So some (ok...maybe many :) of my ideas/projects come out of something that didn't originally work but end up working in a different way. This one actually came out of something working... just in a way that I hadn't thought about. As I was making the Southwest Turkey Soup the other day (blog post from yesterday) - I was also making up a batch of chicken fajitas so we'd be set for quick meals for the week. I never buy the taco/fajitas spice mix in the ready made packets as they are full of salt and other no-no's...I always just use my "pinch of this and that" and make my own. I used that same "pinch of this and that" for both the turkey soup AND the fajitas and they were both great. So it hit me, it would be easier if I went ahead and made up a batch of this mix and had it ready since I use it on so many things. Then it hit me, I should/could make a large batch and give as holiday goodies for teachers, neighbors, and friends. After a trip to the Dollar Store/Grocery for spices/jars, Jen's Devilish Delish Seasoning Mix has been created and made in proportions to fit a 8oz. Ball Jelly Jar. This set of jars comes in a set of 12. You could use any jar/container to suit you but just giving full disclsoure on the project. The 12 jars will run you about $7 at grocery store. Then to make the mix to fill 12 jars I bought at Dollar Store: 3 bottles (3oz-ish) each of Chili Powder and Paprika, 2 bottles (2oz-ish) each of Black Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, 1 bottle (3oz-ish) each Cayenne Pepper and Red Pepper Flakes and a large 16oz container of Kosher Salt. 8 ingredients in total. Then in assembly line method, the following goes into each jar: 3 T of both Chili Powder and Paprika, then 1 T of each of the following: Cayenne Papper, Salt, Red Pepper Flakes, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder and Black Pepper. This will fill each jar approx. 3/4 full. Then you can label/decorate to suit. I've done with Christmas motif on lids, tags and ribbon but you could do for any holiday or just in solid colors. Sky's the limit on the decor but no matter what you've got a great goodie at the ready EVEN if it's for use in your own spice cabinet!!
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