Fabulous Friday

This Friday's tip has to do with seasoning mixes.

Being on the quest for real food as I am, I like to make my own seasoning mixes.

I always keep my dry rub around, mixed and ready to go.

And I have a delicious taco seasoning mix which I'd also like to share with you:

2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1& 1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
Mix together and store in an air tight container. Use 2 tablespoons per pound of meat.

What I do is to chop and cook 1 lb of ground beef. I add 1/2 onion, chopped and 2 cloves of garlic, chopped. When cooked I drain the fat and add the 2 tablespoons of seasoning mix and 1/4 cup of water. Cook and stir occasionally until the water has absorbed.

Now for the tip:

I like to double my seasoning mix recipes and store them in air tight containers. And I've found it helpful to write out the recipe on the lid of the container. That way, when it comes time to make more of the mix I don't have to hunt down the recipe.

And that is this gal's view for today.

Dry Rub Seasoning Mix

I love this seasoning mix. I use it on hamburgers, steak, chicken and fish. I usually make a double batch and store in an air tight container so it's always ready.

Mix together...
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons chile powder
1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon dry Italian seasoning
1/4 cup kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground pepper

And that's this gal's view for today.