Salt Free Herb Blend

5 tsp onion powder

2 ½ tsp garlic powder

2 ½ tsp paprika

1 ¼ tsp thyme

½ tsp black pepper

2 ½ tsp dry mustard

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Spoon herb blend into a shaker. Add a few grains of white rice to keep the mixture dry.

Hot Red Pepper Spice Level

Hot red pepper gets hotter during cooking, so start with small amounts.

Enhance the Flavor of Dried Herbs

Crumble herbs in the palm of your hands before adding them to your dish to get the full flavor.

When to Add Dried Herbs

Add dried herbs and spices at the start of cooking to get the full flavor.

When to Add Fresh Herbs

Add fresh herbs near the end of cooking or just before serving.

How to Flavor Food Without Salt, Sugar, and Fat

Sweeten foods with spices such as allspice, anise, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg.

Season foods without salt by adding herbs and spices that have zesty flavors such a s black pepper, hot pepper, garlic, coriander, onion, and curry.