Tag Archives: Dessert

Oh My My Lemon

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

The whole craving of cakes thing has not diminished of late and as I am still collecting copious amounts of ingredients, I thought I’d do a little weekend baking. With the last couple of recipes, I’ve used up lots in … 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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Ooooh, Cajeta

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

I was planning to make a few various sundries for my friend Tom’s birthday and I really wanted to make cajeta for sundaes. Cajeta is a Mexican caramel made with goat’s milk. I had just used half a carton for … Continue reading →

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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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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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