I like to drink wine from rocks glasses, with two hands, sitting alone at a bar.
I like to eat avocados standing in the kitchen, staring at the wall, with extra salt and too much lemon.
I like to eat summer corn raw, in clusters. ย I like to binge on cherry tomatoes. ย I like to eat tacos in excess… extra spiced.
Please never let the summer be over. ย Please and thank you.
T-minus five days (give or take) before I make some sort of taco grilled cheese sandwich concoction. ย I’m sorry/totally NOT sorry.
Grab a spoon that you love! ย Any spoon. ย Any size. ย The bigger the spoon, the more the taco seasoning… obviously.
Here’s what’s rad about making your own taco seasoning:
you totally have all of these spices in your cupboard, you can kick up the spice and chill on the salt, and (most importantly) you’re the boss of you!
Get things going with chili powder, cumin, and paprika. ย We’re also going to add dried oregano, onion, garlic, salt and spice.
Like a boss.
This little gem of flavor is inspired by Wit and Vinegar. ย It you don’t know what Billy is doing on the internet… you should. He’s funnier than all of us combined.
Now… after you make your spices, you’re going to need something to sprinkle it on, right? ย Nachos would be a great idea. ย Steak would me totally major. ย Shrimp… I think you should.
Homemade Taco Seasoning
makes a small batch of heck yes!
Grab a teaspoon or tablespoon and let’s get this seasoning party going!
2 spoonfuls chili powder
1 spoonful ground cumin
1 spoonful paprika
1 spoonful dried oregano
1 spoonful garlic powder
1 spoonful onion powder
half a spoonful coriander
half a spoonful salt
half a spoonful crushed red pepper flakes
Toss together. ย Store in a jar. ย Apply liberally to most everything. ย
Summer time! ย Don’t act like you’re not obsessed.
Fresh corn is killin’ it right now. ย Add heat and olive oil and things get a little out of control.
Heck yes we’re adding fresh tomato, fresh scallions, and fresh avocado. ย Heck yes we’re adding too much taco seasoning. ย Heck yes we’re the boss of our summer selves.
Just go with it… two-handed wine drinking and everything else. ย Living!
Charred Corn Tacos
serves 4 people
6 ears of fresh corn, kernels cut from the cob
a handful of chopped scallions
ย a handful of sliced cherry tomatoes
a seeded fresh jalapeno, chopped
a liberal amount of homemade taco seasoning
corn tortillas
ripe ย sliced avocado
and olive oil
Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. ย Add the corn and allow to char for several minutes. ย Stir infrequently to allow the corn to really char. ย Remove from the heat and stir in scallions, cherry tomatoes, jalapeno, and taco seasoning to taste.
Fry up some tortillas. ย Spoon the charred corn into the tortillas. ย Top with avocado. ย Go to town! ย
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So I just moved. And I had to give away all my spices. And I have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to go to the store and just go crazy in the spice store. Hello perfect opportunity! I am, literally, about to go make some taco seasoning. Thanks for this!
I made this taco seasoning a couple weeks ago but forgot to comment. It was amazing! I’m so glad I made it, especially after reading the ingredients list of store-bought taco seasoning- yuck! Thanks for the recipe. :)
Charred corn looks fab! And can I just say that taco grilled cheese should totally be a thing. I once made grilled cheese in a pan I had just cooked chorizo in because why not? And even though my daughter’s top food list does not include chorizo, she braved it and declared that it was the best grilled cheese she had ever tasted.
This sounds amazing!
Yum!!! Have you seen these super cute ball spice jars? I found them at my hardware store, but amazon:
4PK 4OZ Dry Herb Jars
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A batch of the taco seasoning made with a heaping teaspoon fits perfectly… Thanks for another great meal!
Thank you for this great recipe. I already made it 2 times and every time I am wishing we have some left overs but it is all gone by hungry dad and 4 kids. It is perfect with chipotle chicken for meat lovers as well as vagetarian teenager. I am going to make again next week!
I made these for lunch today and they’re so yummy! I think I’ll add a little sour cream or some kind of cream sauce next time. But I’ll definitely make them again!
Unbelievable! I admire the ideas in your blog! Very original. In my country, I have not heard about such recipes.
this recipe is a m a z i n g.
its really simple (i’ve made it twice already!). +++ the taco seasoning is actually more of an all purpose spice (bonus).
makes a great addition to ketchup, baked potatoes, (fried chicken batter?) honestly anything.
i’m almost through an entire batch.
I love fresh corn, uncooked! I need to make this recipe now – so starving!
homemade taco seasoning – so simple – so good! I’m kinda into taco mac n cheese, taco salad, and taco stuffed baked potatoes…
Querido Joy, these babies really hit the spot as NJ Mexican food is terrible and I’m missing Texas. We added fresh cilantro on top, some queso blanco would be nice, too! The colors were so vibrant I wanted to scream! Lots of love!
Joy-
I made almost the same thing earlier this week, because I was craving elote but had a ton of zucchini to use up. I combined your charred mexican zucchini recipe (with the zucchini in ribbons) with some charred corn, a boatload of taco spices, some skirt steak, avocado, and teeny tomatoes. It was SO GOOD. Thank you for being an inspiration!
Imade this tonight and it was the perfect summer patio meal. I used Trader Joes taco seasoning cause it’s delicious and so easy. Thanks for the inspiration! Love the blog an pod cast !
Oh, I’m going to make these like it’s my job! Such a tasty summer recipe – and vegan. Love how beautiful the paprika looks in your photos. What an amazing color.
Arghhhh!!!! I’ve been craving tacos for days. I was thinking chicken…steak…beans….and now all I can think about is corn and avocado. This looks so good.
I’m making this happen tonight! I already had all the spices and the corn & I sent my husband out for the avocado, corn, and tortillas. I’m smothering the chicken breasts I’m cooking in the spices too. Can’t wait to eat. Thank you for the inspiration!
PLEASE make a taco grilled cheese!
These look amazing! However, I have tried to char corn in a skillet before, and the hot kernels have a tendency to leap up out of the skillet and onto me when I stir….scary! I guess I can deal with the pain in order to have these for dinner though…..
Laura, this is my solution to that problem – if you have a gas stove, char the whole cob of corn over the flame, using tongs to turn it (you may still get some pops but not as many). Or, cut the corn off the cob, mix it with the spices and some olive oil, and throw it on a sheet tray under the broiler on high for as long as it takes to get nice and charred (you will also hear some popping but the oven at least contains the chaos!). Hope that helps!
Oh my! They look so bloody delish, I will have to make these!
yum… x10000. need to go home for a mex dinner night stat!
xx
sara
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Taco + Corn = Delicious!
This is one of my favorite Joy posts ever.:)
This looks yummy. I can’t find corn tortilla’s in Ottawa, Canada :( I might have to make my own!
Joy the other day you were talking about taco sandwiches. I definitely think you could pull off a savory taco waffle with corn, cheese and taco seasoning mixed into the waffle batter and then topped with some chicken, avocado, and tomato with a squirt of lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro… just saying taco waffles, think about it!
They look like a great dish for a summer’s evening. I love corn and I love spice, what’s not to like!
Um these look amazing. Love the corn filling!
The slice of avocado is just the cherry on the taco! I can’t wait for you taco sandwich, though I have been consuming grilled cheese sandwiches at an alarming rate, since reading your blog.
oregano! oregano is what i’ve been missing in my taco seasoning. it makes total sense now. i’mma be taco-fying some things soon.
Thanks for the dinner inspiration! I am definitely making this tonight.
Love love looooove that first photograph, not to mention the recipe. I have a similar recipe (though I use it more for fajitas than tacos, but same idea) that I adore. So easy to make, and I love that I can control the quantity and not feel pressured to use a whole packet of the pre-made stuff.
These tacos are really singing a siren song! I’m gonna add some black beans and call it dinner tonight. Great post Joy.
Mmm, this looks delicious and not too hard! I may have to stop by the store on my way home today… I also feel like you would love New Mexican sandwiches. Almost everything has green chile and/or some sort of taco flair.
you had me at charred corn, love!
looove that you made your own seasoning joy! These look like such a fun weeknight treat!
brilliant melange of spices..looks like an incredible meal!
xx
These are all I really need. Shame on me for ever wanting more. P.S. – Replace wine with rum and you’ve summed up my evening routine.
honestly…
Yum!! I love charred tacos. Nothing beats it.
I always add a bit of cocoa to my taco seasoning. And a touch of cinnamon if I’m feeling zesty ;)
Holy yum, batman!
I love making my own spice mixes but for whatever reason have never made my own taco seasoning-thanks for this! Just looking at those crispy corn tortillas has me wanting a taco asap.
in the summer i love adding charred corn to everythingggg.
This looks so amazing!
Corn is one of my favorite things about summer, and even better that it’s doused in taco seasoning! I love it.
I know for sure, what’s cooking sometime this week.
We’ve been eating avocados like it’s our job lately… here’s another way I can eat them now!!! :)
Billy has got it goin on for real.. and so do these tacos..
Why have I not been making my own taco seasoning?!?! It’s probably my favorite seasoning to put on anything and everything, so I must try this!!
You know how to make us all excited by the simple act of preparing our own taco mix without the huge amounts of sodium added to those little packages at the grocery store. When you add the corn, lemon, and avocado to the corn tortillas you surpassed you made me anticipate this dish. I’m making them with chicken tonight. Thank you for your creativity!
I LOVE this. But I love tacos so I’m not surprised. Totally getting some corn for these tonight!
You are so inspiring! My take-aways: I need to find sheet metal, buy a funky spoon, make taco seasoning on said sheet metal, and then powder everything in it. Thank you, dear.
I just might have to have that for breakfast – why wait until dinner?
heck yeah!!
I love homemade taco seasoning – thanks for a new recipe to try!
Oooh, these look awesome. Thank you so much for sharing- I know one lady who’s never buying taco seasoning again!
-Becca
https://ladyfaceblog.blogspot.com
P.S. Yep. Summer is TOTALLY killing it!
Definite fan of mixing your own spices! i like to add a dash of cinnamon, oregano and cinnamon taste fantastic together, strange but true.
I LOVE THESE!!
Homemade taco seasoning? Yes!
Chard corn + avocado Tacos? Ah.. Hell yes!!
Everything looks so good!
Wonderful I love tacos and fresh corn. This is a great post.
Dare I say it – Tacos tonight!
I could eat tacos every day of my life and die a happy woman. These look amazing, and heck yes to the homemade seasoning!
The cherry tomatoes are an interesting twist on plain chopped roma tomatoes. I look forward to try it. Thanks.
While I wait for taco grilled cheese to happen here, I will definitely be making these tacos tonight! I have everything for it–hooray! Don’t you love when that happens?
Thanks for the link to a new site to check out :)
well I know what’s for dinner tonight!!! gosh i love burnt corn and coriander
Mmm corn and the grill are made for each other. I am not a mexican person but I am a corn girl. No way could I pass this up.
Amazing! I need to go on a search for corn tortillas right now! Anyone know where to find them in the UK/London??
Thank you thank you for this homemade taco seasoning recipe. I always cringe about the preservatives etc. in those little packets whenever I use them.
Joy, I think I love you. These look insane.
I love tacos, and I love corn. I eat corn salsa all the time. Never thought to make a taco. I cannot wait to make this
OMG this sounds amazing! Love anything corn.
My stomach is growling and it’s only 7am.
xo Quinn
Quinn Cooper Style
MAN! how I wish it was summer here. Fresh corn is matched by nothing.
Tacos are so hot right now.
Oh my… these look so good! I love charred bits a little too much.
Hot. In so many ways.
Ohhh…soo sexy and tempting! Love corn and avocados….can’t have tacos without the corn and avocados. Yum!! I so want this right now!
I’m so in love with summer corn, and I need to stop being lazy and make my own taco seasoning. Why haven’t I done this yet. I officially suck. You are officially brilliant.
Joy, you are awesome and I want to be your best friend. And eat loads of sautรฉed corn together.
Joy this looks so good! I have a few avocados to use and I would love to bundle them up with charred corn like yours. Mmmm, so good looking!