RANCH DRESSING MIX IN A JAR RECIPE

15 Saltines
2 cups Dry minced parsley flakes
1/2 cup Dry minced onion
2 tablespoons Dry dill weed
1/4 cup Onion salt
1/4 cup Garlic salt
1/4 cup Onion powder
1/4 cup Garlic powder
Put crackers through blender on high speed until powdered. Add parsley, minced
onions, and dill weed. Blend again until powdered. Dump into bowl. Stir in onion
salt, garlic salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Put into container with tight fitting
lid. Store dry mix at room temperature for 1 year. Makes 42 1 tablespoon
servings.

RASPBERRY VINEGAR

4 cups white wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups ripe -- fresh raspberries

In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar and sugar; bring almost to a boil over low
heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Do not boil. Place the raspberries
in two 1 quart sterilized glass bottles and pour hot vinegar over them. Seal
bottles and shake slightly. Let stand at room temperature 48 hours. Strain through
several layers of cheese cloth into a clean jar. Seal tightly. Store for 2 to 3
weeks in a cool, dark place (do not refrigerate).
Pour this vinegar into a decorative decanter or bottle to make an attractive gift
for any occasion. Or enjoy it yourself with your favorite fruit salads and green
salads. To make an herb vinegar, follow the recipe but replace the raspberries with
your favorite fresh herb and omit the sugar.