Hot out of the oven...Salt

*Please continue to read this blog article because I will have a list of salt alternative for you.

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You're also making them more healthier for you, while saving money in the long run.

One of america silent killer is sitting  right in your kitchen cabinet.
 And if you haven't figured it out it has killed over millions of American, or has caused a lot of health issues.
 The one that stands out the most is "HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE", which is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease. 
It accounts for two-thirds of strokes & half heart disease. It can also lead to heart failure and ect, which I hope every last one of  you should know. So if you're going to use salt " PLEASE USE IT SPARINGLY” and don't put to much in your dishes. 
Yes salt adds favor to you're food, but like I said in the beginng using it sparingly.
Which will save you from the negative side effect  in the long run.
 So whether you're looking to omit salt from you're diet, or you're looking for a much better alternative altogether.
Here is a list of great salt alternative you can use, while saying bye-bye to Ms. Lawyer season salt.

** Substitution:

1. Kelp

2.  Cinnamon

 3. Cardamom

4. Basil

 5.  Cayenne

 6.  Bay leaves

 7. Garlic or garlic powder

 8. Black pepper  or black pepper powder

 9. Soy sauce * * (if you have gluten issue, find Tamari) a gluten free soy sauce

 10. Onion powder

 11. Lemon juice ( freshly squeezed)

 12. Sunflower seeds

Sweet and Sour Tuna

** omit if allergic
Serves: 6

1/4 tsp cracked pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 c. Sweet & Sour sauce
2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh dill
Tuna (vary on the ounce)**
Bread

Direction:
Combine all the ingredients, except the bread. 

Substitution:

 * * Tofu

French Tomato soup

(Twist on: French Onion soup)

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** omit if you are allergic
 Serves: 6

1 1/2 c. Thinly sliced onions** 
6 c. Tomato juice
 1/4 tsp. Pepper
3 oz. Mozzarella cheese **
6 slices of french bread, toasted

 Directions:

Mix the first three ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the soup into 6 oven proof bowls. Topping each with a slice of toasted french bread. And 1/2 oz of cheese broil until cheese is melted.

Substitution:
 **Asafetida
** vegan cheese

Jambalaya salad

Jambalaya Salad
(Twist on Jambalaya)

 Serves: 4 to 6 
* omit if your vegan/ vegetarian
 * * omit if you are allergic

1 1/2 lb. Turkey sausage*
1/2 tsp. Fresh garlic, minced
1/4 c. Tomato sauce
1 1/2 lbs. Peeled shrimp**
1/2 c. Celery, sliced
1/2 c. Chopped bell pepper
1 1/4 c. Water
1 box yellow rice mix
2 Tbsps. Butter
1 can beef broth*
4 oz. Mushrooms, sliced
4 oz. Cherry tomato halves
4 medium heads of romaine lettuce
1 c. Grated Parmesan cheese

 Direction:
Melt butter in sauce pan, sauté; celery, bell pepper & garlic.
Stir in beef broth, tomato sauce, yellow rice mix; bring to a boil again cover & reduce heat.
 Simmer until liquid has evaporated & rice is tender. Once cool serve over lettuce, top with mushrooms, cherry tomatoes & sprinkle with cheese.

To add pizzazz:
Turn it into a wrap on the go.
Take a tortilla wrap, place Jambalaya salad inside it. Roll n' Go!

Sweet Potato lasagna

Sweet potato lasagna

Serves: 12

4 c. Spaghetti sauce
2 c. Ricotta cheese
1 c. Cottage cheese
4oz. Grated mozzarella cheese
1 c. Mushrooms
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. Chopped garlic
6 medium sweet potatoes
2 Tbsps. Dried parsley

 Directions:
 Preheat oven to 350 spray a 9x13 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. Mix ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley, and garlic. Pour 1c. of sauce in bottom of pan. Arrange the sweet potatoes in the pan so that they touch but don't over lap. Spread 1/2 of the cheese mixture over sweet potatoes. Top with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese. Top this with 1c. Sauce, 1/3 of sweet potato, the remainder of the cheese mixture and the rest of the mozzarella cheese. Add another cup of sauce, another layer of sweet potato, and the remainder of the sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, covered tightly with foil for 1hour.

Tres Leche Brownie Cake

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Tres Leche Brownie Cake

(Twist on Tres Leche Cake)

Serves: vary

1 lg box Brownie mix *(I used instead of Brownie mix, Devil food cake mix.)
1 c. Heavy cream* (can not find heavy cream, I used coconut milk which works fine)
1 can Evaporate milk
1 can sweeten condensed milk

Directions:

Prepare and bake brownie mix using package directions for a 13x 9-inch baking pan. Pieces baked layer at 1-inch with a fork. Once the brownies are cool, pour milk over them and refrigerate overnight.

Storage: (Leftover)

Can last in the refrigerator for no more than a week.

Betcha dollar zucchini - spinach burger

Serves: 6 

1 medium zucchini, grated
2 bunches spinach, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1- 2 Tbsp chopped red pepper chilli
1/2 tsp salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 vegetable oil

 Direction:
Cook and drain spinach, satuèe the garlic, bell pepper, onions. Before mixing with all the other ingredients.
 Heat a large skillet over medium- high heat, and add 1 1/2 vegetable oil. Cook the burgers about 3 mins per side or until golden brown.