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Montclair, NJ, 07042
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Adventures in food for curious cooks.

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Crunchy Curried Chickpea Snack

Lynley Jones

Addictively snackable crunchy chickpeas, roasted with coriander, cumin and fennel seeds, with a pinch of asafetida and a little hot paprika zing.

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categories Fall, Gluten-free, Winter, Cooking with our Spices, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes, Indian, Oscar Party, Appetizers, Gameday, Graduation, Halloween, Make-ahead, Mostly Plants, Spring, Bring Backyard
tags chickpeas, hot paprika, spicy, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, whole cumin, fennel seeds, asafetida, asafoetida, lime juice, curried chickpeas, snack, op2022-2, 2022, spoilmom1, octfave2, gotv-snacks, sc-1-2022, paprika, nye1, SB

Aleppo Pesto-Chimichurri

Lynley Jones

A little bit pesto, a little bit chimichurri, and lots of flavor! Spoon it over grilled meats or veggies, toss it with pasta, slather it over crostini or dribble it onto your pizza. Made with lots of fresh herbs, garlic and shallots, plus toasted pine nuts, mixed together in olive oil with a splash of lemon juice and a little Aleppo pepper.

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categories Dinner, Dairy-free, Fall, Gluten-free, Spring, Summer, Winter, Mostly Plants, Cooking with our Spices, Appetizers, Bring Backyard, Gameday, Graduation, Halloween, Oscar Party, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes, For the Grill, Valentine's Day
tags shallot, aleppo pepper, 2020, 6-18, pine nuts, parsley, sage, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, black pepper, pesto, chimichurri, shallots, sides, 4th-1, augfave1, julyfave1, 2019, op2021-4, 4th-sides, SB, no-cook 2, summercold, octfave2

Sumac-Basil Vodka Lemonade Cocktail

Lynley Jones

Super-refreshing, fizzy and fun lemonade cocktail infused with basil and sumac.

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categories African, Asian, Brunch, Cooking with our Spices, Dairy-free, Drinks, MIddle Eastern, Oscar Party, Persian, Spring, Summer, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Bring Backyard, Graduation
tags 2019, sugar, sumac, vodka, lemon juice, basil, Basil leaves, EstrBrch, SCP, cocktails, grads, refreshing drinks, NYE1, 4-18, 4th-1, augfave2, 4th-dnd, sumac basil vodka lemonade cocktail, SC-7-2022-2, summercold

Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza with Aleppo Pepper

Lynley Jones

Arugula and prosciutto pizza with cracked black pepper and sea salt, drizzled with garlic olive oil and spiked with Aleppo pepper.

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categories Dinner, Fall, Italian, Mains, Mostly Plants, One-dish Meals, Oscar Party, Spring, Summer, Valentine's Day, Winter, Cooking with our Spices, Mother's Day, Graduation
tags garlic, 2019, 3-19, pizza, 3-16-19, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, aleppo pepper, arugula, prosciutto, black pepper, SCP, spoilmom1, grads, SummerHvst, SB2, cv1, augfave3, octfave1, arugula pizza, op2022-1

Hibiscus-Allspice Champagne Cocktails

Lynley Jones

Champagne poured over hibiscus-allspice syrup and Calvados, and rimmed with Mexican brown sugar and cinnamon. Cheers!

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categories Gluten-free, Holiday, Christmas, Drinks, Valentine's Day, Oscar Party, Dairy-free, Winter, Cooking with our Spices
tags 2018, NYE1, sugar, hibiscus, allspice, Calvados, champagne, prosecco, sparkling wine, lime juice, Mexican sweet blend, piloncillo, Ceylon cinnamon, cinnamon, cocktails, 2-10-19, op2019, EstrBrch, SCP, 12-17, op2020, vdrinks1, op2022-3, SC-12-2022-1, cmas-drinks, hibiscus allspice cocktail

Frozen Aleppo Chocolate Spice Pops

Lynley Jones

Ice pops made with semisweet chocolate, Aleppo pepper, Mexican piloncillo sugar, cinnamon and cream. Chocolaty and slightly spicy, with a cinnamon twist.

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categories Dessert, Gluten-free, Make-ahead, Mexican, Summer, Valentine's Day, Unfortunate Cooking, Cooking with our Spices, Mother's Day, Oscar Party
tags cocoa powder, milk, whole milk, light cream, chocolate, semisweet chocolate, piloncillo, Mexican sweet blend, canela, Ceylon cinnamon, sugar, brown sugar, light brown sugar, cinnamon, aleppo pepper, ice pops, popsicles, spice pop, ASOUE 2-13, 2018, Labor Day, grads, 8-19, SB3, 4th-1, julyfave1, augfave2, 4th-dnd, aleppo chocolate spice pops

Tomato Basil Crostini

Lynley Jones

Tomatoes, basil, Parmigiano-reggiano, balsamic vinegar, good olive oil, a good baguette. It’s summer, and you’re living the good life, my friend.

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categories Appetizers, Fast and Easy, Mostly Plants, Summer, Vegetarian Dishes, Bring Backyard, Oscar Party
tags tomatoes, baguette, basil, garlic, olive oil, parmigiano-reggiano, balsamic vinegar, parsley, grads, MPC, 2018, MPS 1-6, Labor Day, SummerHvst, fresh tomatoes, 8-19, 4th-1, julyfave1, augfave1, augfav, SmrHvstTomato

Artichoke Leaf Appetizer with Salmon and Rutabaga Straws

Lynley Jones

Artichoke leaves are an appetizer-delivery device, cooked until tender then topped with salmon, garlic-mascarpone and crispy fried rutabaga straws (my new favorite thing).

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categories Appetizers, Brunch, Gluten-free, Oscar Party, Spring, Summer, Unfortunate Cooking, Valentine's Day, Holiday, #dontthrowitout
tags 5-18, ASOUE 2-6, rutabaga, artichokes, mascarpone cheese, garlic, salmon, parsley, appetizer, 2018, NYE1, 2-10-19, op2019, EstrBrch, SCP, spoilmom1, cmas-fishes

Mucho Mango Tart

Lynley Jones

Miles of mangoes and flaky puff pastry make for a fairly simple but impressive dessert, especially when topped with homemade Cajeta de Leche.

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categories Dessert, Fast and Easy, Holiday, Mostly Plants, Spring, Summer, Mexican, Pie, Bring Backyard, Graduation, Valentine's Day, Oscar Party
tags flour, puff pastry, mango, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, sugar, dessert, 4-18, grads, MPC, 2018, mucho mango tart, Labor Day, fruit tart, SCP, bake sale 2, SB3, septfave1, 4th-dnd, cassia cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon, Mexican sweet blend, cmas-sweets

Mexican-Style Ceviche

Lynley Jones

Fish marinated in lime juice and tossed with chiles, onions, tomatoes, avocados and orange juice.

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categories Appetizers, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Lunch, Mexican, Spring, Summer, Unfortunate Cooking, Gameday, Oscar Party, Holiday, Graduation
tags lime juice, yellow onion, fish, halibut, bass, snapper, tomatoes, cilantro, serrano chiles, orange juice, avocado, tortilla chips, 2-18, traditional, sides, grads, 2018, sb, op2018, no-cook, julyfave1, augfave2, 4th-sides, cmas-fishes, nye2, ceviche, summercold

Classic Guacamole

Lynley Jones

Guaranteed to disappear the minute it's served. Check out the recipe notes for tips on how to achieve guacamole awesomeness in your kitchen.

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categories Appetizers, Dairy-free, Fall, Gluten-free, Mexican, Mostly Plants, Summer, Winter, Gameday, Fast and Easy, Halloween, Oscar Party, Holiday, Vegetarian Dishes, Bring Backyard, Graduation, #dontthrowitout
tags avocados, jalapeno, lime juice, white onion, cilantro, serrano chiles, chiles, 2-18, basics, traditional, sides, dip, grads, 2017, H2, gotv-snacks, NYE1, SB, op2018, 4th-2, augfave2, octfave2, 4th-sides, no-cook 2

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

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

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

Lemony-Basil Buttercream Frosting

Lynley Jones

White buttercream frosting infused with fresh lemon and basil. Sweet, creamy and deliciously different. Created for Pink Raspberry Cupcakes (but would be great with many other kinds of cakes).

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categories Summer, Make-ahead, Gluten-free, Dessert, Unfortunate Cooking, Valentine's Day, Oscar Party, Mother's Day
tags Frosting, Butter, Confectioners sugar, Powdered sugar, Cream, Buttercream, lemon, Meyer lemon, basil, ASOUE 1-5, 3-17, 18camp1, 2017, op2018, SCP, spoilmom1, bake sale 1