Tag Archives: Quick and Easy Dinner

Plains Indians Bison Meatballs

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

Book club was at my house this month and we just finished reading Empire of the Summer Moon. Each month we attempt to make foods based on the theme of the book. Some are easy themes (Japanese, comfort food, vegetarian) while … Continue reading →

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Kale with Pecorino and Pine Nuts

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

On a recent trip to visit the family in Los Angeles, we went for a birthday dinner to Osteria Mozza. It was one of those 3-hour dinners where the food keeps coming and the wine is flowing. I do believe … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Chicken Meatball Goodness

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

Returning from a vacation means there is likely nothing in your refrigerator. Depending on the time your flight, ride, or boat arrives in town you may not even have the energy or patience to search the cupboard to see if … Continue reading →

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Garlicky Braised Rapini

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

When we were young, my brother and I often shared the same food but different parts: I liked the yolk and he liked the white, I ate the inside of the bread and he ate the outside, I liked the … Continue reading →

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Seared Peach and Grilled Chicken Salad

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

I’m back off the sugar truck and have been craving salads. Maybe that has something to do with the 2 nights in a row of fries for dinner and other foods that should not be consumed as a meal (or … Continue reading →

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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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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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Summertime Lentil Salad (and Refreshing Celery)

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I buy celery very infrequently. When I do it’s because there’s something specific I’m making with it. But then you have the rest and what does one do with bendy, rubbery celery? I make soups and stocks, salads, etc with … Continue reading →

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Pesto for the People

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

As the Texas drought gave no signs of relief we said our goodbyes to the tomato plants and all the other sad and wilty vegetables in our garden, but the basil still thrived. That was back in July when our … Continue reading →

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Cold Cucumber Tomatillo Soup and a Kitchen Fire

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I made this soup quite awhile back and it was delicious. I’m about to make it again since I have an abundance of peppers and cucumbers, and it’s perfect for this heat. This is a variation of a recipe I … Continue reading →

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