My Salty Kitchen

Long time, no see! Its been FOREVER since I blogged. I once rolled my eyes when a mom of 3 or 4 said she missed creatively cooking. Tha...

There is really nothing more comforting than a creamy bowl of cheesy rice. Risotto is an impressive meal but it isn't as daunting as you...

Husb and I were wanting to spice up our homemade pizza night and decided to go with a nod to spinach and artichoke dip. This turned out just...

Yeah, so I could be a smart blogger and post all these awesome recipes before the holiday that they would be great for. But I am just a mom ...

Sometimes you just need cheesy, gooey, comfort food. And in my opinion, the blue box stuff doesn't deliver. This yummy stuff is based ...

The quinoa in this mimics the ground meat found in most chilis. The sweet potato and chipotle are a nice change from the norm. Its hearty an...

When I saw a Martha Stewart recipe circling pinterest, I decided we needed to try it. And that was 2 weeks ago, and we have made it 3 more t...

So, faux noodles have been a fad lately. One with which I decided to jump in with both feet. I made a veggie noodle side dish last week, and...

This meal couldn't be quicker, more flavorful, or easier. Its as simple as heating the ingredients. Goes fabulously with a fast cheese q...

This is cheesy and spicy noodle goodness. If you like things more mild, cut the rotel in half. This is a fast and easy side, done in about 2...

Fried rice. Such a yummy thing. Its actually pretty easy to make. The biggest trick is to make the rice the day before. Chilled day old ric...

Sometimes its nice to be able to make a asian influenced meal without paying the $$$ for take out. I LOVE asian veggies. Cannot get enough....

Ooey gooey cheesy pasta. Nothing to not like about this recipe. Roasted red bell peppers and fresh mozzarella set this dish apart. Buff it ...

Its always good to have a few more zucchini and summer squash recipes in your arsenal. Husband isn't huge on squash, or basil for that m...

The combo of butter and oil in this helps the potatoes brown, but not boil. You can use the store-bought ranch powder or make your own T...

This makes quite a bit, so use your big mixing bowl! Don't worry, it won't go to waste. This lasts several days in the fridge and is...

My son LOVES these. Its a great way to get some greens in without the turn off of the iffy texture. It smells like a spinach quiche too! Yum...

So, my husband is bad at eating breakfast in the morning, so we are making a effort to remedy that. He does like oatmeal, so we decided to t...

I prefer my guac chunky. I'll eat the mushy mashed stuff, but chunky is where it's at. This is a basic recipe, I assume. But somet...

I really hope no one reads my blog for the descriptions I write. Because I am drawing a blank today. These are a good breakfast side dish. Y...