Raising Cane's Dipping Sauce clone

Tastes like the real thing! Be sure to make a few hours in advance - it's even better the next day. You should probably also make extra, because it's a crowd favorite! I serve this with chicken tenders from the grocery deli.

I didn't create this, but didn't write down where I got it. When I tried to find the source, I found that it's all over the internet with no credit given. If I find out where it came from, I'll post.

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper (fresh ground if possible!)

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well blended. Chill for several hours before serving - until the next day is even better. Keeps for 2 weeks tightly covered in the fridge.

Taco Seasoning

I haven't wanted to use the store bought stuff in ages (ever since I actually read the label, yikes!). I had been using just chili powder but this is more like the real thing!

1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch cayenne

Combine and add to 1 pound browned and drained ground beef. Add a little water or tomato sauce, if desired. Sometimes I add some V-8 or Rotel tomatoes (undrained). This will be drier than taco meat made with a commercial mix due to the lack of thickeners. It tastes just as good as the store bought kind and is a lot cheaper to make.

Makes enough for 1 pound ground beef or 4-6 servings