Tag Archives: Salads

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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Parsley Salad Dressing for Joe’s Greens

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I’ve been off salad lately. Maybe I’m just not so into the lettuces these days- what few options we have between seasons. But as it becomes cooler outside, my favorite salad pusher at the SFC Farmers’ Market, Joe of Austin … Continue reading →

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Cooling Fall Salad: Jicama, Apple, and Cucumber

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Here in Austin, Texas it may be well into fall but we’re still experiencing days with highs in the 80s. It’s early November and it was just a few weeks ago that we put in our fall garden. After a … Continue reading →

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Squash, Green Beans, Cherry Tomatoes Oh My

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I am very particular when it comes to green beans. When it’s the peak of the season and they are crisp and super sweet, oh do they hit the spot. I had a bag of green beans that I knew … 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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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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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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Oranges, olives, and fennel, oh my! (Or The Neighborhood Table Continued)

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I used to hate when my mom put an orange in my lunch for school. Even when she scored the top for easy peeling, I still felt like I was getting juice all over my face and hands and what … Continue reading →

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Special Dressing II

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Growing up we had 1 salad dressing that my mother would make if we asked or if it was a special occasion, it was called Special Dressing (maybe eventually I’ll also get to special noodles). It was a blended mix … Continue reading →

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