The recipe books "Make a Mix" and "More Make a Mix" are really good and have many different dry mixes you can make yourself to have on hand. Here are a few I found on the WWW. Bacon-flavoured dip mix (DRY MIX RECIPE) Bacon flavoured dip mix 2 tb instant bacon bits 1 ts instant beef bouillon 1 tb instant minced onion 1/8 ts minced garlic Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; blend well. Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil and foil to make airtight (or zip-lock). Label as bacon-flavoured dip mix. Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 months. Makes one package (about 3 T) of mix. Bacon flavoured dip: Combine 1 cup of sour cream and 1 package of mix. Chill at least 1 hour before serving. Makes about 1 cup of dip. VARIATIONS: substitute 1 cup yogurt, 1 cup cottage cheese, or 1 (8 oz)package of softened cream cheese for sour cream. You can do a beautiful label with all instructions. It'S a good gift! marika Onion soup MIX 3/4 cup instant (dry) minced onions 1/3 cup beef-flavor instant bouillon 4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds, crushed 1/4 teaspoon sugar Combine all ingredients and keep in an airtight container. The same flavour than the onion soup from the grocery, but really cheap! marika sesame-cheese Dip mix -Dry mix RECIPE- 1 T grated parmesan cheese 1/2 t salt 1 dash pepper 2 t toasted sesame seeds 1/2 t celery seed 1/8 t garlic powder Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, blend well. Spoon mixture onto a little bag. Label, store in a cool, dry place, and use within 4 months. Makes 1 package (about 2 T) of mix. Combine 1 cup of sour cream and 1 package of mix. Chill at least 1 hour before serving. (the taste is better if you do it 24 h before you serve it, and this is the same for all dips mixes) marika Super salad Seasoning mix -DRY MIX RECIPE- Super salad seasoning mix 2 c. grated parmesan cheese 1/2 c. sesame seed 1 T. Instant minced onions 1/2 t. dried dill seed 3 T. celery seeds 1/2 t. freshly ground pepper 2 t. salt 1/2 t. garlic salt 2 T. Parsley flakes 2 T. poppy seeds 2 t. paprika Combine all ingredients. Put in a quart airtight container and label. Store and use within 3 to 4 months. Makes about 3 cups of mix. Use Super salad seasoning mix on the following: sprinkled topping over tossed green salads, baked potatoes and buttered French bread or rolls before toasting, as a garnish for potatoe salads, macaroni or egg salads and as sour cream dip made with 2 T. of mix to 1 cup of sour cream.

Sorry I didn't start this today. My internet was down till just now. I had these at the farmers market here in Stratford, and they are just sooooo good! Apple Fritters Allrecipes.com Frying makes anything taste better, and it's easier than you'd ever imagine. So pour some oil, crank up the heat and prepare to churn out this flavorful dish. Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for frying 1 cup flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sparkling apple cider 1 large egg, plus 2 large egg whites 3 apples (about 1 pound)peeled, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch rings Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Put the crunch back into leftovers Nothing matches food fresh out of the fryer, but if you made more than you could polish off in one sitting, revive fried food by re-crisping it. Bring leftovers to room temperature (1 to 2 hours). Preheat the oven to 425 degrees, place the leftovers on a baking sheet on the center rack and bake for 4 to 5 minutes. Directions: 1. Fill a large pot with enough oil to reach a depth of 2 inches and heat until it registers 375 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar and salt; form a well in the center of the mixture. Add 1/4 cup cider and the whole egg. Gradually stir the flour into the liquid to form a smooth paste. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup cider; let stand until thickened, 5 minutes. In a bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold into the batter. 2. Working in batches, dip the apple rings in the batter and fry until golden, about 3 minutes, allowing the oil temperature to return to 375 degrees between batches. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Dust with the confectioners' sugar and serve warm.

Speaking of dip. I have a question re: are the artichokes in this dip the marinated artichoke hearts? Spinach and Artichoke Dip 1�" 10 ounce package chopped spinach, drained well (squeeze as much liquid out as possible) 8 ounces sour cream 1 jar artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained, and chopped 1 package Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix 1 package (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan or Pecorino cheese In a microwave safe bowl mix all ingredients until well blended. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir well and microwave one more minute or until mixture is hot and cheeses are melted. Serve with long, soft French loaf, sliced. Serves 6.

love, love love egg salad. eggs double diced with egg slicer or using a metal French fry cutter. a bit of Mrs Clarks [midwest thing] or miracle whip and dollop of good mustard. add some/splash AC vinegar and just a touch of sugar [or use sweet pickles diced for hot dogs] a smidge of cumin, diced green onion and I like tiny bits of celery [DW does not]. Slightly moist mix, not dry. on lettuce, a tortilla or bread ... not picky