Spanish Rice and Mexican Seasoning Blend

Ingredients

• 2 T ground cumin
• 2 T ground chili powder
• 2 T ground smokey paprika
• 2 T dried oregano
• 1 T garlic powder
• 2 t cayenne powder
• Mix all seasonings together
• Store in air-tight container
• Molé Sauce
• I have never made Molé sauce from scratch but it's definitely on my "to do" list.
• Until then, my favorite brand of jarred Molé sauce is: Doña María
• For a refreshing treat, try a Jarritos Mexican Soda~
• Flavors are: Mango, Pineapple, Fruit Punch, Guava, Lime, Mandarin,
• Strawberry, Tamarind, Grapefruit, Mexican Cola, Jamaica.
• Any flavor will go well with your Cinco de Mayo Dinner~
• Spanish Rice~
• 2 cups long grain white rice
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup tomato sauce
• 2 t sea salt
• 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
• Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet
• over medium-high heat
• Add rice
• Saute' rice until golden brown
• about 10-15 minutes
• Add onion and peppers
• Saute' another 5-10 minutes
• Add minced garlic