The best thing about the holidays is sleeping in and then indulging in a big brunch! This breakfast skillet hits all the flavor spots while filling you up. Warning: Start with the biggest cast iron skillet you’ve got – no matter how big I make it, its always all gone! Ingredients Finely chopped red onions …
Month: December 2020
Fried Rice
The post Thanksgiving/Christmas and pre New Year’s time feels like a bit of a lull in the kitchen. The house is full of hungry people but its not really a festive time worthy of a big meal. Plus the chef needs a rest! So for a quick weeknight dinner that comes together with simple ingredients …
Buying Broth
With holiday cooking in full force (well, its always been non-stop in my kitchen!) we are all shopping and preparing festive meals that require a lot more broth than normal. When I saw what I had sitting in my pantry (bought with no thought to sodium), I knew I had to research better options. It’s …
Jackfruit Burgers
Let me introduce you to my favorite vegetable – the jackfruit! This is a very interesting fruit that is used as a vegetable when green (or raw) and a sweet fruit when ripe! Where in the world does jackfruit grow? Jackfruit is quite prevalent in India and other parts of South East Asia but I …
Can The Tuna?
Americans consume 1 billion pounds of canned, jarred or pouched tuna every year. That’s a lot of tuna! And a LOT of sodium!! Tuna melt has been a high protein quick lunch in our family for years now. However, the sodium levels in the tuna and the cheese not to mention the bread have made …
The STP Holiday Gift Guide
Ever wonder what to get someone who doesn’t need more stuff but would enjoy your gift for months to come? Holiday food gifts can be really unhealthy and spawn a lot of unsustainable resolutions come the New Year! To avoid all the anxiety for shoppers as well as the gift recipients, Salt The Plate went …
Sushi Smarts
Sushi originated in Japan and consists of vinegar-flavored rice, raw or cooked fish, and vegetables, all wrapped in seaweed (nori). You can choose from a variety of combinations and styles. Regardless, the basic foundations are the same. Typically, you eat sushi with soy sauce, pickled ginger and wasabi (super pungent paste made with horseradish). Americans …
Happy Hours!
It is that time of year again – to reflect on the year past and to get hopeful for new beginnings as we head into a new year! This year our holiday season may look a little different but we will still have many Happy Hours with friends and colleagues, over Zoom or in person …