In-A-Jar Recipes

[BonnyLake]

In the "Backwoods Home Cooking" cookbook there are a few recipes for in-a-jar cookies.

I would like some in-a-jar recipes for main course meals, soups, stews and desserts.

There are lots of them on the internet - and these are great - but I would really enjoy having some from any members who would like to pass them along. I'm especially interested if they include spice bags, dehydrated fruits & veggies, unique add-ins, etc.


:thank_you2:
Bonny

[BonnyLake]

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Mexican Bean Soup Mix in a Jar


3/4 cup each dried pinto and red kidney beans

Flavor Packet:
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 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: Cooking Directions

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, , 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 1/2 cup water. Simmer 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.

[BonnyLake]

Chocolate Chip Cookies Mix in a Jar

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda

Mix the salt and baking soda in with the flour, then layer the ingredients into the jar in the order listed.

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Attach a gift card with the following instructions:

Chocolate Chip Cookies:

Beat 1 cup of unsalted butter or margarine in a medium bowl. Beat sifted ingredients into butter until blended.

In a small bowl, beat 1 egg with 1-teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix beaten egg mixture into butter mixture until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop teaspoonfuls of batter, spaced well apart, onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8 minutes or until lightly browned.

[NCLee]

Posted my favorite one here.
http://www.backwoodshome.com/forum/vb/showthread.php?t=22095 post #7

Cream of Something Soup Mix. It has a lot of uses in the kitchen.

Lee

[Ciderman]

Where can I find trusted recipes for a meal in a jar? Does jackie have them in a cookbook or anyone else? thanks ciderman

[krash]

Jackie has some good ones in her canning book. Highly recommend that book and am anxiously awaiting the new cookbook--just ordered it yesterday.

[Cactus]

DH ordered a book which just arrived called Dinner Is In The Jar by Kathy Clark ISBN 9781450550925.

Its not large, about 70 pages but it is designed for the individual to make dinner mixes in either Mason jars or mylar bags. Put the dry ingredients in the jar, often with seasonings in a separate bag in the jar. Recipes have any add-on ingredients (diced tomatoes, canned chicken etc) listed. It even has pages for the labels with preparation directions which can be photocopied and attached to the jar.

I haven't tried it yet but it looks good for some quick and simple meals. I think it will also make an interesting gift for the neighbors this Christmas. It looks like something that would be fun to work on with the grandkids.

[Ciderman]

Cactus thanks for a great idea. I liked the reviews and they pages I found on the web. I just placed my order. I can't wait to get the book.

[Wyobuckaroo]

I have been given / made "cute" recipes in a jar to give as gifts. The thing I have learned about them is they are a relatively short shelf life. Say a couple months at most.

I believe this is because some of the spice stuff will not last that long without growing hair.... That was my experience anyway..........

Anyone have experiences with "recipes in jars" that can be stored a couple years or more ?

I'm thinking soups, pasta, things with a package of onion soup mix type spice kit that will last a while. Or fore ever............

I have a bunch of plastic quart (miracle whip) type jars that I would like to make up complete meals in, and not just one ingredient.

Any one with experience of this type ?...............

Enjoy

[cjoh]

if you look at the archived forums at homesteading today you will find about 200 recipes for meals in a jar

[KarenBC]

Posted my favorite one here.
http://www.backwoodshome.com/forum/vb/showthread.php?t=22095 post #7

Cream of Something Soup Mix. It has a lot of uses in the kitchen.

Lee

This is an excellent recipe! I made up a batch last week. Have used it for mushroom soup, and as the white sauce in creamed onions with a crumb top.

[Ciderman]

I received the book. It is well worth every penny even the DW liked it. Now is the big decision do we buy a dehydrator or buy the foods already dehydrated? Still trying to decided but leaning towards buying a dehydrator.