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Chicken Fajita Marinade Mix

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Chicken Fajita Marinade Mix is my go to marinade for fajitas and much more.

To continue with my Mexican inspired recipe week, here is my recipe for Chicken Fajita Marinade Mix. The strong flavors in this marinade are chili powder and lime, the perfect flavor to marinade chicken breasts in for fajitas.

It is important to plan ahead if you use this marinade, as the chicken needs to marinade for a minimum of 3 hours. Trust me, it’s worth the wait. The chicken will be more tender and juicy.

You certainly don’t need to use this marinade just for fajitas, you can easily just grill the chicken and serve it on a salad, by itself with a fresh salsa served along side or in Chicken Tortilla Soup.

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Chicken Fajita Marinade Mix

Chicken Fajita Marinade Mix

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 ½ tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • ¼ cup lime juice, fresh is best
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

  • In a small bowl mix together with a fork the oregano, cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Add in the lime juice and olive oil and mix to combine. Pour over your chicken breasts and marinade for a minimum of 3 hours or up to 1 day in the refrigerator.
  • Pan fry or grill the chicken breasts and use in fajitas.
http://www.lovefoodwillshare.com/chicken-fajita-marinade-mix/

The dry spices.

The dry spices.

Olive oil and lime juice are added to the dry spices.

Olive oil and lime juice are added to the dry spices.

Add the chicken to the marinade.

Add the chicken to the marinade.

Let the chicken marinade for a minimum of 3 hours.

Let the chicken marinade for a minimum of 3 hours.

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Homemade Taco Seasoning

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Homemade Taco Seasoning uses every day spices, can be whipped up in minutes, stores well and can be used in many recipes.

Cinco de Mayo is next Monday, May 5th. I thought I would dedicate this week to Mexican recipes.

First up is my recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning. I know you are probably thinking it’s just as easy to buy taco seasoning at the grocery store but I will tell you Homemade Taco Seasoning has NO MSG, store bought does. No one likes MSG, but it is out there in a lot of items at the grocery store. Here is a simple way to cut back on MSG.

I love Mexican food, I hope you enjoy the recipes I will share this week.

Enjoy!

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Homemade Taco Seasoning

Rating: 51

Yield: Approx. 4 tablespoons

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • 4 tsp. cumin
  • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. coriander

Instructions

  • Add all the spices in a bowl and mix to combine. Store in an air tight container (I used a canning jar) in a cool, dry place.
  • I generally use 2 tbsp. of taco seasoning in place of a taco seasoning packet.
http://www.lovefoodwillshare.com/homemade-taco-seasoning/

 

Here is the line up of spices used.

Here is the line up of spices used.

Mix all the spices together.

Mix all the spices together.

Store in an air tight container.

Store in an air tight container.

Make sure to label it!

Make sure to label it!

Chai Cupcakes

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The ever popular chai tea is transformed into a cupcake and a tasty frosting tops off this unique dessert.

Chai Cupcakes

Chai Cupcakes

Are you a fan of Chai Tea? You can drink it hot or cold and has numerous spices in it.

Chai Cupcake with tasty frosting.

Chai Cupcake with tasty frosting.

Chai tea is about the only tea that I like, the base is black tea but that comes in second to the taste of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and cloves with a splash of black pepper.

I know the spices sound a bit strong, but actually the flavors blend well and the frosting really rounds out this dessert.

 

 

Chai cupcake

Chai cupcake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chai Cupcakes

Yield: 12 - 14 cupcakes

Chai Cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon each ground ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups cake flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup 2% milk
  • FROSTING:
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
  • Ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and pepper; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and 1-1/2 teaspoons spice mixture. Gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
  • Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy; beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and remaining spice mixture until smooth. Add enough milk to reach desired consistency. Pipe frosting over cupcakes; sprinkle with cinnamon.
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Adapted from Taste of Home

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Roasted Baby Reds

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Baby red potatoes are bathed in olive oil and dusted with spices and baked until they melt in your mouth. If you are making a Valentine Dinner for your Sweetheart, this would be a great addition to the meal.

Roasted Baby Reds

Roasted Baby Reds

Start with a couple of pounds of baby reds, wash and dry them. Cut them into small chunks (I quartered mine) and toss them in olive oil and spices to make a delicious side dish.

Dice the potatoes.

Dice the potatoes.

 

Toss the potatoes in olive oil and spices.

Toss the potatoes in olive oil and spices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure not to crowd the potatoes on the baking sheet, they will cook faster if they are spread out.

These potatoes are a great side dish.

These potatoes are a great side dish.

 

 

 

This dish would go well with my recipes for: Balsamic Chicken with Onions, New York Strip Steaks or Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

 

 

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Roasted Baby Reds

Rating: 51

Yield: 6 Servings

Roasted Baby Reds

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Baby Red Potatotes
  • 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Wash and dry the potatoes. Cut the potatoes into small chunks, I quartered mine. Place the potatoes on the foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes, toss to coat.
  • Mix together the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the potatoes, toss to coat.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, remove from the oven and toss the potatoes. Poke a couple of potatoes with a fork to check for doneness. Bake in 10 minute intervals, checking for doneness at each interval. I cooked mine for 40 minutes total. Add additional salt if needed.

Notes

Feel free to change up the spices in this recipe. I have used Greek Seasoning, Cajun Seasoning and Lemon Pepper. Just make sure to always use salt and pepper along with what ever spice you use.

http://www.lovefoodwillshare.com/roasted-baby-reds/