Tag Archives: Almonds

Roasted Cauliflower with Raisins, Capers, and Almonds. Yes.

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

I am very particular about how I like my cauliflower. I used to like it if my mom roasted it with butter, breadcrumbs, and cheese. I still only liked the small pieces that were doused in the topping, but I … Continue reading →

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Date and Walnut Bread Obsession

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

Ever since I injured my foot it’s been hard (nay impossible) to exercise and it’s wearing on me. Oh how it wears on me. I decided to cut out sugar and sugar-types to see if it would make a difference … Continue reading →

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Real Live Blueberry Muffins

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

Once upon a time I lived in Japan and all I really wanted was a muffin. I’d find places called “Mr Donuts” and “Hot Cake Muffin” or “Big Poppa Cakes”. I’d see a muffin and I would buy it and … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake Part Deux

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

I decided to try my hand at carrot cake again for the umpteenth time. I love this recipe. I made two layers on the Sunday prior to a cake and ice cream birthday party at my house. Making the cake … 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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Thumbs Up Turnip Greens Pesto

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I was going to wait to post this until next week but turns out I have a few friends who got turnips in their CSA boxes this week and they tend to throw away their turnip greens, so for you… … 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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