Homemade Ranch Seasoning and Taco Seasoning

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  • @AcreHomestead
    @AcreHomestead  2 роки тому +9

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  • @thewadsquad
    @thewadsquad 3 роки тому +315

    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
      @BonesBones54 3 роки тому +12

      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
      @briannatuttle1028 3 роки тому +9

      Kimberley whisk!!!! Yasssss!

    • @nicolepetersen4216
      @nicolepetersen4216 3 роки тому +9

      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
      @rentedspace7462 3 роки тому +8

      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
      @wendypursel3142 3 роки тому +5

      @@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!

  • @tonironi0625
    @tonironi0625 3 роки тому +4

    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!

  • @stacymcclain3066
    @stacymcclain3066 3 роки тому +113

    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!

  • @jenniferburgess7668
    @jenniferburgess7668 2 роки тому +6

    MSG isn’t inherently bad. It’s just umami…there are a ton of videos kind of debunking the myth that MSG is bad. Like salt, it should be used in moderation. I love your videos! I’m not trying to be mean or anything you didn’t specifically point out MSG as an ingredient you were avoiding but I thought I’d point it out in case you didn’t know! :)

  • @karinepaquet7513
    @karinepaquet7513 3 роки тому +85

    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
      @brtecson 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @davidh.4649
    @davidh.4649 3 роки тому +2

    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!

  • @juliapaulsen8069
    @juliapaulsen8069 3 роки тому +72

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

    • @noreensingh1427
      @noreensingh1427 3 роки тому +4

      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
      @noreensingh1427 3 роки тому

      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
      @amberboyer5079 3 роки тому

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

  • @peepszircon
    @peepszircon 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @tinabruner8248
    @tinabruner8248 3 роки тому +55

    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
      @elainemartin1801 3 роки тому

      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
      @AcreHomestead  3 роки тому +19

      I just got one!

    • @tinabruner8248
      @tinabruner8248 3 роки тому +6

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

    • @4KrystylRose
      @4KrystylRose 3 роки тому +1

      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
      @michelemenard8364 3 роки тому

      It is definitely on my wishlist to be sure!!

  • @TsukinekoHeika
    @TsukinekoHeika 3 роки тому +1

    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).

  • @MountainPondHomestead
    @MountainPondHomestead 3 роки тому +8

    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!

  • @gregorythompson8873
    @gregorythompson8873 Рік тому +1

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

  • @leroygordon9989
    @leroygordon9989 3 роки тому +60

    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
      @AcreHomestead  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you so much!!

    • @ElderandOakFarm
      @ElderandOakFarm 3 роки тому +1

      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
      @cheridamico9211 4 місяці тому

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

  • @inabates8919
    @inabates8919 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve never freeze dried my chives. I bought a large square cheap ice cubed tray, two actually. I rinse and towel dry the chives, then cut into tiny bits, spread evenly into the cube trays, then fill 3/4 with olive oil. Then freeze lasts all year. 🤔🤷‍♀️💋❣️😉

  • @wendypursel3142
    @wendypursel3142 3 роки тому +24

    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
      @ingerhaugland6763 3 роки тому

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

    • @tacos_are_life
      @tacos_are_life 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @wendypursel3142
      @wendypursel3142 3 роки тому +2

      ​@@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
      @poeticbeauty7 2 роки тому

      @@wendypursel3142 thank you for sharing your recipe!

  • @MarLindaPerez-s1i
    @MarLindaPerez-s1i 4 місяці тому

    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. 🥰

  • @becwil75
    @becwil75 3 роки тому +7

    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!!

  • @deblawson1575
    @deblawson1575 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @debracarnley788
    @debracarnley788 3 роки тому +9

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

  • @marilyncapehart663
    @marilyncapehart663 2 роки тому +1

    I am watching again I have to go back to the brown sugar to comment again 4-17-22👍🏽👍🏽♥️., Becky you are the best😘

  • @julias7920
    @julias7920 3 роки тому +42

    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
      @katshomekorner9194 3 роки тому +1

      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
      @paulinehart1479 3 роки тому +1

      I love them as well.

    • @wolflady58
      @wolflady58 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @sheilafarmer81763
      @sheilafarmer81763 3 роки тому

      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

  • @olivianava9973
    @olivianava9973 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @zinadavis5533
    @zinadavis5533 3 роки тому +47

    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
      @AcreHomestead  3 роки тому +13

      good idea

    • @TheCrossLegacy
      @TheCrossLegacy 3 роки тому +3

      As an allergy mama I agree .

    • @pinkiedoughnut0420
      @pinkiedoughnut0420 3 роки тому +3

      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
      @TsukinekoHeika 3 роки тому +2

      @@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
      @pinkiedoughnut0420 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @antiantipoda
    @antiantipoda 3 роки тому +1

    Buttermilk powder exists! Wow!

  • @cherylpresleigh6403
    @cherylpresleigh6403 3 роки тому +22

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

  • @IYQ2-22
    @IYQ2-22 4 місяці тому

    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

  • @marilynruggeberg
    @marilynruggeberg 3 роки тому +3

    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.
    💖💖💖

  • @stephaniesisson1035
    @stephaniesisson1035 4 місяці тому

    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!

  • @XxCordelia
    @XxCordelia 3 роки тому +96

    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
      @AcreHomestead  3 роки тому +23

      Yes I can! thank you!

    • @goodbooks629
      @goodbooks629 3 роки тому +12

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

    • @ritastokes193
      @ritastokes193 3 роки тому +1

      Garden Answer on UTube is the best.

  • @jennyscott8014
    @jennyscott8014 2 роки тому

    I love the idea of gifting your homemade goodies.

  • @martinsmuskokafarm9268
    @martinsmuskokafarm9268 3 роки тому +5

    Yes more spices blends please :)

  • @lm9753LyndaAnn
    @lm9753LyndaAnn 3 роки тому

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

  • @Frankie_902
    @Frankie_902 3 роки тому +8

    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!!!

  • @princessalways4eva
    @princessalways4eva 2 роки тому

    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.🤗

  • @LadyCin611
    @LadyCin611 3 роки тому +27

    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
      @AcreHomestead  3 роки тому +4

      I just got one!

    • @CarmenLopez-mj3sd
      @CarmenLopez-mj3sd 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @samanthawoodman2428
    @samanthawoodman2428 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @DeconstructionBarbie91
    @DeconstructionBarbie91 3 роки тому +5

    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
      @AKMamaBear 2 роки тому

      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!

  • @torisweat17
    @torisweat17 2 роки тому +1

    You should put tags on it for directions on how to make ranch dresssing and directions on how much you need to add to equal a packet from the store. For the gifts

  • @svi97
    @svi97 3 роки тому +11

    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
      @darknight0dc 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @svi97
      @svi97 3 роки тому +2

      @@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...

  • @ema8909
    @ema8909 3 роки тому

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

  • @juliapaulsen8069
    @juliapaulsen8069 3 роки тому +6

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

  • @cindystrother7710
    @cindystrother7710 3 роки тому

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

  • @tkwilson4585
    @tkwilson4585 3 роки тому +3

    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!

  • @galeabbs2
    @galeabbs2 3 роки тому

    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

  • @marysaraalvarez3856
    @marysaraalvarez3856 3 роки тому +4

    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
      @phoenixx6756 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @kristy8731
      @kristy8731 3 роки тому +2

      @@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
      @phoenixx6756 3 роки тому +2

      @@kristy8731 sodium does not cause me headaches 🙄

    • @brigidfarley6347
      @brigidfarley6347 3 роки тому +1

      @@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
      @phoenixx6756 3 роки тому +2

      @@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.

  • @normalara1417
    @normalara1417 Рік тому

    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.🥰🙏💖

  • @sevans66
    @sevans66 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @No-sv6mu
    @No-sv6mu 2 роки тому +1

    I make my own fajita mix, dry au jus, everything bagel seasoning, and I will be doing taco seasoning once I'm out of the large container from Costco.

  • @jessicapayne7157
    @jessicapayne7157 3 роки тому +4

    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 UA-cam 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.

  • @deborahpassmore8716
    @deborahpassmore8716 Рік тому

    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.

  • @AgainsttheGrainHomestead
    @AgainsttheGrainHomestead 3 роки тому +4

    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.

  • @arock7462
    @arock7462 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @710LENNY
    @710LENNY 3 роки тому +19

    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
      @katsgardenkitchenandmore9050 3 роки тому +3

      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
      @staceyjones3261 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @reflexology52welsh48
    @reflexology52welsh48 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  3 роки тому

      Hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

  • @rebeccaturner8340
    @rebeccaturner8340 3 роки тому +5

    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?

  • @sharlenenovak3042
    @sharlenenovak3042 Рік тому

    Yes, chives freeze dry beautifully!

  • @sandrafishman6588
    @sandrafishman6588 3 роки тому +13

    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
      @outtapocket1220 3 роки тому +5

      Are you willing to share your Old Bay seasoning substitute?

    • @sandrafishman6588
      @sandrafishman6588 3 роки тому +3

      @@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
      @outtapocket1220 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @mariedeyo7399
    @mariedeyo7399 2 роки тому

    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 🙂🌻

  • @meganpappas4767
    @meganpappas4767 3 роки тому +3

    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
      @bernicevanover726 3 роки тому +2

      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.

  • @rickharks4515
    @rickharks4515 3 роки тому

    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

  • @helenbrill2330
    @helenbrill2330 3 роки тому

    Oh yes! If you can afford it you would benefit greatly from a freeze dryer. Think of all the things in your garden you could preserve ...and then teach us how to use! I've had mine for a few months now and it's been going almost non stop. Now comes the fun experimenting with all the powders and ingredients. You would be awesome to watch with a freeze dryer, you are so creative with food and full of great ideas. We don't have dried ranch powder here in Australia but now I can make some thanks to you - like I said you are full of great ideas! Thanks.

  • @brittanybrookins2543
    @brittanybrookins2543 3 роки тому +81

    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.

    • @jaieatsplants
      @jaieatsplants 3 роки тому +13

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

    • @brittanybrookins2543
      @brittanybrookins2543 3 роки тому +4

      @@jaieatsplants yassssss 👏👏👏

    • @brittanybrookins2543
      @brittanybrookins2543 3 роки тому +7

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

    • @nancybrewer8494
      @nancybrewer8494 3 роки тому +25

      Until you get a migraine.

    • @ldstevens6273
      @ldstevens6273 3 роки тому +25

      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.

  • @jco7563
    @jco7563 3 роки тому +2

    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!

  • @Giantkeeper
    @Giantkeeper 3 роки тому

    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 ❤️

  • @maryegerton6848
    @maryegerton6848 3 роки тому +2

    I make all my own spice seasonings. I make taco seasoning, creole seasoning, meat masala, garam masala, and another curry powder I use to make channa masala with, I do all kinds of bbq rubs and a veggie broth mix. Indian spice blends are fun to make and are way better than anything you will ever get in a box in the store. I am going to try your ranch seasoning. I want to try my hand at jerk seasoning. I have a good supply right now, but when it’s gone I will make it.

  • @charityshreve9229
    @charityshreve9229 3 роки тому

    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!

  • @hollycaffeinatednerdgirl940
    @hollycaffeinatednerdgirl940 3 роки тому +2

    Save and dehydrate your tomato skins when you are canning, pulverize in your blender and add 1/4 c of the powder to your taco seasoning mix!! Total game changer in flavor ! I also add it to other it to other dishes for a pinch of flavor!

  • @robynm7221
    @robynm7221 3 роки тому +1

    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 ❤ 🐑 🩸 🩸🩸✝️ 🤍 🕊 🙌
    🙋‍♀️

  • @NellieGirl
    @NellieGirl Рік тому

    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!!

  • @jenniferseelenbrandt7631
    @jenniferseelenbrandt7631 3 роки тому

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

  • @lorinelson930
    @lorinelson930 3 роки тому

    Freeze dryers are expensive but saying that I saved up and received mine in May of this year. It has been going non stop. I use it for everything, homemade dog food, eggs veggies, instant steel cut oats, spice mixes. Veggie and fruit powders. It is a great addition to my food preservation arsenal. I can, dehydrate, freeze dry and freeze. Self reliance!

  • @JeanHudson2022
    @JeanHudson2022 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks I would love to see a DIY for dry onion soup mix and they also make dry beefy onion soup mix thanks

  • @rondadavis8878
    @rondadavis8878 3 роки тому

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

  • @darlenearchibald9478
    @darlenearchibald9478 2 роки тому

    Thanks!

  • @lizv2710
    @lizv2710 3 роки тому +2

    Hi from Perth, Australia :) Love your videos!

  • @vboston4033
    @vboston4033 2 роки тому

    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
      @Theaterverslaafde 2 роки тому +1

      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.

  • @deanacamacho5310
    @deanacamacho5310 2 роки тому +1

    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

  • @wilmabaker4500
    @wilmabaker4500 Рік тому

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

  • @Lonesome__Dove
    @Lonesome__Dove 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @KathyW5
    @KathyW5 Рік тому

    I make my own taco seasoning and put no salt in it. I'm now going to experiment with your ranch dressing making 1) without salt and 2) using a salt substitute. Thank for the base ingredients.

  • @cindystrother7710
    @cindystrother7710 3 роки тому

    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 😊

  • @journeyoflovelight
    @journeyoflovelight 3 роки тому +1

    Dry Italian salad dressing please. Thank you for the video.- Melanie

  • @grekahg3938
    @grekahg3938 3 роки тому +2

    I keep stocking up on pantry items that I’m running out of room! 🤦🏻‍♀️ Time to clean the basement and make more room.
    I love making my own spice blends

  • @MadNaduk
    @MadNaduk 3 роки тому

    Girl after my own heart - I have for several years now made ALL my family's gifts. i sent everyone a little hamper of goodies, that contains anything from soap, candles, cookies, fudger, chocolate bark and chow (snack) mixes. It is A LOT of work, and definitely not cheaper, but I feel the end result is more appreciated than some random gift that the person likely doesnt want or need

  • @ve957
    @ve957 Рік тому +1

    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! ❤

  • @carolynlane3439
    @carolynlane3439 3 роки тому

    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…

  • @susieQ666
    @susieQ666 3 роки тому

    your video can't have come at a better time .. its criminal that in england we don't have ranch powder n i know i love the stuff as i paid a fortune for your popcorn toppers it was ranch FELL IN LOVE .. so i ordered buttermilk powder n i made a ranch powder IT WAS HORRID . so cant wait to try making your taco and ranch ...you 🤩 ... i love that your video's are teaching us tips n tricks ....⭐⭐

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  3 роки тому +1

      Great idea!! I didn't even think to put it on pop corn!

  • @engler907
    @engler907 4 місяці тому

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

  • @kbrad78713
    @kbrad78713 2 роки тому

    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!!

  • @laurenbingenheimer3913
    @laurenbingenheimer3913 3 роки тому

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

  • @flamelily1
    @flamelily1 3 роки тому

    Pam over at Rose Red Homestead recently bought a freeze dryer, and has done multiple videos reviewing and using it. She has a fantastic approach, and talks about the nutritional differences between canning, dehydrating and freeze drying in many of her videos. She has a fantastic approach, and really gets into the nitty gritty of it all.

  • @domingosantiago6137
    @domingosantiago6137 Рік тому

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

  • @kimkarnsbond
    @kimkarnsbond 3 роки тому

    You would LOVEEEE a harvest right freeze dryer! You would definitely need the large, but I have the medium and it’s good too. Oil free pump. Would love to see freeze drying videos.

  • @merandachikwati3733
    @merandachikwati3733 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing these ideas! I am doing kits for our family for Christmas. Each family will get Ranch Seasoning, Taco Seasoning, Vanilla Extract, Garlic Salt and Season Salt. :) I love homemade gifts!

  • @christinefoote9660
    @christinefoote9660 2 роки тому

    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!

  • @jamieliik4927
    @jamieliik4927 2 роки тому

    I make my own taco mix as well and I add tumeric to it. It’s delicious and tumeric also helps with inflammation

  • @BrightestBlessings7899
    @BrightestBlessings7899 3 роки тому

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

  • @DjChelan
    @DjChelan 2 роки тому

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

  • @samanthahughes6669
    @samanthahughes6669 3 роки тому

    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!