Category Archives: Dietary Restrictions

Coconut Butterscotch Bars

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Okay, so that time that I made those black bean brownies? I also tried this out: coconut bars made from chick peas. Believe it. I actually liked these significantly better than the brownies. The texture was fun and gooey and … Continue reading →

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Arancini Two Ways

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

So… yes, this is still what to do with your leftover risotto. This was indeed quite awhile ago, but risotto is an all-year round delicious delight. And arancini, oh arancini I love you. Usually this is a simple “fried rice … Continue reading →

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Cold Cucumber Tomatillo Soup and a Kitchen Fire

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I made this soup quite awhile back and it was delicious. I’m about to make it again since I have an abundance of peppers and cucumbers, and it’s perfect for this heat. This is a variation of a recipe I … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Carpaccio

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Can we really call this zucchini carpaccio? Does that make me sound like a wannabe restaurant menu in Napa trying to compete with the greats with made-up names? A cheesy culinary student’s idea of sounding fancy? Maybe, but I can’t … Continue reading →

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Brownie…ish?

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

One of my best friends from high school and I used to want to open a restaurant together. We discussed it for many years, planned certain aspects and even had a name picked out. Rebrooka’s. Yes, it’s a combination of … Continue reading →

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Easy Roasted Tomato Sauce

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

This is my favorite tomato sauce and I make this a lot toward the end of the season. When tomatoes aren’t necessarily at their peak anymore, or I can only pick a few at a time, this is a great … Continue reading →

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I love you Risotto Cakes

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

As promised, I have some ways to make risotto as exciting as the day you made it. When you’re sick of heating up leftovers or you want to make something a little crazy with your risotto, here’s one way to … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I received a text a week or so ago from a friend telling me he was in the mood for a strawberry cupcake. Then a text later that he had located one, ate it, and it wasn’t great. Apparently he … Continue reading →

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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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