01-29-2007, 01:58 AM
3/4 cup Dried onion flakes
2 x (1/2 ounce) jars dried Celery flakes
1/2 cup Dried parsley flakes
3 tbl Dried basil
3 tbl Dried oregano
2 tsp Garlic powder
2 tsp Coarsely ground pepper
2 x (2-1/4 ounce) jars beef-Flavored bouillon granules
16 oz Pkg dried black-eyed peas
16 oz Pkg dried kidney beans
16 oz Pkg dried navy beans
16 oz Pkg small shell pasta Uncooked
Method :
Combine first 7 ingredients; divide evenly, and place in 6 airtight plastic bags. Add 2 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon bouillon granules to ech package. Label "Herb Mix" and seal.
Combine black-eyed peas and next 3 ingredients; divide evenly and plae in 6 airtight plastic bags. Label "Bean Mix" and seal.
Place one bag herb mix, 1 bag bean mix, and bag pasta in a gift container; repeat procedure with remaining bags.
Yield: 6 (3-bags) gifts. Directions for gift recipe card: Sort and wash ben mix; place in a Dutch oven=2E Cover with water 2 inches above beans; soak 8 hours. Drain.
Combine beans, 3 quarts water, herb mix, 1 carrot, chopped, and 2/3 cup chopped cooked ham in Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 2-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Add 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes,undrained, and pasta; cook 20 minutes.
Yield: 9 cups
Note: To use the
quick-soak method, place beans in a Dutch oven; cover with water 2 inches above beans. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cover, and let
stand 1 hour. Drain.
2 x (1/2 ounce) jars dried Celery flakes
1/2 cup Dried parsley flakes
3 tbl Dried basil
3 tbl Dried oregano
2 tsp Garlic powder
2 tsp Coarsely ground pepper
2 x (2-1/4 ounce) jars beef-Flavored bouillon granules
16 oz Pkg dried black-eyed peas
16 oz Pkg dried kidney beans
16 oz Pkg dried navy beans
16 oz Pkg small shell pasta Uncooked
Method :
Combine first 7 ingredients; divide evenly, and place in 6 airtight plastic bags. Add 2 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon bouillon granules to ech package. Label "Herb Mix" and seal.
Combine black-eyed peas and next 3 ingredients; divide evenly and plae in 6 airtight plastic bags. Label "Bean Mix" and seal.
Place one bag herb mix, 1 bag bean mix, and bag pasta in a gift container; repeat procedure with remaining bags.
Yield: 6 (3-bags) gifts. Directions for gift recipe card: Sort and wash ben mix; place in a Dutch oven=2E Cover with water 2 inches above beans; soak 8 hours. Drain.
Combine beans, 3 quarts water, herb mix, 1 carrot, chopped, and 2/3 cup chopped cooked ham in Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 2-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Add 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes,undrained, and pasta; cook 20 minutes.
Yield: 9 cups
Note: To use the
quick-soak method, place beans in a Dutch oven; cover with water 2 inches above beans. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cover, and let
stand 1 hour. Drain.