Category Archives: Homemade Spices/ Sauces & Mix

Fresh Salsa Verde

You can’t go wrong with chips and salsa – a perfect pairing. It’s so, so easy to whip up a batch and enjoy, refrigerate and enjoy some more. Salsa verde is no different as it’s just as simple, but instead of … Continue reading

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Homemade Baking Mix

I’m the first to admit, there are times (perhaps more often than not) that I am late to the show. Seriously. Maybe it’s because I was born a week and a half late, I don’t know, but being late and … Continue reading

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Fresh Homemade Salsa

I’m of the belief that if you have the ingredients on hand, homemade is always, always mo’ better than jarred. I also wonder, why buy “fresh” salsa when it’s so easy to make at home? Not to mention cheaper. I almost … Continue reading

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Homemade Taco Seasoning

Making your own taco seasoning is budget friendly and quick to toss together. We had taco salad for dinner Sunday evening and while the meat was browning, I whisked it together. Ingredients: 2 tbsp. chili powder 2 tsp. paprika 2 tsp. cumin … Continue reading

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2 Ingredient Pizza Dough

I realize you may be thinking, “This can’t possibly be right.” You’re in for a treat because not only is it right, it makes a really good pizza crust. It seems too good to be true and most of the time, … Continue reading

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Homemade Pizza Sauce

I suppose there’s nothing wrong with store bought pizza sauce, although the color of homemade is so much more vibrant, but really why buy it when you can make it at home much cheaper and a whole lot fresher? Plus, even though … Continue reading

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Tex-Mex Spice

The essential spice for nearly all Mexican food. *I usually double the recipe listed below so that I always have it on hand. Ingredients: 3 tbsps. plus 2 tsps. ground cumin 3 tbsps. granulated garlic 2 tbsps. salt 1 tbsp. coarse … Continue reading

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