Zatarain's

I keep seeing this thread and being reminded of my redplum insert from the paper with the coupon.
I love the redplum insert! There's almost always at least one coupon I can use, like Zatarain's or Carolina rice or Uncle Ben's, Hanover frozen vegetables, etc.
 
Have you checked the sodium content on these? I'm not uptight about sodium, but it's crazy high - they all taste too salty/overly seasoned. I tend to use them mixed with a LOT of other stuff - beans, potatoes, veggies, etc... - to mellow out the flavor a bit.

Yep most boxed dinners are that way. I am not big on loads of salt myself but will have to try mixing them with something else.
 
I might start printing coupons again we don't get the newspapers so I need to print but, my hubby has not put the device thingy on the laptop so I can print and I am not used to his computer now just the laptop LOL.
 
Does anyone have a recipe for making home made meals that are spiced very similarly to Zatarains?