DIY CHOLESTEROL TEST RECIPES

Steps:

• Mix spices, herbs, salt and corn starch in small bowl until well blended. Set seasoning blend aside.
• Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain fat.
• Stir in seasoning blend and water.
• Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Spoon into warm taco shells. Serve with desired toppings, such as shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheese, salsa and sour cream.
• Test Kitchen Tips:•For a little heat, try adding 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper to your seasoning blend. •To make a big batch of homemade taco seasoning to have on hand, simply double, triple, or even quadruple the seasoning blend part of the recipe. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. To prepare 1 pound of taco meat, use about 4 1/2 tablespoons of the seasoning blend along with 3/4 cup water.

Steps:

• To test if your oven is running cold:.
• Preheat oven to 375°. (186° C.).
• Place a small amount of granulated sugar in an oven-proof dish or on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil.
• Place in oven for 15 minutes.
• If your oven is calibrated correctly, the sugar will melt.
• If your oven is running cold, the sugar will not melt.
• To test if your oven is running hot:.
• Preheat oven to 350°. (177° C.).
• Follow the same procedure as above.
• If your oven is calibrated correctly, the sugar will not melt (although it may brown a little).
• If your oven is running hot, the sugar will melt.
• Note: ovens do not maintain a constant temperature, but cycle above and below it, so it is possible that the sugar may melt at 350° if your oven is correctly calibrated but has an extreme cycle (15° F, 8° C.).