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A little bit of spice is always nice

3/24/2010

 
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I often buy my spices in large format from places like Costco. Not only is it cheaper that way but also the Costco store brand has some clear allergy labels on those products; always preferable for an allergy mom. But there are some spices that are hard to find and when I find them, I just don't trust what's in them. For those, I prefer to make my own. Two of the most used seasonings in my home are Taco and Fajita, which are really hard to find without caramel colour added. Caramel colour can sometimes contain traces of milk protein, and when the manufacturer cannot tell me what it's made out of, I refrain from using the product as opposed to risk an allergic reaction.

Taco and Fajita seasonings are so versatile. I don't just use them to make quesedillas and fajitas, but in many other dishes, like stir-fries and chili. Because I create my own fajita and taco seasoning, I can also adjust the amount of spices I include in them to suit my family's taste. Here are the versions I often make at home. Each yeilds about 2 to 3 tablespoons, approximately what you would if you bought a packet at the store. I typically quadruple my recipe to make a big jar, though I suggest you make a small batch first so that you can adjust the amount to suit your taste. Once you figure out how you like it, then you can make it in big batches and store it in your pantry.

Taco Seasoning
Yields 2 to 3 Tablespoons (Serves 3)

1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (omit if you don't like it too spicy)
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Fajita Seasoning
Yields 3 to 4 Tablespoons (Serves 4)

1 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. crushed chicken bouillon cube or instant stock mix
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. cumin


Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
Taco Seasoning: Calories 36.4, Total Fat 1.14g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 7317.71mg, Potassium 83.97mg, Total Carbohydrates 5.94g, Fiber 1.81g, Sugar 0.37g, Protein 1.11g

Fajita Seasoning: Calories 20.76, Total Fat 0.39g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 665.02mg, Potassium 47.94mg, Total Carbohydrates 4.44g, Fiber 0.74g, Sugar 1.43g, Protein 0.4g

Nutrition analysis is approximate and will vary depending on exact ingredients used. Calculations are based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet. Nutritional Facts are obtained from Radium Technologies' Living Cookbook. However, Allergymom.ca has no affiliation with Radium Technologies and does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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