Taco Seasoning Mix

Ingredients:

1/4 Cup dried minced onion
1/4 Cup chili powder
3 Tablespoons salt
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 Tablespoon dried minced garlic
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
1 Tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

Directions:

Combine the ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 1 year.

To prepare tacos: In a skillet, brown one (1) pound of ground beef; drain. Add 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix and 1/3 Cup water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

Recipe from www.allrecipes.com
This is definitely a keeper. Not only is this economical, the flavor is far superior to that of the packet mix. I am on my second batch. I love sprinkling this seasoning on nachos.

Fresh Salsa

Use this general recipe, but throw in more tomato if desired, or vary to your own personal taste. This recipe is so fresh tasting, it has become our favorite.

1 large tomato chopped
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 Tablespoon oil
1 Tablespoon white vinegar
Tobasco Sauce to taste (5-10 drops) *I prefer Jim Beans Hot Sauce when I can find it.
Italian Dressing Mix (about 1-2 Tablespoons)
1/4 - 1/2 Cup Black Beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 - 1/2 Cup Corn (fresh or canned, drained)
1/4 - 1/3 Cup Cilantro, chopped
1/4 Cup Chopped jalapenos

Mix all together and chill an hour before serving (if you can get it to the frig, but we usually enjoy it immediately.)

What to Do with All the Zucchini

After googling for additional ideas, I came upon this recipe/blog and couldn't help but think I've just got to try this recipe for Zuke-A-Mole.

Here's the site: http://blog.washingtonpost.com/mighty-appetite/2006/07/zukeamole.html

Will definitely put some garlic on my shopping list so I can get this made in the next few days.