Taco Seasoning

Finally!

I have perfected it!

I wish I could explain to you how many times I have gone to try to make this in the last few months.  We are big taco fans in this house, and burrito fans, and fajita fans, and anything somewhat mexican food-like fans, truth be told.

When I started gathering up recipes to start this site, I found a number of taco-related and fajita-related recipes that spoke to my love of mexican fare.  What I started to notice was that the cookbooks and websites that I frequently used had recipes with very similar recommendations for spice.

In my quest for food knowledge, I wanted to make sure I could work within the confines of my kitchen environment and my limited amount of free time.  So, I set out to come up with a seemingly foolproof combination of spices that would make my mexican dishes personal, but easy.

I love having these handy spice mixes because they save time and energy trying to measure.  Plus, I know that I'm using something pure and unadulterated.  No preservatives or MSG for this girl!

I've taken a lot of research from different sources to find a blend that fits my tastes perfectly.  I encourage you to try it and tweak it to your tastes as I have.



Taco Seasoning

1/4 cup chili powder
1/4 cup cumin powder
1/8 cup onion powder
1/8 cup garlic powder
2 tsp Mexican oregano powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp white sugar
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.

I do not add salt or pepper to my mixes.  I prefer to do that as I cook.



Listening to:   Joe Nichols - Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off