Andrea’s Taco Spices
Ingredients
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1-2 tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp oregano
- 2 Tbs flour
Chili Spice Mix
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons minced dried onions
- 1½ teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder not garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Just layer the spices into a small baby food or mason jar (or ziploc baggy). No need to mix but make sure to label it. I make 6-8 jars at a time.
Fajita Spice Mix
Servings: 10 tsp
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon crushed chicken bouillon cube
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Use as needed in recipes calling for fajita seasoning.
Greek Spice Blend
Ingredients
- 1½ t oregano
- 1½ t garlic powder
- 1 t salt
- 1 t cornstarch
- 1 t bl pepper
- 1 t beef bouillion granules
- 1 t parsley
- 1 t dill
- 1 t marjoram
- 1 t rosemary
- 1 t paprika
- 1 t basil
- ½ t thyme
- ½ t cinnamon
- ½ t nutmeg
Instructions
- Grind all to a fine powder
- Store in airtight container
Notes
March 2014
Greek Seasoning
Can’t find Greek seasoning at the grocery store?
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
Notes
September 2009
Herbs de Provence
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried savory
- 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons dried marjoram
- 2 tablespoons dried fennel seed
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients together. Store in an air-tight container.
Louisiana Seasoning
While you can buy Cajun or Creole Louisiana seasoning blends in the grocery store, they’re often harsh and stale-tasting. We prefer to make our own. A hefty dose of paprika gives a strong earthy backbone to the blend. Thyme, garlic, and celery salt add New Orleans flavors while cayenne brings the heat.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon celery salt
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in bowl.
Taco Seasoning
Servings: 3 tbls
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (medium heat level)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients.
- To make tacos for a family of four, use half the batch of seasoning with 1 pound ground beef and ¼ cup water.
Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning
These would also make cute homemade gifts, packaged decoratively in small jars.
Ingredients
- ½ cup dry buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried dillweed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients.
- To make ranch dressing, combine 1 tablespoon mix with 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 cup milk.
- To make dip, combine 1 cup of sour cream with 1 tablespoon mix.
- Serve alongside tortilla chips or baby carrots.