Monthly Archives: June 2011

Bittersweet Cocoa, Walnut, Espresso Brownies

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I really needed a good brownie fix last week. I rummaged through my brownie favorites, saw what I had, and then created this delectable treat. This brownies is fudgey, chewy, and just so delightful. I would make this again and … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti Alla Checca, sort of…

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

And for the next 5 pounds of tomatoes.. I grew up in a neighborhood called Rustic Canyon where every Monday night from Memorial Day to Labor Day, there is the famed “Monday Night Picnic.” Okay, it’s not famous. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Basic Tomato Sauce (or, the first 6 pounds of 25)

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

It’s tomato season. My favorite. Well, stone fruit too. But tomato season is a close second to cherries and nectarines. The best thing about tomatoes in my humble opinion is the variety: the types and all the many things you … Continue reading →

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Ode to Turkey Meatloaf

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Meatloaf for dinner again? I feel like that’s what people say and think when they hear meatloaf. I don’t know that I ever thought that. And I most certainly think of it as a treat now. Alas, I don’t get … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Girl Hugged Me

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Does that mean anything to anyone else besides me? Yes, THE Shauna James Ahern, or to the gluten free world: Gluten Free Girl, hugged me. ME. Okay, this post is about the gluten free world, not a recipe, not even … Continue reading →

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The Beat on Beets

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I’m not sure when beets went from “eh, okay if they’re on my plate” to “mmm, let’s grab some beets for dinner.” Beets are abundant here in Central Texas and as much as I love roasted beets and beets on … Continue reading →

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