Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.


1 liter inexpensive vodka
4 vanilla beans
Split beans lengthwise and drop into vodka. Close cap tightly and let sit in a dark, cool place for 3-4 months. Pour into dark glass bottles and add a cute homemade label to each bottle. Give as gifts and wait for the "ohhhs and ahhhhs".
Rebecca Michaels, CDKitchen Staff
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Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.


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