Mexican Spice mix for Fajitas or Tacos

The Kitchen Pixies discourage the use of packaged seasoning mixes because they are quite expensive compared to the few pennies worth of ingredients in them. Additionally, making your own allows you to control salt and other additives your family may not want to eat. 

Mexican Spice Mix
(Yield: approximately 5-1/2 tablespoons) 

Approximately 2 tablespoons equals 1 store-bought seasoning packet. 
 

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon cornstarch
• 4 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Use as needed in recipes calling for fajita or taco seasoning.
3. Store in an air-tight container. 

Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

The Kitchen Pixies aren't huge fans of those bottles of "spice mixes" because they clutter up the cupboard and rarely add to variety in the kitchen. The ingredients are usually found in other bottles and pots. At the same time, they can be convenient, so we're posting some of our recipes for common spice mixes so you can mix up your own when needed. Feel free to change the amounts as you need or desire.

Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix 
(yield 8 Tablespoons) 

Ingredients:

• 4 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 4 teaspoons ground ginger
• 3 teaspoons ground allspice

Instructions: 

• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in air-tight container.