KFC CHICKEN SEASONING MIX, ITALIAN DRESSING MIX, MRS DASH SEASONING MIX & LIPTON ONION SOUP MIX

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KFC CHICKEN SEASONING MIX

Combine the following in a blender or coffee mill until fine powder

1 tablespoon rosemary
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon sage
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons minced parsley
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons garlic salt
2 tablespoons onion salt
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
1 package Lipton tomato cup-a-soup mix

Combine all ingredients and seal in ziploc or vacuum seal bag (or jar) or spice jar.
Add 1 oz. mix to cup of flour for coating chicken


KFC FRIED CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS:

1 Broiler fryer – cut up
3 C. Water
1 Tbs of salt
1 ounce of seasoning mix
1 C. Flour

DIRECTIONS:

Cover chicken with mixture of water and salt. Chill in bowl for least 1 hour.

Mix flour and seasonings well.

Remove chicken from water, and dip it into the flour mixture coat well. Place coated pieces on a plate for 5 minutes.

Melt enough shortening or salad oil to make 1 inch depth in a large skillet. Heat to 375 degrees. Fry chicken pieces turning once, every 5 minutes, be sure to cook chicken until done. Lift chicken out and drain on paper towels. You can keep the chicken warm in the oven by placing it in the oven, and serve when all pieces are finished cooking.


ITALIAN DRESSING MIX

This is a delicious all-purpose dry seasoning that is good in spaghetti sauce, chicken and dumplings, in pasta salads, or sprinkled on fresh, ripe sliced tomatoes. It also makes a good Italian Salad Dressing for salads or marinade. Omit salt if you like.

1 Tbs.. Garlic salt
1 Tbs.. Onion Powder
1 Tbs.. Sugar
2 Tbs.. Oregano
1 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. basil
1 Tbs.. parsley
1/4 tsp. celery salt
2 Tbs.. salt

For dressing, mix 1/4 cup of cider vinegar, 2/3 cup of oil, 2 tablespoons of water and 2 tablespoons of dry mix.


MRS DASH SEASONING MIX

This is a copycat version of the classic Mrs Dash seasoning mix which is excellent for chicken or as a seasoning for stews I hope you enjoy this classic American version of: Mrs Dash Seasoning.
stews.

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup crushed dried minced onion flakes
4 teaspoons crushed dried vegetable flakes (Schilling)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried orange peel
2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried savory
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon kool-aid unsweetened lemonade mix
1 dash crushed dried rosemary

DIRECTIONS:

Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and stir well.
As you stir, crush the leafy spices for a finer blend.

Store the spice blend in a covered container or a sealed shaker bottle.
Makes about 2/3 cup.


ALMOST LIPTON ONION SOUP MIX

3/4 c. minced onion
1/3 c. beef bouillon granules
4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp crushed celery seed
1/4 tsp sugar

Combine all ingredients and seal in ziploc or vacuum seal bag (or jar).
About 5 tablespoons of mix are equal to 1 1¼-ounce package.
To make onion dip: Mix 5 tablespoons with one pint of sour cream.