Saturday, December 12, 2009

Jar Recipe - Rich Hot Chocolate Mix

8 cups dry milk
1 pound instant chocolate drink, like Swiss Miss or Nestle's Quick
1 cup Coffeemate
4 heaping tablespoons powdered sugar

Mix the ingredients and put them into an airtight jar.

Attach to the jar:
Rich Hot Chocolate
Add 1/2 cup mix per cup of boiling water. Makes 24 cups

Jar Recipe - Herb Salad Dressing Mix

1/4 cup parsley flakes
2 tablespoons each dried oregano, basil and marjoram, crumbled
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, crushed
1 tablespoons dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper

Place all the ingredients in a 1 pint jar, cover tightly and shake well to mix.
Store in a cool, dark, dry place. Makes 1 cup


Attach instructions to jar:

To Make Herbal Vinaigrette Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoons Herb Salad dressing mix, 3/4 cup warm water, 2 1/2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar or white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoons olive oil and 1 crushed clove garlic. Taste and add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of the Herb Salad Dressing Mix if you want a stronger flavor. Let Stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes before using, then whisk again. Makes about 1 cup.

NOTE: this low-sodium, low fat mix can be stored for up to six weeks.