Sunday, January 19, 2014

Secret Sauce


          It’s a new year and a lot of people are trying to stick to their resolutions of a healthier lifestyle.  One of the resolutions may be about the consumption of too much salt.  I for one have to watch my salt intake so I won’t get swollen ankles.  So what does all this have to do with a secret sauce?  Well the reason it is called Secret Sauce is that it was the secret to getting my son to eat his broccoli.  It is made with a salt-free seasoning called Sunny Paris Seasoning from The Spice House. www.thespicehouse.com  Secret Sauce is a simple ranch style sauce you can use as a dip, on vegetables as in the case of my son, or any other way you use ranch dressing.  I personally like it on baked potatoes instead of sour cream.

Secret Sauce

1 c. Low Fat Mayonnaise (Don’t use salad dressing)
1 c. Buttermilk
2 tsp. Sunny Paris Seasoning

  1. Blend together the Mayonnaise and Buttermilk.  (Tip: I use pint size mason jars.  Close it up and shake the Mayonnaise and Buttermilk until blended.)
  2. Add Seasoning and blend in or, if using the jar, shake until the Seasoning looks like it has been distributed throughout the Mayonnaise-Buttermilk mixture.
  3. Use the Sauce right away or refrigerate until needed.

This sauce has such flavor you won’t miss the salt.
   For a lactose free Buttermilk option, consult moms.popsugar.com for a recipe.

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

New Year's Resolution


            I would like to say Happy New Year and wish you well with those resolutions to lose weight.  Here is a salad I enjoy and it has a great flavor.  It’s made easily with a trip to the deli counter.

Turkey & Baby Portabella Salad

1 oz thinly sliced Blackened Turkey
5 Baby Portabella Mushrooms
1 Tbsp grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese
2 Tbsp Lime-Cumin Dressing (recipe will follow)
2 c. Lettuce

  1. Cut the Turkey into pieces.
  2. Slice the Mushrooms.
  3. Put Lettuce in a bowl.
  4. Top Lettuce with the Turkey and Mushrooms.
  5. Drizzle the Dressing over the Salad.
  6. Top with a sprinkle of Cheese.

Find your favorite Soy or Lactose Free Cheese as a substitute.

Lime-Cumin Dressing

¼ c. fresh Lime Juice
½ c. Olive Oil
½ tsp Ground Cumin

  1. Put all the ingredients together and whisk until blended.
      I hope you enjoy the salad.