organic granulated onion

Homemade Organic Mexican Fiesta Seasoning Blend

Here’s What You’ll Need:

  • 2 Tbsp. organic red chili pepper powder
  • 2 tsp. organic tomato powder
  • 2 tsp. organic paprika
  • 2 tsp. organic ground cumin
  • 2 tsp. organic dried cilantro
  • 2 tsp. organic dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. organic granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp. organic granulated onion
  • 1/4 tsp. organic cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. organic dried lemon peel

Here’s How I do it:

  1. Combine all spices into a small mixing bowl.
  2. Stir until well combined.
  3. Store in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
  4. Enjoy!

Homemade Organic Copycat Chick-Fil-A Polynesian Sauce

According to the Chick-Fil-A Polynesian Sauce vs. Marzetti Honey French Dressing video, this recipe will also double as a copycat Marzetti Honey French Dressing recipe.

 Here’s What You’ll  Need:

  • 1/3 cup organic sunflower oil; OR organic olive oil
  • 1/3 cup unchlorinated and unfluoridated water
  • 1/4 cup organic cane sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. raw organic honey (local honey from real honeybees)
  • 2 Tbsp. organic raw apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. organic distilled white vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. organic tomato paste (not heaping)
  • 1 tsp. Real Salt
  • 1 tsp. organic paprika
  • 3/4 tsp. organic dry yellow mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. organic beet juice (from making Homemade Organic Roasted Beets)
  • 1/8 tsp. organic granulated onion
  • 1/8 tsp. organic granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp. organic arrowroot powder

Here’s How I do it:

  1. Mix all ingredients into a 2 quart Chef’s saucepan and whisk until smooth.
  2. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce to a simmer; Stir until thickened, approximately 3 minutes.
  3. This mixture will thicken as it cools.
  4. Allow to cool completely before placing into a pint jar.
  5. Place a tight-fitting lid onto the jar and place into the refrigerator.
  6. This is fine to eat immediately, but tastes even better the next day after being in the refrigerator.
  7. Enjoy!

Homemade Organic Copycat Kraft Fresh Take Savory Four Cheese

Here’s What You’ll Need:

For the Seasoned Breadcrumbs:

For the Cheese Blend:

  • 3 Tbsp. finely shredded organic provolone cheese
  • 3 Tbsp. drained and finely shredded organic mozzarella cheese
  • 3 Tbsp. drained and finely shredded organic feta cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. grated organic Parmegiano Reggiano cheese
  • 1 tsp. organic unbleached white flour

Here’s How I do it:

  1. Combine in a spice grinder the Parmigiano Reggiano, salt, sugar, garlic, onion, paprika and turmeric; Grind into a fine powder.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, stir the seasoning blend, breadcrumbs, olive oil and whey together until well blended; Set aside.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all cheeses and flour until the cheeses are well coated; Set aside.
  4. This mix is now ready to use in recipes.
  5. Enjoy!

Homemade Organic Copycat Kraft Fresh Take Classic Four Cheese

I don’t know why Kraft named a cheese blend “Classic Four Cheese” when there are five cheeses in it, but that’s the way it is.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

For the Seasoned Breadcrumbs:

For the Cheese Blend:

  • 2-1/2 Tbsp. finely shredded organic Colby cheese
  • 2-1/2 Tbsp. drained and finely shredded organic cheddar cheese
  • 2-1/2 Tbsp. finely shredded organic Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2-1/2 Tbsp. drained and finely shredded organic mozzarella cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. organic unbleached white flour

Here’s How I do it:

  1. Combine in a spice grinder the Parmigiano Reggiano, salt, sugar, garlic, onion, paprika and turmeric; Grind into a fine powder.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, stir the seasoning blend, breadcrumbs, olive oil and whey together until well blended; Set aside.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all cheeses and flour until blended; Set aside.
  4. This mix is now ready to use in recipes.
  5. Enjoy!

Homemade Organic Copycat Kraft Fresh Take Spicy Chipotle Cheddar

Here’s What You’ll Need:

For the Seasoned Breadcrumbs:

  • 12 Tbsp. Homemade Organic Panko-Styled Breadcrumbs; OR 12 Tbsp. Homemade Organic Fine Breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tbsp. organic olive oil
  • 1-1/2 tsp. organic distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tsp. Real Salt
  • 1 tsp. organic cane sugar
  • 1 tsp. organic chipotle powder
  • 1/2 tsp. organic tomato powder
  • 1/2 tsp. organic granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. organic granulated onion
  • 1/2 tsp. organic dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. organic smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch organic celery seed

For the Cheese Blend:

  • 4 Tbsp. finely shredded organic Colby cheese
  • 4 Tbsp. finely shredded organic mozzarella cheese
  • 4 Tbsp. finely shredded organic cheddar cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. organic unbleached white flour

Here’s How I do it:

  1. Combine in a spice grinder the salt, sugar, organic dried oregano, granulated garlic, granulated onion, and celery seed; Grind into a fine powder and combine with the chipotle powder, tomato powder, and smoked paprika until well blended.
  2. Combine breadcrumbs, flour and seasoning powder in a small stainless steel bowl; Set aside.
  3. Combine all cheeses in another small stainless steel bowl along with the flour until the cheeses are completely coated; Set aside.
  4. This recipe yields 1-1/2 cups.
  5. Enjoy!

Homemade Organic Copycat Kraft Fresh Take Italian Parmesan

Here’s What You’ll Need:

For the Seasoned Breadcrumbs:

For the Cheese Blend:

  • 5 Tbsp. freshly grated organic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • 6 Tbsp. strained and finely shredded organic mozzarella
  • 2 Tbsp. organic unbleached white flour

Here’s How I do it:

  1. Combine in a spice grinder the salt, 2 Tbsp. Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian seasoning, parsley, granulated garlic, granulated onion, and celery seed; Grind into a fine powder and combine with the paprika and turmeric until well blended.
  2. Combine breadcrumbs and seasoning powder in a small stainless steel bowl; Set aside.
  3. Combine all cheeses in another small stainless steel bowl along with the flour; Set aside.
  4. This is now ready to be used in Homemade Organic Fresh Take Chicken Parmesan, or Homemade Organic Fresh Take Baked Spaghetti.
  5. This recipe yields 1-1/2 cups.
  6. Enjoy!

Homemade Organic Copycat Kraft Fresh Take Mesquite BBQ

 

Here’s What You’ll Need:

For the Seasoned Breadcrumbs:

For the Cheese Blend:

  • 4 Tbsp. finely shredded organic Colby cheese
  • 4 Tbsp. finely shredded organic mozzarella cheese
  • 4 Tbsp. finely shredded organic cheddar cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. organic unbleached white flour

Here’s How I do it:

  1. Combine in a spice grinder the salt, granulated garlic, granulated onion, cumin and paprika then grind into a fine powder.
  2. Combine breadcrumbs and seasoning powder in a small stainless steel bowl; Set aside.
  3. Combine all cheeses in another small stainless steel bowl along with the flour until the cheese is completely coated; Set aside.
  4. This recipe yields 1-1/2 cups.
  5. Enjoy!

 

Homemade Organic Copycat Ortega Smoky Chipotle Taco Sauce

Here’s What You’ll Need:

  • 1-1/2 cups unchlorinated and unfluoridated water
  • 1 cup organic crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup raw local honey
  • 2 Tbsp. organic distilled white vinegar; OR 2 Tbsp. Homemade Organic Pickled Jalapeno brine (for more heat, optional)
  • 1 tsp. homemade hickory liquid smoke
  • 1 Tbsp. organic arrowroot powder
  • 1 tsp. organic chipotle pepper
  • 1 tsp. organic ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. organic granulated onion

Here’s How I do it:

  1. Combine all ingredients into a small sauce pot and stir until well combined.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  3. Simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
  5. Enjoy!

Homemade Organic Lime Poppy Seed Dressing

I have adapted this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens’ book, “So Good With Fruit“; This is also very delicious on taco salads or with spicy foods, not just canned or fresh fruit.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

  • 1/3 cup organic distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup organic lime juice (100% juice)
  • 1/2 cup organic cane sugar
  • 1 tsp. Real Salt
  • 1 tsp. organic dry mustard
  • 1 tsp. organic poppy seed
  • 1 tsp. organic ground paprika
  • 1/8 tsp. organic granulated onion
  • 1 cup organic olive oil

Here’s How I do it:

  1. Heat vinegar and lime juice until boiling.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients together, and place in a pint-and-a-half Mason jar.
  3. Pour the hot liquid over the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
  4. Pour the olive oil over the mixture and allow to cool for 30 – 45 minutes.
  5. Using an immersion blender on low speed, blend until slightly thickened; Chill.
  6. Enjoy!

Homemade Organic Dijon Mustard

I have adapted this recipe from Cooking Channel TV to make it organic.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

  • 1/2 cup organic yellow mustard seeds
  • 1/2 cup organic brown mustard seeds
  • 1 1/2 cups organic dry white wine (Frey Vineyards preferred)
  • 1 cup unchloinated and unfluoridated water
  • 1/2 cup organic white wine vinegar or organic champagne vinegar
  • 1/4 cup organic dry mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. organic granulated onion
  • 1 tsp. Real Salt

Here’s How I do it:

  1. Combine all ingredients into a quart sized Mason jar with tight-fitting lid; Shake well to combine.
  2. Place into the refrigerator for 24 hours; Shake periodically to mix ingredients.
  3. Use an immersion blender to puree the contents inside the quart jar; Puree to desired thickness.
  4. Transfer the blended mustard to a saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until reduced by about a third.  You want this mixture to be spreadable but not to thick or thin; If the mustard becomes too thick, add water or wine a tablespoon at a time until the desired thickness is reached.
  6. You can store this in the refrigerator, or can using the water-bath method.
  7. This recipe yields 3 cups.
  8. Enjoy!