Fast Feasts from the Fortunate Kitchen

“Is your refrigerator running, then you better go and catch it.” “Do you have Prince Albert in a Can, well, then, for goodness sake, let him out.” Salt in the sugar bowl, putting someone’s hand in warm water while they’re sleeping, ice down the back, you know, the usual practical jokes played especially well on April Fool’s Day. But what about fooling your friends and loved ones with food that’s not only a mocked up version but is actually good for them too?

Take salt, for instance. There is a category of food named for another traditional salt substitute that will shake the blues right out of any dish and lend a delicious depth instead. Add some SAVORY and you can be sure to pepper your palate with this pleasing condiment. Or you can add a dash of vinegar, fresh lemon and lime or even some pickling spice to add savor while sending salt to the showers. And don’t forget low sodium soy sauce. When mixed with a slightly acidic red wine (2 parts wine to 1 part low sodium soy) not only will you banish the bloat but your (taste) buds will never know the difference.

And, you’ll never miss the sour cream if you use some plain yogurt mixed up with chives, lemon juice and a teaspoon of low fat cottage cheese on your baked potato. You might want to keep the cream in your coffee, but, if you want to get the true skinny of creamy based soups, just whip them up with evaporated skim milk.

Like carob for chocolate, shredded carrots as filler in meatloaf and undiluted frozen juice concentrate in the place of sugar and all it’s sweet, empty calories, there are many, many ways to bring health to the table without having to apologize afterward! No fooling with these tasty teases, it’s all for your own good!