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Montclair, NJ, 07042
United States

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Adventures in food for curious cooks.

Recipes

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Red Wine Meat Sauce for Pasta

Lynley Jones

Possibly one of the world's best comfort foods.

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categories Dairy-free, Dinner, Fall, Gluten-free, Lunch, Mains, Make-ahead, Winter, #cook90, Gameday
tags c90-4, ground beef, ground turkey, ground veal, ground pork, ground bison, ground ostrich, yellow onion, garlic, red wine, canned tomatoes, tomatoes, pureed tomatoes, parsley, oregano, bay leaves, basil, parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano, c90-2, c90-3, bts, 1-18, 2017, F30-60, gotv-dinner, 1-6-19b, snowbatch, op2020, cv1, octfave2

Beer-Simmered Beef and Gruyere Casserole

Lynley Jones

Ground beef and Swiss chard simmered together in beer, then combined with gruyere cheese in a casserole topped with breadcrumbs and more cheese.

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categories Dinner, Fall, Mains, One-dish Meals, Winter, #cook90, Bring Backyard, Graduation
tags pasta, pipe rigate, butter, bread crumbs, ground beef, yellow onion, garlic, Swiss chard, beer, lager, gruyere, c90-3, c90-1, c90-2, 1-18, grads, 2018, 1-6-19b, SB2, snowmeal, quick greens, cv1, gotv-dinner, septfavednr, octfave2

Enchilada-Style Chicken Burritos

Lynley Jones

Shredded chicken, chiles and beans wrapped in a flour tortilla, then smothered with enchilada sauce.

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categories Dinner, Fall, Lunch, Mains, Mexican, Winter, #cook90, Cooking with our Spices
tags onions, chicken thighs, carrots, celery, galic, parsley, black peppercorns, serrano chile, refried beans, cilantro, flour tortillas, enchilada sauce, colby cheese, cheese, Monterrey Jack cheese, burritos, c90-1, 1-18, mains, 2018, peppercorns, SB2, bean batch 3, octfave2, chkdin5, enchilada style chicken burritos

Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

Lynley Jones

This recipe was created to use your leftover Thanksgiving turkey. I wrote it to work 2 ways - with leftover gravy (if you have that too) or without it (if you only have the turkey). 

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categories Dinner, Fall, Mains, Make-ahead, Thanksgiving Leftovers, One-dish Meals, Pie
tags turkey, turkey gravy, carrots, celery, onions, cremini mushrooms, garlic, sage, pate brisee, pastry crust, egg, chicken stock, chicken broth, heavy cream, pie dough, 11-17, 2017

Sriracha Turkey Soup

Lynley Jones

Your leftover shredded turkey or chicken, gently simmered with beans and veggies in a Sriracha-spiked broth.

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categories Dairy-free, Dinner, Fall, Gluten-free, Lunch, Thanksgiving Leftovers, Mains, Make-ahead, One-dish Meals, Winter
tags canellini beans, great northern beans, turkey stock, chicken stock, carrots, onions, cremini mushrooms, garlic, spinach, turkey, sriracha, parsley, giblet broth, chicken broth, Sriracha, 11-17, 2017, soup-stew-braise, cv1

Classic Roast Turkey

Lynley Jones

Why it works: a wine-and-butter soaked cheesecloth keeps the turkey breast moist and flavorful during cooking, and adds lots of flavor to pan juices to make delicious gravy. See notes at the end of the recipe for more details.

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categories Gluten-free, Mains, Thanksgiving, Christmas
tags turkey, butter, carrots, celery, onions, white wine, sauvingnon blanc, bay leaves, parsley, garlic, sage, 11-17, 2014, roast turkey, cmas-dinner

Budin Azteca (Mexican Tortilla Casserole)

Lynley Jones

Vegetables layered with corn tortillas, roasted chiles, pureed tomatoes, Mexican crema and a little shredded chicken. Serve with beans or refried beans.

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categories Dinner, Gluten-free, Mains, Make-ahead, Mexican, Mostly Plants, One-dish Meals, Summer, Bring Backyard, Graduation
tags casserole, corn, zucchini, summer squash, poblano chiles, chiles, mild chiles, onion, garlic, corn tortillas, wk13, sour cream, creme fraiche, mexican crema, chicken, queso blanco, queso fresco, Monterrey Jack cheese, cilantro, traditional, mains, 10-17, grads, MPC, SummerHvst, 2017, augfave2, chkdin5, septfavednr, SmrHvstVeg

Tostadas with Avocados and Pico de Gallo

Lynley Jones

Crispy tortilla topped with creamy beans, cool avocados and crunchy, spicy Pico de Gallo make a casual dinner, lunch or snack everyone will love.

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categories Dairy-free, Fast and Easy, Gluten-free, Mains, Mexican, Mostly Plants, Summer, Dinner, Lunch, Make-ahead, One-dish Meals, Vegetarian Dishes
tags refried beans, tomato, avocado, lime, pico de gallo, tostadas, tortillas, corn tortillas, lime juice, cabbage, lettuce, traditional, mains, 10-17, MPC, tostadas with avocados and pico de gallo, bts, 2017, bean batch 3, julyfave2, augfave2

Tostadas with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Lynley Jones

Crispy fried tostadas with hot, creamy beans and crunchy cold toppings. Like a gourmet party-salad on an edible plate - easy and delicious casual dinner, lunch or snack.

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categories Fall, Gluten-free, Mains, Mexican, Mostly Plants, Summer, Winter, Dinner, Fast and Easy, Lunch, One-dish Meals, Make-ahead, #cook90, Vegetarian Dishes
tags corn tortillas, refried beans, queso blanco, queso fresco, cheese, tomatillo, salsa, green cabbage, radishes, Monterrey Jack cheese, tostadas, c90-1, c90-2, traditional, mains, 10-17, MPC, tostadas with roasted tomatillo salsa, bts, 2017, lent2, bean batch 3, julyfave2, augfave1, 4th-mains, septfavednr, octfave2

Pan-Braised Pork Chops with Herb-Wine Sauce

Lynley Jones

Pork chops seared and braised on the stovetop in white wine and herbs. Simple enough for a weeknight, but sophisticated enough for any occasion.

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categories Dairy-free, Dinner, Fall, Gluten-free, Mains, Winter, Christmas, Spring, Summer, Valentine's Day
tags pork, pork chops, onion, garlic, thyme, parsley, white wine, basil, wine sauce, th2, 10-17, bts, 2017, 10-20-17, F30-, snowmeal, soup-stew-braise, cv1, octfave2, septfavednr

Grilled Summer Veggie Tacos

Lynley Jones

Tacos filled with grilled summer veggies for your next party - or for dinner tonight.

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categories Summer, Mostly Plants, Mexican, Mains, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Dinner, For the Grill, Lunch, Vegetarian Dishes, Graduation
tags zucchini, summer squash, onion, corn, portabella mushroom, poblano chiles, avocados, limes, corn tortillas, mexican crema, sour cream, creme fraiche, kohlrabi salsa, tacos, mains, MPS 1-7, grads, MPC, 8-17, Labor Day, SummerHvst, 2017, 4th-2, julyfave2, augfave1, septfave1, 4th-mains, grill, SmrHvstVeg

Three Sisters Soup

Lynley Jones

Corn, beans and squash come together with spinach, garlic and onions to make a complete meal-in-a-pot. Corn, beans and squash are considered by many native people to be female spirits and are often called "the Three Sisters." The three crops are traditionally planted together to help each other flourish.

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categories Dairy-free, Dinner, Fall, Lunch, Mains, One-dish Meals, Gluten-free, Make-ahead, Mostly Plants, Thanksgiving, Winter, Vegetarian Dishes
tags great northern beans, winter squash, onion, garlic, corn, spinach, chives, soup, vegetable soup, chicken broth, vegetable broth, th2, MPC, 10-17, 2014, soup-stew-braise, lent2, cv2, 3-sisters-soup, octfave2

Beer-Braised Sausages with Peppers and Onions

Lynley Jones

Sweet or spicy Italian-style sausages, braised in a little beer with soft, sweet peppers and onions. Easy weeknight dinner or football-watching crowd-pleaser.

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categories Dairy-free, Dinner, Fall, Gluten-free, Lunch, Mains, Winter, #cook90, Gameday, Graduation
tags sausage, peppers, bell pepper, onions, garlic, beer, basil, parsley, c90-2, grads, 10-17, bts, 2018, F30-60, gotv-dinner, snowmeal, SB2, 2-2-19b, soup-stew-braise, cv2, septfave1, octfave2

Creamy Kale Pasta Bowl

Lynley Jones

Pasta with ricotta cheese, sauteed Tuscan kale, cherry tomatoes and lots of love. Quick, satisfying weeknight dinner or side.

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categories One-dish Meals, Dinner, Fall, Lunch, Mains, Make-ahead, Mostly Plants, Sides, Summer, Spring, Winter, Vegetarian Dishes
tags onions, anchovies, kale, Tuscan kale, lacinato kale, dinosaur kale, pasta, whole wheat pasta, whole grains, garlic, ricotta cheese, crushed red pepper, cherry tomatoes, tomatoes, lemons, lemon juice, parmigiano-reggiano, parmesan, half n half, pasta bowl, creamy kale pasta bowl, th2, 9-17, bts, 2017, F30-, gotv-dinner, snowmeal, 3-30-19b, SB2, aleppo pepper, milk, lent1, cv2, julyfave2, septfave1, octfave2