Recipe: Colletion - 6 Sauces/Dips/Dressings

TALK TKL 9-17 - The Joy of Mixes
Sauce/Dip/Salad Dressing Mixes

White Sauce Mix
Mushroom Sauce Mix
Bacon-Flavored Dip Mix
Sesame-Cheese Dip Mix
Onion-Cheese Dip Mix
Vegetable Dip Mix

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Risa G., N (9:20:09 pm) : This is from one of my favorite vegetarian books.
If you can find it, it is like a big bible!! Wonderful stuff in it too...not
just the usual boring vegetarian fare:
From American Wholefoods Cuisine
Nikki & David Goldbrick

White Sauce Mix
Makes 3 cups mix

1 c. whole wheat flour
2-1/2 c. nonfat dry milk powder
1 Tbsp. salt

Combine all ingredients. Store in a covered container at
room temperature. Shake well before each use to distribute
ingredients evenly.

To Make White Sauce:
Thin Sauce: 3 T. mix + 1 c. milk, water or combination
Med. Sauce: 1/2 c. mix + 1 c. water or equal parts milk
and water
Thick Sauce: 2/3 c. mix + 1 c. water

Combine dry mix with enough of the liquid to make a smooth
paste. Stir in remaining liquid and cook over moderate heat
continuing to stir frequently, until sauce thickens and
comes to a boil. Boil gently for 1-2 minutes.
Makes 1 cup sauce

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Risa G., N (9:23:44 pm) : Another from the Goldbeck book:

Mushroom Sauce Mix
Makes 3-3/4 c. mix

1/2 oz (about 2/3 cup) dried mushrooms
1 c. whole wheat flour
2-1/2 c. nonfat dry milk powder
1 T. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 T. nutritional yeast

Crush half the mushrooms until quite small and leave the
remainder as they come.
Combine all ingredients and store in a covered container at
room temperature. Mix thoroughly before each use.

Quick Mushroom Sauce:
Medium Sauce: 6 T. mix+ 1 c. water
Thick Sauce: 3/4 c. mix + 1 c. water

Combine dry mix with some of the water to make a smooth
paste, using about 1/4 c. liquid to 6 T. mix. Add remaining
water and stir continuously over moderate heat until sauce
thickens and comes to a boil. Boil gently for 1-2 minutes
to cook out the raw flour taste.
Makeds 1 c.

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Bacon-Flavored Dip Mix

2 T Instant Bacon Bits
1 T Instant Minced Onion
1 t Instant Beef Bouillon
1/8 t Minced Garlic

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; blend well. Spoon mixture onto a
6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight. Lable as
Bacon-Flavored Dip Mix. Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6
months.
Makes 1 package (about 3 T) of mix.

Bacon Flavored Dip:
Combine 1 cup of sour cream and 1 package of mix.
Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
Makes about 1 cup of dip.

VARIATIONS: Substitute 1 cup yogurt, 1 cup cottage cheese or 1 (8 oz)
package of softened cream cheese for sour cream.

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Sesame-Cheese Dip Mix

1 T Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 t Toasted Sesame Seeds
1/2 t Salt
1/2 t Celery Seed
1 x Dash Pepper
1/8 t Garlic Powder

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; blend well. Spoon mixture onto a
6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight. Label as Sesame
Cheese Dip Mix. Store in a cool, dry place and use within 4 months.
Makes 1 package (about 2 T) of mix. This recipe can be increased to make
more packages.

Sesame-Cheese Dip:
Combine 1 cup of sour cream and 1 package of mix.
Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
Makes about 1 cup of dip.
VARIATION: Substitute 1 cup yogurt for sour cream.

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Onion-Cheese Dip Mix

1 T Instant Minced Onion
1 T Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 t Instant Beef Bouillon
1/4 t Garlic Salt

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; blend well. Spoon mixture onto a
6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight. Label as
Onion-Cheese Dip Mix. Store in a cool dry place and use within 3 to 4
months.
Makes 1 package (about 3 T) of mix. This recipe may be increased to make
more packages of mix.

Onion-Cheese Dip:
Combine 1 cup sour cream with 1 package of mix. Chill at
least 1 hour before serving.
Makes about 1 cup of dip.

VARIATION: Substitute 1 cup cottage cheese or 1 (8 oz) package of
softened cream cheese for sour cream.

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Vegetable Dip Mix

1 T Dried Chives
1/2 t Dill Weed
1 t Garlic Salt
1/2 t Paprika

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl: blend well. Spoon mixture onto a
6-inch square of aluminum foil, and fold to make airtight. Label as
Vegetable Dip Mix. Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 months.
Makes 1 package (about 2 T) of mix.

Vegetable Dip:
Combine 1 T lemon juice, 1 cup Mayonnaise, 1 cup
sour cream, and 1 package of mix. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
Makes about 2 cups of dip.