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Taco Seasoning (makes a single serving)

1 Tbsp chili powder

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (we omitted)

 1/4 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp paprika

1.5 tsp ground cumin

1/2 to 1 tsp sea salt (more or less to taste)

1 tsp black pepper

1. In small bowl, mix all ingredients and store in airtight container. (Or you can mix it together in the container you are going to store it in–just give it a shake!) 2. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of this mixture plus 1/2 to 3/4 cup of water to one pound of cooked meat (of your choice). Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until there is very little liquid left in the pan.

Ranch:

5 tablespoons dried minced onions

7 teaspoons parsley flakes

4 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Mix together and store in an air tight container.

For dressing: Mix 2 tablespoons dry mix with 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 cup buttermilk or sour cream.

For dip: Mix 2 tablespoons dry mix with 2 cups sour cream.

Mix up a few hours before serving, so the flavors all blend.

Hummus

4 garlic cloves

2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)

6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)

2 tablespoons water or liquid from the chickpeas

8 dashes hot sauce (we omitted)

Turn on the food processor fitted with the steel blade and drop the garlic down the feed tube; process until it's minced. Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor and process until the hummus is coarsely pureed. Taste, for seasoning, and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Powdered Laundry Detergent (16 heavy loads)

1 cup grated Fels Naptha Soap

½ cup washing soda

½ cup borax

Mix together and pour into container

For light load, use 1 tablespoon, for heavy or soiled, use 2 tablespoons

Powdered Dishwasher Detergent

Equal parts baking soda and borax

One load = 2 Tbs

Homemade Eczema Cream/Skin Moisturizer

¼ cup of oats

¾ cup of coconut oil

few drops of rosemary oil (optional)

1 tbsp of olive oil

Finely grind the oats to a powder/flour consistency and set aside. (You can use a blender, food processor or Magic Bullet type of appliance)

Over a low heat, melt the coconut oil in a pan until it has a liquid consistency.

Add in a few drops of rosemary oil (optional)

Add ground oats in the pan and mix until well blended

Now pour the olive oil into the mixture until blended

Once all the ingredients are mixed, remove from heat and pour into a small storage container. Let it harden for several hours.

Apply to hands and skin as needed.