Common Cuisine |

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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