Many of you have asked the details of the “Dinner in a Jar” class that was taught in the Chandler, AZ Retail Store. The class was based off one of our best selling books, “Dinner in a Jar” by Kathy Clark. I have posted a picture of a couple of the jars that were displayed and then also am posting 3 recipes that were passed out during the class. These jars are such a great way to store food ready to go; either for an emergency or a night you just don’t feel like cooking. You can also put these same meals in a Mylar bag and store them that way. Each jar contains the ingredients from the recipe and an oxygen packet. The shelf life is 5-7 years.
Remember this class is being offered again in the Chandler store in just a couple of weeks! Here are the recipes:
COWGIRL COOKIES IN A JAR
1 1/3 cup all purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup & leveled
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cooking oats
3/4 cup m&ms
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 – 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Layer the ingredients in like this:
First: flour, baking soda and salt
Second: oats
Third: m&ms
Fourth: chocolate chips
Fifth: brown sugar
Sixth: white sugar
Seventh: chopped pecans
Pack each level down really tightly. The ingredients should be flush to the top of the lid when you seal it up.
Preheat Oven
to 350 degrees.
Stir dry ingredients in
a large bowl and add:
1/2 cup butter, (almost melted)
1 slightly beaten egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine Thoroughly.
Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls &
Bake for 10 minutes. Yields approx 25 cookies.
Reference: http://www.bakerella.com/mix-things-up/


Chicken Noodle Soup in a Jar
Ingredients:
¼ cup of red lentils
2 tbsp. dried onion flakes
1 ½ tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
½ tsp. dried dill weed or dill seed
1/8 tsp each celery seed and garlic powder
approximately 1 cup medium egg noodles
1 bay leaf.

Directions:
In a two-cup jar, layer from bottom in the order listed above, then seal the jar.

Write these instructions on your gift tag:
Bring 8 cups of water to boil in large saucepan. Stir in jar of soup mix. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Discard bay leaf and stir in 1½ cups of frozen corn or mixed vegetables and 2 cups of cooked, diced chicken or turkey. Simmer for five minutes until vegetables are tender and chicken is heated through.

Reference: www.allfreecrafts.com
Minestrone Soup in A Jar

Ingredients:
¼ cup red lentils
¼ cup green split peas
¼ cup barley
1/3 cup beef bouillon powder
2 tbsp. parsley flakes
3 tbsp. onion flakes
1/3 tsp. thyme
1/3 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. basil
approx. ¼ cup alphabet macaroni

Directions:
In a two-cup jar, layer from bottom in the order given, then seal the jar.

Include these instructions on your gift tag:
In a very large saucepan combine 8 to 10 cups of water, a 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes, and soup mix. Add 2 chopped carrots, and 2 to 4 chopped potatoes (optional: 2 cups chopped cabbage). Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for one hour or until peas are tender. Enjoy!

Reference: www.allfreecrafts.com
Need some Mason Jars?? Chandler now has them in their store for sale!!