mixture inside jar. Apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

2 1/2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 1/2 tsp.)
OR 2 tsp. Quick Acting Dry Yeast (1 1/2 tsp.)
1 1/4 cups Warm Water (110 degrees) (3/4 cup)
2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (1 Tbsp.)

Place all wet ingredients into the bread pan, then add the dry ingredients on top, reserving the yeast & apples/spice mixture for last. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "Sweet", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start.

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Bacon, Egg and Cheese Bread Mix

3 cups Flour (2)
1/3 cup Bacon Bits (dehydrated bacon) (1/4)
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (1/3)
1 1/2 Tbsp. Sugar (1)
1 tsp. Salt (3/4)
3 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (2)

Place cheese and bacon bits into a small zip baggie and set aside. Do the same with yeast, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggies of bacon/cheese and yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:



1 1/8 cup water (3/4)
1 Egg (1)
2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (1)

Place all ingredients into bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker.

Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "White", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start.

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Brownie Bread Mix

1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (1/3)
1/2 cup Pecans, chopped (1/3)
2 1/2 cups Flour (1 3/4)
3 Tbsp. Flour (2)
3/4 cup Sugar (1/2)
1 1/2 tsp. Salt (1)
1 Tbsp. Active Dry Yeast (2 tsp.)

Place unsweetened cocoa powder into a small zip baggie and set aside, then place pecans into another small zip baggie and set aside. Do the same with yeast, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggies of cocoa, nuts and yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

1 1/8 cup Water (3/4)
2 1/2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (1 1/2)
1 Egg (1)

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add cocoa and stir with wire whisk until completely dissolved. Let cool to room temperature. Place the cocoa mixture and all remaining ingredients, except nuts into bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "Sweet", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start. At the beep, add nuts. If desired, after removing baked loaf from pan, while still warm, frost with chocolate glaze-combination of powdered sugar, cocoa and milk.

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Chocolate/Chocolate Chip Bread Mix

3 cups Flour (2)
4 Tbsp. Sugar (3)
1 1/2 tsp. Salt (1)
4 Tbsp. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (3)
1/2 cup Miniature Chocolate Chips (1/3)
2 1/4 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 3/4)
Place chocolate chips into a small zip baggie and set aside. Do the same with yeast, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggies of chocolate chips and yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

1 1/8 cup Water (3/4)
1 Egg, beaten (1)
1/2 tsp. Vanilla (1/2)

Place all ingredients into bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "White", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start. Add chocolate chips at the beep. Note: For a different flavor, try using Mint chocolate chips, and/or Mint extract in place of the Vanilla.

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Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Bread Mix

3 cups Flour (2)
1/4 cup Sugar (3 Tbsp.)
1 tsp. Salt (3/4)
1 cup Chocolate Sandwich Cookies -- crushed (3/4)
2 1/2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 1/2)

Place crushed cookies into a small zip baggie and set aside. Do the same with yeast, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggies of cookies and yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

1 cup Milk (3/4)
1 1/2 Eggs (1)
5 Tbsp. Butter or Margarine (3)

Place all ingredients, except cookies, into bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "Sweet", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start. At the beep, add crushed cookies.

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Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Mix

3 1/4 cups Flour (2 cups)
1/4 cup Sugar (2 Tbsp.)
1 1/2 tsp. Salt (1 tsp.)
1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon (3/4 tsp.)
3/4 cup Raisins (1/2 cup)

Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt and place in a quart size jar. Place raisins inside a small zip baggie and place on top of flour mixture inside jar. Apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:
3 1/2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (2 tsp.)
OR 3 tsp. Quick Acting Dry Yeast (1 3/4 tsp.)
1 1/4 cups Warm Water (110 degrees) (3/4 cup)
2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (1 Tbsp.)

Place all wet ingredients into the bread pan, then add the dry ingredients on top, reserving the yeast & raisins for last. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "Sweet", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start.

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Corny Three Pepper Bread Mix

3 1/3 cups Flour (2 1/4)
2 Tbsp. Dry Milk (1)
1 1/2 Tbsp. Sugar (1)
1/3 cup Cornmeal (3 Tbsp.)
1 tsp. Coarse Black Pepper (1/2)
1/2 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes (1/4)
1/2 tsp. Paprika (1/4)
2 1/2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 1/2)

Place black pepper, red pepper flakes and paprika into a small zip baggie and set aside. Do the same with yeast, or set aside a Pre packaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggies of peppers and yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

1 1/8 cup Water (3/4)
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil (1)

Place all ingredients into bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "White", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start. Note: Use fresh ground peppers for the most flavor in your bread. This bread makes excellent croutons, and the crumbs make tasty breading for pan fried or oven fried pork or fish.

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Crunchy Wheat/Honey Bread

Mix 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour (1 1/4 cups)
1 1/2 cups Flour (1 cup)
1/2 cup slivered Almonds, toasted (1/3 cup)
1 1/2 tsp. Salt (1 tsp.)

Mix flours and salt and place in a quart size jar. Put Almonds in a small zip baggie and place them on top of flour mixture in top of jar. Apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:



1 1/4 cup Warm Water (110 degrees) (5/8 cup)
3 Tbsp. Honey (2 Tbsp.)
2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (1 Tbsp.)

Place all wet ingredients into the bread pan, then add the dry ingredients on top, reserving the yeast and almonds for last. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "Whole Wheat", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start.

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Garlic/Cheese Bread Mix

3 cups Flour (2 1/8)
1 1/2 Tbsp. Dry Milk (1)
3 tsp. Sugar (2)
1 1/2 tsp. Salt (1)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (1/8)
1 tsp. Garlic Powder (3/4)
2 1/2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 1/2)

Place garlic powder into a small zip baggie and set aside. Do the same with yeast, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggies of pecans and yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

1 1/8 cups Water (3/4)
2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (1)

Place all ingredients into bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "White", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start.

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Garlic-Herb Bread Mix

3 1/4 cups Flour (2 cups)
2 Tbsp. Sugar (1 Tbsp.)
1 1/2 tsp. Salt (1 tsp.)
1/2 tsp. Dried Rosemary Leaves (1/4 tsp.)
1/4 tsp. Dried Thyme Leaves (1/8 tsp.)
1/4 tsp. Dried Basil Leaves (1/8 tsp.)
1 tsp. Garlic Powder (3/4 tsp.)

Mix flour, sugar and salt and place in a quart size jar. Put remaining spices in a small zip baggie, and place on top of flour mixture in top of jar. Apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:



1 1/4 cups Warm Water (110 degrees) (3/4 cup)
1 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (2 tsp.)
2 3/4 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 3/4 tsp.)
Or 2 1/4 tsp. Quick Acting Dry Yeast (1 3/4 tsp.)


Place all wet ingredients into the bread pan, then add the dry ingredients on top, reserving the yeast and spices for last. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "White", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start.

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Irish Soda Bread Mix

3 cups Flour (2)
1 Tbsp. Sugar (3 tsp.)
1 1/2 tsp. Salt (1)
2 Tbsp. Buttermilk Powder (1 1/2)
1 Tbsp. Caraway Seeds (1/2)
1 cup Golden Raisins (1/2)
2 1/2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 1/2)

Place caraway seeds and raisins into a small zip baggie and set aside. Do the same with yeast, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggies of seeds/raisins and yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

1 1/8 cup Water (3/4)
2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (1)

Place all ingredients into bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "White", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start. Add raisins/seeds at the beep. Note: The added

sugar from the raisins may make crust darker than dough without raisins, so you might want to start with the lightest crust setting. You can substitute darker raisins, but your dough will become a darker color, and your finished loaf may be a bit heavier.

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Multi-grain Bread Mix

1 1/3 cups Flour (1 cup)
1 1/3 cups Whole Wheat Flour (3/4 cup)
1 cup 7 Grain Cereal (2/3 cup)
2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar (packed) (2 Tbsp.)
1 1/4 tsp. Salt (1 tsp.)


Mix flours, sugar and salt and place in a quart size jar. Apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

3 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (2 1/4 tsp.)
OR 2 1/2 tsp. Quick Acting Dry Yeast (2 tsp.)
1 1/4 cups Warm Water (110 degrees) (5/8 cup)
2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (1 Tbsp.)

Place all wet ingredients into the bread pan, then add the dry ingredients on top, reserving the yeast for last. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "Whole Wheat", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start. Note: 7 Grain Cereal may be found in the health food section or the hot cereal section of your grocery store.

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Nutty Chocolate Chip Bread Mix

3 cups Flour (2)
3/4 cup Chocolate Chips (1/2)
3 Tbsp. Sugar (2)
1 Tbsp. Dry Milk (2)
3/4 tsp. Salt (1/2)
2 1/2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 1/2 tsp.)
1/3 cup sliced Almonds (1/4)

Place almonds & chocolate chips into a small zip baggie and set aside. Do the same with yeast, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggies of nuts/chips and yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

1 1/8 cup Water (3/4)
2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (1)

Place all ingredients except nuts/chips, into bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "Sweet", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Do not use delay option, and press Start. Add nuts and chips at the beep.


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Nutty Cinnamon Bread Mix

3 1/3 cups Flour (2 1/2)
1 1/2 Tbsp. Dry Milk (1)
3 Tbsp. Brown Sugar (2)
1 tsp. Salt (3/4)
2 tsp. Cinnamon (1 1/2)
1/2 cup chopped Pecans (1/3)
2 1/2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 1/2)


Place pecans into a small zip baggie and set aside. Do the same with yeast, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggies of pecans and yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional

ingredients:

1 1/8 cups Water (3/4)
1/4 cup Vegetable Oil (2 Tbsp.)

Place all ingredients except pecans, into bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "Sweet", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start. Add pecans at the beep.

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Nutty Maple Bread Mix

2 1/2 cups Flour (1 1/2)
1/2 cup dry, Maple/Brown Sugar Malt-O-Meal cereal (1/3)
1 1/2 Tbsp. Dry Milk (1)
1 1/2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar (1)
1/2 cup chopped Pecans (1/3)
2 1/2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 3/4)

Place pecans into a small zip baggie and set aside. Do the same with yeast, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggies of pecans and yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional
ingredients:

1 1/8 cup Water (3/4)
1 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (1/2)
1 1/2 Tbsp. Maple Pancake Syrup (1)

Place all ingredients into bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "White", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start. Add pecans at the beep. Note: Check dough about 5 minutes into mixing cycle. It should have formed a soft, smooth ball around the blade. If dough is too dry, add liquid 1 tsp. at a time, until dough looks moist enough. If dough is too moist, add flour, 1 tsp. at a time until it looks firm enough.



Nutty Oatmeal Bread Mix

3 cups Flour (2)
1/2 cup Quick Oats (1/3)
1/2 cup Chopped Pecans (1/3)
3 Tbsp. Sugar (2)
2 Tbsp. Dry Milk (1)
1 1/4 tsp. Salt (3/4)
2 1/2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 1/2)

Place pecans into a small zip baggie and set aside. Do the same
with yeast, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggies of pecans and yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

1 1/4 cups Water (7/8)
2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (1)

Place all ingredients except pecans, into bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "Sweet", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start. Add pecans at the beep.

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Oatmeal Bread Mix

3 cups Flour (2 cups)
1/2 cup Quick or Regular Oats (1/3 cup)
2 Tbsp. Dry Milk (1 Tbsp.)
1 1/4 tsp. Salt (3/4 tsp.)

Mix flour, oats, milk and salt and place in a quart size jar. Apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

2 3/4 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (2 tsp.)
OR 2 1/4 tsp. Quick Acting Dry Yeast (2 tsp.)
1 cups Warm Water (110 degrees) (2/3 cup)
2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (1 Tbsp.)

Place all wet ingredients into the bread pan, then add the dry ingredients on top, reserving the yeast for last.

Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "Sweet", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start.

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Oh, Baby! Cinnamon/Granola Bread Mix

1 jar Applesauce Baby Food (4 ounces), unopened
2 1/4 cups Whole Wheat Flour (1 1/2)
1 1/4 cups Flour (3/4)
3/4 cup Granola (1/2)
1/3 cup Dry Milk (1/4)
4 tsp. Brown Sugar (1 Tbsp.)
3/4 tsp. Cinnamon (1/2)
2 1/2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 1/2)

Place applesauce jar in bottom of a quart sized jar. Place yeast in a small zip baggie, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into the quart sized jar, on top of the applesauce. Lay baggie of yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

1 cup Water (2/3)
4 ounces Applesauce (from jar inside jar) (3 ounces)
1 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (1)

Place all ingredients into bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "Whole Wheat", desired crust color,

rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start. Note: Check dough about 5 minutes into mixing cycle. It should have formed a soft, smooth ball around the blade. If dough is too dry, add liquid 1 tsp. at a time, until dough looks moist enough. If dough is too moist, add flour, 1 tsp. at a time until it looks firm enough.

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Olive/Cheese Bread Mix

1- 2.25 ounce can chopped Black Olives (unopened)
3 cups Flour (2)
3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (1/2)
1 Tbsp. Sugar (3 tsp.)
1 tsp. Salt (3/4)
2 1/2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 1/2)

Place can of olives in bottom of a quart sized jar. Place yeast in a small zip baggie, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into the quart sized jar, on top of the olives. Lay baggie of yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

1/4 cup Black Olives (from can inside jar)(3 Tbsp.)
1 cup Milk (2/3)
1 1/2 Tbsp. Olive Oil (1)



Place all ingredients into bread pan, in the order recommended by bread maker, and select "White", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Do not use delay option, and press Start. Note: Check dough about 5 minutes into mixing cycle. It should have formed a soft, smooth ball around the blade. If dough is too dry, add liquid 1 tsp. at a time, until dough looks moist enough. If dough is too moist, add flour, 1 tsp. at a time until it looks firm enough.

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Onion Bread Mix

1/4 cup Dehydrated Onion Flakes (1/8 cup)
3 1/3 cups Flour (2 cups)
2 Tbsp. Sugar (1 Tbsp.)
1 Tbsp. Dry Milk (2 tsp.)
1 1/2 tsp. Salt (1 tsp.)

Place onion flakes in a small zip baggie and set aside. Do the same with yeast, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggies of onions and yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

2 3/4 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 3/4 tsp.)
OR 2 1/2 tsp. Quick Acting Dry Yeast (1 1/2 tsp.)
1-1/8 cups Warm Water (110 degrees F) (2/3 cup) 1 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (2 tsp.)

Place all wet ingredients into the bread pan, then add the dry ingredients on top, reserving the yeast and onions for last. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "White", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start.

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Onion/Pepper Bread Mix

3 cups Flour (2)
3 Tbsp. Dry Milk (2)
1 tsp. Salt (3/4)
1 Tbsp. Sugar (3 tsp.)
1 1/2 tsp. Minced Onion, dried (1)
3/4 tsp. coarse Black Pepper (1/2)
1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder (1/8)
2 1/2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 1/2)

Place minced onion, garlic and black pepper into a small zip baggie and set aside. Do the same with yeast, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggies of spices and yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:




1 cup Water (2/3)
1 1/2 Tbsp. Olive Oil (1)

Place all ingredients into bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "White", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start.

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Parmesan-Pepper Bread Mix

3 1/4 cups Flour (2 cups)
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (1/3 cup)
1 Tbsp. Sugar (2 tsp.)
1 tsp. Salt (3/4 tsp.)
3/4 tsp. Coarse Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp.)

Mix flour, sugar and salt and place in a quart size jar. Put Parmesan in a small zip baggie and pepper in a second baggie, and place them on top of flour mixture in top of jar. Apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

2 1/2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 1/2 tsp.)
OR 2 1/4 tsp. Quick Acting Dry Yeast (1 1/2 tsp.)
1 1/8 cup Warm Water (110 degrees) (3/4 cup)
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil (2 tsp.)

Place all wet ingredients into the bread pan, then add the dry ingredients on top, reserving the yeast, Parmesan & pepper for last. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "White", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start.

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Peppered Jerky Bread Mix

2 1/2 cups Flour (1 2/3)
1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour (1/3)
2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar (1 1/2)
3/4 cup Beef Jerky -- shredded (1/2)
1 Tbsp. Minced Onion -- dried (3 tsp.)
2 Tbsp. Buttermilk Powder (1 1/2)
2 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes -- (dried, crushed) (1 1/2)
1 tsp. Green Peppercorns -- whole (3/4)
2 1/4 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 1/2)







Place red pepper flakes and green peppercorns into a small zip baggie and set aside. Do same with yeast, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Place shredded jerky into bottom of a quart sized jar, then mix remaining ingredients together and add to jar on top of jerky. Place baggies of peppers and yeast on top of mix and apply lid. (You may need to lightly tap jar onto a padded surface, such as a towel on the counter, to help ingredients settle before adding baggies). To make bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

3 Tbsp. Olive Oil (2)
1 cup Water, lukewarm (2/3)

Place all ingredients into bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "White", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start. Note : You may substitute cream cheese for the olive oil if desired. (Fat free cream cheese is not recommended). This recipe can also be used to make wonderful bread sticks, croutons or sandwich buns.

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Potato Bread Mix

3-1/4 cups Flour (2 cups)
1/2 cup Dry Potato Flakes (1/3 cup)
1 Tbsp. White Sugar (2 tsp.)
1-1/2 tsp. Salt (1 tsp.)

Place the above ingredients into a quart size jar and apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

1-1/4 cups Warm Water (110 degrees F) (3/4 cup)
2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (1 Tbsp.)
2-3/4 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 pkg.) (1 3/4 tsp.)
Or 2-3/4 tsp. Quick Acting Active Dry Yeast (1 3/4 tsp.)

Place all wet ingredients into the bread pan, then add the dry ingredients on top, reserving the yeast for last. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "White", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start.

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Pumpernickel Bread Mix

2 cups Flour (1 1/4 cups)
1 1/4 cups Rye Flour (3/4 cup)
2 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder (1 Tbsp.)
2 tsp. Salt (1 1/4 tsp.)

Mix flours, cocoa and salt and place in a quart size jar. Apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:



1 1/4 cups Warm Water (110 degrees) (2/3 cup)
1/4 cup Dark Molasses (2 Tbsp.)
1 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (2 tsp.)

Place all wet ingredients into the bread pan, then add the dry ingredients on top, reserving the yeast for last. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "Whole Wheat", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start.

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Russian Black Bread Mix

1 1/4 cups Flour (3/4 cup)
1 cup Whole Wheat Flour (2/3 cup)
1 cup Rye Flour (2/3 cup)
1 Tbsp. Instant Coffee Granules (2 tsp.)
1 1/4 tsp. Salt (3/4 tsp.)
1/2 tsp. Fennel Seed, crushed (1/4 tsp.)

Mix flours and salt and place in a quart size jar. Place coffee granules and fennel inside a small zip baggie and place on top of flour mixture inside jar. Apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

3 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (2 tsp.)
OR 2 3/4 tsp. Quick Acting Dry Yeast (2 tsp.)
1 1/4 cups Warm Water (110 degrees) (3/4 cup)
3 Tbsp. Dark Molasses (2 Tbsp.)
2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (1 Tbsp.)

Place all wet ingredients into the bread pan, then add the dry ingredients on top, reserving the yeast & coffee/fennel mixture for last. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "Whole Wheat", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start.

Stuffing Bread Mix

3 cups Flour (2)
3/4 cup Uncooked oatmeal, not instant (1/2)
3/4 cup Cornmeal (1/2)
3 tsp. Brown Sugar (2)
1 tsp. Salt (3/4) 1 Tbsp. Vital Wheat Gluten (1)
3 Tbsp. Parsley, dried (2)
4 tsp. Onion Flakes, dried (3)
1 1/2 tsp. Rosemary, dried (1)
1 1/2 tsp. Sage (1)
1 tsp. Thyme (1/2)
1 tsp. Black Pepper (1/2)
1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder (1/4)
2 1/2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 1/2)

Place parsley, onion flakes, rosemary, sage, thyme, black pepper and garlic powder together into a small zip baggie and set aside. Do the same with yeast, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggies of spices and yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

1 1/2 cups Vegetable broth, or water (1)
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil (2 tsp.)

Place the ingredients, including spices, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "White", desired crust color, rapid baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start.

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Sweet Milk Bread Mix

3 1/4 cups Flour (2 cups)
1 1/4 tsp. Salt (3/4 tsp.)
1 Tbsp. Sugar (3 tsp.)
1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 Paper Towel, folded into a 3 inch square size

Place folded paper towel in bottom of a quart size jar, and set unopened can of milk on top of paper towel. Mix flour, sugar and salt and place into jar, covering can of milk. Apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

2 3/4 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (2 tsp.)
OR 2 1/2 tsp. Quick Acting Dry Yeast (2 tsp.)
3/4 cup Warm Water (110 degrees) (2/3 cup)
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (from can) (1/2 cup)
2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (1 Tbsp.)



Place all wet ingredients into the bread pan, then add the dry ingredients on top, reserving the yeast for last. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "Sweet", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start.

[StillJulie]

Taco Bread Mix

2 cups Flour (1 1/2)
1/4 cup Whole Wheat Flour (3 Tbsp.)
3/4 cup Cornmeal (1/2)
2 Tbsp. Sugar (1 1/2)
1 tsp. Salt (3/4)
3 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning (2)
2 1/2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 1/2)

Place taco seasoning into a small zip baggie and set aside. Do the same with yeast, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggies of taco seasoning and yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

1 1/8 cup Water (5/8)
2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (1 1/2)

Place all ingredients into bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "White", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start.

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Traditional White Bread Mix

3 cups Flour (2 cups)
2 Tbsp. Sugar (1 Tbsp.)
1 Tbsp. Dry Milk (2 tsp.)
1 1/2 tsp. Salt (1 tsp.)

Place the above ingredients into a quart sized jar and apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

2- 1/2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 pkg.) (1 1/4 tsp.)
Or 2-1/2 tsp. Quick Acting Active Dry Yeast) (1 1/4 tsp.)
1 1/4 cups warm water (3/4 cup)
1 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (2 tsp.)



When ready to bake bread, place the second set of ingredients into the bottom of the bread pan of your bread maker. Place dry ingredients on top of wet ingredients, reserving yeast for last. Select "White, Crust Color (light), Large, (rapid if using fast acting yeast), Delay option if desired, and Start". You should store these mixes in a cool, dry place just as you would store the pre-packaged mixes you can purchase in the stores.

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White Ranch Bread Mix

3 1/4 cups Flour (2 1/4)
1/3 cup Dry Milk (1/4)
1 1/2 tsp. Salt (1)
2 Tbsp. Sugar (1 1/2)
1 Tbsp. Powdered Ranch Dressing Mix (3 tsp.)
2 1/2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 1/2)

Place ranch dressing mix into a small zip baggie and set aside. Do the same with yeast, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggies of dressing mix and yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

1 1/8 cups Water (5/8)
1 Egg, beaten (1)
1/4 cup Vegetable Oil (3 Tbsp.)

Place all ingredients into bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "White", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start.

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Whole Wheat Bread Mix

3 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour (2 1/3 cups)
1/4 cup Brown Sugar, packed (2 Tbsp.)
1 1/2 tsp. Salt (1 tsp.)

Mix flour, sugar and salt and place in a quart size jar. Apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 1/2 tsp.)
OR 2 tsp. Quick Acting Dry Yeast (1 1/4 tsp.)
1 1/3 cups Warm Water (110 degrees) (1 cup)
2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (1 Tbsp.)

Place all wet ingredients into the bread pan, then add the dry ingredients on top, reserving the yeast for last. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "Whole Wheat", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start.

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Whole Wheat/Spice Bread Mix

1 1/2 cups Flour (1)
1 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour (1)
1 1/2 Tbsp. Dry Milk (1)
2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar (1 1/2)
3/4 tsp. Salt (1/2)
1/2 cup Raisins (1/3)
1 tsp. Cinnamon (3/4)
1/2 tsp. Nutmeg (1/4)
1/2 tsp. Ginger (1/4)
2 1/2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast (2 1/8)

Place cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg into a small zip baggie and set aside. Do the same with yeast, or set aside a prepackaged envelope of yeast. Mix and place the remaining ingredients into a quart sized jar. Lay baggies of spices and yeast on top of mix and apply lid. To make the bread later, you will need the following additional ingredients:

1 1/4 cups Water (3/4)
2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil (1 1/2)
1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla (1)

Place all ingredients into bread pan, in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread maker. Insert the bread pan into the bread maker, and select "White", desired crust color, rapid or normal baking cycle and loaf size. Select desired delay option, and press Start.









Brownies In A Jar

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup walnuts; chopped
1/2 cup white baking pieces

LAYER in a 1-quart glass jar or canister the following ingredients; Cocoa powder, sugar, chocolate pieces, flour, baking powder, salt, walnuts, and white baking pieces. Tap jar gently on the counter to settle each layer before adding the next. Cover the jar and attach baking directions.

BAKING DIRECTIONS: Use within 1 month. Heat oven to 350o. Grease and flour an 8x8x2-inch baking pan. Combine 1/2 cup melted and cooled butter and 2 slightly beaten eggs in a large bowl, Stir in jar contents. Spread into prepared pan. Bake for 35 minutes

[StillJulie]

-new travel bag for toiletries, you can find nice hanging ones for only $16.50 one eddiebauer.com or great washable ones from llbean.com

-new travel coffee mug with a pound of fresh gourmet coffee or gift card to a local starbucks or favorite coffee location

-movie theater gift cards

-new scarf or gloves for winter

-new DVD of a great classic "guy" movie (old westerns, The Burbs, any movie with Robert Dinero, Glory, What about Bob?, Funny Farm, National Lampoon's Vacation (the original first one is too funny , and more)


FIL I seem to gravitate towards hunting stuff or gift cards for resturants. Not very creative but in 10 1/2 years of being in the family I have only known them to eat at 3 resturants, one for breakfasts, and they alternate on Sat nights between the other 2. They aren't much for trying new stuff.

For my Papa I have made him baskets of his favorite snack size candy bars and treats. He has a major sweet tooth so it never last long.



Basket gifts always go over well
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things like, a movie night basket, a popcorn bowl would be your basket, add microwave popcorn, a few gift cards for blockbuster or other movie place

Coffee basket
mugs, coffee, a few plastic spoons dipped in chocolate(for stirring)

I used to have a whole list of "basket" ideas they are on the web somewhere.

One thing I gave my FIL one year was a coffee mug with a picture of my kids, he loved it.

[StillJulie]

Cowboy Cookie Mix in a Jar - Very Good
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1 1/3 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 c. semisweet chocolate chips
1 qt. jar
Tamp down after adding each ingredient-very important! I promise it will all fit.

Layer the ingredients in the quart jar in the order given. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the next layer.

Include a card with the following instructions:
Cowboy Cookie Mix in a Jar
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together 1/2 c. melted butter or margarine, 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Stir in the entire contents of the jar. You may need to use your hands to finish mixing. Shape into walnut sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.
3. Bake for 11-13 minutes in the preheated oven. Transfer from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

I got this from Allrecipes.com last year and made the cookies. This is a good recipe so I made up some as gifts last year. This would be great as a fundraiser for a youth group, bake sale or a nice teacher gift.



Spice Heart Cookie Mix.
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1 (18.25 oz) pkg Pillsbury Moist Supreme Yellow Cake Mix
3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup molasses

In med. bowl, combine cake mix and pumpkin pie spice; mix well. Spoon into 1 quart wide mouth jar

Spray inside of resealable snack-sized food storage plastic bag with nonstick cooking spray. Pour molasses into bag; seal bag. Place bag in jar on top of dry mixture.

Seal jar. Attach 2 to 2 1/2 inch heart shaped cookie cutter and copy of Spice Heart Cookies recipe.

RECIPE

Contents of jar
1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 egg

Heat oven to 350. Remove bag of molasses from jar. In large bowl, combine contents of jar, molasses, margarine and egg; beat well at low speed.

On floured surface, roll out half of dough at a time to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with floured cookie cutter. Place 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake at 350 for 7 - 9 min or until edges are golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets.

4 doz. cookies



Snickerdoodles
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Snickerdoodle Mix in a Jar

Makes 3 dozen

2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 t. baking soda
2 t. cream of tartar
1 1/2 c. white sugar

In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar, and sugar. Stir with a whisk, then place into a one quart canning jar.

Attach a tag with the following instructions:

Snickerdoodles
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup of butter and 2 eggs. Pour in the snickerdoodle mix and stir until a dough forms. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon. Roll the dough into 1 inch balls, rol the balls in the cinnamon/sugar mixture, and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Bake for 10-15 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookies should be light brown. Cool on wire racks.

These are very good and easy to make. I got this from Allrecipes.com and made them up as gifts also.



Sand Art Russian Tea Mix
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27 oz. Tang
6 oz. Sweetened lemonade mix
1 cup instant tea
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Layer each ingredient in order in a jar. For a fancier effect, slide a butter knife down the side of the jar, in various places, between layers.



Sand Art Brownie Mix
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(This recipe makes 12 batches)

12 Quart-size Jars with lids and rings
12 oz. Cocoa
42 oz. Chocolate Chips
42 oz. Vanilla/white chocolate Chips
32 oz. Chopped Walnuts or Pecans
50 oz. Brown Sugar
5 lb. All-purpose Flour
5 lb. Granulated Sugar

Layer these ingredients in a quart jar in the order given, leveling each one as you add it. Start at the bottom of each jar and add:

3/4 tsp. Salt
1/2 cup plus 1/8 cup All-purpose Flour
1/3 cup Cocoa
1/2 cup All-purpose 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 Nuts (the top layer)

Cover the lid with a 7 1/2-inch circle of fabric tied with ribbon. Attach a tag to the ribbon with the baking instructions and liquid ingredients.

Liquid Ingredients & Baking Instructions to put on tag:

To prepare your brownies: In a large mixing bowl, combine the contents of this jar with 3 well-beaten eggs, 2/3 cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Pour batter into a well-greased 9x13-inch cake pan and bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool and cut into squares!




Cappuccino Mix by Proverbsmama
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Cappuccino mix
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Cappuccino mix:
1 c. powdered instant nondairy creamer
1 c. chocolate-flavored drink mix (I use sugar free Nestle's quik)
3/4 c. inst. coffee (decaf or reg.)
1/2 c. sugar (I use sugar substitute - usually 4-6 packets)
1/2 t. ground cinnamon
1/4 t. ground ginger

Combine all ingred. in a jar. Shake well. Use 2 T. of the mix per 6 oz. boiling water. (I use less than 2 T.)



Coffee continental mix by proverbsmama
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Coffee continental mix
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Coffee continental mix:
1 c. cocoa mix (I use sugar-free)
3/4 c. inst. coffee

Combine ingred. and store in airtight container. Use 1-1/2 T. of the mix per 6 oz. boiling water. Can top with whipped cream, if desired.




Lemon poppy-seed cake mix by proverbsmama
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Lemon poppy-seed cake mix
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1-1/2 c. sugar
3 c. flour
1-1/2 t. bkg. powder
1/4 c. poppy seeds

Combine all ingred. in lg. mixing bowl. Blend with wire whisk. Store in airtight container.

To bake:
3/4 c. marg.
6 eggs
1/3 c. milk
1 t. van.
1 t. lemon extract (I use lemon juice)
Zest of 1 lemon (I omit)
1 pkg. lemon poppy-seed cake mix

Glaze:
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. lemon juice

Preheat oven to 350. Grease an 8-9 cup bundt pan. In lg. bowl, cream marg. Add eggs, one @ a time, beating after each one. Add milk, extracts, and lemon zest. Add the cake mix and beat on med. speed for 3-4 min. Pour into greased pan and bake for 45-55 min. While the cake is baking, make the glaze.

Combine sugar and lemon juice in sm. saucepan over med. heat and bring to a boil for 3 min. When cake has been rmvd. from oven, poke the cake all over with a wooden skewer and brush the glaze over the cake. Let stand for 1 hour, then remove from pan to cool on a wire rack. Wrap the cake when it's cooled.


Beer bread mix by proverbsmama
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Beer bread
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Beer bread mix:

3 c. self-rising flour
3 t. sugar

Combine ingred. and store in airtight container.

To bake:
1 pkg. beer bread mix
1 12 oz. can beer, sprite, or unflavored seltzer water
1/2 c. melted marg.

Preheat oven to 375. Combine beer bread mix with the beer or seltzer, beating w/a wooden spoon. Place into greased loaf pan. Pour 1/3 of the marg. over the dough. Bake 40 min. Pour 1/3 of marg. over the top of bread again. Bake 10 min. longer. Pour last of marg. over the bread and bake another 10 min. Remove bread from the oven and cool for 30-40 min. Serve warm.

Cheesy beer bread:

Follow same ingred. as above, only add 1 c. grated cheddar cheese or swiss cheese and 4 shakes of hot pepper sauce.

Dilly beer bread:
Same as above, only add 2 T. dreid dillweed or 1/4 c. fresh snipped dill.


nine bean soup mix (good for kids to help make)
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buy:

1 lb bag each:

barley pearls
dried black beans
dried red beans
dried pinto beans
dried navy beans
dried great northern beans
dried split peas
dried black-eyed peas

combine all beans together. divide into teh 2-cup packages for gift giving. place in pretty container (glass)

make a label , prepare mix according to the Nine Bean Soup Recipe.



Nine Bean Soup

2 cups nine bean soup mix
2 quarts water
1 pound ham, diced
l large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2- 3/4 tsp salt
1 16 oz can tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 10 oz can tomatoes and green chilies, undrained.


sort and wash 2 cups of bean mix; place in a dutch oven. cover w/ water 2" above beans, and soak overnight.

drain beans; add 2 quarts water and next 4 ingredients. cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 1-1/2 hrs or until beans are tender.

add remaining ingredients; simmer 30 minutes. stirring occasionally

yield 8 cups

[StillJulie]

don't hit me - i know its only march but if you wanna do this - ya gotta buy them soon cause i doubt you'll find the materials later.

anywayyyyyyyyy.

dd and i are making this wayyyyyy too cool beach bag/pillow thing that was in her magazine and it soooooo easy, costs under $5 and she loves it!!

you take three brightly colored hand towels (that's what i think would be hard to find in other seasons). one you fold in half, stitch and make into a pillow. (stitch around edge, stuff with fluff, finish off)

then the other two towels you fold in half and make into pockets by sewing just the sides.

the pockets get handstitched onto the edge of the pillow (so they drape down the sides and it all looks like a big handbag).

add a strap, any decorations you'd like, maybe some velcro to keep the pockets closed and voila!!

you could even get some cheap dollar store beach stuff to put in it if you buy them in the next few months.

we're in the midst of making it but i doubt it'll take more than an hour total.

[StillJulie]

"Cup"cakes
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i didn't see this one posted anywhere, my 11yr old is making these for gifts this year.
we'll be buying plain mugs at the $1 store and decorating them with paint pens.

a box of cake mix makes 8 'cup' cakes.
the mugs need to hold at least 1 1/2 cups and be microwaveable.

18 1/4oz chocolate cake mix
3.9 oz pkg chocolate pudding mix

glaze
3 C.powdered sugar
4 1/2 Tbsp hot cocoa mix ( i just use plain cocoa pwdr)
~this yr i want to try one of those
international coffees~
2 1/4 tsp vanilla powder (i have no clue what that is,
never use it! lol!)

Combine the cake mix and dry pudding in a large bowl, mix together. Put 1/2 cup mix into 8 plastic sandwich bags/secure with a twistie/label 'cake mix'.

Combine the powdered sugar and hot chocolate mix.
Place 1/3 cup mix in 8 plastic sandwich bags/secure with a twistie/label 'glaze'.

Place one bag cake mix and one bag glaze in each mug.

Make a label with cooking directions:

"cup"cakes:
Spray inside of mug with nonstick cooking spray
empty cake mix into mug
add: 1 egg white
1 Tbsp oil
1 tbsp water

mix until well blended
microwave on high 2 minutes

glaze:
while cake is baking, add 1 1/2 tsp water to glaze mix. close baggie and squish until well blended pour over cake in the cup and enjoy while warm


~this receipe was adapted from 'gooseberry patch christmas' and other sources..~