Homemade

Homemade foods are more nutritious and cheaper than store bought, I think everyone knows this and most agree! So on that note here are a few of my favorite:


Taco Seasoning

• 1/4 C. plus 1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
• 1 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 1/4 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 1/4 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 1/4 tsp. Dried Oregano
• 2 1/2 tsp. Paprika
• 2 Tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. Ground Cumin
• 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. Sea Salt
• 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. Black Pepper (optional)

Mix all together and store in an airtight container. Use 2 Tbsp. per pound of ground beef. 

The optional black pepper is to increase the spiciness depending on your families preferences.

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Onion Soup Mix

• 2/3 cup minced dried onion
• 3 tsp. parsley flakes
• 2 tsp. onion powder
• 2 tsp. turmeric
• 1 tsp. celery salt
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. ground pepper

Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container. 4 Tbsp. = 1 packet.

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Thousand Island Dressing

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup pickle relish
• 1 Tbsp. minced onion
• 1 hard boiled egg, chopped (optional)

Mix all together, cover and chill.

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Barbecue Sauce

• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 2 Tbsp. minced onion
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. liquid smoke
• 1 Tbsp. honey or sugar

Mix all ingredients in a sauce pan and simmer for a few minutes until flavors are blended.

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Ketchup

• 7 ounces tomato paste
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 Tbsp. vinegar
• 1/4 tsp. onion powder
• 1/4 tsp.garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
• pinch of cinnamon
• pinch of all spice
• pinch of cloves
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• 1/8 cup sugar

Whisk ingredients until well mixed and smooth.

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I keep all my homemade foods in canning jars. You can use what you like, I like these! 

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you found a recipe that sounds yummy to you and you try something new. Have a great day!