taco seasoning

2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons dried onion 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons cornstarch

April 8, 2007 · 1 min · lmead

cajun spice mix

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon ground white pepper 1 teaspoon mustard powder

April 8, 2007 · 1 min · lmead

corned beef and cabbage

packaged corned beef with seasoning packet 1 bottle Guinness or some stout (We used an Oatmeal Stout this year, with great results) 2 potatoes, quartered 2 carrots, cut into thirds 2 small onions, quartered 1 small head cabbage, quartered Place corned beef in bottom of crock pot. Add potatoes, carrots, onions and seasoning packet. Pour stout on top, then add cabbage. Cook on low for 10-12 hours or high for 5-6....

April 7, 2007 · 1 min · lmead

popcorn

…the old fashioned way. You think I’m joking, right? Well, I’m not. Reasons to pop popcorn the old fashioned way: It saves money. I purchased a 32 oz. bag of generic popcorn kernels for $1.00, regular price. Those kernels will yield 108 cups of popped popcorn. You will need some sort of cooking oil, so factor in that cost as well. Microwave popcorn is usually on sale for $2.00 a box....

April 4, 2007 · 2 min · lmead

5 hour chili

5 pounds lean chuck roast, cut into 1″ squares salt and pepper 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup chili powder 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon oregano 10 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups beef broth Season meat with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in large pot and brown meat. Add cumin, oregano and garlic to meat and mix well. Combine flour and chili powder and strain over meat, stirring to combine....

March 31, 2007 · 1 min · lmead