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Montclair, NJ, 07042
United States

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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

Braised Nigella-Scented Chicken Breast Boats

Lynley Jones

Chicken breasts seasoned with crushed nigella seeds, with a boat-shaped pocket stuffed with spiced spinach and tomato mixture. Braised in a white wine sauce perfect for dipping and drizzling over everything.

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categories Cooking with our Spices, Gluten-free, Winter, Fall, Dairy-free, Dinner, Holiday, Mains, Christmas
tags 2023, SC-2-2023, chicken, chicken breasts, boneless chicken breast, lemon juice, nigella, nigella seeds, black pepper, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, yellow onion, serrano chile, garlic, plum tomato, canned tomatoes, spinach, baby spinach, white wine, vermouth, cmas-dinner

Seared Portobello Mushroom Steaks with Leek-and-Juniper Wine Sauce

Lynley Jones

Portobello mushroom steaks seared and braised with a white wine leek sauce infused with juniper berries.

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categories Cooking with our Spices, Winter, Christmas, Fall, Dairy-free, Dinner, Gluten-free, Mains, Sides, Thanksgiving, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes, Mother's Day
tags spice club recipe, 2023, leek, juniper berries, white wine, parsley, lemon juice, wine sauce, black pepper, sc-1-2023-2, portobello mushroom steaks with juniper leek wine sauce, vegetables, op2023-3, octfave2

How to Brine Your Turkey

Lynley Jones

Salty brine with white wine, herbs and spices to add lots of flavor to your Thanksgiving turkey. Plan to brine your turkey overnight, for about 12-18 hours total.

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categories Dairy-free, Make-ahead, Thanksgiving, Gluten-free, Christmas, Cooking with our Spices
tags salt, bay leaves, coriander seeds, juniper berries, black peppercorns, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, onions, garlic, thyme, riesling, vermouth, white wine, turkey, brine, 2014, 11-17, peppercorns, brining kit

Braised Chicken Thighs over Cinnamon-Rosemary Rice

Lynley Jones

Chicken thighs browned then simmered over rice perfumed with rosemary, garlic, cinnamon, white wine and herbs. Check out the Notes section at the bottom for detailed tips for success, ideas for leftovers and more.

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categories Dinner, Dairy-free, Fall, Gluten-free, Winter, Cooking with our Spices, Christmas, Easter, Mains, Valentine's Day
tags 2020, 2019, 12-20, decfave, janfave, marchfave, novfave, octfave2, chicken thighs, black pepper, long grain white rice, olive oil, yellow onion, garlic cloves, cinnamon sticks, cassia cinnamon sticks, parsley, rosemary, bay leaves, white wine, vermouth, crushed tomatoes, canned tomatoes, lemon, lemon juice, braised chicken, chicken and rice, jasmine, basmati rice, jasmine rice, Illuminate Food, First Field, chkdin3, spoilmom1, SC-5-2022-2, cmas-dinner

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

Adobo Rice Bowls

Lynley Jones

Rice bowls made with shredded Chicken Adobo and sauce on top of garlicky brown rice with spinach, spring onions, cilantro, Aleppo pepper and toasted almonds.

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categories Asian, Dinner, Dairy-free, Fall, Gluten-free, Lunch, Mains, Spring, Summer, Winter, Filipino, One-dish Meals, Mostly Plants, Cooking with our Spices, Chicken/Globe, #dontthrowitout
tags chicken, brown rice, spinach, spring onions, yellow onion, scallions, shallot, garlic, cilantro, slivered almonds, bts, btslunch, aleppo pepper, 5-18, adobo, 2018, octfave2, chkdin5

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

Grilled Peaches with Aleppo-Tequila Honey Sauce

Lynley Jones

Grilled peaches drizzled with a tequila-honey sauce infused with Aleppo pepper and a punch of lime. It’s like a party for your peaches! (And for you, of course.)

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categories Bring Backyard, Cooking with our Spices, Dairy-free, Dessert, For the Grill, Gluten-free, Make-ahead, Mexican, Summer, Mostly Plants, Graduation
tags 2019, 8-19, lime juice, limes, lime zest, tequila, honey, aleppo pepper, peaches, grilled peaches, SummerHvst, op2020, 4th-1, peach, augfave1, julyfave1, 4th-dnd, grill, SmrHvstFruit

Watermelon-Lime Granita

Lynley Jones

Watermelon and lime blended into a frosty-cold dessert that’s simple to make, and sophisticated enough for any dinner party. (Double win!)

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categories Dairy-free, Summer, Valentine's Day, African, Dessert, Gluten-free, Italian, Mexican, Mostly Plants, Summer Camp, Unfortunate Cooking, Vegan, Gameday, Graduation
tags 2019, sugar, 8-19, watermelon, lime juice, limes, lime zest, no-cook, augfave1, julyfave1, 4th-1a, granita, summercold, SmrHvstFruit

Chicken Adobo

Lynley Jones

Chicken poached in vinegar and soy sauce with garlic, bay leaves and black peppercorns, then broiled dark and crispy. A super-flavorful classic Filipino dish that’s simple to make. Plan ahead to make rice bowls with the leftovers…

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categories Asian, Dairy-free, Dinner, Fall, For the Grill, Gluten-free, Mains, Winter, Chicken/Globe, Summer Camp, Cooking with our Spices, Graduation, Valentine's Day
tags soy sauce, white vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, chicken, WDCCG-1, 18camp2, bts, 9-18, 2016, SB2, 2-2-19b, grads, soup-stew-braise, cv1, octfave2, chkdin1, black peppercorns, F30-60, chicken adobo, gotv-dinner, septfavednr

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