HINTS FOR COOKING WITHOUT SALT

The use of herbs, spices and other flavorings can improve the flavor of foods cooked without salt. Dishes prepared with such flavorings are tasty and attractive and can stimulate the appetite.

Eggs: Seasonings such as green peppers, parsley, onion, pepper, curry powder give delicious flavor.

Soups: Use salt free recipes for homemade stock. Any vegetables, barley, rice or pasta may be added. Soups are better if a portion of the cooked soup with the vegetable is pureed in the blender than added back to the soup. To give a lift, try adding some chilli/ pepper powder. The flavor of any soup improves on the second day after it has been stored in the fridge.

Fish: May be grilled, steamed or baked in the oven in aluminum foil. Tomato, onion, mushrooms and herbs may be added and sealed in with fish while baking. Lemon juice, vinegar, curry powder, mushrooms, onion, parsley, bay leaves and other herbs all add interest to fish.

Meat and Poultry: Any meat to be grilled can be marinated beforehand to enhance the flavor and at the same time to tenderize the meat. Marinade mixtures can be made using lemon juice, vinegar, unsalted French dressing or fruit juice with the addition of garlic, mustard, onion, herbs, spices or crushed nuts. The mixture may be used to baste the meat or poultry as it cooks.

Meats should be dry roasted without any added fat.