Category Archives: Dietary Restrictions

The Neighborhood Table: Red Wine Braised Short Ribs over Mashed Potato and Cauliflower

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Oh what fun! I started Saturday night with the browning of the meat, then let it cook on the stove-top for just over an hour before I needed to sleep (it was 1am alright?). I stuck the pots in the … Continue reading →

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The Neighborhood Table: The Menu

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I did my shopping this morning at the farmers’ market downtown and bought as much as I could from there before heading to Central Market tonight for the rest. I found my balsamic vinegar at Texas Olive Ranch and I’ll … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Goodness

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Rule #1: Always attempt to bring something homemade to a potluck. Rule #2: Sweet potatoes always sound appealing. Rule #3: If a friend gives you produce from her garden, you can never allow it to go bad. When nothing else … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

In my quest for a good gluten free cupcake, I came upon many obstacles. Again I tried simply substituting GF flour for the real thing. Fail. I tried ones with chick pea flour that I did NOT like, and almond … Continue reading →

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Hello Kale. I Love You.

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Kale. Hated it until I was in my mid-20’s. Then I ate it when it only if I had to when it was made for me. Then one day, I couldn’t get enough of it. I still can’t get enough … Continue reading →

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Sweet Cherry Pie

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I stop the chicken soup in 3 days to bring you this sweet break: So… my good friend Tom is celebrating a birthday today and all week I’ve been thinking about what kind of pie to make. I decided to … Continue reading →

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Chicken Soup 3 Ways: Part I

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

The next 3 posts will all start with this first basic broth/stock. Each day will build on the last. This is one of my favorite things to do. I shop once and cook once (season more than once) and I … Continue reading →

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Quinoa, bean, and winter vegetable soup

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I love soup. I could eat it twice a day for weeks on end. Hot, cold, pureed, sauteed, or chunky. My mother always says that I would eat anything if it was in soup form as a child, and it’s … Continue reading →

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