Category Archives: Sweet

Cardamom Infused Pear and Sparkling Wine

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

Well, this may have been my favorite discovery of the whole Supper Club. I did the infusing the night before and then when people arrived, we poured their drinks as they sat down to mingle. I didn’t know I like … Continue reading →

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The Neighborhood Table: Middle Eastern Feast

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

It’s been quite awhile since the last installment of The Neighborhood Table and it feels like ages since it was my turn. I went with a Middle Eastern theme last week and got completely absorbed in all the wonderful delicacies … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Mousse Pie with Caramelized Bananas and Salted Peanuts (and Graham Cracker Crust)

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

This was my back up pie for Pie Night: the one without much experimenting, no oven space required, and who doesn’t love peanut, banana, chocolate combo really? Turned out it was all I could have hoped for: rich but not … Continue reading →

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Holiday Fruit Crisp, all year ’round

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

When I was a child, we had a cookbook called “Super Heroes Super Healthy Cookbook”. The best recipe in the book is “Flash’s Quick Apple Crisp”. Oh yes it’s delicious. It’s also often my inspiration for the various crisps I … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter, Roasted Banana, Chocolate Layer Pie

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

For the December birthdays at the office I decided to make something that everyone could eat and hopefully enjoy. There are four office birthdays and 2 of us are the ones with all the dietary restrictions. It took me awhile … Continue reading →

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Deep Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Tart

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I knew the texture I wanted for this tart. I knew how chocolately I wanted it to be. I knew that I wanted toasted hazelnuts rather than a ground hazelnut torte. I could NOT find a recipe that was remotely … Continue reading →

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Rosemary Pecan Shortbread: A Holiday Treat

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

One of my favorite friends in all the land is Suzette. I’ve only known her for a couple of years but oh the things we do together. She’s always up for a night out, a night in, and most importantly, … Continue reading →

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Best Easy Pear Almond Tart

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I love all things pear: pear sorbet, pear crisp, pear tarts… One of my favorite desserts has always been (for as long as I can recall) a French Pear-Almond Tart: usually poached pears tucked deep into frangipan. Since I was … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Cheesecake: All flavor, no dairy, no gluten, no stomach ache…

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I was oh so very timid to actually make this recipe gluten and dairy free. I mean, let’s face it, pumpkin cheesecake and graham cracker crust isn’t exactly gluten and dairy free friendly. It’s not an easily adapted recipe, nor … Continue reading →

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Next in the Flourless Chocolate Torte Search (or Ode to Eating in Florence)

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

When I was 21, I spent a semester in Florence, Italy. I ate my way through the country. Literally. Then I spent 2 more months eating my way through the rest of Europe. You think I’m joking. My 5″2 frame … Continue reading →

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