Curried Rice Mix in a Jar This curried rice mix is an interesting side dish for plain chicken or pork. 1 cup long-grain rice1 chicken bouillon cube, crumbled2 tablespoons dried minced onion1/4 cup raisins1/2 teaspoon curry powder Layer the ingredients in the order given in a 1 1/2 cup jar. Attach ...

Dark Chocolate Chunk and Dried Cherry Scone Mix in a Jar 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 tablespoon granulated sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1cup (4 ounces) dark chocolate, cut into small chunks1/2 cup dried cherries Sift flour and baking powder together in mixing bowl. Add sugar ...

Dark Chocolate, Apricot and Almond Bark Mix in a Jar 10 ounces (2 1/4 cups) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped3/4 cup dried apricots, chopped3/4 cup whole unblanched almonds, toasted Place chocolate in 1-quart wide-mouth jar. Place apricots into small plastic zip-type bag. Seal bag. Place ...

Dried Cranberry and Almond Biscotti Mix in a Jar 2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cups granulated sugar3/4 cup sliced almonds2/3 cup dried cranberries Stir together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in mixing bowl. Trasnfer mixture to 1-quart wide-mouth jar. ...

Five-Spice Sugar 5 tablespoons granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1/2 teaspoon ground coriander In a 1/3- to 1/2-cup tall, narrow clear jar., layer the ingredients, contrasting light layers with dark layers. ...

Flapjacks in a Sack Mix 4 cups quick oats 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup powdered milk 3 tablespoons baking powder 2 tablespoons cinnamon 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. This will ...

Focaccia Mix in a Jar 1 package yeast 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary 1 1/2 cups bread flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Combine and pour into an airtight container. Attach the following instructions on a gift tag if giving as a gift. ...

Goat Cheese in a Jar Makes enough to fill a 10- or 12-ounce jar You can use any size jar for this appetizer. If you give it as gifts, make it a day or two before you give it and keep it refrigerated. 1 clean (10- to 12-ounce) jar with a tight-fitting lid 1 to 1 1/4 cups olive oil (see note) 1 (3.5 ...

Gourmet Caramel Nut Popcorn 3 quarts freshly popped corn1 cup unsalted roasted cashews1 cup salted roasted macadamia nuts1 cup whole almonds or pecan halves1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup unsalted butter1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon salt1 ...

Honey Surprise This is a wonderful gift for honey lovers. It is delicious on English muffins and bagels. 1 jar honey1 cinnamon stick2 whole cloves2 whole allspice Put honey into an attractive jar. Add cinnamon stick, cloves and allspice. Set container in a bowl of hot water for 20 minutes for ...