Category Archives: Salty

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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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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Skillet Baby New Potatoes, Green Beans, and Parsley

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I’m not a huge potato fan. Really. I don’t like mashed potatoes and even as a child I felt that they were generally a waste of space on my Thanksgiving plate. Or maybe just the receptacle for the tasty tasty … 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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Wild Rice Salad for Deborah

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I have some standby recipes for last minute potlucks when I can’t think what to make and this is one of those recipes. I think the first time I had something like this was at a Shakespeare in the Park … Continue reading →

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Easy Roast Tomatoes with Feta and Herbs

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Tomatoes might be my favorite fruit. But a bad tomato, even a slightly mealy tomato, may very well be one of my least favorite textures known to mankind. How often do people say they don’t like tomatoes and then they … Continue reading →

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Roasted Artichoke Halves

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Artichoke season is short. I mean really short. I was working at the farmers’ market last week and walked passed the artichoke vendor and couldn’t help myself. I knew he would sell out so I asked him to set just … Continue reading →

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