Sauces, Salsas, Dips & Such
This recipe only takes a couple minutes to put together and costs less than buying pre-packaged taco seasoning. It also has less salt and no artificial additives or preservatives.
Ingredients
2 T. chili powder
1 T. ground cumin
1 t. ground coriander
2 t. garlic powder
½ t. crushed red pepper flakes
1 t. smoked paprika
1 t. salt
2 t. black pepper
Combine all ingredients in an airtight container and shake well to combine. Use 2 – 3 tablespoons per pound of ground beef (use more or less according to individual taste preferences).
This recipe can also be made in larger batches. Store unused amounts in an air tight container for up to 6 months.
This versatile, no-cook sauce can be enjoyed with many of your favorite pasta, fish, chicken, soup, or vegetable recipes.
Most modern recipes, including this one, call for making pesto with a food processor to combine the ingredients. This method works well, but produces a very homogenized final result.
For a more traditional approach, try hand-chopping the individual ingredients. The individual components will be less uniform, resulting in more distinct individual flavors among bites.
Ingredients
2 c. fresh basil, loosely packed
¼ c. toasted pine nuts Continue reading
