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Adventures in food for curious cooks.

Recipes

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Seared Sea Scallops with Herbed White-Wine Sauce

Lynley Jones

Tender sea scallops seared golden brown and served with a buttery white wine pan sauce. Delicious, elegant, and done in about 15 minutes. 

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categories Dairy-free, Dinner, Fall, Lunch, Mains, Summer, Winter, Christmas, Spring, Holiday, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day
tags sea scallops, parsley, white wine, vermouth, cream, half n half, milk, lemon, basil, th2, 6-17, 2017, F30-, NYE2, spoilmom1, lent2, octfave3, cmas-fishes

Roasted Turmeric-Spiced Cauliflower

Lynley Jones

Roasty-toasty cauliflower with turmeric and other warming spices, tossed with parsley and basil.

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categories Cooking with our Spices, Dairy-free, Dinner, Fall, Gluten-free, Indian, Mostly Plants, Sides, Summer, Thanksgiving, Vegan, Winter, Christmas
tags 2019, cauliflower, roasted cauliflower, coriander, cumin, paprika, hot paprika, turmeric, turmeric powder, black pepper, parsley, basil, th2, 9-18, op2020, vegetables, lent2, cv1, 4th-1, augfave2, 4th-sides, julyfave3, spoilmom1, thksgvng-spicysides, 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

Herby Asparagus with Spring Onions and Preserved Lemon-Bacon Vinaigrette

Lynley Jones

Roasted asparagus with lightly sauteed spring onions in a warm champagne vinaigrette with bacon and preserved lemons, topped with herb leaves and toasted pine nuts.

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categories Brunch, Dairy-free, Dinner, Easter, Gluten-free, Mostly Plants, Mother's Day, Sides, Spring
tags 3-19, 2019, 3-30-19, bacon, bacon bits, pine nuts, spring onions, asparagus, garlic, ginger, preserved lemon, champagne vinegar, herbs, parsley, Basil leaves, basil, sorrel, EstrBrch, 4-20-19, asparagus with spring onions and preserved lemons

Frozen Sumac-Basil Lemonade Spice Pops

Lynley Jones

Lemony-sweet basil frozen ice pops. Flecked with sumac, to bring nuance to the tartness and gorgeous pink color to your Spice Pop.

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categories Summer, MIddle Eastern, Persian, Mostly Plants, Make-ahead, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Dessert, Cooking with our Spices, Graduation
tags sumac lemonade spice pops, sugar, lemon juice, ice pops, Basil leaves, spice pop, popsicles, lemons, sumac, basil, 2018, Labor Day, op2019, 3-9-19b, grads, 8-19, SB3, 4th-1, julyfave1, augfave2, 4th-dnd

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

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

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

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

Girl Scout Summer Harvest Soup

Lynley Jones

A seasonal vegetarian crowd-pleaser of a soup that is a super-delicious meal in a bowl. 

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categories Summer, Mostly Plants, Dairy-free, Dinner, Gluten-free, Lunch, Mains, Make-ahead, Vegetarian Dishes
tags soup, vegetable soup, chickpeas, garbanzo beans, onions, celery, garlic, masa harina, carrots, Swiss chard, thyme, parsley, zucchini, lemon, lemon juice, pecorino-romano cheese, basil, th2, 2017, 9-17, SummerHvst, soup-stew-braise, augfave3, septfave1, SmrHvstVeg

Grilled Ratatouille Pizza

Lynley Jones

Grilled pizza topped with grilled summer veggies - zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, onions, peppers and herbs - strewn over herbed goat cheese that's been slathered onto crisp pizza crust.

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categories Mains, Mostly Plants, Summer, Dinner, Lunch, Make-ahead, For the Grill, Vegetarian Dishes, Graduation
tags pizza, tomato, goat cheese, parsley, thyme, zucchini, eggplant, onion, bell pepper, basil, 8-17, mains, grads, 2017, Labor Day, SummerHvst, fresh tomatoes, grilled pizza, 4th-1, julyfave2, augfave1, augfav, septfave1, 4th-mains, grill, SmrHvstVeg

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

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

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

Pasta Puttanesca

Lynley Jones

Tomatoes, capers, anchovies, roasted garlic and kalamata olives make a deliciously complex sauce for pasta.

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categories Unfortunate Cooking, Mains, Mostly Plants, Dinner, Lunch, Summer Camp, Winter, Fall, Mother's Day
tags puttanesca, pasta, tomato sauce, basil, parsley, red pepper flakes, kalamata olives, anchovies, garlic cloves, garlic, capers, parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano, unfortunate cooking, unfortunate recipes, canned tomatoes, Italian, 2-17, ASOUE 1-1, 18camp1, 2017, th2, lent1, cv2, octfave2