Spice things up

Sometimes you need to add some spices to kick-up your food a notch. Here are my two favorite.

Taco Seasoning Mix (your tacos will be hot and spicy)

2 t. dried minced onion
1 t. salt
1 t. chili Powder
1/2 t. cornstarch
1/2 t crushed dried red pepper
1/2 t dried minced garlic
1/2 t. dried oregano
1/2 t. ground cumin

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly distributed. Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight. Label and store in a cool, dry place. When ready, add to 1 pound ground beef already browned, plus 1/2 cup water. Simmer till the liquid is mostly gone and presto you're done.


My mom used to use these spices when making Cornish hen but I prefer boneless, skinless chicken breast. It's just so much easier to eat.

Chicken spices

Salad Supreme
Season Salt
Garlic Powder
Black Pepper
Poultry Seasoning
Sage (ground)
Chili Powder

My mom didn't know how much of any of this to add; so just sprinkle the spices on till they look good. Add more if you like a certain spice to be stronger. Pour in soy sauce till there is about an inch in the pan and let it marinate for a couple hours. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes or untill cooked through. Serve over rice and it's wonderful.