Recipe

Mixing it up

Suzanne Strength

The other night I found myself with all of the makings for tacos, except for a packet of taco seasoning.  Ugh!  No way was I going back to the grocery store for one ingredient.  I searched the web, and found this delicious alternative…and the plus side?  Yep, I had all of the ingredients right in my spice cupboard.  I decided to look up other spice mixes that I can keep on hand to jazz up dinners and found some other fine ones.  Try one tonight!

Taco Seasoning Mix   Taco Seasoning Mix Zaar

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 teaspoons instant onion, Minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper, Crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant garlic, Minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin, Ground

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and blend well.
  2. Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight. Label as Taco Seasoning Mix.
  3. Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 months.
  4. Using the above recipe as a guide you can increase the amounts to make any number of packages.
  5. Taco Filling: Brown 1 lb lean ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat; drain the excess grease. Add 1/2 cup water and the seasoning mix.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Greek Seasoning Mix

  • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
  • 2 tsp Parsley
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg

Mix all spices together.

Makes approx 1/2 cup of seasoning mix

Adapted from: He and She Eat Clean

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  • 30 ounces Nestles Quik
  • 11 ounces coffee creamer
  • 16 ounces powdered sugar
  • 25 ounces powdered milk Cafe1 Mix all this together.

2 Store in container.

3 When ready to use fill mug or cup with half mix and then fill with hot water.

CAFE MOCHA MIX

1⁄2  cup instant espresso instant coffee granules or 1⁄2 cup instant coffee granules

1⁄4  cup unsweetened cocoa

1⁄4  cup non-dairy coffee creamer

6  tablespoons powdered sugar

In small bowl, comine all ingredients, mix well. Store in airtight container. To serve, spoon 1-2 tablespoons mix into cup. Add 3/4 cup boiling water; stir to dissolve.

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Published by Suzanne Strength

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