When all else fails? Google it!
Last night, I decided that tacos were in order. However, I did NOT have a bottle of taco sauce, nor did I have a packet of taco seasoning. What is a girl to do? Go to the internet. Google "Taco Seasoning Recipe" and look around until you find one you think you can live with.
Here's one I found:
Taco Seasoning Mix -- Makes 1 serving
6 teaspoons chili powder
5 teaspoons paprika
4 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
teaspoons onion powder
2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
This actually makes more than you need for one recipe.
I made 1.5 lbs of ground beef, and used about 2/3 of this mix. I added 1 - 1 1/2 c. water to the mix. I started with 1/2 cup of water, and kept adding until the consistency was right. And. . .it needed a pinch more salt.
(Sorry, had to step away, there were cultists at my door -- hoping to swing me away. No such luck boys, move on!)
My buddy Lois (link on the right) says that I could have added oregano. She's right! Next time I'll put a 1/4 teaspoon or so in the mix, as well.
This is really tasty stuff! Edison loved it (for what that's worth)
Here's another recipe that has been requested. I usually make it around the holidays. It is one of those things that can be bundled into little baggies and put in teacher gifts. Good stuff -- it is a favorite of my dad's -- although he's really NOT supposed to eat it (lots of sugar).
Quaker Oat Praline Crunch
1 - 16 oz. pkg. of Quaker Oat Squares
2 c. pecan pieces
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1 t. vanilla
1/2 t. baking soda
Heat oven to 250 degrees. Combine cereal and pecans in 9x13 pan. Set aside.
Combine syrup, brown sugar, and butter in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high 90 seconds. Stir. Microwave 1 minute more.
Remove from microwave and stir in vanilla & baking soda. Pour over cereal and nut mixture. Stir to evenly coat. Bake 1 hour -- stirring every 20 minutes. When finished baking, spread on baking sheet to cool. When cool, break into pieces.
Enjoy!
I was hoping to share some "Fall Break" pictures with you, as Caroline is on break this weekend. (She has Friday off -- that's all) So far this morning, we have played with Little People, gone potty on her chair, had to change a pull up for the "other" type of biological hazard, and now she's sitting in Mark's recliner -- reading books out loud. Such fun. So much energy.
I need a nap.
Here's one I found:
Taco Seasoning Mix -- Makes 1 serving
6 teaspoons chili powder
5 teaspoons paprika
4 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
teaspoons onion powder
2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
This actually makes more than you need for one recipe.
I made 1.5 lbs of ground beef, and used about 2/3 of this mix. I added 1 - 1 1/2 c. water to the mix. I started with 1/2 cup of water, and kept adding until the consistency was right. And. . .it needed a pinch more salt.
(Sorry, had to step away, there were cultists at my door -- hoping to swing me away. No such luck boys, move on!)
My buddy Lois (link on the right) says that I could have added oregano. She's right! Next time I'll put a 1/4 teaspoon or so in the mix, as well.
This is really tasty stuff! Edison loved it (for what that's worth)
Here's another recipe that has been requested. I usually make it around the holidays. It is one of those things that can be bundled into little baggies and put in teacher gifts. Good stuff -- it is a favorite of my dad's -- although he's really NOT supposed to eat it (lots of sugar).
Quaker Oat Praline Crunch
1 - 16 oz. pkg. of Quaker Oat Squares
2 c. pecan pieces
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1 t. vanilla
1/2 t. baking soda
Heat oven to 250 degrees. Combine cereal and pecans in 9x13 pan. Set aside.
Combine syrup, brown sugar, and butter in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high 90 seconds. Stir. Microwave 1 minute more.
Remove from microwave and stir in vanilla & baking soda. Pour over cereal and nut mixture. Stir to evenly coat. Bake 1 hour -- stirring every 20 minutes. When finished baking, spread on baking sheet to cool. When cool, break into pieces.
Enjoy!
I was hoping to share some "Fall Break" pictures with you, as Caroline is on break this weekend. (She has Friday off -- that's all) So far this morning, we have played with Little People, gone potty on her chair, had to change a pull up for the "other" type of biological hazard, and now she's sitting in Mark's recliner -- reading books out loud. Such fun. So much energy.
I need a nap.
posted by Angie at 11:36 AM
5 Comments:
Yep, oregano will do the trick.
The rain is coming. I promise. Enjoy the rest of your day. I'm going to curl up (still in jammies), read a book, and catch up on my soaps.
It's that kind of day. Might even have a big old cup of tea, too!
btw, I'm the queen of google. I can't live without google.
what *DID* we do without Google?
Thanks for the info. I have everything on hand for both!
Glad you are having some 'girl' time. Makes me envious!
"biological hazard"...hmm that's a new term. i just might have to use that the next time i have to refer to...well....
Angie for President! Anybody who advocates taking a nap gets my vote.
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