Welcome to One {Frugal} Chick Friday!
Hey Friends! Hope you all have had a wonderful week. Ours has been a bit crazy. The weather was beautiful Monday and Tuesday, then the rain set in and now it’s snowing…Uck! Snowing in May. Not sure about you, but I am sooo ready for Spring weather!
Earlier this week, I shared my recipe for Cilantro Lime Chicken Soft Tacos. In the recipe, I mentioned that I make my own Homemade Taco Seasoning. In cooking for my family, I do not like to purchase pre-packaged mixes or seasonings. I like to know what we are eating and try to eliminate as much salt as possible.
So…Today I am sharing with you my most used Homemade Seasonings: Taco Seasoning and Italian Dressing seasoning blend.
I have been making this Taco Seasoning for a few years now…Not only does it taste wonderful, but it is only four ingredients!
My {4-Ingredient} Homemade Taco Seasoning
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp onion powder
(optional) 1 tsp crushed red pepper ( I have been omitting this in the mix due to my kiddos)
How to:
Combine all spices and store in a sealed container, such as a re-purposed jar. Use as needed. I typically double or triple the recipe so I don’t have to make it that often. I use 2 Tbsp per pound of meat.
On to my Italian Dressing Seasoning Blend…Since having my third child, I have been trying to use my slow cooker more often to assist in preparing meals. So many slow cooking recipes call for cream soups and packaged mixes. The seasoning blend I see on many slow cooker recipes is an Italian dressing seasoning blend. Rather than using a package, I came up with a recipe combination that works best for me…using ingredients I always have on hand.
Italian Dressing Seasoning Blend
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp dried parsley flakes
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 Tsp ground black pepper
1 Tsp dried basil
1/2 Tsp dried thyme
1/2 Tsp dried celery seeds
How To:
Combine all spices and store in a sealed container, such as a re-purposed jar. Use as needed. I typically double the recipe so I don’t have to make it that often. I use 2 Tbsp seasoning in place of one Italian Seasoning packet. This seasoning is delicious used as a salad dressing or to season chicken for baking or in the slow cooker.
Store your mixes in re-purposed jars and add some cute labels!
Do you make your own seasonings? If you’ve discovered a recipe you like, please share! I am still in search of a Ranch Dressing comparable to Hidden Valley.
Happy Cooking!
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