Category: Recipe

Homemade Christmas

12/20/2019

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Here are the links for the recipes:

If you have some mixes that you would like to add to this list, please leave the link in the comments.

WHAT I USED:
For the bags I purchased the ones below on Amazon. I also decided to purchase a sealer for extra security for the bags since I was mailing them. I really didn't want my family to open the box and find all the ingredients had merged together. But that could be my OCD talking :).

As far as the labels. I made them myself. I used Adobe Illustrator to make them, but it's just as easy to use Microsoft Office. Just open a new document, draw a text box and insert the text. Make sure the border on the box is a little thicker and then when you cut them out, cut just outside the line leaving a white border. I used full sheet sticker paper in my ink jet printer.

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Triple Berry Chia Seed Jam

12/1/2019

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This recipe uses freeze dried fruits, but there is also directions if using fresh or frozen fruit.

INGREDIENTS
2 cups Freeze Dried Blackberries
1 cup Freeze Dried Raspberries
1 cup Freeze Dried Strawberries
1 cup Freeze Dried Diced Apples
1 cup Chia Seeds
3 cups Water
Honey to taste

DIRECTIONS

If you are using fresh or frozen fruits use same amount just reduce the water to 1/2 cup.
Bring everything besides the chia seeds and honey to a boil on medium-high heat, stirring often.
Cook mixture for 20 minutes. This is where you add the honey. Dip a spoon in the mixture, let cool, and then taste. Adjust the sweetness level with honey.
Next you will need to decide if you want chunky or smooth-ish jam. If you want chunky then add chia seeds and cook for another 5 minutes stirring often.
If you want smooth-ish then use an immersion blender to blend the mixture. (Careful this can get very hot and might splatter). Add chia seeds, cook for 5 minutes stirring often and then use immersion blender again if desired.

*This makes about 1.5 pints depending on the thickness you desire.

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Baked Egg Roll Bites

3/3/2019

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INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lbs ground beef or pork or any other meat you would like
1 bag pre-shredded coleslaw mix (found near the bagged salads)
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp soy sauce
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
pepper or to taste
1 tsp garlic salt

WONTON CHIPS
1 pkg egg roll wrappers cut sheets into quarters
Spray olive oil

DIRECTIONS

In large sauté pan on medium-high heat, add beef, garlic, salt, ginger, and soy sauce; cook until meat it is browned. If you are using a higher fat meat you will need to drain off the fat after it's browned.
Add water and oyster sauce (if using), stir.
Add bag of coleslaw mix on top of meat and stir until combined. Cover and cook down (stirring occasionally), about 10 minutes, or until coleslaw is wilted. Remove from heat and enjoy.

WONTON CHIPS DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cut egg roll wrappers into quarters and spray both sides with olive oil.
Bake in preheated oven for 4-5 minutes until bubbly and brown. Keep an eye on these because they go from brown to burnt real fast!
Let chips cool and enjoy with your egg roll bites.

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