Homemade Gifts from Your Kitchen

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1 Sources: Potato Soup Mix, Turkey Noodle Soup Mix, Tortilla Soup Mix: Leslie Sausage lives with her husband in rural Texas. She is the mom of four grown children, a freelance writer, and has a degree in business administration. You are invited to visit her online for more creative, practical and fun ideas Painted Desert Chili Mix, Tortilla Soup Mix in a Mug, Mexican Bean Soup Mix in a Jar; Tex-Mex Seasoning Mix from: Taste of Home simple & delicious Nov/Dec 2009 Bazaar Sour Mix, Ranch Dressing and Dip Mix from: Country Woman Dec/Jan 2010 Pizza Kit, Pepperoni-Veggie Pizza from: It s In The Bag! Homemade Seasoned Rice Mix, Fruity Cobbler Mix, Toasty Hot Cocoa Mix, Spiced Tea Mix from: Taste of Home Christmas - country style 2009 Oatmeal Scotchie Bars from Gifts in a Jar Bars & Brownies Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix both from Gifts in a Jar Cookies * NO ENDORSEMENT IS MADE OR IMPLIED BY KANSAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES Homemade Gifts from Your Kitchen Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. K-State, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating. All educational programs and materials available without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Presented by: Janice O. St.Clair & Brenda Fry Comanche County Extension Agent 2009

2 PIZZA KITS: The pizza Kits recipe makes 3 gifts; each gift makes two 12-inch pizzas. PIZZA DOUGH MIX: 11¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided 3 packets dry yeast, divided 3 teaspoons sugar, divided 1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided PIZZA SAUCE: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup finely chopped onion 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 green pepper, chopped 1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce 3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups) 1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 2 cans (2 ¼ ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves 3/4 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Three - 8 ounce packages shredded mozzarella cheese and Three ounce packages pepperoni slices to give with gifts For pizza dough mix, combine the following ingredients in each of 3 resealable bags: 3¾ cups flour, 1 package yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt. For pizza sauce, heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic, and green pepper. Stirring frequently, cook until vegetables are tender. Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, mushrooms, tomato paste, olives, basil, oregano, salt, Preheat the oven to 375 F. In a large bowl, cream the butter until light, add the eggs and beat, until the mixture is smooth. Add the Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix and continue to beat until the dough begins to form a ball. Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the cinnamonsugar blend. Arrange on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until light tan. Transfer to wire racks to cool. PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE MIX ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup brown sugar 1 cup chocolate chips 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt Layer the ingredients in the order given into a wide-mouth 1-quart canning jar. Pack each layer in place before adding the next ingredient. Attach a gift tag with the mixing and baking directions. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (makes 3 to 4 dozen) 1 jar Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 eggs, slightly beaten 2 tsp. Vanilla 1 cup creamy peanut butter Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees. In a large bowl, cream the butter, eggs and vanilla. Blend in the peanut butter. Add the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix and stir until the mixture is well blended. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

3 Oatmeal Scotchie Bars (makes 24 bars) 1 jar oatmeal scotchie bar mix ¾ cup butter or margarine, softened 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 tsp. Vanilla Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, cream the butter, eggs and vanilla. Add the Oatmeal Scotchie Bar Mix and stir until the mixture is well blended. Spread batter into a lightly greased or sprayed 9 x 12 in pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pan. Cut into 2-inch squares. black pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes; simmer uncovered 20 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and cool. Place 2 ½ cups sauce in each of 3 containers. Cover and store sauce in refrigerator. For each gift, give 1 bag pizza dough mix, 1 container (2 ½ cups) pizza sauce, 1 package mozzarella cheese, 1 package pepperoni slices, and recipe for Pepperoni- Veggie Pizza SNICKERDOODLE COOKIE MIX 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp cream of tartar 1 ½ cup sugar Layer the ingredients in the order given into a wide-mouth 1- quart canning jar. Pack each layer in a place before adding the next ingredient. Attach a gift tag with the mixing and baking directions. Snickerdoodles (makes 4 to 5 dozen cookies) 1 jar Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 eggs, slightly beaten ½ cup sugar 1 Tbsp. Cinnamon PEPPERONI-VEGGIE PIZZA 1 bag Pizza Dough Mix 1 ½ cups very warm water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 container Pizza Sauce 1 package pepperoni slices 1 package shredded mozzarella cheese In a large bowl, combine Pizza Dough Mix, very warm water, and oil; stir until a soft dough forms. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead about 5 minutes or until dough becomes smooth and elastic, using additional flour as necessary. Cover and allow dough to rest 10 minutes. Divide dough in half and press into 2 lightly greased 12-inch pizza pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place (80 to 85 degrees) 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425 F degrees. Bake crusts 10 minutes. Spread 1¼ cups pizza sauce over each partially baked crust. Place pepperoni slices on each pizza. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese over each pizza. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until crust is lightly browned and cheese is melted. Yield: two 12-inch pizzas

4 BAZAAR SOUP MIX ¼ cup dried lentils, sorted ¼ cup dried green split peas, sorted ¼ cup uncooked long grain rice 2 tbsp medium pearl barley 4 tsp beef or chicken bouillon granules 2 tbsp dried minced onion 1 tsp celery salt ½ tsp Italian seasoning 3 tbsp dried parsley flakes ½ cup uncooked small pasta shells Additional Ingredients: ½ lbs. Ground beef 2 qt. water 1 can (14-1/2 oz. ) diced tomatoes, undrained 1. In a 1-pint jar or container with a tight-fitting lid, layer the first nine ingredients in the order listed. Wrap pasta in a small piece of plastic wrap; add to jar. Seal tightly. Store in a cool dry place for up to 3 months. Yield: 1 batch (1-1/2 cups). To prepare soup: Remove pasta from top of jar and set aside. In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the water tomatoes and soup mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in reserved pasta; cover and simmer minutes longer or until pasta, lentils, peas and barley are tender. Yield 8 servings (2 qt.) TOASTY HOT COCOA MIX 10 cups nonfat dry milk powder 1 can (15 oz) instant chocolate drink mix 1 1/3 cups powdered nondairy creamer 2 cups powdered sugar In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Divide into thirteen 1-cup airtight containers. Store in a cool dry place up to 6 months. Yield: 13 batches (13 cups total) This recipe makes 12 gifts. This mix makes three or four cups of cocoa. Store mix in cool, dry place for up to 6 months. 4 to 5 tbsp. Cocoa mix 1 cup boiling water Dissolve the mix with 1 cup boiling water; stir well. OATMEAL SCOTCHIE BAR MIX ¾ cup brown sugar ½ cup sugar ½ cup butterscotch baking chips 2 cups old fashioned oats 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp. Ground cinnamon 1 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. Salt Layer the ingredients in the order given into a wide-mouth 1-quart canning jar. Pack each layer in place before adding the next ingredient. Attach a gift tag with the mixing and baking directions.

5 SPICED TEA MIX 1 jar (21.1 oz) orange breakfast drink mix 1 jar (6 oz) sugar-free instant lemon iced tea mix 2/3 cup sweetened lemonade drink mix 2 tsp. Ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cloves In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Divide mix between two airtight containers and store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 2 batches(about 7 ½ cups total) This recipe makes 2 gifts. You can make spiced tea with this mix or a slow cooker party punch. This mix makes 60 cups of hot spiced tea or 11 batches of slow cooker spiced punch. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Additional ingredients for each serving of spiced tea: 1 tbsp. Tea mix 1 cup boiling water Additional ingredients for slow cooker spiced punch: 2 quarts apple juice or cider 1 ½ cups cranberry juice 1/3 cup tea mix 3 cinnamon sticks (3 ½ inches) To Prepare Tea - Dissolve about 1 tablespoon of the tea mix in boiling water; stir well. RANCH DRESSING AND DIP MIX 4-1/2 tsp. Dried parsley flakes 1 Tbsp. Minced chives 1 Tbsp. Garlic powder 2 tsp. Lemon-pepper seasoning 1-1/2 tsp. Dried tarragon 1-1/2 tsp. Dried oregano 1 tsp. Salt RANCH SALAD DRESSING: ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup buttermilk RANCH DIP: 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup (8 oz.) Sour cream In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Transfer to a 4-oz. Jar. Shake well before using. Yield: 1 jar (about 6 Tbsp.) For salad dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, buttermilk and 1 Tbsp. Mix. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Yield 1 cup. For Dip: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and 2 Tbsp. Mix. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with assorted crackers and fresh vegetables or as a topping for baked potatoes. Yield 2 cups. To Prepare Punch - In a 3 qt. slow cooker, combine the juices, 1/3 cup tea mix and cinnamon sticks. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Yield: about 12 servings (6oz) each.

6 TEX-MEX SEASONING MIX 2 Tbsp. Dried parsley flakes 4 tsp. Dried minced onion 4 tsp. Chili powder 3 tsp. Dried minced chives 3 tsp. Ground cumin In a small bowl, combine seasonings. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: about 6 Tbsp. Additional ingredients for tex-mex dip: ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream To prepare dip: In a small, bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and 4-1/2 tsp. seasoning mix. Serve with corn chips. Yield: about 1 cup. Additional ingredients for tex-mex chicken: 7 cups uncooked wide egg noodles 1 pkg. (16 oz.) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed 1 cup (8 oz) sour cream 2 Tbsp. Milk 3 pkg. (6 oz. Each) ready to use Southwester chicken strips 1 can (15 oz.) Black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (10 oz.) Diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained To prepare chicken: Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the process cheese, sour cream and milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until cheese is melted. Add the chicken, beans, tomatoes and 2 Tbsp. Seasoning mix; heat through. Drain noodles; add to sauce and toss to coat. Yield 7 servings. If you want to give this as a gift, attach the following instructions to the jar: 2 cups water 1 tbsp butter 1 cup seasoned rice mix Combine 2 cups water and 1 tbsp butter in saucepan, bring to a boil. Stir in one rounded cup of rice mix. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for minutes or until rice is tender. Yield: serves six FRUITY COBBLER MIX 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 ½ cups sugar ¾ buttermilk blend powder 3 tbsp baking powder 2 tsp salt In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Divide into four batches of 2 cups each. Store in airtight containers in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield 4 batches (8 cups total) This recipe makes four gifts. To give as a gift, put a batch of it, along with a can of pie filling and serving directions, in a decorated bag. ½ cup butter, melted 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling or filling of your choice Contents of cobbler mix (2cups) ½ cup water Pour butter into an 11x7 baking dish. Top with pie filling. In a bowl, combine cobbler mix and water. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls over pie filling; spread gently. Bake at 350 F for minutes or until the topping is golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: serves 6-8.

7 POTATO SOUP MIX 1¾ cups instant mashed potatoes 1 ½ cups dry milk 2 tbsp instant chicken bouillon 2 tsp dried minced onion 1 tsp dried parsley ¼ tsp ground white pepper ¼ tsp dried thyme 1/8 tsp turmeric 1 ½ tsp seasoning salt Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix. Makes 6 servings. Place in 1 quart jar to store. Instructions to attach to jar: To Serve: Place ½ cup mix in soup bowl and add 1 cup boiling water. Stir until smooth. HOMEMADE SEASONED RICE MIX 3 cups uncooked long grain rice 6 tsp chicken bouillon granules 1/4 cup dried parsley flakes 2 tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp dried thyme Combine all ingredients in a storage container with a tightfitting lid. Yield 1 batch (about 3 ½ cups total). This recipe makes one gift. PAINTED DESERT CHILI MIX Layer in a 1-quart jar: ¼ cup dried parsley 2 Tbsp granulated garlic 2 Tbsp taco Seasoning 2 Tbsp dried onion flakes 2 Tbsp taco Seasoning 2 Tbsp cumin 2 Tbsp paprika 2 Tbsp white cornmeal 2 Tbsp taco seasoning 2 Tbsp granulated garlic 2 Tbsp chili powder 2 Tbsp dried parsley 1 cup dried pinto beans ¼ cup small dried white beans ¼ cup small dried black beans Approximately 1 cup dried kidney beans The ingredients are layered, like sand art. Don t worry about getting the layers even. The desert effect comes from the rippled appearance of the spices. One tip is to carefully add each seasoning along the edges of the jar, then fill in the middle of the layer. This way all of the beautiful colors show along all of the edges. Attach these instructions to the jar: Pour contents of jar into 12-quart pot. Add: 1 medium diced onion 4 (15 oz.) Cans diced tomatoes 1 large can of tomato paste ½ cup cider vinegar ½ cup brown sugar

8 49 ounces tomato juice 2 pounds ground beef or turkey, browned Fill remainder of the pot with water. Bring to boil. Let simmer 2 ½ to 3 hours. Add salt and pepper to taste. TORTILLA SOUP MIX IN A MUG 3 tbsp crushed tortilla chips 2 tbsp instant rice 1 tbsp Lipton Vegetable Soup Mix 1 tsp chicken bouillon granules ¼ tsp onion powder 1/8 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp cumin Measure all ingredients into a small zip-top plastic bag. Shake to combine. Tuck plastic bag into a microwave able mug. Attach a gift tag with the following instructions: Tortilla Soup: Empty contents of bag into mug. Add 1 cup water. Stir, and microwave for 1 ½ to 2 minutes. Stir again. Cover and let sit for 3 minutes. All ready to eat! TORTILLA SOUP MIX 1 cup converted long grain rice 2 to 2 ½ cups slightly crushed tortilla chips 1 (5 oz.) Can chicken 1 (10 oz.) Can diced tomatoes and green chilies TURKEY NOODLE SOUP MIX This is a great recipe for chicken or turkey. 1 cup uncooked fine egg noodles 1 ½ tbsp chicken bouillon ½ tsp ground black pepper ¼ tsp dried whole thyme 1/8 tsp celery seeds 1/8 tsp garlic powder 1 bay leaf Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Store in an airtight container. If you want to give this as a gift, attach the following instructions to the jar: Turkey Noodle Soup 1 package Turkey Noodle Soup Mix 8 cups water 2 carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, diced ¼ cup minced onion 3 cups cooked diced turkey Combine the Turkey Noodle Soup mix and water in a large stockpot. Add the carrots, celery, and onion and bring to a boil. Cover the soup and reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Stir in the turkey and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Seasonings: Mix the following and place in a zip-close sandwich bag.

9 MEXICAN BEAN SOUP MIX IN A JAR ¾ cup dried pinto beans ¾ cup dried kidney beans Flavor Packet: 2 tbsp. Dried onion flakes 2 tbsp. Dried parsley flakes 1 tbsp. Chili powder 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano 6 chicken bouillon cubes ½ cup uncooked white rice 1 cup small-cut pasta Put beans in a 1 quart jar with lid. Put flavor packet ingredients in a sandwich-size plastic bag. Seal bag with tie or ribbon. Do the same with the rice and pasta. Place in jar with beans. Type or print neatly the cooking directions on a small card, punch a hole in the corner, and attach with a ribbon to the jar. Mexican Bean Soup: Rinse and pick over beans. Put into a 4 to 5 quart heavy pot with 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover and remove from heat. Let sit 1 hour. Drain beans and return to pot. Add 8 cups water and contents of flavor packet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour or until beans are firm-tender (time will vary depending on age of beans). Stir in rice and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Uncover, stir in pasta and ½ cup water. Simmer 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. 2 Tbsp. Chicken bouillon granules 2 tsp lemon-flavored sugar 1 tsp lemon pepper 1 tsp dried cilantro leaves ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp salt ¼ cup dried minced onion 1 wide-mouth quart jar and lid Place ingredients in a jar in this order: Add rice to the jar first. Add the seasoning packet into jar. Fill jar with tortilla chips. Add the lid to the jar. Decorate and attach the directions to the jar. You might want to attach the can of chicken to top of the jar. This can be done by taping it to the top of the jar. Cut a larger than normal circle of fabric to cover the can and the top part of the jar. Attach the fabric with ribbon or twine. Or you can simply include both extra cans of the soup mix in a little bag or basket. Attach the following directions to the top of the jar: Tortilla Soup Mix in a jar Remove tortilla chips and seasoning packet from the jar into a dish and set aside. In a one-gallon soup pot, add the rice and 10 cups of water. Add 1 (10oz) Can diced tomatoes and green chilies, plus the seasoning packet included in the jar. Bring to a boil; then lower the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add tortilla chips, replace the cover and simmer 5 more minutes. Makes 3 quarts soup. Enjoy!

10 Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (makes 3 to 4 dozen) 1 jar Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 eggs, slightly beaten 2 tsp. Vanilla 1 cup creamy peanut butter Preheat the oven to 350. In a large bowl, cream the butter, eggs and vanilla. Blend in the peanut butter. Add the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix and stir until the mixture is well blended. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Oatmeal Scotchie Bars (makes 24 bars) 1 jar oatmeal scotchie bar mix ¾cup butter or margarine, softened 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 tsp. Vanilla Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, cream the butter, eggs and vanilla. Add the Oatmeal Scotchie Bar Mix and stir until the mixture is well blended. Spread batter into a lightly greased or sprayed 9 x 12 in pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pan. Cut into 2-inch squares. Toasty Hot Cocoa Mix This mix makes three or four cups of cocoa. Store mix in cool, dry place for up to 6 months. 4 to 5 tbsp. Cocoa mix 1 cup boiling water Ranch Dressing and Dip Mix For salad dressing: In a small bowl, whisk ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup buttermilk and 1 Tbsp. Mix. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Yield 1 cup. For Dip: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 cup sour cream and 2 Tbsp. Mix. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with assorted crackers and fresh vegetables or as a topping for baked potatoes. Yield 2 cups. Spiced Tea Mix You can make spiced tea with this mix or a slow cooker party punch. This mix makes 60 cups of hot spiced tea or 11 batches of slow cooker spiced punch. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Additional ingredients for each serving of spiced tea: 1 tbsp. Tea mix 1 cup boiling water Additional ingredients for slow cooker spiced punch: 2 quarts apple juice or cider 1 ½ cups cranberry juice 1/3 cup tea mix 3 cinnamon sticks (3 ½ inches) To Prepare Tea - Dissolve about 1 tablespoon of the tea mix in boiling water; stir well. To Prepare Punch - In a 3 qt. slow cooker, combine the juices, 1/3 cup tea mix and cinnamon sticks. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Yield: about 12 servings (6oz) each.

11 Fruity Cobbler Mix ½ cup butter, melted 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling or filling of your choice Contents of cobbler mix (2cups) ½ cup water Pour butter into an 11x7 baking dish. Top with pie filling. In a bowl, combine cobbler mix and water. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls over pie filling; spread gently. Bake at 350 for minutes or until the topping is golden brown. Serve warm. Snickerdoodles (makes 4 to 5 dozen cookies) 1 jar Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 eggs, slightly beaten ½ cup sugar 1 Tbsp cinnamon Preheat the oven to 375 F. In a large bowl, cream the butter until light, add the eggs and beat, until the mixture is smooth. Add the Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix and continue to beat until the dough begins to form a ball. Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the cinnamon-sugar blend. Arrange on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until light tan. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Potato Soup Mix To Serve: Place ½ cup mix in soup bowl and add 1 cup boiling water. Stir until smooth. PEPPERONI-VEGGIE PIZZA 1 bag Pizza Dough Mix 1 ½ cups very warm water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 container Pizza Sauce 1 package pepperoni slices 1 package shredded mozzarella cheese In a large bowl, combine Pizza Dough Mix, very warm water, and oil; stir until a soft dough forms. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead about 5 minutes or until dough becomes smooth and elastic, using additional flour as necessary. Cover and allow dough to rest 10 minutes. Divide dough in half and press into 2 lightly greased 12-inch pizza pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place (80 to 85 degrees) 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425 F degrees. Bake crusts 10 minutes. Spread 1¼ cups pizza sauce over each partially baked crust. Place pepperoni slices on each pizza. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese over each pizza. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until crust is lightly browned and cheese is melted. Yield: two 12-inch pizzas Homemade Seasoned Rice Mix 2 cups water 1 tbsp butter 1 cup seasoned rice mix Combine 2 cups water and 1 tbsp butter in saucepan, bring to a boil. Stir in one rounded cup of rice mix. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for minutes or until rice is tender. Yield: serves six These tags can be copied to attach to your gift

12 Tortilla Soup: Empty contents of bag into mug. Add 1 cup water. Stir, and microwave for 1 ½ to 2 minutes. Stir again. Cover and let sit for 3 minutes. All ready to eat! Tortilla Soup Mix in a jar Remove tortilla chips and seasoning packet from the jar into a dish and set aside. In a one-gallon soup pot, add the rice and 10 cups of water. Add 1 (100z.) Can diced tomatoes and green chilies, plus the seasoning packet included in the jar. Bring to a boil; then lower the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add tortilla chips, replace the cover and simmer 5 more minutes. Makes 3 quarts soup. Enjoy! Bazaar Soup Mix Additional Ingredients: ½ lbs. Ground beef 2 qt. water 1 can (14-1/2 oz. ) diced tomatoes, undrained To prepare soup: Remove pasta from top of jar and set aside. In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the water tomatoes and soup mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in reserved pasta; cover and simmer minutes longer or until pasta, lentils, peas and barley are tender. Yield 8 servings (2 qt.) These tags can be copied to attach to your gift. Painted Desert Chili Mix Pour contents of jar into 12-quart pot. Add: 1 medium diced onion 4 (15 oz.) Cans diced tomatoes 1 large can of tomato paste ½ cup cider vinegar ½ cup brown sugar 49 ounces tomato juice 2 pounds ground beef or turkey, browned Fill remainder of the pot with water. Bring to boil. Let simmer 2 ½ to 3 hours. Add salt and pepper to taste. Turkey Noodle Soup 1 package Turkey Noodle Soup Mix 8 cups water 2 carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, diced ¼ cup minced onion 3 cups cooked diced turkey Combine the Turkey Noodle Soup mix and water in a large stockpot. Add the carrots, celery, and onion and bring to a boil. Cover the soup and reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Stir in the turkey and simmer an additional 5 minutes.