Let's MIX It Up!

 Just a few simple mixes for your pantry or for gifts.  Simple things today.  I will do more posts with other mixes - at least once a week.

Hope this gives you some ideas.

ONION SOUP MIX

3/4 C instant minced onion

4 tsp. onion powder

1/3 C beef bouillon (dry)

1/4 tsp. celery seed

1/4 tsp. sugar

Mix together and store in an airtight container.  

2 TBSP. = one packet of store bought onion soup mix

ESSENCE OF EMERIL (ORIGINAL)

Emeril is a TV chef and he used to always call this "BAM"

2 1/2 Tbsp. paprika

2 Tbsp.  salt

2 Tbsp. garlic powder

1 Tbsp. black pepper

1 Tbsp. onion powder

1 Tbsp. cayenne

1 Tbsp. oregano

1 Tbsp. thyme.

Mix together and keep in an airtight container.  Use to taste.

Love this stuff!!!!!

PEPPERMINT COFFEE

1/3 C sugar (or equivalent of sweetener)

1/4 C powdered non-dairy creamer

1/4 C instant coffee granules

2 Tbsp. cocoa

2 Tbsp. crushed peppermint candies

Mix and place in a jar.  INSTRUCTIONS:  Mix 2 full Tbsp. to 1/2 C boiling water

This would be cute in a nice jar which is given with a fun mug

PUMPKIN DIP

MIX 

2 C powdered sugar

1 tsp. ground ginger

1 tsp. allspice

2 tsp. cinnamon

Place in a baggie

Give with a 15 oz. can pf pumpkin and 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese

Mix softened cream cheese with sugar/spices and then add pumpkin and mix.

Serve with gingersnaps or graham crackers

**I have given without the cream cheese (added an instruction label that says mix with your own)

And then I gift the ginger snaps or graham crackers

I am not a pumpkin person - but this is really good.

CREAM OF SOUP

2 C dry milk

2 1/2 C flour

1/4 C chicken bouillon powder   (or your fav)

2 tbsp. dried onion flakes

1/2 tsp, thyme

1 tsp. basil

Mix together and store in an airtight jar.

For casseroles mix 1/2 C to 1 1/4 C cups of water to 1/2 C mix

FOR SOUP - 1 C to 2 C water to 1/2 C mix

Equivalent to 10 cans of soup

**Think of the options - you could add any diced veggie or mushrooms to add extra flavor when cooking

CRAZY SALT - "Jane's Krazy Mixed-Up"

3Tbsp. onion flakes

2 Tbsp. garlic flakes (minced)

1 tsp. oregano

1 Tbsp. salt

1 1/2 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. basil

1 Tbsp. onion powder

1 tsp. marjoram

Mix together and store in air tight jar.

Great on salads and veggies OR anything!!!!

This is a huge hit - no matter who gets it!  No it isn't low in calories and yes it is rich - but man it is YUMMY!!!

This is so good on toast and especially hot biscuits!

I used to get this at the Amish grocery and I spent a small fortune to get it.  Now I can make anytime and it is a hit as a gift.

WHY?  You may ask why make these things when they are so easy to buy already done.  WHY - when you need many ingredients to make? 

Well, you know what is in your seasonings and goodies - there is no added extras - anti-clumping - no preservatives, etc..

You can double or triple any of these to have plenty on hand or making it easier to gift.

Have fun and enjoy some homemade goodies.  Think about YUMS for yourself and others.

More recipes later!!!!!!