It's crazy hold onto your white jackets!

Hello crazy peoples!  Welcome to those of you just starting to follow us and thanks for staying to those who have been here (that white jacket looks great on you, very slimming)!  Take a seat, because what I am about to tell you is crazy!  Ready?  Are you sitting?  Don't lie, you're not ready, go get your coffee, water, soda and settle in!  Are you back yet?  OK I'll wait..........OK, now are you ready?

I am going to give you FOUR recipes today!  Yep, I said it, FOUR!  How crazy is that?  Don't worry, we have plenty of recipes and we wont run out!  The recipes I am going to give you come from one of my favorite blogs Little House Living.  She has a ton of recipes, so head over and check them out!  These recipes are ones we use daily in our Asylum and are mixes to replace those cans and boxes.  I don't like buying things in a package or a box, if I can make them. I have told you before I am lazy, so you know they will be easy! 

I am the baker, but today you are going to get some recipes from me to help you make all of the Saucy Irish's dishes a little better!  Because that is what we do here, we make each other look good!

First up is a favorite of my neighbors.  She has used it in meatloaf, for a white sauce and tons of other things.  I love to put it over chicken in the crock pot for a creamy sauce! 

 Little House Living gets all the credit for these amazing mixes!

Cream of Soup

2 c. dry milk

2 1/2 c. flour

1/4 c. chicken bouillon powder(I used THIS)

2 T. dried onion flakes

 

 Add a 1/4 cup milk or water if you would like to use it in place of a can of Cream Soup.  You can also just add the powder for flavoring!

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The next recipe is one of our favorites! 



 

Fajita Seasoning Mix

3 T cornstarch

2 T chili powder

1 T salt

1 T sugar

2 1/2 t crushed chicken bouillon cube

1 1/2 t onion powder

1/2 t garlic powder

1/2 t cayenne pepper

1/4 t crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 t cumin

Combine all ingredients. Pour into a glass or plastic container and store in a cool dry place. This amount is the equivalent of 3 seasoning packets from the store.

 

We add this to the crock pot with chicken.  When the chicken is cooked we drain, add a little more and then add sliced peppers (a mix of colors) and let cook for another hour!

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So now that you have the Fajita Mix how about the Taco Mix?

 

Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

• 1/4 c. minced onion
• 2 T chili powder
• 2 t. paprika
• 2 t. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 t. dried oregano
• 1/2 t. marjoram
• 1 T salt
• 1/4 t. pepper
• 2 T. cornstarch
• 1 T minced garlic
• 1 t. ground cumin

Mix all the ingredients together and store in an air tight container. Use 2 tablespoons of mix per pound of beef, chicken, or anything else!

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The last recipe I have for you comes from Good Cheap Eats.

 

• Homemade Onion Soup Mix
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• 1/4 cup dry onion flakes (also called dehydrated onion)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1. In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
  2. Store in an airtight container.
  3. To use stir into recipes as you would commercial onion soup mix (about 1 to 2 tablespoons per 1/2 cup sour cream for dip).

Again, great recipe for the crock pot or to season burgers!  I am starting to think I love my crock pot a little too much...wonder what my Doctor would say about that!
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We would like you to know that we are not making light of mental illnesses/disorders or addiction (OK, we are but there is a good reason).  We both come from families with mental illness and/or addiction.  We know fist hand what it is to see a loved one go through these issues or deal with them ourselves.  As my Bestie, the Saucy Irish has told me, we need to smile, not dwell on it.  Who better to laugh at you than yourself, or your Bestie?