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Make Ahead & Mixes

Recipe: Jello Flavored Syrups
JELL-O FLAVORED SYRUPS "Easy, delicious, and a great gift in a bottle, carafe or jar." 1/2 of a 3 ounce box cherry or raspberry or strawberry or your favorite flavor Jell-O 1/2 cup boiling water 1 pint white K...
Toppings - Assorted

Recipe: Italian Herb Mix for Garlic Breads, Bruschetta or Pasta (makes 1 cup)
HERB MIX FOR ITALIAN BREADS OR PASTA 1/4 cup dried garlic granules 1/4 cup dried minced garlic 1/4 cup dried basil 1/4 cup dried parsley flakes 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 te...
Mixes and Food Gifts

Recipe: Ginger Simple Syrup and Candied Ginger
GINGER SIMPLE SYRUP AND CANDIED GINGER "This recipe has a bonus feature. You can make two cups of deliciously spicy syrup as stated in the recipe, or boil it a little longer (see directions below) to make Candied Ging...
Mixes and Food Gifts

Recipe: Everything Seed Mixture (using caraway seeds)
EVERYTHING SEED MIXTURE "There are so many "everything" puns to be made here, but I will spare you. While perfect on a just-opened avocado, this Everything seed Mixture can be used to doctor store-bought pita or lava...
Herbs and Spices

Recipe: Seven Seas Simple Marinade (using Italian salad dressing)
SEVEN SEAS SIMPLE MARINADE 1 1/2 cups Seven Seas Viva Italian Dressing, divided use 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 lb. sliced fresh vegetables (such as eggplant, red peppers, yellow peppers or green pepp...
Toppings - Rubs and Marinades

Recipe: Five Marinades (honey mustard; lemon; brandy; garlic honey; red wine)
FIVE MARINADES HONEY MUSTARD MARINADE 1 cup Dijon mustard 1 cup dry white wine 3/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup honey 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tbsp soy sauce Mix all ingredients. LEMON MARINADE 2 tbsp olive oi...
Toppings - Rubs and Marinades

Recipe: Mediterranean Marinade (using Italian salad dressing mix)
MEDITERRANEAN MARINADE FOR BEEF, CHICKEN, SEAFOOD AND VEGETABLES 1 envelope Good Seasons Italian Salad Dressing Mix 1/3 cup cider vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves 1 tsp. g...
Toppings - Rubs and Marinades

Recipe: Garam Masala Spice Mix
GARAM MASALA SPICE MIX 2 tbsp ground coriander 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tbsp ground cardamom 1 tbsp ground black pepper 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tbsp ground cloves 1/2 tbsp ground nutmeg From: SueA, CA -...
Herbs and Spices

Recipe: Spice Blend Mix (for cakes, breads, etc.)
SPICE BLEND MIX "Add one teaspoon or more to cake batters, quick bread batters, whipped cream and pancakes. I use this for anything that calls for any of the ingredients used. It adds variety." 2 tbsp ground cinnam...
Mixes and Food Gifts

Recipe: Prudhomme Spice Mix (using cayenne and cumin)
PRUDHOMME SPICE MIX "This is the spice mixture that Paul Prudhomme recommends for hamburgers in The Prudhomme Family Cookbook. It should be as good or better on prime rib." 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper ...
Mixes and Food Gifts

Recipe: 15 Bean Soup and Homemade Dried Bean Mix
15 BEAN SOUP AND BEAN MIX 3 cups 15 bean soup dried beans, soaked* 1 gallon water 1 large Bermuda onion, chopped 4 stalks celery, chopped 1 (28 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes, cut up 2 lbs smoked meat (rib tips, h...
Soups

Recipe: Country Blend All Purpose Seasoning (Salt-Free)
COUNTRY BLEND ALL PURPOSE SEASONING (SALT-FREE) Use only dried herbs and spices. 5 teaspoons sesame seed 5 teaspoons dried red bell pepper flakes (ground) 5 teaspoons dried parsley leaves 2 1/2 teaspoons curry p...
Herbs and Spices

Recipe: Homemade Lemon and Rosemary Chicken Stuffing Mix (make ahead)
LEMON AND ROSEMARY CHICKEN STUFFING MIX "With just the right amount of texture, moisture, and seasoning, this light, fluffy and flavorful stuffing is perfect for any chicken or fowl dish." 8 cups dried bread cubes ...
Side Dishes - Stuffings, Dressings

Recipe: Bahama Mama Marinade (using orange juice, pineapple juice and rum)
BAHAMA MAMA MARINADE "Good for soaking fruit, summer vegetables; shellfish, tuna; chicken; pork." "In the late 1990s, I spent a lot of time in the Bahamas, where I fell in love with the tropical cocktails, fresh fi...
Toppings - Rubs and Marinades

Recipe: Chocolate Lover's Granola (with Cranberry-Pistachio variation)
CHOCOLATE LOVER'S GRANOLA 2 cups regular rolled oats, uncooked 1 cup sliced or slivered almonds, coarsely chopped, or chopped walnuts 1/2 cup flaked coconut (optional) 1/2 cup dry-roasted sunflower kernels 1/4 c...
Breakfast and Brunch

Recipe: Cherry-Berry Bread Mix or Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Mix (quick bread)
CHERRY-BERRY BREAD MIX 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup Quaker oats (quick-cooking or old fashioned), uncooked 3/4 c...
Mixes and Food Gifts

Recipe: Fruit-Infused Vinegars with Honey (apricot, pear, raspberry or fig)
FRUIT-INFUSED HONEY VINEGARS "Whether served with French bread for dipping or drizzled over mixed greens, these sweet vinegars are sure to be a hit, especially as gifts during the holiday season." 2 cups white wine...
Mixes and Food Gifts

Recipe: Mixed Spice Blend (for apple pie, cake, fruit, cookies, breads, etc.)
MIXED SPICE BLEND "The Rosemary House says, "We got the recipe from a group of church cooks who burned their mortgage by holding bake sales and offering the best apple cake in the world. This spice blend was their sec...
Herbs and Spices

Recipe: Herb Mix for Italian Breads, Pizza, Bruschetta, Veggies and Pasta
HERB MIX FOR ITALIAN BREADS 1/4 cup dried garlic granules 1/4 cup dried minced garlic 1/4 cup dried basil 1/4 cup dried parsley 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper ...
Herbs and Spices

Recipe: 1-2-3 Marinade for Chicken, Beef, Lamb and Shrimp (and marinating timetable)
1-2-3 MARINADE FOR CHICKEN, BEEF, LAMB AND MORE "This marinade, which takes its name from its three ingredients - red wine, orange juice and soy sauce - used in equal amounts, has been in my repertoire for as long as ...
Toppings - Rubs and Marinades

Recipe: Smoky Tea Essence (adds a sweet, bacony, smoky flavor to rubs, soups, beans, etc.)
SMOKY TEA ESSENCE "This powder, my most exciting discovery with rubs, is made from Lapsang Souchong or Hu-Kwa, a smoked tea from China's Fukien province. It imparts a sweet, bacony, smoky flavor to foods. You can use ...
Herbs and Spices

Recipe: Homemade Bouquet Garni (make ahead, makes 8)
BOUQUET GARNI Simmer in soups, stews, or any sort of braised poultry or meat dish. 8 garlic cloves, peeled 1/2 cup dried parsley flakes 8 teaspoons dried leaf basil 8 teaspoons dried leaf rosemary 8 teaspoons d...
Herbs and Spices

Recipe: Fruit and Spice Herb Tea Mix and How to Dry Orange Peel
FRUIT AND SPICE HERB TEA 2 cups dried lemon verbena leaves 1 cup dried chamomile 1 cup dried orange mint 1 cup dried orange peel* 3 tablespoons whole cloves, crushed 1 (6-inch) cinnamon stick, crushed Blend al...
Beverages

Recipe: Pizza Crusts (freeze ahead, recipes for six or eighteen 12-inch crusts)
PIZZA CRUSTS "Make a bunch of these crusts and keep them in your freezer; then when you want pizza, pull out a crust, bake it as directed, top it with fun toppings, bake again, and eat!" FOR 6 CRUSTS: 6 cups white...
Pizza/Focaccia

Recipe: Pepperoni Pizza (freeze ahead, recipes for two or six 10-inch pizzas)
PEPPERONI PIZZAS FOR 4 SERVINGS: 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 t...
Pizza/Focaccia

Recipe: Dry Master Salsa Mix and Caliente Salsa
DRY MASTER SALSA MIX "This recipe can be doubled and tripled to make a "ready to go mix" when you have an urgent need for salsa. The dry mix can be stored in your pantry; once prepared, keep in the refrigerator." ...
Toppings - Salsas

Recipe: Taco Filling (makes 6 cups, freeze ahead)
TACO FILLING "Fold this Mexican-style mixture into corn tortillas for Beef Tacos, or try it in Taco Salad, on top of sweet potatoes, or as a hearty addition to stews." 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 cups finely...
Main Dishes - Beef and Other Meats

Recipe: Instant Potato Soup Mix
INSTANT POTATO SOUP MIX 1 3/4 cups instant mashed potato flakes 1 1/2 cups nonfat dry milk 1 tablespoon granulated chicken bouillon 2 tablespoons dried minced onion 1 teaspoon parsley flakes 1/2 teaspoon dried th...
Soups

Recipe: Beef Mix for Meatloaf and Meatballs (freeze ahead, 3 meatloaves and 4 meals of meatballs)
BEEF MIX FOR MEATLOAF AND MEATBALLS "Cooking up a large batch of this meat mixture goes a long way toward establishing a supply of Frozen Assets. From this one recipe, you can make Meatloaf, Meatballs, and Salisbury S...
Main Dishes - Beef and Other Meats

Recipe: Homemade Vanilla Extract (using vodka)
HOMEMADE VANILLA EXTRACT 2 whole vanilla beans 1 1/2 cups vodka 1/2 cup water 1 cup granulated sugar In a 3-cup glass container with a tight-fitting lid, combine vanilla beans with the vodka. Cap and allow to "s...
Tips and Tricks - Cooking

ISO: Homemade Vanilla Extract - question
Do you split open the vanilla beans?...

re: Homemade Vanilla Extract
Dear Donna, While this recipe for vanilla extract doesn't say to split the beans, other recipes do call for splitting the beans. I think opening the beans should give it a more intense flavor but I wonder if using who...

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