Homemade Ranch Seasoning and Taco Seasoning

[@AcreHomestead]

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[@thewadsquad]

Reading those ingredients I'm like... YIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEE..... I guess I need to make my own now too! Seems simple enough! Taco seasoning always tastes way better when it's homemade!

[@BonesBones54]

I was shocked when reading them for this video lol I assumed they won’t be great but it was a bit shocking lol

[@briannatuttle1028]

Kimberley whisk!!!! Yasssss!

[@nicolepetersen4216]

What about chili seasoning? Besides where you buy your massive sizes of seasoning, where would you suggest buying? Love seeing Kim Wad commenting on here!

[@rentedspace7462]

I used to make my own all the time. Then I lost the recipe and stopped. Will have to start it up again. It was always so much better and cheaper.

[@wendypursel3142]

@@nicolepetersen4216 Penzey's best ever reasonable. If you like those red hot hearts at Valentine's they have a Vietnamese cinnamon that smells like them so wonderful!

[@stacymcclain3066]

I make my own ranch powder, taco seasoning, onion soup mix, instant vanilla & chocolate pudding mix, cornbread mix, chili seasoning. Will be making homemade cake mixes for gifts this year as well. Would like to make up brownie mix also ~ 💗 Keep up the awesome job you're doing, thank you! Updated 8/14/21: I use these recipes for my homemade mixes and tweak to mine and my family's liking ~ hope y'all enjoy making these as much as I do! 💗 Whippoorwill Holler: ranch dressing mix, taco seasoning, onion soup mix, chili seasoning imstillworkin: instant vanilla and chocolate pudding mixes That 1870's Homestead: cornbread mix and yellow cake mix Mary's Nest & Large Family Table: brownie mix Update: let me gather them and I'll be happy to. It will be tomorrow before I can, my hubby & I are providing the back to school luncheon for our youngest grandson's school staff/teachers tomorrow as well as the dessert for another school's luncheon so I'm busy till after that!

[@britt2607]

How cool you make all those homemade

[@ThatKraZeeKanuck]

I would love to see those recipes ! I’m so interested now

[@rebeccarobinson74]

Would love to have those recipes.

[@amandatoumasis9487]

Oh yes please recipes?

[@sandylee8184]

Please

[@karinepaquet7513]

I do my ranch mix too and will never go back again. I usually put all the ingredients, except the powdered buttermilk, in a spice grinder to reduce all the spices and herbs to a fine powder. That way it blends better with the butter milk and stays mixed. Other wise the herbs seems to always split and you always have to mix the mixture.

[@brtecson]

i made some earlier today (for the first time) and i find this to be the truth... i like your solution for this

[@peepszircon]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. I'm 35 and suffer w anxiety. I love to cook on good days. U have helped so much. Ty.

[@juliapaulsen8069]

I would like to see more spice and such ingredients like this. Seems like a lot of fun!!! ❤️

[@noreensingh1427]

I would like to see fajitas mix, sloppy Joe mix, onion soup mix, and anything else by clubhouse. I noticed they changed a lot over the years and quality is going down hill....to many fillers. Thx

[@noreensingh1427]

I would like to see fajitas mix, sloppy Joe mix, onion soup mix, and anything else by clubhouse. I noticed they changed a lot over the years and quality is going down hill....to many fillers. Thx

[@amberboyer5079]

Do you know if there is a dairy free version for ranch? Just curious

[@leroygordon9989]

Hey friend! At this point I'm willing to watch any video you put out, you have such a chill and relaxed personality, all while laying it on THICCC with the information! I'm really enjoying watching your channel grow! I feel like you hit the nail on the head, and can't wait to learn EVERYTHING you have to teach us, and learn WITH us.

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you so much!!

[@ElderandOakFarm]

Same! I'm definitely wanting to get better at making more homemade things & preserving more of the stuff from my garden & she has the perfect videos for that! I just can't seem to stay interested in the other preserving videos!

[@cheridamico9211]

Ditto! I agree with everything said in that comment. Thank you!

[@tinabruner8248]

Yes, you need a freeze dryer!. I love mine. Also, if you add arrow root powder to your taco seasoning it will thicken up nicely, just like store bought.

[@elainemartin1801]

What brand of freeze dryer do you have. I checked out the one that "Living Traditions Homestead" uses but it's way out of my price range at this time.

[@AcreHomestead]

I just got one!

[@tinabruner8248]

@@AcreHomesteadLook up a KZbin channel called Retired at 40. He does all kinds of freeze dried foods.

[@4KrystylRose]

So does John in Bibs, RoseRed Homestead, Betty Stills (can't remember if that's her channel name or not though), and a few others.

[@michelemenard8364]

It is definitely on my wishlist to be sure!!

[@tonironi0625]

Yes, yes, yes!! You don't need a freeze dryer. A good old fashion dehydrator works. We use it every season just for our chives!

[@MountainPondHomestead]

I just dried my chives in my dehydrator 2 days ago and they came out perfect. I just put the cut up chives on parchment paper and dehydrated them on that!

[@deblawson1575]

Sun Drying....Every year I dry chives and green onions, they both turn out great. God Bless

[@CordeliaKoranthae17]

Would you be willing to make a seasoning salt blend? That is probably one of my most used spice blend! Also, when you started your garden (I want to start a small one) were there any books or websites you found especially helpful? I'm so thankful that I found your channel, you have given me so much motivation to branch out in my cooking. I love how real and relatable you and your channel is. None of that production type setting and recording

[@AcreHomestead]

Yes I can! thank you!

[@goodbooks629]

I know you didn’t ask me, but Square Foot Gardening helped me so mch woth gardening!

[@ritastokes193]

Garden Answer on UTube is the best.

[@lm9753]

I always hope to see you with my morning coffee! Take care!

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

Would love to see other spice blend ideas! Thanks for sharing.

[@AcreHomestead]

Coming soon!

[@catalinarodriguez4219]

Italian seasoning please

[@stephaniesisson1035]

Since retiring, I have gone back to my scratch baking and cooking days! Your videos are so enjoyable and real! Love all you do. This video has been an answer I have been looking for. Can't wait to make some swasonings for home and great idea for my family Christmas gift baskets. Please share any other recipes that I can add to my collection. You Rock!

[@wendypursel3142]

I make my own Italian sausage blend. And I make my own sausage. And for those of you who are vegan or vegetarian and miss Italian sausage you can use mushrooms ground with the seasoning to make "ground sausage" for pasta sauce.

[@ingerhaugland6763]

Awesome! I would love the recipe for that to use with the vegan ground sausage :)

[@tacos_are_life]

I would be interested in the sausage seasoning mix if you are willing to share. 😊

[@wendypursel3142]

​@@ingerhaugland6763 I do it mostly by feel so amounts are guesstaments. 1 cup of whole and mashed fennel seeds. 1 cup total I just pound them in a bag and what happens happens but I try to get it evenish. 1/2 to 2/3 cup ground fennel seeds. I use a coffee mill or a blender to make powder of them. 1 Tablespoon of sugar, I use demerara sugar but regular is fine. 1/2 cup onion powder, 1/2 to 1 cup garlic powder, 1/2 cup salt, I use pink himalayan but to each their own, 1/4 to 1/2 cup pepper corns milled in coffee mill or blender, I use this method because it makes the pepper more potent.So start low go high, This makes it sweet. To give it some (read very little, in my opinion, heat) add 1 Tablespoon of hot pepper flakes or ground cayenne pepper. This to me is sweet. I use more for some folks but again how much heat you want is up to you.I add more for hot but some people are anti-heat in their sausage. I used up to 1/4 cup of hot pepper flakes, my personal limit. I vary the amounts because I just eyeball the measurements I just used the above to make more about a week ago.Feel free to adjust any of the ingredients. I mix this all in a quart canning jar but any jar with a tight lid will do. Can use plastic but you won't want to use it for anything else because the smell will infuse the plastic. I use 3 Tablespoons per pound of meat or ground mushrooms but I like alot of flavor so I would add 1 Tablespoon mix it in and smell how the flavor seams, Good Luck and enjoy!

[@poeticbeauty7]

@@wendypursel3142 thank you for sharing your recipe!

[@olivianava9973]

The ranch recipe is delicious! My entire family loved it.

[@becwil75]

For a few years now I’ve wanted to know how to make Ranch seasoning as we can’t get it in Australia. I am so excited to try this!!

[@normalara1417]

Becky, I thank you for these recipes.💖👍🥰 I have share them with Sooo many people, friends & family members and told them about your channel if they'd like to get their hands dirty and come back to the earth and Grow their own food & cook from Scratch. Thank you so much. You're such a blessing.🥰🙏💖

[@julias7920]

Another channel I follow, living traditions homestead, have a freezer dryer and they love it. I’ve seen them do raw eggs, soups, veggies, etc. I make homemade season salt and fajita seasoning along with taco. Going to try yours as well. I like the idea of leaving the salt out. I have it in what made and the dish was over salted due to other ingredients.

[@katshomekorner9194]

I love watching Living Traditions Homestead. Kevin and Sarah absolutely swear by their freeze dryer. It's a bit expensive, at $3-4k each, but if you dehydrate and/or make a ton of powders, it is worth it.

[@paulinehart1479]

I love them as well.

[@wolflady58]

Everything has salt in it now. So unless it's homemade ....

[@sheilafarmer81763]

YOU can also get a lot a seasoning salts recipes from. The Elliott homestead shae is awesome with everything homemade from scratch. You remind me of her. She has 3 kids.a market garden and was a florist. She knows a bunch about bread baking from iron flour. Ancient grains.she lives in was st. Close to you. She also does a cooking channel. Becky she does azure standard to. They have chicken s. Her and her husband do a lot on a small bit of land and shr does the Robert(?)dowdy method kinda what you do

[@deborahpassmore8716]

Becky…. This is the best taco seasoning recipe I have ever tried. The cinnamon adds such a delicious flavor. I love that this is also salt free. With all these wonderful spices in my opinion…. Salt is not needed. Thank you for this recipe. I love watching your videos.

[@zinadavis5533]

When gifting, I think it’s a good idea to list the ingredients on the jar with a label. My daughter is highly allergic to cinnamon. I make my own taco seasoning and a couple of others as well.

[@AcreHomestead]

good idea

[@TheCrossLegacy]

As an allergy mama I agree .

[@pinkiedoughnut0420]

omg ive not met someone that is allergic to cinnamon! I am HIGHLY allergic like epi pen allergic. i used to not be but prolonged exposure in a bakery changed that. and its such a common allergy so it sucks hardcore

[@TsukinekoHeika]

@@pinkiedoughnut0420 I am also allergic to cinnamon! Not to that extent, I'm just before that. My throat tightens but doesn't seal up. I also get a rash and 'cold-like' symptoms if I inhale it. Super 'ick!' situation. It's one of the more rare one's, I think. I have to hold my breath going into the grocery store, every x-mas, because of the pinecones (and other products) that they stick just about everywhere! That stuff gets on other items that I end up touching and then I have to hurry up and use a wipe on my hands. Pre-pandemic, I got some mighty strange looks. Some people even asked me if I was OCD. They knew what OCD was, which is good. And then I had to explain and this blank stare would come over them.

[@pinkiedoughnut0420]

@@TsukinekoHeika omg Christmas time I am MISERABLE Luckily I just do grocery delivery now so I don't have to deal with that crud.

[@cindystrother7710]

Love how you explain everything for people like me who can not cook awesome

[@Frankie_902]

That's my ultimate desire is to own a freeze drier!!! You can not go wrong with it!! If you can afford it I say go for it!!!

[@arock7462]

I love you! You're so wholesome and freaking energetic!! You do it all!!!

[@marilynruggeberg]

I started making my own Taco seasoning this past year from a recipe online. It doesn't have cinnamon and only made enough for 1 batch of Tacos. I made a bulk batch so I wouldn't have to pull all the spices out each time. I store mine in an airtight Tupperware container. So easy and so good. My husband and I don't use Ranch dressing but we do use Sour Cream and I am going to try your Sour Cream recipe. I spent yesterday making Freezer meals. I've done it before but you have inspired me to start again. 💖💖💖

[@ema8909]

Was about to ask... and then you said it! 3:15 Youre so good about explaining things and efficiently too! Grateful for you Becky!

[@martinsmuskokafarm9268]

Yes more spices blends please :)

[@DjChelan]

Thank you Becky!!!! Love the gift giving idea too!

[@debracarnley788]

I started making my own spice blends when I realized MSG is one of my migraine triggers. Homemade is definitely better!

[@Giantkeeper]

I love that more of the older videos are popping up daily now in the feed as I’ve started a new file in my library and be able To find them easier to rewatch now ❤️

[@DeconstructionBarbie91]

I also make Old Bay seasoning myself. So good. I have made my own for years. Started because it’s actually cheaper 😁. But now I’m so glad I started doing that!

[@AKMamaBear]

I know this is an old comment but if you see this, I would love your Old Bay recipe. I’ve tried searching for one but can’t find what I’m looking for. Thanks so much!

[@jco7563]

You amaze me! I have been making my own spice mixes for years. Making your own is superior to store bought packs and way cheaper. I buy my single organic spices in bulk and make my mixes about 2 times a year. I hope everyone gets on board. They are much better tasting and no chemicals! You go GIRL!

[@svi97]

I use taco seasoning so much, I'm so glad for this! Also, I don't know what you do to preserve tomatoes, but if you do peel them & usually just compost those peels- try to dry them instead. It's supposed to be filled with really good tomato flavour!

[@darknight0dc]

Just be careful with this; some people have a GI sensetivity to tomato skin. Sounds weird, but apparently it's pretty common 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@svi97]

@@darknight0dc Woah, specifically to the skin?? Because my friend's mom always gets acid reflux when she has cooked tomatoes. I wonder if it's actually about the skin then...

[@sharlenenovak3042]

Yes, chives freeze dry beautifully!

[@juliapaulsen8069]

Such a great idea for Christmas gifts!!!!! 😁😁😁 definitely doing it this year for all of my family members!!! 😁😁😁

[@cindystrother7710]

Love how you put your recipes in the description box so people like me who can not cook can have them thank you so much for sharing And caring 😊

[@LadyCin611]

Freeze dryers are expensive…having said that, we bought one last year. That puppy has been freeze drying since we bought it! Having said that…freeze drying garlic, onions, or any “onion type” herb or veg is not a great idea. It will flavor every other thing you freeze dry for 4 or 5 cycles going forward. Freeze dried veg is lovely, broccoli, cauliflower, crookneck squash, sweet potatoes, EGGS! All these things are lovely in the freeze dryer. Candies like Skittles, taffy, candy bars, ice cream sandwiches, peeps, these are fun. We tried them once, but prefer freeze drying meats, eggs, casseroles, and things we would only need to rehydrate to eat.

[@AcreHomestead]

I just got one!

[@CarmenLopez-mj3sd]

@@AcreHomestead Living Traditions Homestead have some great videos on freeze drying.

[@jennyscott8014]

I love the idea of gifting your homemade goodies.

[@tkwilson4585]

I recently started making my own chili powder as well. I was surprised when I read the ingredients label on the store bought ones. I make all of my spices mixes salt free if possible because we're trying to cut down on our salt intake. I like the idea of making these for Christmas gifts. Thanks for the inspiration and the recipes!

[@engler907]

Yes freeze dryer!!! I’m new to it and obsessed!! 🤗

[@rebeccaturner8340]

I have garlic chives which like to be harvested monthly and grow right back, but I always clip them with scissors into a jar and freeze them. They retain their color and you don't have to thaw them when using. Just take out a handful and throw them in whatever you're cooking. I would assume regular chives would be a similar process?

[@IYQ2-22]

Great recipe, I also add 1/2 cup or more dried onion. I always add fresh onion, but dried onion adds so much extra flavor

[@marysaraalvarez3856]

Thank you again Becky, I really appreciate that there is no MSG in the ranch mix, reason is, MSG gives me bad headaches. I know I love this recipe already. I never buy Taco Seasoning, always mix my own ingredients when I make my Tacos, never leave out the Cumin and Bay Leaf. Thanks 😉😋😊

[@phoenixx6756]

MSG gives me migraines too. I hate when people say there’s nothing wrong with it.

[@kristy8731]

@@phoenixx6756 I’ve had migraines for over 25 years and technically there is nothing wrong with MSG. It’s just sodium and umami flavor. When people have too much, the overload of sodium is what causes the headaches/migraines in many people.

[@phoenixx6756]

@@kristy8731 sodium does not cause me headaches 🙄

[@brigidfarley6347]

@@phoenixx6756 too much sodium gives everyone headaches. It also leads to greater dehydration, which also can cause headaches. MSG is medically proven not to be something you can be allergic to. If you have had cheese or tomatoes, you have had MSG. It is often very psychosomatic though, and its incredibly hard to break that thought pattern to the point it becomes a real problem.

[@phoenixx6756]

@@brigidfarley6347 we’re not talking headaches here, we’re talking migraines. How could you say “too much sodium gives EVERYONE headaches” but you can’t accept that msg gives thousands of people migraines. Drinking water doesn’t help a migraine. Try again.

[@princessalways4eva]

Great recipes. I’ve actually made an “Acre Homestead “ file with your videos. I can’t wait until my garden starts producing regularly. I’m hitting your recipes like a freight train.😁 Every time I see one of your videos I get so excited, it has become my morning ritual. Coffee and Becky time.😊 For me it’s a wonderful way to start my day. Tfs sweetie. Have a wonderful day.🤗

[@AgainsttheGrainHomestead]

I'm glad you're learning to do this too. Yes, we have been making all of our own spice blends, sauces, and much much more over a decade now. I'm proud of you for sharing this and inspiring more people to take on this new life style. It truly is much healthier and it really doesn't take but a couple extra minutes.

[@samanthawoodman2428]

I would love a video on different blends of herbs you put on different meats and veggies!

[@AcreHomestead]

Great suggestion!

[@710LENNY]

Chives in a dehydrator tend to turn brown. Must use a lower temp, nothing above 115F. My best results come from lining a half sheet pan with a linen tea towel and laying my chopped chives on top. In a sunny window they dry in about 1 day.

[@katsgardenkitchenandmore9050]

I've been doing it for the last 3 years and mine have never turned brown so maybe it just depends on how long you have yours in for, however if you dehydrate them in the oven they tend to turn a little bit tiny bit brown but if you dehydrate them in a dehydrator I've never had them turn brown at all.

[@staceyjones3261]

I dehydrated then powder the green leaves but also the purple blossoms. They make pretty powders. I use them like onion powder.

[@rondadavis8878]

So glad I found you. Thank you for your videos.

[@sevans66]

I just bought a big taco seasoning...I think I am gonna take it back and make my own

[@gregorythompson8873]

for your chili powder ...try using Ancho or Guajillo powder or a blend of each, better flavors

[@jessicapayne7157]

I literally just bought a Harvest Right Freeze Dryer and am waiting on it to get delivered. I watch 3 other homesteaders who have bought them and love them. It is a really big investment but from what I have read and seen on KZbin it is definitely going to be worth it. Freeze Drying supposedly saves like 97% versus dehydrating that supposedly only saves 60% of your foods nutrients. I do believe there will be a time and place for both. Because it is a huge investment it took a lot of saving and research for me to finally pull the trigger.

[@MarLindaPerez-s1i]

I just made the Ranch seasoning mix and it's sooooo good! I had to get the last lettuce leaf out to scrape the bowl clean! Can't wait to share it with the egg man, we swap stuff. 🥰

[@meganpappas4767]

Hi! I’m new here and have been really enjoying your channel! I’m so inspired! I do have a questions: how long is the Ranch Powder shelf stable if it have dried dairy products in it? Thank you!

[@bernicevanover726]

Normally the expiration on the box of dairy. I have had ranch mix in my fridge for over a year and it's still good.

[@ve957]

I found this video a while back ago and made the taco seasoning… almost done with the jar and came back to remember the ingredients. SOOO YUMMY! I was so unsure of the cinnamon but will never leave it out now! ❤

[@jenniferseelenbrandt7631]

I have to say watching you has changed my life. You are amazing!!!

[@AcreHomestead]

Wow, thank you!

[@sandrafishman6588]

Once I had to go to a salt free diet I learned how to make a lot of salt-free seasonings. So now I make my own fajita seasoning, taco seasoning, substitute Old Bay seasoning (for my zucchini crab cakes - crab free), and some salad dressings. They don't take that long to make and you can have them for quite a while.

[@outtapocket1220]

Are you willing to share your Old Bay seasoning substitute?

[@sandrafishman6588]

@@outtapocket1220 Certainly. Sorry to be late responding, under the weather for a few days. 3 Tbls celery seed, 2 Tbls ground bay leaves, 1 Tbls dry mstard, 2 tsp ground black pepper, 2 tsp ground ginger, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp white pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 pinch nutmeg, 1 pinch ground cloves, 1 pinch allspice, 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp ground mace, 1/2 tsp ground cardamon, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon. Combine thoroughly and store in sealed container. Adjust as needed.

[@outtapocket1220]

No worries! Hope you're feeling better and thank you

[@laurenbingenheimer3913]

You will love a freeze dryer. With your garden you will be able to make amazing things.

[@brittanybrookins2543]

I’d just like to mention that MSG doesn’t deserve its horrific reputation. Much of the stigma stems from xenophobic roots. Is it organic and natural in HV ranch powder? Likely not. But it’s a naturally occurring compound. I would encourage people to look into the history for themselves. I find MSG to be a valuable part of my spice cabinet. It’s not the scary additive that it’s been made out to be.

[@heeeeyjai]

Came here to say the same. The roots of why MSG is vilified has nothing to do with facts unfortunately. Reading is fundamental! 💗

[@brittanybrookins2543]

@@heeeeyjai yassssss 👏👏👏

[@brittanybrookins2543]

@Native vibes at no point has anyone been listened to when they begin their statement with a condescending “listen”. That is all.

[@nancybrewer8494]

Until you get a migraine.

[@ldstevens6273]

I have to disagree with this comment. I have family members who have severe GI issues when they consume MSG. It has been going on for years. We avoid it entirely.

[@reflexology52welsh48]

Was so excited when this video popped up in my feed! Here I am!

[@AcreHomestead]

Hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@karinaszwider5861]

You are a pleasure to watch! Thank you for all your tips!

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you for watching :)

[@NellieGirl]

Thank you for the ranch dressing recipe!! I make my own taco seasoning because cumin makes me sick. I can eat mine just fine. I make my own onion soup mix fir the convenience. So I will be trying your recipes. Thanks so much!!

[@domingosantiago6137]

Thank you for posting this recipe! Im working on making a dry ranch mix to add into an empanada dough. Gonna try this mix!.

[@terridiamond7862]

Okay I got to watch this again & take notes this time. Thank you

[@pamkirkpatrick7534]

Thank you miss Becky! Great video💜

[@lynngliottone2812]

Love these recipes!! So nice to have a fun gift to give that are ALL natural!! My grandkids love both ranch dressing and tacos...gifting my daughter these this year. Thanks!!

[@carolynlane3439]

Awesome!!! I make a Yemeni spice blend with cumin,coriander, black pepper, a little clove, allspice, cardamom, cinnamon… roast whole spices lightly till fragrant… allow to cool grind and add turmeric powder for color. Great on so many things! One could try with the powders and toast during cooking…

[@lizv2710]

Hi from Perth, Australia :) Love your videos!

[@AcreHomestead]

thank you!

[@deanacamacho5310]

Hi Becky, I also make my own taco seasoning. May I recommend purchasing dried ancho chili's & grinding it up then adding to your seasoning. Super yummy & smokey

[@robynm7221]

Perfect timing on showing how you make your homemade dried seasoning mixes. Awesome powdered seasoning recipes! I've been wanting to make my own powdered ranch dressing because I don't want any natural flavors/flavorings or things I can't even pronounce in my food items. There are way too many preservatives in foods today & I try to avoid them whenever possible. I'd love some powdered seasoning mix ideas for steak, chicken, and 🐟 fish 🤭 & Italian dressing, not the sweet kind though. I love these cute emojis❣ Thank you Becky for all your hard work & your energy🐇🐰! You have an awesome family that are very supportive of your endeavors. You are so very blessed 🙌 deservedly so 💖 😁💞❣ Maranatha ❤ 🐑 🩸 🩸🩸✝️ 🤍 🕊 🙌 🙋‍♀️

[@TsukinekoHeika]

I make my own 'Mediterranean' green bleed. Oregano, parsley, thyme, peppermint (I use tea), basil. I omit rosemary and sage because I hate grinding rosemary and I'm allergic to sage. It's best to soak it in olive oil and then slather it on some chicken. I love to put it under the skin because it gets the skin thoroughly crispy without drying it out. I don't use pepper as I'm allergic to black and white pepper, too, -.-'. I use the Pioneer taco packets, I admit that it's just for the convenience. However, I dump it out of the packet and spoon it up as I want it. I don't need to use four TBS of the stuff if I'm cooking for 1 person! It cuts the sodium by a lot. I used to have a lot of bulk spices but then I had an illness and I parted with all my 'reds'. Probably around 50-60$ worth of spices that I gave away. Le Sigh. But, I'm better now, so I might try making my own mix. I certainly love my taco meat (I just eat that by itself as a snack).

[@davidh.4649]

I make my own chili powder precisely because the stuff you buy commercially is usually salted. I prefer it unsalted so I can control the amount of salt. I got tired of trying to make a pot of chili and having it get so salty in order to get enough chili flavor. So I've been making my own for years. So I'd be using that in my taco seasoning. Now, I don't know that I'd care for as much smoke flavor as all that smoked paprika is going to bring. I would probably use good Hungarian sweet paprika in mine. Then, if I wanted to add just a hint of background smoke I'd put a little chipotle powder in. That's basically smoked jalapenos that have been ground up to a powder. A little of that will add the hint of smoke and also just a touch of heat as well. Good recipes!

[@angelaemswiler2452]

Thanks Becky for reading those ingredients. People need to be more aware of all the junk in those packets. Loving your channel & enjoying your canning videos. This is my first year gardening & canning!

[@dawnsodini1954]

I would love it if you showed us homemade cajun, and any rubs or meat seasoning combos. Thank you so much! I am new and thoroughly enjoying your channel!

[@ninachand2075]

You are SO amazing!!!! The recipes are fantastic, especially for those of us who are allergic to gluten, nuts, fish and shellfish and can't tolerate MSG as its in a LOT of food or the constant "may contain" labels keep us from buying them. Written recipes online aren't the same as having someone explain all the extra details thru a video so thanks again!

[@samanthahughes6669]

literally made this ranch today.. haven't tried it yet but omg it smelled sooooooo good!!!! My daughter LOVES ranch.. eats it on EVERYTHING.. any meat fish or poultry.. anything potatoe... and almost all veggies except her spinach..... this will come in SOOOO handy for my family! Thank you!

[@AcreHomestead]

It's so good! You are welcome!

[@stashagarcia8657]

Becky, I LOVE your videos!!!!!! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 You're awesome!!

[@wilmabaker4500]

I can't have salt anymore so glad to see this taco seasoning.I have been thinking for awhile of making my own Thanks

[@DD-xh3fc]

So much in this video!!! Thank you for these recipes to these wonderful high-quality blends and gift ideas! I learn so much from you! Nothing better than homemade to show love to yourself and yours. I just love your channel. You are such a light!

[@gardenhoe1000]

Just found your channel. Thank you. You give us hope for the future. Blessings!!!

[@AcreHomestead]

Oh I’m glad you are here! Thank you!

[@BrightestBlessings7899]

I dehydrate chives early in spring. Dehydrators are very useful! Well made!

[@charityshreve9229]

You are totally my jam. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kinsolver changed my life. I read it years ago. I am starting to make my Christmas gifts. Around thanksgiving I always gift a Rosemary, Thyme, and Chives right out of my garden. Love it!

[@galeabbs2]

Yes I too make all my seasoning. Ranch seasoning everything but the bagel seasoning, taco seasoning , in fact there isn't very much that I don't make , even make my own mustards xx

[@chuezo8225]

Now that is a Christmas gift you actually would use and want!!!😍🤩

[@Lonesome__Dove]

I finally subbed. I've been watching your videos for a bit of time now but I wasn't subbed, you came up in my recommended. I want you to know I appreciate your videos because they're straight to the point, there isn't a bunch of filler and you stay on course. I really appreciate that. You do a great job.

[@debbiealtman4572]

I like using homemade spice blends because there better. Great video.

[@karenculpepper973]

I use & buy both of these all the time…well not anymore. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[@daisycouchfarm2464]

Why have I never thought to do this?! Genius!

[@rickharks4515]

Hi this is Sue, l do chives all of the time, and they dehydrate just fine, l have a couple of jars in my pantry, But l am definitly going to be making the taco and ranch dressing, l hate buying that stuff, your so right, all the chemicals are things we don't need in our bodies. Thanks

[@suhaa8952]

Thanks for sharing, I always make my spice mixes at home too. I always buy spices in bulk so I won’t run out. And I stock up on spices before I’m totally out, especially turmeric it’s so good for you

[@2011infinitig37]

I just found your channel and I’m obsessed!!!!!

[@littlecupcakespuppies]

Yes! Get a freeze dryer and make videos with it!

[@christinefoote9660]

Will be making these soon!! A single recipe makes how much? Love your videos. Also more freezer meals here I come!! I am a soul caregiver of my 96-year-old mother. Some nights I just don’t feel like cooking, ( just like young moms 🫣🤷‍♀️) having freezer meals has been a blessing. Can’t wait to try some of yours!

[@samanthagoy8262]

I'm blown away once again! I LOVE your videos, they inspire me so much. Can you do a video on take away lunches? What do you and your husband eat at work?!

[@AcreHomestead]

Great idea!! We eat left overs from dinners for lunches :)

[@jenniferstafford1514]

Absolutely how funny that I came across this today as I am out of ranch dressing and wanted to make my own!!!

[@kbrad78713]

My husband and I are going to try this!! I make our own bread, Bagels, pizza dough and we do homemade Chipotle bowls. we bought so Chipotle after having our own and they had that exact weird overly salty after taste you mentioned. Thank you so much for your videos!!

[@mariedeyo7399]

Hey Becky, I am just seen your video.. great job. Chives .. I am drying the chives from my garden just on my table. I cut it and put it on papertowls and air dry. It works.. I had tried it first in the food dehydreter.. thats a no go. Chives in, straw out. I do make my own spice rubs for meat, pumkin spice, pie spice, plummus spice, taco spice. Ether I dont get the finish spice in germany or they just are very costly. I get my spices at our farmers market or internet. Thats not as pricy and I get whole spices and grind them when I need them. Take care and stay safe 🙂🌻

[@nancyleitner6396]

I have been making my own taco and fajita seasoning for years. Thank you for the ranch dressing recipe.

[@vboston4033]

I've made both of these. Ranch seasoning is a hit. I wasn't a big fan of the cinnamon in the taco seasoning but my family didn't even notice it. I think I might leave it out next time but overall great recipes. Thank you!

[@Theaterverslaafde]

Oeh, don't, you'll miss it if you leave it out. It isn't sweet, it's just that we are used to it that way. In other quisines it's just considdered a mellow warming aromatic spice.

[@nc8524]

Great idea! This Christmas people are gonna get homemade things. Your spice mix ideas are extra good bc can make far in advance- not like cookies and bread which are great but more time sensitive. I love salt free recipes so I can adjust own tastes. Where do you get good buttermilk powder? Have any other salad dressing mixes? How about beef/ chicken fajita, chicken salad, or Chicken/ beef Shwerma? Pizza , Nacho Cheese or Mac n cheese powder? Love your channel!