Tag Archives: Quick and Easy Dinner

Easy Roasted Tomato Sauce

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

This is my favorite tomato sauce and I make this a lot toward the end of the season. When tomatoes aren’t necessarily at their peak anymore, or I can only pick a few at a time, this is a great … Continue reading →

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I love you Risotto Cakes

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

As promised, I have some ways to make risotto as exciting as the day you made it. When you’re sick of heating up leftovers or you want to make something a little crazy with your risotto, here’s one way to … Continue reading →

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The Beat on Beets

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I’m not sure when beets went from “eh, okay if they’re on my plate” to “mmm, let’s grab some beets for dinner.” Beets are abundant here in Central Texas and as much as I love roasted beets and beets on … Continue reading →

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Skillet Baby New Potatoes, Green Beans, and Parsley

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I’m not a huge potato fan. Really. I don’t like mashed potatoes and even as a child I felt that they were generally a waste of space on my Thanksgiving plate. Or maybe just the receptacle for the tasty tasty … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Crookneck Squash

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I do love a good crookneck. Actually, to be honest, they’re not my favorite. I had a ton in my fridge last week and roasted a few with herbs and that was tasty, but really I wanted something where the … Continue reading →

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Wild Rice Salad for Deborah

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I have some standby recipes for last minute potlucks when I can’t think what to make and this is one of those recipes. I think the first time I had something like this was at a Shakespeare in the Park … Continue reading →

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Roasted Artichoke Halves

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Artichoke season is short. I mean really short. I was working at the farmers’ market last week and walked passed the artichoke vendor and couldn’t help myself. I knew he would sell out so I asked him to set just … Continue reading →

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Tom Kha Gai

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Yesterday morning Tom Kha (Thai Coconut Soup) came up in conversation and I promised to send my friend Sarah my version of this recipe. Then on my way to yoga later in the day, another friend simply texted, “I want … Continue reading →

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Fried Rice Delight

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I have a very large wok. It’s a little too big for me to handle. It’s a great wok though and I feel sad for it that it doesn’t get much use, so last week I dusted off the top, … Continue reading →

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Frittata with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, and Green Onions

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

My friend Joy (yes, the very one of joyfulinthekitchengarden) who lives up the street came over to hang out after work one night and neither of us had quite enough food for dinner, but together we had enough to make … Continue reading →

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