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Adventures in food for curious cooks.

Recipes

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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

Roasted Chiles or Peppers

Lynley Jones

Roasting peppers not only cooks the pepper, but also gives it a nice smoky flavor and allows you to remove the skin. This authentic method is perfect for any dish calling for roasted peppers or chiles.

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categories Dairy-free, Fast and Easy, Gluten-free, Make-ahead, Mexican, Mostly Plants, Summer, Dinner, Lunch, For the Grill, One-dish Meals
tags chiles, peppers, roasted chiles, roasted peppers, basics, traditional, 10-17, ingredients, MPS 1-7, wk13, 2017, snowbatch, augfave2

Stuffed Roasted Baby Squashes

Lynley Jones

Baby winter squashes stuffed with herby quinoa, toasted almonds and ricotta salata cheese.

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categories Dinner, Fall, Lunch, Mostly Plants, Sides, Winter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Vegetarian Dishes
tags winter squash, butternut, pumpkin, baby squash, stuffed squash, onion, carrots, quinoa, chicken stock, za'atar, red pepper flakes, crushed red pepper, slivered almonds, parsley, scallions, mint, ricotta salata, feta, lemon, 10-17, 2017, 10-20-17, vegetables, lent2

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

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

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

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

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

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