Seasoned Salt

Shake on meat, poultry, fish, and eggs. Accent vegetables, salads and popcorn. Use while cooking, or at the table." reads the label of one of America's most popular spice blends. This seven-ingredient clone of Lawry's Seasoned Salt can be made in a small bowl.

2 tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cornstarch

1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.

2. Pour blend into a shaker bottle to store.

Makes 1/4 cup.

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Taco Spices & Seasonings

This is a clone for the stuff you buy in 1 ounce packets to create, as the package says, "a fun-filled Mexican fiesta in minutes." Isn't that so true? In fact, thanks to Lawry's my last Mexican fiesta was so filled with fun that I had to take a nap. And now I promise you just as much fun with this JMR mimick -- maybe even a tad more fun, if you're lucky. Just mix the ingredients together in a small bowl, then add it to 1 pound of browned ground beef, along with some water and let it simmer. Before you know it you'll be up to your eyeballs in fun.

1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon minced onion
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground oregano

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl.

2. To prepare the meat filling for the tacos as described on the original package instructions:
"In large skillet, brown 1 pound ground beef until crumbly; drain fat.
Add spices & seasonings and 2/3 cup water; mix thoroughly.
Bring to a boil: reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Spoon meat filling into warmed taco shells or tortillas.
Top with shredded lettuce, grated cheddar cheese and chopped tomato. Use fresh salsa and guacamole if desired."

Makes meat filling for 12 tacos (about 3 tablespoons each).

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