Tag Archives: lactose free

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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Mussels with Leeks and Smokey Paprika

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

Did you know that Bivalves must stay alive until the time you cook them or you can poison your eaters? True story. I’ve known this since I started liking mussels and clams and usually the fish people remind you as … 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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Oh Larb, I Love You

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

It’s true. I love Larb, Laarb, Lap. A few years ago, I went to visit my little brother while he was living and working in Cambodia. It was right after I finished graduate school so I had some serious time … Continue reading →

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Wild Rice, Mushroom, and Bacon Soup

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

Over the holidays there were oh so many gatherings. I made so many pies, tarts, cookies, and pastries that I started craving soups and salads left and right. A few of us gathered to watch holiday movies and I decided … 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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Best Turkey Stock

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

Or… the cure for what ails you. I came home from a lovely and long trip to Mexico with a nasty cold. Usually, at the first sign of a cold I make ginger tea, drink broth, and go to bed. … 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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Butternut Squash, Carmelized Onion, and Sage Galette(ish)

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I meant to make this for Thanksgiving, luckily the Pie Going Away Party was just the following week so I had my chance then. A galette is a free-form pie. You usually roll the dough out, place it on the … Continue reading →

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