Tag Archives: pastries

Almond Peach Torte with Lavender and Honey Créme Fraiche

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

I experimented with this torte recipe over and over (and over) until I found it to be the perfect texture, taste, crumble, size, sweetness, and it’s beautiful… oh it’s so good. I’m rather proud of myself for this one. I … Continue reading →

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Jennifer’s Birthday Peanut Butter and Jam Bars

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

My roommate’s birthday is coming up and she’s been on an elimination diet for a few weeks now. I’ve been wanting to make her some kind of cake but it has to be gluten and dairy free- okay, got that. … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Goat and Beef Oh My Pie

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

As I’ve previously mentioned, my friend Suzette wanted a pie party for her going away fiesta. I daydreamed about what to make and then she tossed me a curve ball: how about savory since I don’t have much of a … 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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Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I received a text a week or so ago from a friend telling me he was in the mood for a strawberry cupcake. Then a text later that he had located one, ate it, and it wasn’t great. Apparently he … Continue reading →

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