Category Archives: Recipes

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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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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World’s Best Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

No, I don’t mean the best for gluten free, I simply and truly and really mean the best. Better than a Nutter Butter from Grandma’s cupboard, better than Diddy Riese in Westwood, just the best. They also have very few … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Crookneck Squash

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I do love a good crookneck. Actually, to be honest, they’re not my favorite. I had a ton in my fridge last week and roasted a few with herbs and that was tasty, but really I wanted something where the … Continue reading →

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts everyone will love

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Brussels Sprouts are a food I simply didn’t like until fairly recently. Yes, I’d had them prepared well. Yes, I’d had them straight from the farmers. No, I still did not like them. Then about 4 years ago, my then … Continue reading →

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Coconut Custard Tart (with strawberries)

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Passover just ended and what a gluten-free delight that was! Somehow this holiday was the worst to me growing up. Maybe it had something to do with the gefilte fish. Maybe something to do with the prayers that never ended … Continue reading →

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Flourless Nutella Cake

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

We had a birthday in the office and I volunteer/have been volunteered to be in charge of desserts for such occasions. I wanted to experiment with something new and figured it had been awhile since I’d made a cake. I … Continue reading →

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