Online friends, and crazy cooks!

I met Sheila on another site, when I was writing a food blog, telling a non food related story, and we've kept in touch since.  So, since I've been away from here for so long, Sheila shamed me into finding a reason to make a post.  A few days ago, we were chatting on FB messenger, and I had an idea, so here it is.  I thought I could share a few "homemade" versions of items many of us keep in the pantry.  I have some health issues, so began making my own blends to remove things like salt, sugar, and caffeine from my diet.  So, here you have it...  I found these on the internet.

Taco Seasoning Mix:        Two tablespoons of this mix = 1 packet of store bought.  Add to 1 lb ground meat and 1/3 cup water.  To make the mix:
1/4 cup dried minced onion
1/4 cup chili powder
3 Tbls. salt
4 tsps. cornstarch
3 Tbls. dried minced garlic
1 Tbls. cumin
1 Tbls red pepper flakes
2 tsps. beef bouillon
1+1/2 tsps. oregano

I omit the salt and add only a pinch of red pepper flakes.  A few months ago I was out of my mix, so I picked up a packet at the local store - it was so salty I could hardly eat the meat!  Strange what you can get used to...  I use more like 3 Tbls. of mix, to taste.


Onion Soup Mix:
2+1/2 Tbls dried minced onion
4 cubes (or tsps. powder) beef bouillon
1 tsp. onion powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper

This is equivalent to one packet of soup/dip mix.  I omit the salt.


Baking Mix:  (Like Bisquick)
2+1/2 cups flour
2 Tbls. baking powder
1+1/2 tsps. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil.
Mix well in blender or food processor

Well friends, it's late so you'll have to wait for more down the road, but I WILL be back with more "blends" that I make and use.  Meanwhile, be well, and if you want, be CRAZY as I am!