Creole Seasoning Mix

I was fixing a recipe and realized that I did not have a creole or cajun seasoning.  So I searched and found this one.  It is so good, I will never buy a prepared one again.  Thank you Allrecipes!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon white pepper
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 5 tablespoons paprika
• 3 tablespoons salt

Directions:

Mix all ingredients and store in container or small mason jar.

Chili Seasoning and Chili Recipe

This is so easy and so tasty, you will never by the packaged stuff again!!  When I make chili, I usually make it in the crock pot but you can use a pot on the stove, and it turns out just wonderful.  One batch makes 2 - 3 recipes of chili.


Seasoning Mix


Ingredients:


1/2 cup dried parsley flakes
1/2 cup chili powder
1/4 cup dried minced onions
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons paprika


Mix together and store in an air tight container or in reused spice containers.




Chili Recipe:


Ingredients:


1 - 2 lbs browned hamburger
4 cans of kidney beans NOT drained
2 cans of tomato sauce
4 - 5 Tbls of seasoning mix


Place all ingredients in crock pot, cook on high for 3 - 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.


Serve with cheese and sour cream.

I am all about saving money and buying the least processed items that I can.  By doing this, I save money, I know what is in my food and I feel that I am feeding my family food that is a little more healthy.  I use Bisquick for my oven fried chicken, sausage balls and a few other favorites.  Plus it is easy to whip something up for dessert or anything with a little bisquick on hand.  I make mine with lard instead of shortening.  Lard is all natural and is more easily processed by the body.  It is says it lasts for four months, mine never lasts more than a few weeks.

Homemade Bisquick Mix

 

 

6 cups all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons baking powder

1 tablespoon salt

1 cup vegetable shortening

Directions:

1. Sift flour, baking powder and salt three times into a large bowl.
2. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
3. Store mixture in airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 months.
4. Use whenever your recipe calls for "Bisquick mix".

 

 

 

Taco Seasoning Mix

Making my own mix allows for me to know what is in my food.  This is a quick and easy recipe that can be stored in a jar and used at a later time.

Ingredients:
4 Tbls chili powder
3 Tbls and 1 tsp paprika
3 Tbls cumin
1 Tbls and 2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flacks
2 Tbsp corn starch

Directions:
1.  Mix all ingredients together.
2.  For each 1 lb of ground beef, use 2 Tbsp and 3/4 cup water.
3.  Like all other taco mixes: brown beef, drain, mix in seasoning and water, bring to boil, turn down heat and simmer for about 10 - 15 minutes.

** I like a stronger taste, so I use 3 Tbsp or more of seasoning.  Do what you like - there are no rules! :)