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Ranch Mix

2 tbsp. ground black pepper
2 tbsp. + 2 tsp. salt (we used sea salt)
2/3 c. dried chives
2/3 c. dried parsley
1/3 c. dried dill
1/3 c. garlic powder
1/3 c. onion powder

{Notes: This mix should be shaken well before measuring each time to evenly distribute the herbs and spices.}

To make a ranch style dip, add one or more tbsp. of mix to one cup of sour cream until you reach desired flavor.
To make a ranch style dressing (we love to dip our pizza crust into this), mix together 1 1/2 tbsp. ranch mix with one cup of mayonnaise and either one cup of kefir, buttermilk or homemade plain yogurt (I mention homemade because it is runnier).

Seasoned Salt {Lawrey's Copycat Recipe}
2/3 c. salt {we used sea salt}
3 tbsp. sugar {we used organic}
2 ½ tsp. paprika
1 ¼ tsp. turmeric
1 ¼ tsp. onion powder
1 ¼ tsp. garlic powder
1 ¼ tsp. cornstarch or arrowroot powder

{Note: The good part about making your own seasoning salt is that you can replace the generic salt with a healthier alternative like sea salt or himalayan pink salt.  You could also eliminate the sugar altogether though it may change the potential "Lawrey's" taste.  Adapted from this recipe.}

 Use like you would any seasoning salt. We especially love this on our meats, fried potatoes and baked french fries.

Homemade Taco Season mix
2 tsp arrowroot starch, or tapioca flour
1 tsp chili powder
3/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp Herbamare or seasoning salt
1/2 tsp crushed red chili pepper flakes
1/2 tsp garlic powder (not garlic salt)
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp sugar (optional)

Place all seasoning mix ingredients in a bowl and thoroughly mix until very well combined. If preferred, you can use a mortar and pestle or spice grinder to grind and mix the spices.
Each single batch makes about 2 tablespoons of Chili Seasoning Mix. Use one batch of seasoning mix per pound of ground meat. We prefer ground beef but ground turkey, or ground chicken also make really good Chili. *** For Vegan, or Vegetarian, use extra beans in place of meat in your Chili
Using The Seasoning Mix To Make Chili
In a large saucepan, add one batch of Gluten Free Chili Seasoning Mix (about 2 Tbsp) to one pound of cooked meat (see Vegan/Vegetarian option above), one can tomato sauce (14 oz), one can chopped tomatoes (28 oz) and about 3 cans of beans (19 oz, drained and rinsed), add chopped onions and garlic (if desired).
Simmer uncovered for 15 to 30 minutes, or until mixture has thickened. Stir occasionally.
Serve warm, topped with a sprinkling of shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions and extra crushed red chili pepper flakes, if desired.

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