Seasoning Without Salt

Seasoning Without Salt

Spending most of my adult life on a low-sodium diet I had to be creative when it came to seasoning my food without salt. Here are a few of my favorite seasoning blends!



In a medium bowl combined ingredients, mix well and store in air-tight container or seasoning shaker.

All-Purpose Spice
5 TSP Onion Powder
1 TSP Dry Mustard
2 1/2 TSP Paprika
2 1/2 TSP Garlic Powder
1 1/4 TSP Thyme
1/2 TSP Ground White Pepper
1/4 TSP Celery Seed

Herbed Seasoning
2 TBLS Basil
2 TBLS Onion Powder
1 TSP  Dried Oregano
1 TSP  Celery Seed
1/4 TSP Dried Lemon Peel
1-2 Pinch Black Pepper

Spicy Blend
2 TBLS Crushed Savory
1 TBLS Dried Mustard
2 1/2 TSP Onion Powder
1 1/2 TSP Curry Powder
1 1/4 TSP Cumin
1 1/2 TSP White Pepper
1/2   TSP Garlic Powder

Baked Potato Soup

Baked Potato Soup

5 Large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 Small onion, finely chopped
3 Celery Stalks,finely sliced
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
3 TBLS Butter, unsalted
2 TBLS Flour
1/4 TSP White Pepper
3 Cups Low-sodium Chicken Broth
1/2 Cup 2% Milk
Salt n Black pepper to taste

Toppings
Cheese
Crumbled Bacon
Chopped Scallions

• In a large stock pot melt butter over medium heat until frothy. Add onion, celery and garlic cook about 2-3 minutes until translucent. 
• Lower heat and add flour, mix well into a light color roux, add chicken broth to deglaze the bottom of the pan add potatoes. Increase heat to medium heat, bring stock to a low boil for about 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender. Lower  heat, add milk and continue cooking 5-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• For a chunky soup smash potatoes slightly with potato masher. For smoother soup puree in food processor.Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy.

Asian Pork Noodle Bowl

Asian Pork Noodle Bowl

1/2 c. Tamari Sauce
1/2 c. Light Brown Sugar
2 TBLS Rice Vinegar
1 TSP. Fresh Ginger, Chopped
1/4 TSP. Crushed Red Pepper
1 TSP. Chinese 5 spice
2/12 LB Pork Shoulder
1 Red Peppers, Sliced
1 Small Onion, Sliced
1/2 c.snow peas
1 TBLS Toasted Sesame Oil 
1 PKG Sobo Noodles

1. In a small bowl combine Tamari, brown sugar, vinegar, ginger, Chinese 5 spice and crushed red pepper Stir well. Place pork shoulder into a slow cooker, pour mixture over the pork and cook on high for 4-6 hours. 
2. 15 minutes before serving, cook noodles according to package. In a medium skillet heat oil saute vegetables, spoon in 2-3 TBLS of broth from pork mixture into the vegetables. Shred pork and build bowl.     

-To build bowl place noodles in bowl, top with pork and vegetables spoon in broth and serve-