DIY Taco Seasoning #CulinaryCam

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I love to make my own spice blends for a couple of reasons. First, I can blend just what I need for a few dishes so the spice blends stay fresh. Second, because I am making the blend, I control what's in it. There are no fillers, sugars, or salts.

I recently posted the process on our CulinaryCam YouTube channel; I started with my DIY Taco Seasoning. Click to watch the video here!

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Ingredients

1/4 cup paprika (on Thrive Market)
2 Tablespoons chili powder (on Thrive Market)
2 Tablespoons oregano (on Thrive Market)
1 Tablespoon ground cumin (on Thrive Market)
1 Tablespoon garlic powder (on Thrive Market)
1 teaspoon ground coriander (on Thrive Market)
freshly ground black pepper, 10 to 15 grinds
Also needed: mason jar with lid

Procedure

Place all the spices in a clean, dry mason jar. Cover with a lid and shake until well-combined. Label and use the spice blend within three months.

You'll be seeing this blend in my quick and easy soft tacos coming up soon! Stay tuned.

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