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Montclair, NJ, 07042
United States

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Adventures in food for curious cooks.

Recipes

Filtering by Category: Mostly Plants

Peach-Pecan Crumble with Whiskey-Cream

Lynley Jones

Juicy, ripe peaches, crumbly topping studded with pecans, all drizzled with sweet whiskey-cream. Oh yeah.

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categories Summer, Mostly Plants, Dessert, Brunch, Bring Backyard
tags peach crumble, peaches, rolled oats, light brown sugar, whiskey, bourbon, peach cobbler, sugar, peach crisp, pecans, heavy cream, th2, 2017, 8-17, peach, peach-pecan crumble with whiskey-cream, Labor Day, SummerHvst, julyfave2, augfave1, 4th-dnd, SmrHvstFruit

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

Lemon-Kale Chiffonade Salad with Summer Fruit

Lynley Jones

Cutting the kale into thin chiffonade helps it to mingle with all the other flavors and textures of this delicious salad. 

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categories Gluten-free, Mostly Plants, Sides, Summer, Lunch, Make-ahead, Vegetarian Dishes, Bring Backyard
tags kale, slivered almonds, nectarines, peaches, oranges, pecorino-romano cheese, lemon juice, 10-20-17, 8-17, MPC, MPS 1-8, MPS 1-8a, 2017, peach, lemon-kale chiffonade with summer fruit, Labor Day, 18camp1, SummerHvst, vegetables, 2017a, 4th-1, no-cook, julyfave2, augfave1, septfave1, 4th-sides, kale salad, summercold

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

Cremini Beet Greens

Lynley Jones

Gorgeous greens combine with earthy cremini mushrooms and the zing of red pepper flakes. Delicious on their own, with scrambled or fried eggs, on a tomato or steak sandwich, or scattered on top of Grilled Pizza.

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categories Dairy-free, Fall, Fast and Easy, Gluten-free, Mostly Plants, Sides, Summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Winter, Vegetarian Dishes
tags beet greens, onions, cremini mushrooms, th2, 6-17, MPC, cremini beet greens, MPS 1-13, 2016, vegetables, 2-16-19b, 3-16-19b, beets, quick greens, HP8-23, lent2, julyfave2, augfave2, septfave1, beet1, aleppo pepper

Lemony Broccoli Leaves and Blossoms with Parmesan-Pepper Vinaigrette

Lynley Jones

The leaves of the broccoli plant, dressed with a peppery parmesan vinaigrette, tossed with sweet cherry tomatoes and topped with a scattering of broccoli blossoms.

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categories Appetizers, Mostly Plants, Sides, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian Dishes, #dontthrowitout
tags broccoli leaves, champagne vinegar, dijon mustard, crushed red pepper, parmigiano-reggiano, cherry tomatoes, broccoli blossoms, 6-17, MPC, 2017, wk4, 3-30-19b

Grilled Pizza with Beet Greens and Goat Cheese

Lynley Jones

Crispy grilled pizza crust, topped with goat cheese, greens and tomatoes. No party trick here, just really great food.

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categories Mains, Mostly Plants, Summer, Dinner, Lunch, For the Grill, Vegetarian Dishes, Mother's Day, Graduation
tags pizza, tomato, goat cheese, beet greens, 6-17, mains, MPC, grilled pizza with beet greens and goat cheese, Labor Day, MPS 1-13, 2016, grads, beets, fresh tomatoes, quick greens, grilled pizza, 4th-1, HP8-23, julyfave3, augfave1, 4th-mains, beet1, aleppo pepper, grill

Chilled Cucumber Soup

Lynley Jones

Cool as a cucumber, with a hint of mint and the slightest tang of yogurt. Blessedly refreshing, with no cooking required. Perfect on a hot summer day. 

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categories Gluten-free, Make-ahead, Mostly Plants, Summer, Unfortunate Cooking, Brunch, Vegetarian Dishes, Cooking with our Spices
tags cucumber soup, chilled soup, cucumbers, yogurt, sour cream, mint, turmeric, ground mustard, ASOUE 1-8, 6-17, 2017, 18camp1, SummerHvst, soup, no-cook, julyfave3, augfave1