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Today I would like to share one of my favorite grocery savings. I never buy pre-packaged seasoning mixes anymore since finding these recipes. They are from the cookbook Mennonite Country-Style Recipes by Esther Shank. The whole cookbook is really great, but these seasoning mixes are hands-down the recipes I have used most from this book. I love them because they are made from spices and herbs that nearly everyone already has in their pantry so you don't need to spend extra $$ on the pre-packaged mixes--plus they taste GREAT! They are much more flavorful, in my personal opinion. So here they are.....enjoy!


TACO SEASONING MIX

2 tsp. instant minced onion

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. cornstarch

1/2 tsp. crushed dried red pepper

1/2 tsp. instant minced garlic

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp. dried oregano

Combine in a small bottle. Label. May store for up to 6 months.

To use: Brown 1 lb. hamburger; drain. Add seasoning mix and 1/2 cup water; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.


CHILI SEASONING MIX

1 Tbls. flour

2 Tbls. instant minced onion

1 1/2 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. seasoned salt

1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper

1/2 tsp. instant minced garlic

1/2 tsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

Combine in a small bottle. Label. May store for up to 6 months.



SPAGHETTI SEASONING MIX

1 Tbls. instant minced onion

1 Tbls. parsley flakes

1 Tbls. cornstarch

2 tsp. green pepper flakes

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. sugar

3/4 tsp. Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, sage, marjoram)

1/4 tsp. instant minced garlic

Combine in a small bottle. Label. May store for up to 6 months.

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Laura said…
These are great recipes. Thanks for sharing them!
January 25, 2008 at 12:46 PM
Mom2fur said…
Thanks for sharing these. The nice thing about recipes like this is that you almost always have most ingredients on hand--no running to the store! And there's no 'mystery' ingredients to deal with, either.
January 25, 2008 at 4:34 PM
Anonymous said…
I just love making mixes ahead of time for later. great recipes. I have a make a mix cookook that has been handy for me.
January 28, 2008 at 1:59 PM
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