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My husband is very salt sensitive and diabetic. Many of the taco seasoning packets found in the store contain sugar and lots of salt. Many also contain a thickening agent (usually corn starch) that just adds calories and is not really necessary. Mix this homemade version up ahead to use instead for healthier Mexican-style food.

About 2 Tbsp. equals 1 regular packet for seasoning power. Use 1 Tbsp. for a milder flavor.

Be sure to read the label on your chili powder. It is a combination of spices. Most do not contain salt or sugar, but some might.

If you like the little chunks of onion or garlic in your seasoning, use dried, minced onion or garlic instead of the granulated or powdered version. You will need about twice as much as the amounts listed and it will change the nutritional information slightly.

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This is a rich, high-rising sandwich bread and a favorite!

My mom always made homemade applesauce so I could never eat the store bought stuff. I took her recipe but completely eliminated all of the sugar - the apples stand up on their own. Using the juice from the apple peels and cores adds an extra sweetness without extra sugar!

A nutty taste that makes these green beans a hit! Off of the Frozen Green Beans Bag.

Wonderfully rich in taste this four cheese sauce made with cream cheese, parmesan cheese, romano cheese, mozerella cheese, bacon, onions, mushrooms, spinach, garlic, thyme and basil. Impressive your guests with this full flavored cheese sauce!

major fat reduction of another coffee cake recipe using applesauce - my daughter thought she could taste the applesauce which makes me think it would be great for the fall with pumpkin

Large batch Roasted Vegetables with olive oil & tarragon.

I love this as a side dish with Salmon or chicken, but if you are vegitarian you could double the portion and have a decent meal of it too.

A hearty, nutty, full of flavor bread. So yummy and delicious!

I got this from a EZine to which I subscribe. A nice take on cooked cabbage.

Low-carb delicious almond flour pancakes!!

Try this thai favorite with curry chicken! Recipe adapted from About.com

This is a very healthy and tasty way to serve oatmeal that has the ability to be customized with the added fruit, spices and sweetener to adjust it for different tastes and create a new flavor every day. It stays with me longer than any other breakfast I eat.

I developed this so I could have oatmeal a lot to help my cholesterol and still get fiber and lots of protein without a lot of calories and not out of bounds for healthy carb consumption.

It makes an oatmeal that is thick enough to add milk if you desire, but is a great consistency for eating alone. If you like thin oatmeal, add more water.

This is good. Adapted from a recipe found on epiurious.com.

Creamy mashed potatoes, minus most of the fat! What could be better?

Yummy