Makes 1 package (about 3 T) of mix
This recipe can be increased to make more
packages.
2 T. Instant Bacon Bits
1 T. Instant Minced Onion
1 tsp. Instant Beef Bouillon
1/8 tsp. 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
....Label - Bacon-Flavored Dip Mix
........Store in a cool, dry place and use
within 6 months
BACON FLAVORED Dip
(Makes about 1 cup of dip)
....Combine and chill at least 1 hour before
serving
1 C. Sour Cream
1 package of mix
VARIATIONS: Substitute 1 C. Yogurt, 1 C. Cottage
Cheese
or 1 (8 oz) package of
softened Cream Cheese for the sour cream.
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Makes 1 serving (3 Tablespoons)
1-1/2 tsp. Grated Lemon Peel
1 tsp. Oregano
1/8 tsp. Instant Minced Garlic
1/2 tsp. Pepper
2 T. Graded Parmesan Cheese
....Combine all ingredients in a small bowl;
stir until well blended
........Spoon mixture onto a square of aluminum
foil, and fold to make airtight packet
....Label - Caesar Salad Dressing Mix
........Store in a cool dry place and use within
3 to 4 months
To Make: CAESAR SALAD DRESSING
(Makes about 3/4 cup of Dressing)
....Combine in a glass jar and shake until well
blended
1/2 C. Canola Oil
1/4 C. Lemon Juice
1 packet of Mix
Chill before serving
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Makes 20 teaspoons of mix (4 servings)
4 T. Chili Powder
4 tsp. Cocoa Powder
2-1/2 tsp. Ground Coriander
2-1/2 tsp. Ground Cumin
1-1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp. Sugar
1 tsp. Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
....Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and
blend well
........Spoon the mixture into a glass jar and
label as Chili Seasoning Mix
....Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6
months
TO MAKE: The CHILI
(Makes 10 servings, about 2-1/2 quarts)
....Brown in a medium skillet over medium-high
heat....Drain
2 lb. Lean Ground Beef
2 tsp. Canola Oil
........ADD....Cook until tender
3 tsp. Chili Seasoning Mix
1 medium Onion, chopped
........Stir in
2 tsp. Chili Seasoning Mix
15 oz. can Kidney Beans
28 oz. can Diced Tomatoes,
un-drained
........Puree in a blender....Add
15-1/2 oz. can Kidney
Beans
Reduce heat and simmer 30-40 minutes uncovered,
stirring occasionally
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Makes 1 packet (about 1/4 cup) of mix
1 T. Unbleached Flour
2 T. Instant Minced Onion
1-1/2 tsp. Chili Powder
1 tsp. Cocoa Powder
1 tsp. Seasoned Salt *
1/2 tsp. Crushed Dried Red Pepper
1/2 tsp. Sugar
1/2 tsp. Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp. Instant Minced Garlic
....Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and
blend well
........Spoon mixture into a 6-inch square of
aluminum foil and fold to make an airtight packet
....Label - Chili Seasoning Mix
........Store in a cool, dry place and use
within 6 months
* For lower sodium you may substitute Seasoned
No-Salt Alternative.
To Make: The CHILI
(Makes 4 to 6 servings)
....Brown in a medium skillet over medium-high
heat....Drain
1 lb. Lean Ground Beef
........ADD
2 - 15 oz. cans Kidney Beans
2 - 16 oz. cans Diced Tomatoes,
un-drained
1 packet Chili Seasoning Mix
Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring
occasionally
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French Dressing Mix
Makes 1 serving of (5 Tablespoons)
1 tsp. Dry Mustard
1/4 C. Sugar
1-1/2 tsp. Paprika
1-1/2 tsp. Salt *
1/8 tsp. Onion Powder
....Combine all ingredients in a small bowl;
stir until well blended
........Put mixture in a foil packet or 1-pint
glass jar
....Label - French Dressing
Mix
........Store in a cool, dry place and use
within 6 months.
* For lower sodium you may substitute No-Salt
Alternative.
To Make: The DRESSING
(Makes about 1-1/4 cups)
....Combine in a glass jar....Shake until well
blended
5 T. Dry Mix (1 packet)
3/4 C. Canola Oil
1/4 C. Vinegar
........Chill before serving
VARIATION:
....Sweet Italian Dressing: Increase sugar to
1/2 cup
........Substitute 1 T celery seed for paprika
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Hidden Valley Ranch Buttermilk Dressing Mix
(Makes 42 - 1 T. servings)
....Put through blender on high speed until
powdered
15 Squares Saltine Crackers
........ADD....Blend again until powdered
1/2 C. Dry Minced Onions
2 C. Minced Dry Parsley
2 T. Dry Dill Weed
........Dump into bowl....Stir in
1/4 C. Onion Salt
1/4 C. Garlic Salt
1/4 C. Onion Powder
1/4 C. Garlic Powder
....Store in a labeled and dated sealed glass
jar in a cool, dark place; for up to 1 year
TO MAKE: The DRESSING
(Makes about 2 cups)
....Whisk till smooth, chill to thicken
1 T. Dry Mix
1 C. Mayonnaise
1 C. Buttermilk
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(Yield: About 2/3 cup)
1-1/2 T. Dried Oregano
1-1/2 T. Dried Basil
1-1/2 T. Garlic Powder
1-1/2 T. Salt
1-1/2 T. Onion Powder
3/4 T. Paprika
3/4 T. Dried Dill Weed
3/4 T. Dried Rosemary
1/2 tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Dash of Cayenne Pepper
....Combine all ingredients in a small bowl;
blend well
........Store in a labeled, dated sealed glass
jar in a cool, dark place; Best used within 6 months
To Make: The DRESSING
1-1/2 T. Herb Mix
1/4 C. Vinegar
2-1/2 T. Water
3/4 C. Olive oil
....Combine in a dressing bottle or a jar with
tight-fitting lid
........Shake well....Let stand for at least 1
hour to blend flavors
....For added flavor, try using your favorite
herbal vinegar or flavored oil
To Make: A MARINADE
Great for steak!
1-1/2 T. Herb Mix
1/2 C. Red Wine
2 tsp. Thyme
1/2 lb. Fresh Mushrooms, sliced
1 lg. Onion, sliced
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Makes 1 package (about 3 T) of mix
1 T. Instant Minced Onion
1 T. Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 tsp. Instant Beef Bouillon
1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
....Combine all ingredients in a small bowl;
blend well
........Spoon mixture onto a square of aluminum
foil, and fold to make airtight packet
....Label - Onion-Cheese Dip Mix
........Store in a cool dry place and use within
3 to 4 months
To Make: ONION CHEESE Dip
(Makes 1 cup of dip)
....Combine and chill at least 1 hour before
serving
1 C. Sour Cream
1 packet of mix
VARIATIONS:
Substitute 1 C. Cottage Cheese or 1 (8 oz)
package of softened Cream Cheese for the sour cream.
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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 T. Dried Parsley
1/2 T. Dried Chives
1/4 T. Dried Tarragon
1/2 T. Lemon Pepper
1 T. Sea Salt
1/4 T. Oregano
1/2 T. Garlic Powder
....Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir
with a wooden spoon to mix
........Store in a labeled, dated sealed glass
jar in a cool, dark place; Best used within 6 months
Attach this to the gift Jar:
To Make: RANCH DRESSING
(Makes 1 cup)
....In a large bowl whisk together
1/2 C. Mayonnaise
1/2 C. Buttermilk
1 T. Ranch Pressing & Dip Mix
........Refrigerate for one hour before serving
To Make: RANCH DIP
(Makes 2 cups)
....In a large bowl whisk together
2 T. Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix
1 C. Mayonnaise or low-fat mayo
1 C. Sour Cream or low-fat yogurt
........Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving
....Great with raw vegetables, or as a topping
for baked potatoes
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Makes 1 package (about 2 T) of mix
1 T. Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 dash Pepper
2 tsp. Toasted Sesame Seeds
1/2 tsp. Salt *
1/2 tsp. Celery Seed
1/8 tsp. Garlic Powder
....Combine all ingredients in a small bowl;
blend well
........Spoon mixture onto a square of aluminum
foil, and fold to make airtight packet
....Label - Sesame Cheese Dip Mix
........Store in a cool, dry place and use
within 4 months
* For lower sodium you may substitute No-Salt
Alternative
To Make: SESAME-CHEESE DIP
(Makes about 1 cup of dip)
....Combine and chill at least 1 hour before
serving
1 C. Sour Cream
1 packet of mix
VARIATIONS: Substitute 1 C. Yogurt for the sour
cream
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Makes 1 package (about 3 T) of mix
1 T. Dry Minced ONION
1 tsp. Kosher SALT
1/2 tsp. Dry Minced GARLIC
1/4 tsp. CELERY SEED
1 tsp. Dried GREEN PEPPER FLAKES
1 tsp. CORNSTARCH
1/4 tsp. DRY MUSTARD
1/4 tsp. CHILI POWDER
....Combine all ingredients in a small bowl
until well blended
........Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of
aluminum foil and fold to make an airtight packet
....Label - Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix
........Store in a cool, dry place and use
within 6 months
To Make: SLOPPY JOSES
(Makes 6 servings)
....Brown in a medium skillet over medium-high
heat
........Drain excess grease
1 lb. lean GROUND BEEF *
........ADD and bring to a boil
1 pkg. SLOPPY JOE SEASONING MIX
1/2 C. WATER
8 oz. can TOMATO SAUCE
....Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring
occasionally
Serve over toasted hamburger buns
* May substitute 1 lb. lean GROUND CHICKEN
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Makes 1 package (about 2 T) of mix
1/2 tsp. Crushed Dried Red Pepper
2 tsp. Instant Minced Onion
1/2 tsp. Instant Minced Garlic
1 tsp. Sea Salt
1 tsp. Chili Powder
1/2 tsp. Cornstarch
1/2 tsp. Paprika
1/2 tsp. Ground Cumin
1/4 tsp. Dried Oregano
1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
1/4 tsp. Sugar
....Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and
blend well
........Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of
aluminum foil and fold to make airtight
....Label - Taco Seasoning Mix
........Store in a cool, dry place and use
within 6 months
Using the above recipe as a guide you can
increase the amounts to make any number of packages
To Make: TACOS
(Makes filling for 8 to 10 super size tacos)
....Brown in a skillet over medium-high heat
1 lg. ONION, chopped
....Brown in the same skillet over medium-high
heat; drain the grease
........Run under hot water to remove any excess
grease
1 lb. BEEF, ground
OR
1-1/2 lb. CHICKEN, ground
....Return onion to the skillet and stir in
garlic
1 T. GARLIC, minced
2 C. ZUCCHINI, grated * (optional)
....Sprinkle over the top and stir in well
1 Packet SEASONING MIX
* (1-1/2 Packets if adding Zucchini to the
recipe)
....ADD and stir well, bring to a boil, reduce
heat
3/4 C. WATER
....Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
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Makes 1 packet (about 2 T. mix)
1 T. Chives, dried
1 tsp. Garlic powder
1/2 tsp. Dill weed
1/2 tsp. Paprika
....Combine all ingredients in a small bowl;
blend well
........Spoon mixture onto a square of aluminum
foil, and fold to make airtight packet
....Label - Vegetable Dip Mix
........Store in a cool, dry place and use
within 6 MONTHS
TO MAKE: The DIP
(Makes about 2 cups of dip)
....Combine all and chill at least 1 hour before
serving
1 T. Lemon juice
1 C. Mayonnaise
1 C. Sour cream
1 packet of mix
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