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[image]Greetings List: Here is some interesting stuff on mixes and

other cooking ideas.

Three Basic Mixes

1. Onion soup seasoning mix {use in recipes calling for dry onion

soup mix}

4 tsp. instant beef bouillon granules

8 tsp. dried minced onions

1 tsp. onion powder

1/4 tsp. bon appetit seasoning

Combine and seal in a foil pack. This makes 1 seasoning pack.

2. Italian Seasoning

3/4 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese

1/2 cup dried parsley flakes

1 Tblsps. garlic powder

3 Tblsps. dried minced onion

1 Tblsps. dried oregano

2 tsp. dried basil

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

1/8 tsp. crushed red peppers

Mix and store in refrigerator

3. Taco Mix

2 tsp. instant minced onion

1 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. cornstarch

1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper

1/2 tsp. instant minced garlic

1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves

Combine all ingredients. Place on six-inch square aluminum foil and fold

to seal. Repeat recipe to make as many packages as you need. One recipe

is enough seasoning for 1lb. of hamburger. When you're ready to make

tacos, brown one pound of hamburger with the taco seasoning mix. Serve

with taco shells, lettuce and tomato.

http://www.interlog.com/~speirs/mastermx/mastermx.htm

Mastermix Site: Here is where you will find a whole bunch of mixes you

can have on hand. There is a download site here where you can get a

zipped file and once you have it open at your leisure and try some.

This is a web site that has recipes for a lot of different mixes that

can save you

money. Enjoy!

Instant Flavored Oatmeal

For each bowl of oatmeal you want to have a mixture of 1/2 cup oats

(regular oats, as the 'quick' kind is unnecessary), 1/4 tsp. cinnamon,

one tbsp brown sugar (I like it pretty sweet), and one tbsp chopped

dried fruit

(such as apples or dates). It's easiest to make up in batches of 4 or 16

servings:

for 4 servings, mix up:

2 cups of oats, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup dried

fruit

for 16 servings, mix up:

8 cups of oats, 1 tbsp cinnamon, 1 cup brown sugar. and 1 cup dried

fruit

Mix all these dry ingredients together. To make one bowl, scoop 1/2 cup

of the mixture into a bowl, add one cup water, and microwave for three

or four minutes. Let stand for another 3 or 4 minutes and then it's

perfect. Buy all

the ingredients in bulk to save even more.

Have you ever made oatmeal and used applejuice instead of water? Also I

like cream of wheat, both plain or whole wheat. To prevent it from

going lumpy as you cook it, use a whisk. Lump Free!

ALL-PURPOSE GROUND MEAT MIX

(Makes about 12 cups)

This is a basic ground meat mix that can be used in many casseroles and

recipes that require a meat mixture.

A small amount of cornstarch sprinkled and mixed in on shredded cheese

keeps it from sticking together while in the fridge.

5 pounds ground meat (beef or turkey)

2 cups celery, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

2 cups onion, chopped

1 cup green pepper, diced

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon salt (optional)

2 cans of mushroom pieces

In a large pot, brown ground meat. Drain. Stir in celery, garlic,

onion,

green pepper, salt and pepper; cover and simmer about ten minutes until

vegetables are tender but not soft. You can use this mixture

immediately

during your cooking session or freeze in two cup portions for later use.

SUGGESTED USES (be creative):

TACOS:

Add one package taco seasoning to two cups All Purpose Ground Meat Mix

(follow package directions for amount of water). Freeze. To serve:

thaw and heat taco mixture; prepare tacos as you would normally.

TACO POTATOES:

Follow instructions for taco mixture (above), but serve the mixture over

baked

potatoes instead of tortillas or taco shells. Top with grated cheese,

diced

tomatoes, sour cream, sliced green onions, sliced black olives and

salsa.

EASY TACO SALADS:

Follow instructions for taco mixture; place a layer of corn chips or

tortilla

chips on plate; spoon taco mixture over chips; add layer of shredded

lettuce;

add diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, sliced black olives, sour cream

and

salsa.

SLOPPY JOE'S:

In a large skillet, place two cups Ground Meat Mix, one (10 3/4 ounce)

can

tomato soup, two Tablespoons brown sugar, and one teaspoon prepared

mustard. Stir. Cover and simmer ten minutes. Serve ladled onto

hamburger buns.

Peace

D.