Italian Bread Crumbs

This is a recipe that my mother-in-law came up with.  It goes great in homemade meatballs!

2 cups plain bread slices and/or crumbs
2 Tbsp parsley flakes
1 tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp granulated onion
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3/4 cup grated Parmesan

Dry bread in 200°F oven for about 20 minutes or till dry.  Allow to cool.  Place dried bread in food processor; pulse to fine crumbs.  Add remaining ingredients; pulse to blend.  Store in air-tight container in refrigerator.

Homemade Adobo

Prep time: 5 minutes

Makes: About 2 cups

1/2 cup salt

1/2 cup garlic powder or granulated garlic

1/2 cup onion powder

1 Tbsp. dried oregano, crushed between hands

1 Tbsp. freshly ground black pepper

2 Tbsp. paprika, optional

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

Use in place of adobo or as an all-purpose seasoning. Use to season meats or roasted potatoes.