2-1/2 cups green split peas (16 ounce package)
2-1/2 cups lentils (16 ounce package)
2-1/2 cups pearl barley (16 ounce package)
2 cups alphabet macaroni (8 ounce package) or brown rice
1 cup dried onion flakes (two 3/8 ounce packages)
1/2 cup celery flakes (1 3/8 ounce package)
1/2 cup parsley flakes (1 1/4 ounce package)
Optional
1-1/2 teaspoons thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons white pepper
Mix all ingredients together. Store in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Makes 10 cups of mix.
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Combine 1 cup of soup mix with 4 cups of water or seasoned stock in large pan. Add 1 cup of cooked chopped meat, if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover pan. Simmer gently for 45 to 60 minutes, or until peas are tender. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, if desired.
Minestrone Variation:
Combine 1 cup of soup mix with a 16 ounce can of stewed tomatoes, 2 to 3 cups of water or stock, 1 chopped carrot, 1 to 2 chopped potatoes, and 1/2 teaspoon basil (optional: 1 clove minced garlic). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover pan. Simmer 45 to 60 minutes or until peas are tender. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, if desired.
1 package (3 pounds) long grain rice
2 cups dried celery flakes
2/3 cup dried minced onion
1/2 cup dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons dried chives
1 tablespoon dried tarragon
3 to 4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
Combine the ingredients and mix well.
If giving for gifts, place two cups each in a jar. Makes 40 batches (10 cups total).
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To prepare one serving of rice: In a sauce pan, over medium heat, bring 2/3 cup water and 1 tablespoon of butter or margarine to a boil.
Add 1/4 cup of the rice mixture. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. (Yield: One serving.)
To prepare more than one serving, multiply the rice mix, water and butter by the total number of servings desired and cook as directed.
1 cup instant coffee creamer (Cremora-type stuff)
1 cup instant chocolate drink mix (Nestle Quik)
2/3 cup instant coffee crystals
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
Combine all ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container. Makes 3 cups dry mix.
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To prepare one serving, add 3 Tablespoons mix to 6 ounces hot water, stir well.
This is best if you plan to make a bunch for several people, because you have to buy the creamer, drink mix, etc. and only use a little per recipe. I usually put it in a glass jar (decorated) and attach a tag with instructions for mixing per mug.
1 (14-quart) box of nonfat dry milk
1 (1 lb.) jar of Coffee-mate creamer
1 (2 lb. box of Nestle Quik drink powder
1 (2 lb.) bag of confectioner sugar, sifted
1 (15 oz.) jar of chocolate malted milk mix, such as Ovaltine
In an extra-large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well. Store in airtight containers.
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Mix 1/3 cup of the dry mix with: 2/3 cup boiling water Stir and top with: marshmallows if desired.
1-3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Combine all ingredients in medium-size bowl. Spoon dry mix into container with tight-fitting lid. Cover and store at room temperature up to 3 months
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Add 8 oz. freshly boiled water to 1/2 cup mix in heatproof mug. Stir until completely dissolved.
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