Dry onion soup mix

1/4 cup dried onion flakes

 2 tablespoons low-sodium beef bouillon granules

 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

 1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes

 1/8 teaspoon celery seed

 1/8 teaspoon paprika

 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Stir the onion flakes, beef bouillon granules, onion powder, parsley flakes, celery seed, paprika, and black pepper in a bowl. Use as substitute for a 1-ounce envelope of dry onion soup mix.

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Condensed Cream of Soup mix

2 C powdered milk
2/3 C cornstarch
1/2 C instant bouillon granules
2 Tbsp. dried onion flakes
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. garlic powder or granules

Combine all ingredients.  Mix well.  Store in a tightly closed container.

To use as a substitute for a can of condensed soup:  Combine 1/2 Cup mix with 1 Cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened.

Gooey Grandkid Gunk

Solution A:

1 C. water

1 C. white Glue

7-10 drops food coloring

Solution B:

1 1/3 cups warm water

4 tsp. Borax Laundry booster

Directions:

1.       Mix ingredients in solution A together in a medium bowl.

2.       In a second medium bowl, mix the ingredients in solution B together until the borax is completely dissolved.

3.       Slowly pour solution A into solution B (Do Not mix!)

4.       Roll solution A around in solution B 4-5 times.

5.       Lift solution A out of solution B and knead for 2-3 minutes.

Store Gunk in an airtight container or plastic zip bag… OR send gunk home with grandchildren.