03 April 2017

How To Make Onion Salt

While it is very easy to just go to the store and buy your own onion salt, you might want to take a moment and see just how inexpensive and easy it is to make your own. If you have a pantry, there is a good chance that you already have sea salt and onion powder. If not, you can get them from the bulk bin at your local store. For example, at Winco, sea salt goes for around $0.24 per lb, while onion powder sells for about $3.64 per lb.

In the stores, you can purchase a 5.5 oz bottle of onion salt for around $2.93 or a 32 oz bottle for just over $12. By making your own, you can save around $1.50 for a 5.5 oz size or $8.00 for 32 oz. Oh, and by the way, you can also make garlic salt by following the same directions.


The only important part to remember, is to follow the ratio of 3:1: That is, 3 parts salt to 1 part onion powder. You can use any measuring device you wish, just keep to that 3:1 ratio and you'll be fine.


For example, let's say you just need to make a small amount; you can use a teaspoon for measurement. If you need a larger amount, you can use a 1/3 measuring cup (which is what I used when making this).


ingredients for making onion salt
Onion Salt Ingredients
What you Need:
  • Sea salt
  • Onion powder (or garlic powder if making garlic salt)
  • Measuring device (cup, tablespoon, teaspoon)


Putting it Together:
  • Take 3 parts salt and put in bowl
  • Take 1 part onion powder and put in bowl
  • Using a whisk to mix thoroughly
Photo of mixing the salt
Mixing the salt...assault with a whisk :)
  • Put into bottle


15 March 2017

Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie (with Vegan Substitutions)

I have to admit, that I'm used to making this pie with meat. However, since my wife can no longer have meat, I made the leap to the "other side" and made it using vegetables. Many recipes you find out there give the proportions for making just one pie, however, I feel if I'm going to go to the trouble of prepping all the veggies, I might as well make several pies instead of just one. The recipe that follows will make 3 (9-inch) pies; you can eat one now and then freeze the others for a later time. This recipe can also be easily converted to a Vegan recipe; I will provide the alternatives throughout. So, since you came here for a recipe and not a story on why I'm making it with vegetables, let's get on with the recipe.

photo of shepherd's pie
Interior of the pie
What you need:



For Potato Topping:
  • 1 bag of potatoes (10-pound bag. I used Russet potatoes) I told you, it will make more than one pie :)
  • 8 Oz's. low fat cream cheese
    • Vegan option:  Tofutti, Follow Your Heart (both made with soy), or GO Veggie!® (made with coconut oil and soy
  • 8 Oz's Buttermilk
    • Vegan option: You'll have to make your own... take 1 Tbsp of lemon juice or vinegar and add it to 1-cup of soy or almond milk; Stir and let it set for 5-10 minutes
  • 1/2 cup of butter or margarine (1 stick)
    • Vegan option: Earth Balance Buttery Sticks
  • 1 tsp salt to start. (Add more to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp pepper to start. (add more to taste)
  • Cheddar Cheese (optional)
    • Vegan option: Daiya Cheddar Style Shreds, GO Veggie!® Cheddar Cheese Alternative, and Follow Your Heart Vegan Cheddar Cheese

For Veggie Portion:
  • 2 Onions
  • 1 stalk of celery
  • 8 carrots
  • 4 cloves of garlic (or 1 tablespoon of minced)
  • 1 packet of mushrooms, about 8 Oz's (I used cremini)

07 December 2016

Making Your Own Hummus


Photo of the ingredients to make hummus
Ingredients to make hummus
Here is the recipe I use to make our own hummus. My wife loves to take this for her lunch. If you pair it with some Naan Bread, you have yourself a delicious meal.


What you need:


  • 1/3 Cup of Tahini (follow this link for the easy recipe)
  • 1 Can of Black beans
  • 1 Can of Garbanzo beans
  • 1/4 Cup Lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt (add more if desired)
  • 1/2 tsp. Paprika
  • 1/4 Cup Olive oil
  • 1 TB Lipton's onion soup mix (Optional)(Follow the link to get the recipe)
  • 1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese (Optional)
  • Food Processor (note: if you do not have one, you can use a blender instead. Although, it will be a little more difficult making sure all the ingredients get blended smoothly)
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