Mexican Seasoning Blend

Mexican Seasoning Blend 2

We recently moved Savannah home again. She will be doing an internship in January, and it was impossible to find a six-month lease near the college. So, for six-months, she will make the daily drive to college.

I questioned how living together would be after she has been on her own for so long. I’m trying really hard to remember she’s not a child any longer. It is coming with some benefits also. She has become very independent…she doesn’t want me doing her laundry, and she has become an excellent cook!

Fajitas is a specialty of hers, and I am using every excuse I can think of to have her cook them often. Her secret is this awesome seasoning blend that she makes. I even seasoned a roast with it, and it was delicious.

Savannah does not have an exact measurement for the meat and veggies. To feed two people, she typically uses one to two boneless, skinless chicken breast, two green bell peppers, one large onion, and two to three Roma tomatoes.

Savannah seasons her meat with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Then saute’s it in a little oil until done. She then removes the meat from the skillet to saute green bell peppers and onions. Once the veggies are tender, add chopped Roma tomatoes and a heaping tablespoon of the fabulous seasoning, plus the juice of half a lime. Add the meat back to the skillet, stirring to combine and serve.

Try this tasty Mexican seasoning blend on burgers or grilled meats for extra wonderful flavor!

Mexican Seasoning Blend
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. Mexican oregano
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp. chili powder
  • ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl until combined. Store in a small jar.

 

Fritos or Doritos Pies

 

Frito-or-Doritos-Pies

Not Just Sunday Dinner is almost 4 years old!  The first recipe I ever posted was a Super Bowl recipe.  It was Hot Crab Dip and I posted it on February 1, 2011.  Honestly,  it amazes me that NJSD has grown as it has.  I have readers all over the world and I have a newspaper column in several small town newspapers…and it all started because I was bored.

Before moving to the farm I had a job that I loved, in Florida, as a Design Consultant.  I use the word “job” loosely because it was more fun than anything.  I worked for our builder, and friend, Mitch, and I basically shopped!  I selected the flooring, plumbing fixtures, lighting, paint colors, cabinets, etc. for his spec houses.  It was like building my own house again everyday.  I really enjoyed it!

When we moved to the country the housing market was on the mend, but finding another job like I had in Florida was not going to happen and I needed something to do.  I thought about a public job but I had been at home since Wes was born.  I felt that I was unqualified to do anything other than cook, clean, volunteer at school, or maybe drive a taxi for kids.

A friend in Florida had started a stamping blog.  I have always loved cooking and entertaining friends and family so a food blog just felt like a good fit and something I might enjoy doing.  I never imagined that it would last and I’m so glad that it has.  Besides being a mother, this is the best job I’ve ever had.  I have so much fun sharing tried and true recipes and new recipes that I have tested.  I love hearing from you via comments or emails.  Thank you for visiting my blog and helping it grow.

Today’s Super Bowl recipe is for Fritos/Doritos Pies.  This chili is not a “saucy” chili which makes it perfect for this Fritos/Doritos Pies.  The pies are like chili nachos.  I like to set up a Fritos/Doritos Pie Bar so my guests to build their own pies.  To supply your own Fritos/Doritos Pie Bar you’ll need small bags (1 1/8-oz. to 4 5/8-oz.) of Fritos, Cool Ranch Doritos, and Nacho Cheese Doritos.  I usually have bowls of shredded Cheddar cheese, sliced black olives, sour cream, jalapeños, and sliced scallions.   I have plastic spoons, in my the teams colors of course, and one last very important item, scissors.  You’ll need a pair of scissors for your guests to cut their bags lengthwise because you make the pies in the bags.  It’s so easy and fun and delicious!

 

Super Bowl Chili
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 lg. onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 (10-oz.) cans Rotel tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • ½ tsp. ground red pepper
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • ½ tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 (16-oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (16-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • small bags of Fritos and/or Doritos
  • Garnish: Cheddar cheese, sliced black olives, sliced scallions, jalapeños, and sour cream
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven. Add onions and sauté until translucent. Add beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain and return to pan. Add Rotel tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, sugar, red pepper, black pepper, salt, and oregano. Stir to combine.
  2. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add beans and cook about 15 minutes.
  3. Cut bags of chips open lengthwise. Spoon chili with a slotted spoon on chips, into bags. Garnish with desired toppings. Serve with a spoon.