Arctic char is a omega-3 rich fish that looks a bit like salmon but tastes milder. Since it has a bit more fat, it also tends to be more forgiving while cooking! Here I am showing you how to make a lovely arctic char with tomato herb sauce, served with roasted baby potatoes and asparagus. …

Who doesn’t love pesto pasta?! However, the store bought pesto sauces often have way too much sodium content. Here’s a classic Pesto Pasta with Green Beans and Potatoes that has been reworked with a few clever substitutes to be low sodium. The key is this recipe for a homemade pesto sauce with a few of …

Colorful vegetables and chickpeas are braised in coconut milk with curry flavors to make a beautiful and delicious dish. Whenever a recipe calls for mixed vegetables, I try to infuse as much color as possible into the dish. So pretty to look at and so yummy to eat! This dish can be served as a …

A ‘tikki’ (pronounced ‘tick key’) is an Indian snack or appetizer that is typically made with potatoes and looks like a mini cutlet. Aloo Tikkis as they are called, are usually served with either a green cilantro-mint chutney or a sweet and sour tamarind-date chutney. Unlike the western counterparts, these do not use eggs for …

Mexican chorizo makes everything taste better! I have written in the past about Choripán made using homemade chorizo to cut out the sodium. I love the recipe from The Daring Gourmet and since I had some leftovers from another recipe, decided to experiment with a fusion meal. Pasta is my go-to dinner when pressed for …

Pad Thai is perhaps one of the most famous Thai noodle dishes (at least in America!). There are so many variations but essentially it is rice noodles stir fried with some vegetables, protein of choice and coated with a tangy-sweet-nutty sauce. I have reworked my recipe to make this Sensible Pad Thai a low sodium …

Mushroom Stroganoff is an old favorite and perfect for a Meatless Monday! I have reworked the recipe, adding some gourmet dried mushrooms to increase the earthy, umami flavor. I have also tweaked it to reduce the sodium for those on a low sodium diet. There are many versions of this dish so feel free to …

When I saw the package of baby bok choy at Stew Leonard’s a few days ago, I had already started planning an Asian inspired meal in my head. Then came the Low Sodium Soy Sauce Substitute from Sans Salt and it was a done deal! This master sauce is a gift that keeps on giving! …

There is something magical about the combination of sweet mango, spicy ginger and the umami from soy sauce. I am using the Low Sodium Soy Sauce Substitute from Sans Salt. Believe it or not, I came up with this awesome recipe for Mango Ginger Chicken as I was staring into the fridge! Sometimes there is …