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Taco Seasoning

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: ~3–4 batches (for 1 lb meat each)

This Homemade Taco Seasoning is simple, affordable, and made with real ingredients. Skip the store-bought packets and avoid added fillers, MSG, and artificial ingredients—while still getting bold, delicious flavor.

Ingredients

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

  • 1½ teaspoons ground cumin

Instructions

1. Mix

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl

2. Store

  • Transfer to an airtight container

3. Use

  • For 1 lb. of meat:

    • Add 2–3 tablespoons seasoning

    • Add ½ to ¾ cup water

    • Simmer until thickened

Avocado Oil Mayonnaise

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: ~1 cup

Recipe found on: reclaimingyesterday.com
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This Homemade Avocado Oil Mayo is rich, creamy, and made with simple, real ingredients. It’s a healthier alternative to store-bought mayo—no preservatives, no fillers, just good fats and great flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 egg

  • ½ cup light olive oil

  • ½ cup avocado oil

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or vinegar)

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Add Ingredients

  • Place all ingredients into a mason jar or tall container

2. Blend

  • Insert immersion blender to the bottom of the jar

  • Blend for ~20 seconds without moving

3. Emulsify

  • Slowly lift the blender upward while blending

  • Move in a circular motion to fully combine

4. Finish

  • Once thick and creamy, it’s ready

5. Store

  • Cover and refrigerate

Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: ~1 cup

Recipe found on: onceuponachef.com
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This Creamy Dill Dressing is fresh, tangy, and packed with flavor. Made with Greek yogurt and olive oil, it’s a healthier alternative to traditional creamy dressings—and it pairs with just about any vegetable.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

  • 3 drops liquid stevia (optional)

  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon dried dill

Instructions

1. Mix

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl

  • Whisk until smooth and fully combined

2. Chill

  • Refrigerate until ready to serve

Homemade Italian Dressing

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: ~6–8 batches of dressing

Recipe found on: asouthernmom.com
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Skip the store-bought bottles—this Homemade Italian Dressing Mix is simple, clean, and packed with flavor. Keep it in your pantry and make fresh dressing anytime in minutes.

Ingredients (Dry Mix)

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley

  • ¼ teaspoon celery salt

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

Instructions (Mix)

1. Combine

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl or jar

2. Store

  • Mix well and store in an airtight container

How to Make the Dressing

Ingredients (Per Batch)

  • ¼ cup white vinegar

  • ⅔ cup olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 2 tablespoons Italian dressing mix

Directions

  • Whisk everything together until combined

  • Store in the fridge

Paleo Whole30 Mayo

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: ~1½ cups

Recipe found on: realfoodwithjessica.com
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This Homemade Mayo is creamy, rich, and made with simple, real ingredients. Once you try this, it’s hard to go back to store-bought.

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg (room temperature)

  • 1 tablespoon coconut vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

  • 1 cup avocado oil (or light olive oil)

Instructions

1. Blend Base

  • Add egg, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a mason jar or blender

  • Blend until combined

2. Emulsify

  • Slowly drizzle in oil while blending

  • Continue blending until thick and creamy

3. Finish

  • Move immersion blender up and down to fully emulsify

  • Texture should thicken in under 1 minute

Creamy Avocado Dressing & Dip

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: ~1½ cups

Recipe found on: thekitchengirl.com
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This Avocado Ranch Dressing is creamy, fresh, and packed with nutrients. It’s a healthier twist on classic ranch—made with real ingredients that actually fuel your body.

Ingredients

  • 1 large avocado

  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 clove garlic, finely grated

  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley

  • ½ teaspoon dried dill

  • ½ teaspoon dried chives

  • ½ teaspoon dried onion

  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

  • Black pepper, to taste

  • ½ cup milk (or milk of choice)

Instructions

1. Blend

  • Add all ingredients (except milk) to a blender or food processor

  • Blend until smooth

2. Adjust Consistency

  • Slowly add milk while blending

  • Stop when desired thickness is reached

3. Chill

  • Refrigerate before serving for best flavor

Pistachio Lemon Pesto

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: ~1 cup

Recipe found on: thewholecook.com
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This Pistachio Lemon Pesto is bright, fresh, and packed with flavor. It’s a dairy-free twist on traditional pesto that instantly upgrades any meal.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh basil (packed)

  • ¼ cup shelled pistachios

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 clove garlic (or ½ tsp minced garlic)

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil (up to ½ cup for thinner consistency)

Instructions

1. Blend Base

  • Add basil, pistachios, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to a blender or food processor

2. Add Oil

  • Turn blender on

  • Slowly pour in olive oil

3. Finish

  • Blend until smooth

  • Adjust thickness as desired