Powder Substitutes

Normally, when referring to “powder”, I’m talking smokeless gun powder.  Since I've been cooking more lately, I have to find substitutions for certain things I don't have.

• Taco seasoning: 1 tbsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1-1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp black pepper
• Chili powder: 1 tsp paprika, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp oregano, 2 tsp garlic powder

If the chili powder recipe is legit, then the taco seasoning recipe could be restated by increasing the proportions of the constituent spices....

Another one that'd be useful is tomato sauce: I sure have a lot of tomato paste, just not the sauce!

Turkey Cookin'

Fine Cooking has a few tips on how to cook a juicy turkey.  One of the tips is brining, which seems like something to try.  Lastly, there's a video on how to make gravy.  Mmm, turkey fat.  I'm reading up because I'll have to make this stuff in a couple days.