Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Homemade Seasoning Mixes

All purpose black pepper seasoning
1/4 c. black pepper
1/4 c. salt
1/4 c. garlic powder

All purpose red pepper seasoning
1/4 c. cayenne pepper
1/4 c. salt
1/4 c. garlic powder

Bean seasoning
1/2 c. ground cumin
1/2 c. chili powder
4 Tblsp. salt
1-1/2 c. dried minced garlic (or garlic powder)
4 Tblsp. black pepper
1-1/2 c. dried minced onion

Taco seasoning
3/4 cup dried minced onion
1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup chili powder
1 Tbsp. dried oregano
2 Tbsp. each cornstarch, crushed dried red pepper, dried minced garlic, ground cumin

To Use: 2 T Mix, 1/2 c. water & 1 lb ground beef, simmer altogether. Add 2 Tbsp. dry mix to 1 lb. ground beef and 1/2 cup water. Heat through.

Chicken fajita seasoning
1 Tblsp. corn starch
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. sugar
1 pkg. chicken bullion powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder (or dried minced onion)
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. cumin

Homemade Dry Italian Dressing Mix

1-1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tblsp. onion powder
2 Tblsp. dried oregano
1 Tblsp. dried parsley
1 Tbslp. sugar
1 Tblsp. salt (can be decreased for your salt needs)
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. dried rosemary
1/2 tsp. celery flakes

Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container.

To mix for salad dressing: Combine 2 Tblsp. dry mix to 1/4 cup vinegar, 2 Tblsp. water & 1/2 c. olive oil.

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