This is a challenge since salt can add a lot of flavor to your dishes, but there are many other ways to create flavorful dishes with little or no salt. One way to do this is to create your very own spice blends. To start, take a look in your pantry or spice cabinet and see what you have. Some chefs recommend keeping the following spices as staples in your kitchen: garlic powder, onion powder, basi
l, oregano, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, dill w**d, paprika, cayenne, allspice, thyme, chili powder, dill w**d, curry, cumin, crushed red pepper, and cinnamon. Many of these spices can be used on their own to add flavor, but when used in combination, you create whole new flavors. Try out some of these combinations. Italian Blend
Basil
Oregano
Thyme
Rosemary
Dry Rub
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Black pepper
Paprika
Chili powder
*For more of a kick add in some cayenne
Jamaican Jerk
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Ginger
Paprika
Cayenne
Chili powder
Cinnamon
Allspice
Thyme
Parsley
Moroccan
Ginger
Cumin
Black pepper
Coriander
Cayenne
Allspice
Tex-Mex
Cumin
Garlic
Chili powder
Black pepper
Crushed red pepper to taste
Curry Blend
Turmeric
Cardamom
Coriander
Cumin
Cayenne or chili powder
Dry mustard
Ginger
The amount of spice used in each blend varies, but the advantage of making your own blend is that you can make it just how you like it. Play around with the amounts, you can even add, remove, or substitute the spices. Once you have found a good blend that works for you and your taste, you can make a larger amount to store in an airtight container and use it for other recipes later.
