3 cups reg. rolled oats
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup of any mixture of the following: shelled sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, or chopped pecans, filberts, peanuts, or cashews
3/4 cup regular wheat germ
3/4 cup chopped or sliced almonds
2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups of any one or mix of the following: chopped dates, raisins, currants, chopped dried apricots, or chopped dried peaches
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a large 16 x 11 x 2 inch baking pan with solid shortening and set aside. Combine the first 7 ingredients in a bowl, mixing well. In a small saucepan, combine honey and oil; heat gently to dissolve honey. Pour honey mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring well to thoroughly coat and mix. Spread the mixture evenly over the baking pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until toasted to your liking. While baking, stir with a spatula every 5 minutes. As granola cools, add the chopped dried fruit. Cool well and store at room temperature in quart sized mason jars.
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. minced onion
1 tsp. dried chili pepper
1 tsp. corn meal
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. paprika
Yield: filling for 8 to 10 tacos.
Mix together with a little water and a squeeze of lime juice, and use amount you desire when making enchiladas.
2 tsp. instant minced onion
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. crushed dried red pepper
1/2 tsp. instant minced garlic
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and blend well. Store in airtight jar. Label as Taco Seasoning Mix. Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 months. Makes 1 package (about 2 tbsp.) of mix. Using the above recipe as a guide you can increase the amounts to make any number of packages.
To Use: Brown 1 pound lean ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat; drain the excess grease. Add 1/2-cup water and the seasoning mix. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes about 8 - 10 servings
1 tbsp. instant minced onion
1-tsp. green pepper flakes
1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. instant minced garlic
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. celery seed
1/4 tsp. chili powder
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until well blended. Store in airtight jar. Label as Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix. Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 months. Makes 1 package (about 3 tbsp.) of mix.
To Use: Brown 1 pound lean ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease. Add seasoning mix, 1/2 cup water, 1 (8 oz) can of tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve on hamburger buns.
1 1/3 cups instant nonfat dry milk powder
3/4 cup instant flour
3 tbsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
1/4 tsp. ground sage
1/8 tsp. ground thyme
1/8 tsp. ground pepper
1/2 cup butter or margarine
Combine milk powder, instant flour, bouillon granules, thyme, sage and pepper. Stir with a wire whisk to blend. Cut in butter or margarine until evenly distributed. Spoon into a 3- cup container with a tight-fitting lid.
Label with date and contents; store in the refrigerator. Use with 4-6 weeks
1 cup long-grain rice
1 chicken bouillon cube, crumbled
2 Tbsp. dried minced onion
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 tsp. curry powder
Layer the ingredients in the order given in a 1 & 1/2-cup jar
Instructions:
2 1/2 cups water
1 package Curried Rice Mix
In a medium saucepan bring the water to a boil. Add the rice mix. Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 20 minutes.
