Cornbread Mix Substitute

CORNBREAD MIX SUBSTITUTE RECIPE

Many recipes call for a cornbread mix box (8.5 oz).  I rarely have one so use this instead...it make the equivalent of a 8.5 oz box.

2/3 C all purpose flour
1/2 C corn meal
3 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder (maybe 2 tsp depending on taste)
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbsp vegetable oil

If you want to just bake cornbread like you would using the mix then add 1/3 C milk and 1 egg to mixture and bake.  A cornbread mix also requires you to add 1/3 C milk and 1 egg.

Buttermilk Substitute

BUTTERMILK SUBSTITUTE

1 C (about) of milk
1 Tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice

Add Tbsp of white vinegar or lemon juice in a liquid measuring cup and add enough milk to bring the liquid up to the one-cup line.  Let stand for five minutes. 
I prefer lemon juice especially if you are using it in something that isn't a sauce.  Worked great for the buttermilk syrup!

Taco Seasoning

 TACO SEASONING
*original recipe from allrecipes.com (bill echols)

1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Mix together.  Store in an air tight container.  Will store for awhile!
For us about 2-2 1/2 Tbsp of seasoning equals about one packet of taco seasoning

Honestly, don't ever buy taco seasoning again.  I tried it after this and there is no comparison, none!!