STEP 01 OF 05 — THE FOUNDATION OF EVERY GREAT TACO
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CHICKEN
Lean, versatile, and takes Desert Dust like it was born for it.
PAIRS WITH: SPICY OR ORIGINAL
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BEEF
Bold, rich, and the classic taco choice. Goes hard with any Dust.
PAIRS WITH: MILD TACO OR SPICY
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SHRIMP
Coastal meets desert. Fast-cooking, sweet, and seriously impressive.
PAIRS WITH: GUACAMOLE OR MILD
DESERT DUST COOKING TIPS
🍗 Chicken Done Right
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TEMPCook thighs over medium-high to 165°F internal. Thighs stay juicier than breasts in a hot pan.
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TIMINGMarinate with Desert Dust + olive oil for 30 mins minimum. Overnight = next level.
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THE MOVELet it rest 5 minutes after cooking before slicing across the grain. Lock in those juices.
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PRO TIPGrill or cast-iron only. Sheet pan chicken has no place in Taco Night.
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Dust it generously.
Mix 1 packet Desert Dust Spicy Taco with 2 tbsp olive oil and the juice of 1 lime. Coat your chicken and let it drink it in.
DESERT DUST COOKING TIPS
🥩 Beef Like a Pro
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THE CUTSkirt steak or flank steak for tacos. Ground beef for midweek speed. Both love Desert Dust.
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HEATScreaming hot pan. Sear 3 mins per side. Don't touch it. Let the crust form.
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RESTRest 5–8 minutes tented in foil. This is not optional. It's the law of tacos.
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SLICEAlways slice against the grain. Thin strips. Pile high. Be proud.
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The Beef Formula.
1 packet Desert Dust Mild Taco or Spicy + 1 tbsp Worcestershire + olive oil. Rub deep into the meat. 30 mins room temp before cooking.
DESERT DUST COOKING TIPS
🍤 Shrimp: The Wildcard Winner
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SPEEDShrimp cook in 2–3 minutes total. Hot pan, no messing around. Pink = done. Curled = done. Grey = overcooked.
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PREPPat completely dry before seasoning. Wet shrimp steam instead of sear. Dry = better crust.
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FINISHHit with fresh lime juice right off the heat. Acid brightens the whole dish and plays beautifully with Desert Dust.
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SIZE MATTERSMedium to large shrimp only. Tiny shrimp disappear in a taco. Go big or go home.
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Desert meets coast.
Toss shrimp in Desert Dust Guacamole Mix + olive oil + minced garlic. Let sit 10 mins. Cook in batches — never crowd the pan.
Pick Your Tortilla
STEP 02 OF 05 — THE VESSEL MATTERS MORE THAN YOU THINK
TRADITIONAL
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CORN
Earthy. Traditional. Double-wrap it.
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FLOUR
Soft, stretchy, crowd-pleaser.
FUN
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CRISPY SHELL
Crunchy. Nostalgic. No shame.
LOW-CARB
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LETTUCE CUP
Fresh, crisp, zero guilt.
GF + PALEO
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CASSAVA
Grain-free. Clean-label.
ELEVATED
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BLUE CORN
Nuttier, richer, next-level.
How to warm it right
THE TORTILLA IS THE STAGE
Pick Your Desert Dust
STEP 03 OF 05 — THIS IS WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS
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DESERT DUST
MILD TACO
MILD TACO
Classic California taco night flavor. Big on taste, easy on the heat. The whole family wins.
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DESERT DUST
SPICY TACO
SPICY TACO
Chiltepin pepper heat meets California desert soul. Not for the timid. For everyone else — it's perfect.
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DESERT DUST
GUACAMOLE
GUACAMOLE
Not just for guac. Incredible on shrimp, salmon, veggies, or tossed with sour cream as a topping.
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ALL DESERT DUST SEASONINGS ARE USDA ORGANIC · GLUTEN FREE · VEGAN · SUGAR FREE · MADE WITH CALIFORNIA DATE SUGAR — NOT BROWN SUGAR
Load Your Toppings
STEP 04 OF 05 — GO WILD. THIS IS YOUR TACO.
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GUACAMOLE
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PICO DE GALLO
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SOUR CREAM
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CHEESE
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JALAPEÑOS
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PICKLED ONION
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CILANTRO
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LIME
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RADISHES
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CABBAGE SLAW
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HOT SAUCE
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CORN SALSA
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BLACK BEANS
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MANGO SALSA
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CREMA
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PRO MOVE: Mix Desert Dust Guacamole seasoning into your sour cream for an instant dusted crema. Or stir into Greek yogurt for a cleaner version. Both are ridiculous.
Your Desert Taco
STEP 05 OF 05 — THIS IS THE ONE. TRUST THE DUST.
🌮 Your Custom Taco
Name it. Own it. Eat it.
PROTEIN
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TORTILLA
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THE DUST
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TOPPINGS
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Your Desert Dust Recipe
TRUST THE DUST
Born in the California Desert. Made for your kitchen table.