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Montclair, NJ, 07042
United States

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Adventures in food for curious cooks.

Recipes

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Classic Hummus

Lynley Jones

Classic garlicky dip or spread for pita, veggies, sandwiches, wraps and more.

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categories Dairy-free, Dinner, Fast and Easy, Gluten-free, Lunch, Make-ahead, Mostly Plants, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian Dishes, Bring Backyard, Cooking with our Spices
tags chickpeas, garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, extra virgin olive oil, parsley, dip, 10-17, 2017, H2, th2, btslunch, augfave3, octfave3, classic-hummus, no-cook 2

Pico de Gallo

Lynley Jones

A fresh, raw salsa that adds a burst of flavor to almost anything, from tacos to scrambled eggs.

Originally created for our Mexican Cooking Fiesta class, this recipe was featured in our Mostly Plants series.

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categories Dairy-free, Dinner, Gluten-free, Lunch, Mexican, Mostly Plants, Summer, Vegetarian Dishes, Bring Backyard, Graduation
tags tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, serrano chile, lime juice, lime, 10-20-17, basics, traditional, sides, 8-17, grads, MPC, MPS 1-6, pico de gallo, MPS 1-12, SB, 2017, SummerHvst, fresh tomatoes, 4th-1, julyfave2, augfave1, 4th-sides, no-cook 2, SmrHvstTomato

Charred Cauliflower With Brown Butter Scape Sauce

Lynley Jones

Cauliflower grilled crispy and brown, then dressed in a rich garlicky-buttery sauce.

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categories Mostly Plants, Sides, Spring, Summer, Dinner, For the Grill, Gluten-free, Lunch, Brunch, Vegetarian Dishes, Mother's Day, Bring Backyard, Graduation
tags cauliflower, almonds, butter, sage, garlic scapes, parsley, th2, sides, MPC, 10-17, wk5, 2017, 10-20-17, vegetables, EstrBrch, spoilmom1, grads, 4th-2, julyfave2, 4th-sides, grill

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Lynley Jones

Tomatillos and chiles roasted together and blended with onions and cilantro. This green salsa is cool, crisp, spicy and a little tangy, perfect on tacos or tostadas, or dolloped on fried or scrambled eggs.

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categories Dairy-free, Fast and Easy, Gluten-free, Mexican, Mostly Plants, Summer, Dinner, Make-ahead, Breakfast, Vegetarian Dishes, Bring Backyard, Graduation
tags tomatillos, serrano chiles, onions, cilantro, basics, traditional, 10-17, sides, grads, MPC, 2017, roasted tomatillo salsa, MPS 1-12, SummerHvst, SB, 2-2-19b, 3-16-19b, julyfave2, augfave2, 4th-sides, septfave1

Creamy Goat Cheese Dip

Lynley Jones

Mild, creamy dip with a hint of goat cheese tang. Perfect for crudite or chips, as a spread on sandwiches or to dollop on veggies.

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categories Fall, Fast and Easy, Mostly Plants, Spring, Summer, Winter, Gluten-free, Lunch, Make-ahead, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Oscar Party, Holiday, Bring Backyard, Graduation
tags creme fraiche, goat cheese, cream, chives, half n half, heavy cream, dip, spread, th2, 9-17, grads, MPC, 2016, H2, NYE1, SB, 2-2-19b, op2018, SCP, julyfave2, augfave2, octfave2, 4th-sides, no-cook 2

Tomato and Grilled Corn Salad

Lynley Jones

Juicy tomatoes, grilled corn kernels, red onions and cilantro, with a squeeze of lime and just a hint of mild pepper. Simple to make and full of flavor (plan to lick the bowl).

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categories Summer, Mostly Plants, Dairy-free, Dinner, Gluten-free, Lunch, Make-ahead, Sides, Fast and Easy, For the Grill, Vegetarian Dishes, Cooking with our Spices, Bring Backyard, Graduation
tags corn on the cob, corn, tomato, lime, lime juice, red onion, aleppo pepper, cilantro, tomato salad, corn salad, 9-17, sides, grads, 2017, Labor Day, SummerHvst, vegetables, MPS 1-6, fresh tomatoes, hp8-16, 4th-1, julyfave2, augfave1, septfave1, 4th-sides, grill, SmrHvstCorn

Peach-Pecan Crumble with Whiskey-Cream

Lynley Jones

Juicy, ripe peaches, crumbly topping studded with pecans, all drizzled with sweet whiskey-cream. Oh yeah.

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categories Summer, Mostly Plants, Dessert, Brunch, Bring Backyard
tags peach crumble, peaches, rolled oats, light brown sugar, whiskey, bourbon, peach cobbler, sugar, peach crisp, pecans, heavy cream, th2, 2017, 8-17, peach, peach-pecan crumble with whiskey-cream, Labor Day, SummerHvst, julyfave2, augfave1, 4th-dnd, SmrHvstFruit

Basil-Peach Toasts

Lynley Jones

Sweet, juicy peaches with basil and a hint of cinnamon, mounded onto mascarpone-slathered sourdough toast.

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categories Dessert, Fast and Easy, Mostly Plants, Summer, Brunch, Mother's Day, Breakfast, Vegetarian Dishes, Cooking with our Spices, Bring Backyard, Graduation
tags peach, cinnamon, sourdough bread, basil, mascarpone cheese, toast, grads, 8-17, MPC, MPS 1-9, 2017, cassia cinnamon, EstrBrch, SummerHvst, Labor Day, 2017a, Ceylon cinnamon, 4th-1, julyfave2, augfave1, 4th-sides, septfavebkfst, SmrHvstFruit

Lemon-Kale Chiffonade Salad with Summer Fruit

Lynley Jones

Cutting the kale into thin chiffonade helps it to mingle with all the other flavors and textures of this delicious salad. 

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categories Gluten-free, Mostly Plants, Sides, Summer, Lunch, Make-ahead, Vegetarian Dishes, Bring Backyard
tags kale, slivered almonds, nectarines, peaches, oranges, pecorino-romano cheese, lemon juice, 10-20-17, 8-17, MPC, MPS 1-8, MPS 1-8a, 2017, peach, lemon-kale chiffonade with summer fruit, Labor Day, 18camp1, SummerHvst, vegetables, 2017a, 4th-1, no-cook, julyfave2, augfave1, septfave1, 4th-sides, kale salad, summercold

Carrot-Top Parmesan Ranch Dip

Lynley Jones

Minced carrot-tops with basil, garlic and parmigiano-reggiano make the perfect dip for carrots - or any other veggie!

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categories Spring, Fall, Mostly Plants, Summer, Fast and Easy, Gluten-free, Make-ahead, Lunch, Thanksgiving, Oscar Party, Brunch, Bring Backyard
tags carrot tops, mayonnaise, buttermilk, garlic, parmigiano-reggiano, basil, lemon juice, dip, dressing, ranch, 7-17, MPS 1-5, Labor Day, 2017, 10-20-17, op2018, EstrBrch, 4/20/19, grads, btslunch, no-cook, julyfave2, augfave2, octfave2, carrot top dip

Grilled Nectarines with Basil-Wine Honey and Ricotta Salata

Lynley Jones

White wine-honey sauce is infused with basil, then drizzled over grilled nectarines. Crumbled ricotta salata is then sprinkled on top for a creamy, slightly-salty finish.

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categories Dessert, Fast and Easy, Gluten-free, Make-ahead, Mostly Plants, Summer, For the Grill, Vegetarian Dishes, Bring Backyard
tags nectarines, honey, white wine, basil, ricotta salata, dessert, 7-17, 2017, Labor Day, SummerHvst, 4th-2, julyfave2, augfave1, 4th-dnd, grill, SmrHvstFruit

Basil-Peach Galettes

Lynley Jones

Rustic tarts filled with ripe peaches and mascarpone cheese, with a hint of basil and cinnamon. Simple to make, and gorgeous to look at.

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categories Dessert, Mostly Plants, Summer, Pie, Brunch, Cooking with our Spices, Bring Backyard
tags peaches, cinnamon, basil, mascarpone cheese, pastry crust, pate brisee, fruit galette, 8-17, MPC, MPS 1-9, peach, basil-peach galettes, SummerHvst, 2016, EstrBrch, cassia cinnamon, spoilmom1, bake sale 2, julyfave2, augfave2, Ceylon cinnamon, SmrHvstFruit

Sonoran Beef Casserole

Lynley Jones

A simple ground beef and macaroni casserole Infused with the flavors of the Sonoran Desert, topped with melty cheese and the crunch of breadcrumbs. 

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categories Fall, Mains, Make-ahead, Mexican, Unfortunate Cooking, Winter, Halloween, Bring Backyard, Graduation, Cooking with our Spices
tags onion, ground beef, cumin, mexican oregano, green chiles, chicken broth, canned tomatoes, Monterrey Jack cheese, elbow macaroni, panko, scallions, cilantro, mains, 5-18, grads, ASOUE 1-11, 2017, H2, SB2, cv2, octfave2, sonoran-beef-casserole

Potstickers with Two Sauces

Lynley Jones

Potstickers served with Sriracha sauce and Hoisin sauce. Plus, how to make Asian meatballs with the extra filling!

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categories Dairy-free, Mains, Make-ahead, Unfortunate Cooking, Asian, Chinese, Oscar Party, Chicken/Globe, Halloween, Holiday, Winter, Bring Backyard, Graduation, Valentine's Day
tags potstickers, sriracha, hoisin, dumplings, meatballs, pork, cabbage, scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grads, ASOUE 1-7, 3-17, WDCCG-2, 18camp2, 18camp1, 2017, H2, NYE1, op2018, 3-23-19d, SCP, spoilmom1, SC-3-2022-1, op2023-1

Coconut Cream Cake

Lynley Jones

Creamy, coconutty layer cake, with coconut cream cheese frosting. Once they taste this, people will beg you to make it for them. (Fair warning.)

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categories Dessert, Spring, Summer, Unfortunate Cooking, Mother's Day, Bring Backyard
tags coconut, flour, baking powder, baking soda, butter, cream of coconut, eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, coconut cream cheese frosting, cake, grads, 3-17, ASOUE 1-6, 18camp1, 2017, spoilmom1, bake sale 1