Our
family motto is “Don’t Panic.”
family motto is “Don’t Panic.”
We
adopted this years ago, around the time our now 7-year old twins started
talking. (VERY hilarious to hear 2-year olds chanting, “don’t panic” when
hilarity/disaster/confusion was ensuing... Ummm…. Sort of…)
adopted this years ago, around the time our now 7-year old twins started
talking. (VERY hilarious to hear 2-year olds chanting, “don’t panic” when
hilarity/disaster/confusion was ensuing... Ummm…. Sort of…)
I also
have a personal motto: Keep it Simple. This applies to my life and also my
cooking style. I like less stuff (and ingredients, when it comes to food) and
less hassle. Why buy pre-made processed stuff when you have the ingredients to make it
homemade already in your own pantry? This especially applies to pantry staples that only
takes 5 minutes to make and/or assemble.
have a personal motto: Keep it Simple. This applies to my life and also my
cooking style. I like less stuff (and ingredients, when it comes to food) and
less hassle. Why buy pre-made processed stuff when you have the ingredients to make it
homemade already in your own pantry? This especially applies to pantry staples that only
takes 5 minutes to make and/or assemble.
Take taco
seasoning. It’s so crazy-easy to make that you’ll kick yourself for not making
it sooner. I use it on chicken,
beef and pork; sometimes as a rub or maybe just a sprinkle when a
little pep is needed in a dish. I also use it when making seasoned taco
chicken in the crockpot. And that ingredient list? 8 spices. THAT’S IT. And… no
sugar, milk, flour, citric acid, cocoa or “natural flavors” added. Yep, that’s what’s in a popular
store-bought brand.
seasoning. It’s so crazy-easy to make that you’ll kick yourself for not making
it sooner. I use it on chicken,
beef and pork; sometimes as a rub or maybe just a sprinkle when a
little pep is needed in a dish. I also use it when making seasoned taco
chicken in the crockpot. And that ingredient list? 8 spices. THAT’S IT. And… no
sugar, milk, flour, citric acid, cocoa or “natural flavors” added. Yep, that’s what’s in a popular
store-bought brand.
Check it out:
YUCK,
right?
Plus,
why
pay $2. for a small packet of overly-processed, mystery
ingredient-laden, store-bought seasoning when you can make your own for
pennies on the dollar? Turns out my wallet likes to keep it simple too.
why
pay $2. for a small packet of overly-processed, mystery
ingredient-laden, store-bought seasoning when you can make your own for
pennies on the dollar? Turns out my wallet likes to keep it simple too.
TACO SEASONING
Here’s
what you’ll need:
what you’ll need:
2 Tbsp
Chili powder
¾ tsp Garlic powder
½ tsp Onion powder
½ tsp Red pepper flakes
1 tsp.
Smoked or Regular Paprika (I like smoked best but regular will do fine)
Smoked or Regular Paprika (I like smoked best but regular will do fine)
3 tsp
Cumin
Cumin
2 tsp Sea
salt
salt
½ tsp Black pepper
Combine in bowl and mix together with spoon or fork. Store in airtight container for up to 6 months. (You’ll use it up WAY
before then…)
before then…)
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