Holiday Gift Guide Using Mason Jars

THE PERFECT GIFTS ALL YEAR LONG

MASON JAR GIFT RECIPES

YOUR HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

WITH CHEF CLAUDIA LAMASCOLO VOL 2 FALL 2019

Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix (shown on cover photo)

This mixture is layered in this order: 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 3/4 cups flour 1 1/2 cups chocolate chunks or milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup white sugar 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts of any kind 1 wide mouth mason jar For Decorative Jars as shown on front cover: Cut a festive ribbon to tie around the bottom of the neck ring.

Next cut a square piece of red cloth to fit( depending on the size of your jar) and place over the top of the glass opening, then seal with the lid. I also cut another piece of material that's round to fit the top lid and adhered it with a glue gun.

Instruction tag should read: Beat the 1 egg and 1- 1/2 sticks of butter together till light. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract and combine. Add cookie mix combine and mix evenly. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets or use parchment paper. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes, add to a wire rack. Cool completely. Makes about 2 dozen cookies

Mint Cocoa Mix 7-1/2 cups instant chocolate drink mix 1 package (25.6 ounces) nonfat dry milk powder 2-1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 cup powdered nondairy creamer 25 peppermint candies, crushed Miniature marshmallows add last packed in baggies Combine the first five ingredients. Divide into mason jars.

Instructions tag should read: To prepare hot cocoa: Place 1/3 cup cocoa mix in a mug. Stir in 1 cup hot milk until blended. Top with marshmallows.

Cinnamon Pancake Mix

4 cups quick-cooking oats 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup nonfat dry milk powder 3 tablespoons baking powder 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 3 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar Fill Mason Jar with the above ingredients Instructions tag should read: Beat 2 eggs in a bowl. Gradually beat in 1/3 cup oil.

Add 2 cups of the mix alternately with 1 cup water, Stir the batter, lumps are normal. Spoon batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle on low heat, turning after 2 minutes.

Cook until the second side is golden brown.

Italian Seasoning Mix for the smallest mason jar 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Place everything in a small mason jar, shake.

Instructions: can me used on meat fish or poultry. Store in cool place up to 6 months.

Taco Seasoning Mix 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon of sea salt 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 crushed red pepper flakes Place everything in a small mason jar, shake.

Instructions: can me used on meat fish or poultry. Store in cool place up to 6 months.

Chicken Noodle Soup Mix 1 1/2 tablespoons chicken-flavored bouillon 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried whole thyme 1/8 teaspoon celery seeds 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano, parsley 1 cup fine egg noodles Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Place the noodles in a bottom of a wide mouth mason jar.

Instruction tag should read:

Add entire soup mix from the jar too: 8 cups water 2 carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 cloves minced garlic 1/4 cup minced onion 3 cups cooked diced chicken Empty the soup mix from the jar and the water into a large stockpot.

Add the garlic, carrots, celery, and onion and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Stir in the chicken and simmer an additional 5 minutes.

Brownie Mix in a Jar

1 cup + 2 tablespoons flour 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) or use pumpkin seeds for nut allergies Place all ingredients in a mason jar.

Instructions on the tag should read: Mix contents with 2 eggs, 1/4 cup water, 2/3 cup oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Pour into a greased 9″ square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 3540 minutes or until an inserted knife comes out clean.

Breakfast Granola

4 cups whole rolled oats 1 1/2 cups nuts, roughly chopped (I use 1/2 cup each of walnuts, pecans, and almonds) Note: for nuts allergies substitute sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.

1/2 cup flax seeds 1/2 cup wheat germ 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup honey 1/2 cup water 2 teaspoon vanilla extract This recipe will need to be cooked first then used to fill your mason jar.

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper (I use two spread out for crunchier granola).

Mix all the dry ingredients together in an extra large bowl.

Whisk together the wet ingredients.

Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients, and stir the granola until it's evenly moist.

Spread on  two lined baking sheets for crunchy granola or one for softer .

Bake for 20 minutes, then stir and bake for another 20 minutes.

You have the options of adding dried fruits at the end of any kinds.

Bake for 40 minutes or longer on one sheet for 50 minutes. Cool, add to mason jars.

Instructions tag should read: How to use granola IE on top of salads, in yogurt, on baked goods, ice cream, etc. or just attach the recipe on your jar so they can make another batch!

Index Chocolate Chip Cookies Mint Cocoa Mix Cinnamon Pancake Mix Italian Seasoning and Taco Mix Chicken Noodle Soup Mix Brownie Mix Breakfast Granola

Author Claudia Lamascolo @Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine.Com