This is one of those recipes that has changed my life.  I cannot believe how easy it is to make!  Even my Hellman’s loving hubby gives this mayo a thumbs up.

Ingredients:
¼ cup grapeseed oil
¼ cup water
½ tsp lemon juice
½ tsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp rice flour
1 tsp arrowroot
½ tsp xanthan gum
½ tsp honey
¼ tsp dry mustard
½ tsp sea salt

Directions:
Blend all of the ingredients until it magically thickens up.  It takes my Bosch blender less than 30 seconds on medium high.  Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.  This recipe makes about ½ cup of mayo.

This recipe is based on a recipe found in Cooking Free : 200Flavorful Recipes for People with Food Allergies and Multiple Food Sensitivities.  Thanks to adventures of a gluten free mom for sharing.

Did you know most taco seasoning mixes contain wheat and MSG?  Making your own taco seasoning is not only easy but cheap!  In fact, in order to save money, I started making this mix long before we had allergy issues to deal with.  I purchase large bottles of spices from Costco or Sam’s for $3 to $5 each.

The Ingredients:
1/4 Cup plus 1 Tbsp chili powder
1 1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 1/4 tsp onion powder
1 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 tsp Oregano
2 1/2 tsp Paprika
2 Tbsp plus 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp plus 2 tsp sea salt
1 Tbsp plus 2 tsp Black Pepper (optional)

Directions:
Measure all of the ingredients into an air tight container and shake it up.  Add 2 Tbsp of taco seasoning to 1 pound of cooked ground beef.  This works well in all things Mexican including taco soup and taco potatoes.

Photo credit: Elin B