Fajita Seasoning Mix

This is another recipe that I don't want to lose!
Last night I got everything ready to make fajitas for dinner (thawed frozen chicken, cut up onions and bell peppers, you know...EVERYTHING) when I realized that I didn't have any of the fajita seasoning packets from the grocery store. Not wanting to load all the kids in the van and then lug them to the store, I just did an internet search for a seasoning recipe. I found this one, and it was delicious!

FAJITA SEASONING MIX:
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4-1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (I used 1/4 tsp and Aaron thought it could use some more heat)
1/4 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. sugar
1 chicken bullion cube, crushed

To make the fajitas, heat 1 TBS oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound chicken or beef (I seasoned my chicken with garlic salt before cooking), and cook completely and drain excess fat. Add 1/2 cup water and 2-3 tsp. fajita seasoning mix (I used 3 tsp., plus some extra cumin- because I really like the flavor). Add one bell pepper, cut into strips, and one onion, cut into thin strips, cooking 2-3 minutes until veggies are crisp-tender. Serve with your family's favorite toppings!
If you want to visit the site that this recipe came from, the link is: http://cookingtipoftheday.blogspot.com/2009/05/recipe-fajita-seasoning.html
They suggest making it in large batches so it is always on hand, and I think I am going to do just that!

Chicken Pasta Salad

Fun in the Sun
(Chicken Pasta Salad)

Ingredients
• One box tri-colored rotini
• One 16 oz bottle Ken's Lite Northern Italian with Basil and Romano salad dressing
• 1 pound grilled chicken strips
• 2 carrots chopped
• 1 fresh tomato, cut up
• fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup black olives
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• Few shakes Parmesan cheese

Instructions
Cook rotini until done. Rinse pasta in cold water. Mix pasta in a big bowl with salad dressing, grilled chicken strips, carrots, fresh tomatoes, fresh parsley, black olives, salt and pepper. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Notes: This recipe is extra quick and easy! You can easily cut up the vegetables in the amount of time it takes the pasta to cook, and once everything is mixed, you're ready to munch!

Number of Servings: 6-10