Welcome!

We are two chicks who decided to share some fun with food!
We plan on choosing some recipes and having a bit of fun with them! Sara will make the original recipe and maybe have some low-fat options and I, Dawn will take the recipe and tweak it if I can to become kidney and diabetic friendly (because, yes, I am both diabetic-type 2 and have PKD). Hopefully we will share some delicious and healthier versions of our recipes!

NO Salt Blends

Southwest Spice:

2 Tbsp Chili powder


2 Tbsp paprika


1 Tbsp dried oregano


1 Tbsp ground coriander


1 Tbsp garlic powder


2 tsp cumin powder


1 tsp cayenne pepper


1 tsp dried crushed chili powder


1 tsp black pepper


Mix well and spoon into a tightly lidded jar. Store in a cool, dark place for up to four months.



HH Salt Substitute:

4 tsp parsley flakes

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp thyme

1/2 tsp sage

Mix well and spoon into a tightly lidded jar.

Store in a cool, dark place for up to four months.



Old Bay Seasoning:

1 Tbsp ground bay leaves

2 1/2 tsp ground celery seed

1 1/2 tsp ground mustard seed

1 1/2 tsp black pepper

3/4 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp cloves

1/2 tsp ginger

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp red pepper

1/2 tsp ground mace

1/4 tsp cardamom

Mix well and spoon into a tightly lidded jar. Store in a cool, dark place for up to four months. Yield: 1/4 cup



Essence of Emeral:

2 1/2 Tbsp paprika

2 Tbsp garlic powder

1 Tbsp black pepper

1 Tbsp onion powder

1 Tbsp cayenne pepper

1 Tbsp oregano

1 Tbsp thyme

Mix well and spoon into a tightly lidded jar.

Store in a cool, dark place for up to four months.Yield: 2/3 cup



Spicy Salt Substitute:

1 1/2 Tbsp savoury, crumbled

1 Tbsp dry mustard

2 1/2 tsp onion powder

1 1/2 tsp curry powder

1 1/4 tsp white pepper

1 1/4 tsp tsp cumin

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Mix well and spoon into a tightly lidded jar.

Store in a cool, dark place for up to four months.



Lemon Herb Seasoning:

4 1/2 Tbsp dried basil

3 3/4 Tbsp dried oregano

1 1/2 Tbsp finely ground black pepper

1 1/2 Tbsp dried onion flakes

1 1/2 Tbsp whole celery seed

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp grated lemon rind

Place all ingredients in a medium bowl. Toss gently, with a spoon until well blended just before using. Store in an airtight container, in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

Use on fish, poultry and salads.



Mrs. Dash Copycat:

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 Tbsp garlic powder

1 tsp basil

1 tsp marjoram

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp parsley

1 tsp savory

1 tsp mace

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp sage

1 tsp black pepper

Mix well and spoon into a tightly lidded jar. Store in a cool, dark place for up to four months.



Barbecue Seasoning:

2 Tbsp chili powder

1 Tbsp paprika

2 tsp oregano

2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp dried mustard

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp thyme

1/2 tsp tarragon

1/2 tsp celery seed

Mix well and spoon into a tightly lidded jar. Store in a cool, dark place for up to four months.


Can also use as a rub or marinade.



Homemade Herb Shaker:

2ml(1/4tsp) Basil
3ml(1/2tsp) black Pepper
15ml(1tbsp) Onion Powder
2ml(1/4tsp) Paprika
15ml(1tbsp) Dry Mustard
5ml(1tsp) Celery Seed
1ml(1/8tsp) Rosemary


Blend and add to shaker with a few pieces of rice to allow for easy flow.



Beau Monde Seasoning Mix:

1 Tbsp ground bay leaf


2 Tbsp white pepper


2 Tbsp black pepper


1 tsp nutmeg


1 tsp cinnamon


1 Tbsp allspice


1 Tbsp mace


1 tsp celery seed


1 Tbsp cloves


Mix well and spoon into a tightly lidded jar. Store in a cool, dark place for up to four months.


Use to season poultry, fish, beef, vegetables. Yield: 1/2 cup



No-Salt Seasoned Salt Mix:


1 1/2 tsp garlic powder


1 1/4 tsp thyme leaves


1 1/4 tsp onion powder


1 1/4 tsp paprika


1 1/8 tsp celery seed


1 1/4 tsp white pepper


1 1/4 tsp dry mustard


1 1/4 tsp dried lemon peel


1 1/4 tsp ground black pepper


Mix well and spoon into tightly lidded jar. Store in a cool, dark place for up to four months.


Use on meats, poultry and fish. Yield: 1/4 cup



Julia Child's Spice Blend:



1 tsp ground bay leaves


1 tsp clove


1 tsp mace


1 tsp nutmeg


1 tsp paprika


1 tsp thyme


1/2 tsp allspice


1/2 tsp cinnamon


1/2 tsp savory


2 tsp freshly ground white pepper


Mix well and spoon into tightly lidded jar. Store in a cool, dark place for up to four months.


Use with any type of meat or poultry.



Herbs de Provence Recipe:



3 Tbsp dried marjoram


3 tbsp dried thyme


3 Tbsp dried savory


1 tsp dried basil


1 tsp dried rosemary


1/2 tsp dried sage


1/2 tsp fennel seeds


Combine all ingredients. Mix well and spoon into tightly lidded jar. Store in cool, dark place for up to four months.


Use to season chicken, vegetables or meat. Yield: 3/4 cup


TACO SEASONING

1 tbsp chili powder

2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp each (cumin, garlic powder
paprika, oregano, sugar)



1 comment:

  1. The HH Herb substitute, Taco Seasoning and Essence of Emeril are the ones I've tried so far... Love the taco seasoning... Add 1 tbsp for every pound of meat for an awesome, no sodium twist on taco night!!!

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Disclaimer:

We are not medical professionals, nutritionists or dietitians in any way. We are a pair of mother's trying to create healthy and delicious meal options for our families. We each have our own health issues to deal with which have been factors in our quest for good food and this is our well-meaning, heart-felt solution and led to our decision of sharing parts of our journey with you. The recipes we'll create are not meant not be "perfectly" nutritious or without any "bad"ingredients at all but rather BETTER options and different solutions and choices than the normal high fat, high sodium, high everything versions. We hope they help and we share them with pleasure.