At this time of year I am starting to think about making Christmas gifts. I like to give family and friends something that I’ve made myself. I thought about the list of salt alternative mixtures we have had in the AnswerLine files. I could make several of these recipes and put them into fun glass jars. They would not need to be refrigerated, so I can make them as I have the time. These recipes would make a nice gift for anyone—they don’t have to be on a reduced sodium diet to enjoy these seasoning mixtures. You may want to try this too.
SPICES AS SALT SUBSTITUTES
SALT SUBSTITUTES
- 3 teaspoons dry mustard
- 3 teaspoons onion powder
- 3 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground basil
Mix thoroughly. Store in salt shake and use in place of salt.
5 SPICE SALT-FREE SEASONING BLEND
- 1/2 tsp. sweet leaf basil
- 1 Tbsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground marjoram
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
In bowl, crush basil until fine. Stir in rest of ingredients. Spoon it into a shaker. Use to season meat, chicken, fish, casseroles, vegetables and salads.
10 SPICE SALT FREE SEASONING
- 2 Tablespoons leaf oregano
- 2 Tablespoons parley flakes
- 4 teaspoons sweet leaf basil
- 4 teaspoons leaf tarragon
- 1 teaspoon leaf sage
- 4 Tablespoons onion powder
- 4 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ground marjoram
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
In bowl, combine oregano, parsley flakes, basil, tarragon and sage. Crush with fingers until fine. Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, marjoram, pepper and thyme until blended. Spoon it into a shaker. Use to season meat, chicken, fish, casseroles, vegetables and salads.
REF: Tone’s Spices 1986
ORIENTAL SPICE Sodium: About 1.6 mg per teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon peel
- 1/4 teaspoon anise seed, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate in covered container. To use, sprinkle as desired over poultry or meat stir-fry dishes.
SHAKER SPICE BLEND Sodium: 1.78 mg. per tsp.
- 5 tsp. onion powder
- 2 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 2 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
- 1 1/4 tsp. thyme leaves, crushed
- 1/2 tsp. ground white pepper
- 1/4 tsp. celery seed
Mix thoroughly and place in shaker for use at table on main dishes or vegetables.
HERBED SEASONING Sodium 0.65 mg. per teaspoon
- 2 Tbsp. dried dillweed/basil leaves, crumble
- 2 Tbsp. onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/4 teaspoon grated dried lemon peel
- Pinch freshly ground pepper
Combine all ingredients in small bowl and blend well. Spoon it into shaker and use with poultry and fish. Store it in a cool dry place.
SPICY BLEND Sodium: 0.59 mg. per teaspoon
- 2 Tbsp. dried savory, crushed
- 1 Tbsp. dry mustard
- 2 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 3/4 tsp. curry powder
- 1 1/4 tsp. fresh ground white pepper
- 1 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 12 tsp. garlic powder
Mix thoroughly and place in shaker. Store it in a cool, dry place. Use in main dishes.
HERB ‘N’ LEMON SEASONING Sodium: 1 mg per teaspoon
- Grated peel of 1/2 lemon
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or basil leaves, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate in covered container. Sprinkles desired over meat, poultry or fish before broiling or baking.
REF: Altering Recipes Pm 1064
ZIPPY HERB
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. thyme
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. marjoram
- 1 Tbsp. rosemary leaves
- 2 tsp. ground sage
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
PEPPY DELIGHT
- 1 tsp. cloves
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 Tbsp. rosemary
SALT-FREE SURPRISE
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. basil
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1 tsp. powdered lemon rind
I hope you have as much fun making gifts as I will. Merry Christmas.
These look like great ideas for a lot of people I know. Thank you.
I don’t agree http://www.rachelcooks.com/2011/10/28/homemade-taco-seasoning/