HOLIDAY BEAN SOUP MIX
1 pound dried black beans
1 pound dried red beans
1 pound dried kidney beans
1 pound dried navy beans
1 pound dried great northern beans
1 pound dried baby lima beans
1 pound dried large lima beans
1 pound dried pinto beans
1 pound dried green split peas
1 pound dried yellow split peas
1 pound dried black-eyed peas
1 pound dried green lentils
1 pound dried brown lentils
Combine beans in a very large bowl. Pour two cups of bean mix into pretty jars
( 16-oz.) jars holds two cups of bean mix. Give with the following recipe for
holiday bean soup. You could also layer the beans in the jar for prettier effect.
Just put a little of each of the beans in until you fill it to the top.
Attach To Jar:
Holiday Bean Soup
beans from jar
1 smoked ham hock
2 cans ( 14.5 oz each ) stewed tomatoes
1 medium onion chopped
1 clove garlic minced
1 bay leaf
6 cups water
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin seed
Cover beans with water and soak overnight. Drain beans and place in a stockpot. Add
ham hock, tomatoes, onion, garlic, bay leaf and 6 cups of water, and remaining
ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cover & simmer 1 hour or until
beans are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving. Serve warm. Makes 11 cups of
soup.
HOME-STYLE DRESSING MIX
2 tsp. instant minced onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. monosodium glutamate, if desired
1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
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 of HOME-STYLE DRESSING MIX, enough for 2 cups
Home-Style Dressing.
Attach this to the Jar:
HOME-STYLE Ranch DRESSING
1 recipe HOME-STYLE DRESSING MIX (see above) 1 C mayonnaise 1 C buttermilk (Can use
regular milk)
Combine ingredients in a glass jar. Shake until well-blended. Chill before serving.
Makes about 2 cups Home-Style Dressing. Variation: Substitute 1 cup sour cream for
buttermilk and use as a dip for fresh vegetables.
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