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Adventures In Everyday Cooking

Taco Seasoning Mix

Monday Jun 12, 2006
  • 2 tsp minced onion
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp dried red pepper
  • ¼ tsp oregano

Brown 1 lb ground beef; drain. Add mix and 1/2 cup water. Simmer 10 minutes. Makes 4 servings.


Italian Dressing and Marinade Mix

Tuesday May 2, 2006
  • 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp dried parsley leaves
  • 1½ tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp minced onion
  • ½ tsp basil
  • ½ tsp celery seeds
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp oregano
  • ¼ tsp thyme
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • pinch ground pepper

For dressing, add 1/3 cup vinegar and 3/4 cup oil.

For marinade, add 1/4 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup oil.


Chili Mix

Monday Apr 17, 2006
  • 1 Tbsp flour
  • 2 Tbsp minced onion
  • 1½ tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • ½ tsp dried red pepper
  • ½ tsp minced garlic
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp cumin

Add mix to 1 lb browned ground beef, 2 cans kidney beans, and 2 cans tomatoes for basic chili.


Dry Onion Soup Mix

Friday Mar 17, 2006

No longer do you have to be dependent on thinking ahead to have a box of mix packets on hand. You can make your own. This has saved me so many times I’ve lost count.

  • 3 Tbsp dried minced onion
  • 1½ Tbsp instant beef bouillon granules
  • 1 tsp onion powder