A woman with straight brown hair and bangs smiles warmly, wearing a dark turtleneck sweater. She is indoors, with a modern kitchen featuring cabinets and a range hood blurred in the background.

Welcome to The Sass and Salt

Because the Best Recipes Start with Chaos, Crumbs, and Kids

I’m Sarah Allison — food blogger, photographer, and mom behind all the recipes you’ll find here. After a corporate career in the food industry, I swapped spreadsheets for spatulas and started sharing the kinds of recipes my own family loves most.

I live in Pennsylvania with my husband, two kids, our curious cat Lucy, and Vida, our golden retriever who never misses a crumb. This kitchen is where our days begin, where the best conversations happen, and where sweet treats and family dinners come to life.

Whether you’re craving something quick and savory or sweet and nostalgic, I hope you’ll find a recipe here that becomes a new family favorite.

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A bowl of guacamole garnished with cilantro and diced onions is surrounded by blue and yellow tortilla chips. Lime wedges are visible in a small bowl beside the guacamole.

Easy No-Tomato Guacamole Recipe – Creamy, Flavorful & Authentic

A close-up of pumpkin whoopie pies with cream filling. The cookies are dusted with cinnamon sugar, giving a textured appearance. One pie is slightly open, revealing the creamy filling inside. The background is a light-colored surface.

Apple Cider Whoopie Pies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Filling

A plate of creamy potato salad with chunks of red-skinned potatoes, garnished with chopped green onions and herbs, served on a gray dish atop a blue placemat.

Creamy Red Skin Potato Salad Recipe (with Eggs & Dill)

Three pieces of glazed barbecue ribs with a small cup of dark barbecue sauce on a white plate. The ribs appear juicy and charred, with a caramelized outer layer.
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Air Fryer BBQ Ribs with Dry Rub (Quick & Juicy)

A slice of apple pie with a golden crust sits on a plate, topped with a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream. A white fork rests beside the pie, and fresh apples are in the background. The pie dish is partially visible.

Honeycrisp Apple Pie: A Cozy Slice of Fall