Make-A-Mix (10 page)

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly distributed. Put mixture in foil packet or 1-pint glass jar. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 3 to 4 months. Makes about 3 tablespoons CAESAR SALAD DRESSING MIX.

 

 

 

CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

 

Combine all ingredients in a glass jar. Shake until well-blended. Chill before serving. Makes about 3/4 cup of Caesar Salad Dressing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly distributed. Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes 1 package or about 1/4 cup CHILI SEASONING MIX.

 

 

 

CHILI

 

In a skillet, over medium heat, brown meat. Drain excess fat. Add beans, tomatoes and CHILI SEASONING MIX. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

 

 

 

 

 

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly distributed. Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes 1 package or about 2 tablespoons CREAMY CRUDITÉ DIP MIX.

 

 

 

CREAMY CRUDITÉ DIP

 

In a medium bowl combine all ingredients. Stir until well blended. Chill at least 1 hour before serving. Makes about 2 cups.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Italian Dressing—Increase sugar to 1/2 cup. Substitute 1 tablespoon celery seeds for paprika.

 

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly distributed. Put mixture in foil packet or 1-pint glass jar. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes about 5 tablespoons FRENCH DRESSING MIX.

 

 

 

FRENCH DRESSING

 

Combine ingredients in a glass jar. Shake until well-blended. Chill before serving. Makes about 1-1/4 cups.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substitute 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt for buttermilk and use as a dip for fresh vegetables.

 

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly distributed. Put mixture in foil packet or 1-pint glass jar. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes about 2 tablespoons HOME-STYLE

 

DRESSING MIX.

 

 

 

HOME-STYLE DRESSING

 

Combine ingredients in a glass jar. Shake until well blended. Chill before serving. Makes about 2 cups.

 

 

 

 

 

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly distributed. Put mixture in a foil packet or 1-pint glass jar. Label. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes about 2 tablespoons

 

LOW-CALORIE DRESSING MIX.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOW-CALORIE DRESSING

 

Combine ingredients in a glass jar. Shake until well-blended. Chill before serving. Makes about 3/4 cup.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until evenly distributed. Pour into a 1/2-cup container with a tight-fitting lid or wrap airtight in heavy-duty foil. Seal container. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 3 months. Makes 1 package or about 1/3 cup PRISCILLA'S SALAD DRESSING MIX.

 

 

 

 

 

PRISCILLA'S SALAD DRESSING

 

Turn cottage cheese into a medium bowl; set aside. In a blender, combine PRISCILLA'S SALAD DRESSING MIX, oil and vinegar. Blend 5 to 8 seconds. Pour over cottage cheese. Fold oil mixture into cottage cheese until blended. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes before serving. Makes about 3 cups.

 

Special Mixes, Clockwise from top: Fruit Slush, page 53, Marie's Fruit Cocktail, page 52, Hot Chocolate, page 78, Russian Refresher, page 81

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly distributed. Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes 1 package or about 3 tablespoons

 

SLOPPY JOE SEASONING MIX.

 

 

 

SLOPPY JOES

 

Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease. Add SLOPPY JOE SEASONING MIX, water and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over toasted hamburger buns. Makes 6 servings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly distributed. Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes 1 package or about 1/3 cup SPAGHETTI SEASONING MIX.

 

 

 

SPAGHETTI SAUCE

 

Brown ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste and tomato juice or water. Stir in SPAGHETTI SEASONING MIX. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

 

 

 

 

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir until evenly distributed. Put mixture in foil packet or plastic bag. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 to 8 months. Makes 1 package CHICKEN CONTINENTAL RICE SEASONING MIX.

 

 

 

CHICKEN CONTINENTAL RICE

 

Combine ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat and cook 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Makes 4 to 6 servings.