SUMC Holiday Jars

Ingredients in the jar: Long grain rice, Tortilla chips, Chicken bouillon, Lemonade powder, Lemon pepper, Cilantro, Garlic, Cumin, Salt. Also needed: 2 (5 oz) cans of chicken, 1 can diced tomatoes & green chilis. Directions: 1. Carefully remove the tortilla chips from the Tortilla Soup Mix. 2. Remove the seasoning packet and set aside. 3. Place rice in a large soup pot. Add 10 cups of water, chicken, tomatoes and seasoning packet. Bring to a boil. 4. Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes. 5. Add tortilla chips. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Ingredients in the jar: barley, dried split peas, white rice, dry lentils, dried minced onion, dried parsley, salt, lemon pepper, beef bouillon granules, mini alphabet pasta, mini twist macaroni. Also needed: 2 stalks chopped celery 2 sliced carrots 1 cup shredded cabbage (optional) 2 cups diced tomatoes. Directions: 1. Add contents of jar to 3 or 4 quarts of water, add 2 stalks chopped celery, 2 sliced carrots, 1 cup shredded cabbage (optional) and 2 cups diced tomatoes. 2. Over medium low heat, cover and simmer about 1 hour, or until vegetables are tender and peas are soft.

Ingredients in the jar: Popcorn, pretzels, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, red pepper. Also needed: 1/4 cup butter Directions: Add 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels to the brown bag. Fold the top of the bag over a couple of times to seal it shut, then place it in the microwave. Cook on high for about 2-3 minutes, or until there are about 2 seconds between pops. 1. Remove seasoning packet from jar. 2. Place butter and contents of seasoning packet in a 4-quart microwavable bowl. 3. Microwave at high for 1 1/2 minutes, or until bubbly. 4. Remove from oven; stir in remaining contents of jar, mixing well. 5. Microwave at high for 1-2 minutes. 6. Remove and stir to coat mixture evenly. Cool completely.

Ingredients in the jar: brown sugar, granulated sugar, all purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, quick rolled oats. Also needed: 3/4 cup butter, softened 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla 1 Tbsp water Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375F 2. In a large bowl, cream butter, eggs, vanilla & water. 3. Add the cookie mix and stir until the mixture is well blended. 4. Drop the cookies by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. 5. Bake for 8-9 minutes. Add if desired: Chocolate or butterscotch chips Raisins Craisins Walnut or pecan pieces Shredded coconut.

Ingredients in the jar: sugar, salt, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves, all purpose flour. Also needed: ½ + ⅓ cup butter, softened 5 Tbsp molasses 2 eggs ¾ tsp. vanilla Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350F 2. In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. 3. Add molasses, eggs & vanilla and beat until mixed well. 4. Stir in the cookie mix until well combined. 5. Drop by teaspoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet. 6. Bake for 12-14 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.