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It’s that time again. The first Monday of the month where we share an easy peasy, super simple, somewhat silly to post about project or tip.
And today marks a milestone on this here blog. The first ever and, if you’re lucky, the last cooking tip.
Now, you really can’t even call it a cooking tip. It’s much more, something-random-I-discovered-last-week-while-making-tacos.
And, by ‘making tacos‘ I totally mean using a packaged taco seasoning mix to season hamburg to taste like taco meat. 🙂
Here’s what happened. I couldn’t find my measuring cup so … wait for it … I just used the seasoning mix packet for my water. Have you ever done that before? Please tell me this is monumental to at least one of you. Please! 🙂
Clearly, I found the measuring cup. I was really curious how close I was to the suggested* amount. I couldn’t have gotten closer if I tried!
*Tell me I’m not the only one who considers all amounts and instructions on a recipe to be mere suggestions. 🙂
So, the tip is – fill the seasoning packet to about 1 inch from the top and you have 2/3 of a cup AND you get the last bits of seasoning out of the packet which makes for gross looking water pictures. And you don’t dirty a measuring cup. Bonus!
What do you think, am I taking our ‘it’s a cinch’ theme too far with this one? It really seemed brilliant to me upon discovery … however, somewhat silly upon typing up the post.
Now, don’t forget to check out these other cinchy ideas that are sure to not disappoint. 🙂
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
Who knew – but I had a similar revelation. While making my protein shake, I realized I didn’t need a measuring cup, the measurements are written right on the blender! Talk about a lightbulb moment! I’m slow – but once I catch on there’s no stopping me.
I can see it now, your next cinch post will be taco seasoning packets transformed into measuring spoons!
Kelly
thistle says
Karah,
This is a great tip….seriously….and I don’t even really cook! I need more tips like this! I think this needs to be an “it’s a cinch” cooking series….my macaroni and cheese kitchen really needs it!
🙂 me
Linda @ it all started with paint says
I’m a by the rules follow the instructions kinda cook so this tip is tripping me out! Because I’m also a hate to wash the dishes cook too … so I’m gonna try this next time we make tacos …
🙂
Linda
Maury @ Life on Mars says
I definitely do this! I’m all about keeping as many dishes clean as possible 🙂
andrea cammarata says
great tip my friend — i am a NO RULES cook so i am all for it! i call my cooking style (except baking) cooking by ear and by taste — i hate doing dishes — so really cool. i will however be flavoring tofu and vegetarian mince : ) sending hugs and all kinds of positive thoughts are coming to you and our furry friend! h
karen@somewhatquirky says
ok this is an ingenious tip. here’s my tip – don’t put any water in your taco meat at all. I never do. I think I will use this tip for a number of other things I use packages like this for though. Thanks dear.
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
Oh, for most cooking {not baking}, I think recipes are more suggestions and not required to be followed exactly! I guess that is why I don’t bake 🙂
Amy@BuffaloRoam says
That is how my mom has always done it, but I can’t say I ever have. And now I’m hungry for tacos!
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
I’ve always done that because you get every bit of seasoning out. We used to do it with Kool-Aid growing up.
Bri @ TheModernParsonage says
I can’t remember the last time I made taco seasoning, but I’ll definitely keep it in mind. Also! I just noticed that the green and grey damask pillows on your sidebar are the EXACT ones we have on our couch…except I got them on Target clearance for $3 a piece. Crazy!
Also, two things. I wanted to apologize for not checking in more! And also to award you with the One Lovely Blog and Very Inspiring Blogger Awards 🙂 Congrats!
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Karen says
Simple ideas are only too obvious after you already have them… so share away because I for one had never thought of or tried this before. Oh, and the photo of the taco salad has me craving it now and it isn’t even 5 a.m. yet!
Kristy Rohm says
Jealous!!! Your taco stuff looks better than mine 😛
Dana {crafted niche} says
Too funny… and too smart! No more digging for measuring cups for this girl!
Tani@Tagana Rose says
Just found you over at Crafty Scrappy Happy!!! I can’t wait to catch up on all of your previous posts!
Have a fantastic day:)
Kelly @ View Along the Way says
No way! That is actually pretty freakin’ awesome. Love this tip!