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I just popped into see if anyone here would be intrested in having some new recipes.  I found these online the other day & they look to me to be a great idea for CHRISTMAS GIFTS for family ... friends ... teachers ... shut in ... senior saints of the church ... so enjoy & if everyone likes them be sure to give me feedback & I will post some more if everyone likes them !!  So, enjoy !!

Chili Mix in a Jar

Chili Seasoning Mix makes a neat, inexpensive gift in a jar recipe, and you may already have all the ingredients. We've included a free printable tag to attach instructions with your gift. Chili is one of those rib-warming homemade meals that goes great with a salad and fresh bread. This mix is inexpensive, easy to assemble, and makes a neat gift in a jar for anyone. This particular recipe is a medium spiced chili; if you like mild chili, cut the chili powder down; if you like spicy, increase it or add crushed hot pepper flakes to taste.

Chili Mix in a Jar Recipe

1-1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup dried onion (flakes or minced)
2/3 cup chili powder
3 tbsp beef bouillon powder or salt
1-1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp pepper
2 tsp sugar

Mix all ingredients, stirring very well to combine. Pack in a 2 cup jar and attach gift tag with instructions.

The instructions are as follows: Brown or microwave 1 pound of ground beef (Optional: you can chop and add an onion if you wish). Sprinkle 1/3 cup of chili seasoning mix over beef, and stir well. Add a 19 oz can of crushed tomatoes; a 15 oz can undrained kidney beans; a 14 oz can of baked beans. Simmer or reheat in the microwave for 20 minutes until flavors are mixed and chili is hot. Enjoy!

Layered Dried Bean Soup Mix In A Jar

1/2 cup dry split peas
1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup dry lentils
1/4 cup dried minced onion
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup alphabet macaroni or other small macaroni (can be packaged in small plastic bag)

In a 1½ pint jar, layer the first eight ingredients in the order listed. Seal tightly. Yield: 1 batch.

Instructions to attach to jar: Bean Soup Mix: To prepare soup: Carefully remove macaroni from top of jar and set aside. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown 1 pound ground beef; drain. Add 3 quarts water, one (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained) and soup mix; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes.  Add reserved macaroni; cover and simmerfor 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni, peas, lentils and barley are tender. Yield: 16 servings ( 4 quarts)

SPLIT PEA SOUP MIX

2-1/2 cups green split peas (16 oz. pkg.)
2-1/2 cups lentils (16 oz. pkg.)
2-1/2 cups pearl barley (16 oz. pkg.)
2 cups alphabet macaroni (8 oz. pkg.)
1 cup dried onion flakes
1/2 cup celery flakes
1/2 cup parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons white pepper

Mix all ingredients together. Store in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Stir before using. Makes 10 cups of mix. TO COOK: 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.


DRIED BEAN MIX:

1/2 cup of each of the following:
kidney beans
split yellow peas
black beans
red lentils
small red beans
split green peas

SEASONING MIX:

1 tablespoon dried sweet pepper flakes
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
4 tablespoons brown sugar

For dried bean mix, layer each type of bean in a clear 24-oz jar. For seasoning mix, combine ingredients. Store in a re-sealable plastic bag. Attach to jar and give with recipe for Seasoned Bean Soup. Yield: about 3 cups dried bean mix and 1/4 cup seasoning mix.

Attach To Jar:

SEASONED BEAN SOUP

Dried Bean Mix ( 3 cups)
2 cans ( 14-1/2 ounces each ) stewed tomatoes
Seasoning Mix ( 1/4 cup )
1 teaspoon liquid smoke ( optional )

Rinse beans & place in large Dutch oven or stock pot. Pour 4 cups boiling water over beans; cover and let soak overnight. Drain beans and return to stock pot. Add 6 cups water, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 to 1/2 hours or until beans are almost tender. Add tomatoes and seasoning mix. Stirring occasionally, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Uncover beans and continue to simmer about 1 hour longer or until beans are tender and soup thickens. Serve warm. YIELD: about 10 cups soup.

Layered Soup in a Jar - Beef Barley Soup

Layered soup in a jar always looks so attractive, it's a perfect gift in a jar at any time of year. This one, Beef Barley Soup in a Jar, is packed with taste and healthy nutrition in mind as well.

INGREDIENTS:
2 envelopes onion soup mix ~OR~ 1 envelope onion soup mix plus 2 tbsp. beef bouillon granules ~OR~ 1/3 cup beef bouillon granules and 1/4 cup dried onion flakes
1/2 cup split peas
1/2 cup small pasta (shells, bows, alphabet etc.)
1/3 cup barley
1/3 cup lentils
1/3 cup barley
1/3 cup white rice
optional: 2 tbsp dried chives
tricolor small pasta to fill jar completely

WHAT YOU DO: Use a wide mouth funnel to add all the ingredients to a one quart jar, layering in the order given above. Make sure the jar is tightly packed to prevent contents from moving around. Cut a circle of fabric to decorate the jar lid, fasten with a rubber band. Cover the rubber band with raffia or ribbon.

I just got a book from Avon that is called Gifts from a Jar--Muffins, Breads & Scones and it gives you the labels and the fabric circles to put on the lid and all.  I'm going to try some of the recipes.

What a great idea to put them in here, TBear!

Thanks for the feedback Pat ... I have one important one that I forgot to put up so if I remember tomorrow I will place it up here ... is there away that you can start a thread for CHRISTMAS IDEAS then we can post our ideas in there as I have a JAR RECIPE for LAYERED BATH SALTS that I want to post but there is no place in here that it would fit ... so can you do that ?  Just wondering ??

Well, it's time for me to bid good bye for today as I might stop back before bedtime so take care & see you soon !!!



TBEAR

What about in the Our Creative Efforts area, TBear.

Let me think about it.

If you want to till I do think (sometimes it takes me awhile!  HAHAHAHA), just open it here and I'll move it.

http://christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?board=8.0

Thanks for the LINK ... I was trying to figure it out of where it was so I will remember that tomorrow !!  So, take care & thanks Pat !!

I have seen a lot of these jar recipes.  My mother got a few before her passing and she really enjoyed them.  Great idea and thanks, TBear, for posting them here.

I got that book from Avon too Pat and want to give a few of them a try.

I wonder if most recipes could be put into a jar and given as a gift in this fashion?

I expect so, Sue.  If you do the recipe the same way that they do in the book.

It's a neat book.  I'm going to photocopy the pages that you attach to the jars on coloured paper so that I'll have some when they run out.  LOL

Larry did a fantastic job on the recipes! I really like that 
Thanks Larry!

I like the gifts in a jar too, I don't have the book from Avon though, I will have to find someone that sells Avon and order one!

http://www.organizedchristmas.com/article75.html Here is a link to a great site for more gifts in a jar