Taco Seasoning

1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 1/2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper

Mix together and add to your favorite meat, beans, or whatever. We like this SO much better than the store bought and it has no preservatives or MSG!!!

Bleu Cheese/Blackberry Salad

Cucumber Slices (cut up small - at least 2 cukes for large salad)
Fresh Blackberries (large carton)
Sliced Red Pepper (about 2)
Bleu Cheese Crumbles
Spring Mix Lettuce (big container from Sam's or Costco)
Toasted Almonds (regular sized bag of sliced almonds - cook them in a pan with 1/8 cup butter and 1/3 cup brown sugar)

Dressing:
3/4 cup Sugar (half brown/half white)
6 T. Rice Wine Vinegar
1 cup Mayonnaise
4 tsp. Dijon Mustard (I used Honey Mustard)
1/2 tsp. Sesame Oil

Mix in blender until smooth.

Lightly toss sald and dressing together right before serving. Makes a lot of dressing for a very large salad.

I made this for a bridal shower and also added diced celery and red raspberries for added color and flavor.