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Montclair, NJ, 07042
United States

2019601323

Adventures in food for curious cooks.

Recipes

Filtering by Category: Mains

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

Barbacoa Tacos

Lynley Jones

Classic Mexican shredded meat, slow steam-roasted until it's falling off the bone for one of the best tacos you will ever have. Served with its own braising juices as a soup. Made here with lamb (see notes for substitutions). 

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categories Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Mains, Make-ahead, Mexican, Summer, Winter, Lunch, Dinner
tags barbacoa, tacos, guajillo chiles, garlic, mexican oregano, lamb, carrots, onions, garbanzo beans, chickpeas, epazote, chipotle chiles, avocado leaves, tortillas, cilantro, traditional, mains, 8-17, augfave3, 2017

Grilled Swordfish with Blistered Grape Tomatoes and Sea Beans

Lynley Jones

Grilled swordfish with a topping of grape tomatoes and sea beans, a fresh, crunchy-salty seaweed found at farmers markets and specialty shops. See recipe notes for more about sea beans, and how you can still make this if you can’t find them.

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categories Dairy-free, Dinner, Fast and Easy, For the Grill, Gluten-free, Mains, Summer, Graduation
tags tomato, sea beans, red onion, lime juice, swordfish, mains, 8-17, Labor Day, SummerHvst, 2017, fresh tomatoes, julyfave2, augfave1, augfav, 4th-mains, grilled swordfish, cmas-fishes, grill

Grilled Scallops in Brown Butter with Green Sorrel and Spring Onions

Lynley Jones

Grilled sea scallops drizzled with a green garlic-infused brown butter sauce and topped with spring onions, fresh sorrel and a squeeze of lime.

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categories Dairy-free, Dinner, Fast and Easy, Gluten-free, Lunch, Mains, Spring, Summer, For the Grill
tags green garlic, spring onions, sea scallops, sorrel, limes, th2, 6-17, mains, 2017, 3-30-19b, spoilmom1, julyfave2, peppercorns, black peppercorns, black pepper, 4th-mains, EstrBrch, grill

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

Classic (Best) Omelette

Lynley Jones

A pillowy little bundle of creamy eggs encased in a soft eggy shell. It's a great way to use up leftovers, and it’s a meal that’s ready in 3 minutes flat. (Plus, so delicious you just can't stop eating it.)

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categories Breakfast, Dairy-free, Fast and Easy, Gluten-free, Mains, Spring, Summer, Unfortunate Cooking, Winter, Brunch, Mother's Day, Vegetarian Dishes
tags omelette, eggs, herbs, chives, cheese, parsley, 10-20-17, breakfast, brunch, ASOUE 1-12, 2016, janbkfst, 1-27-19b, spoilmom1, 4-18, lent2, cv2, cvomelette, EstrBrch

Sonoran Beef Casserole

Lynley Jones

A simple ground beef and macaroni casserole Infused with the flavors of the Sonoran Desert, topped with melty cheese and the crunch of breadcrumbs. 

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categories Fall, Mains, Make-ahead, Mexican, Unfortunate Cooking, Winter, Halloween, Bring Backyard, Graduation, Cooking with our Spices
tags onion, ground beef, cumin, mexican oregano, green chiles, chicken broth, canned tomatoes, Monterrey Jack cheese, elbow macaroni, panko, scallions, cilantro, mains, 5-18, grads, ASOUE 1-11, 2017, H2, SB2, cv2, octfave2, sonoran-beef-casserole

Potstickers with Two Sauces

Lynley Jones

Potstickers served with Sriracha sauce and Hoisin sauce. Plus, how to make Asian meatballs with the extra filling!

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categories Dairy-free, Mains, Make-ahead, Unfortunate Cooking, Asian, Chinese, Oscar Party, Chicken/Globe, Halloween, Holiday, Winter, Bring Backyard, Graduation, Valentine's Day
tags potstickers, sriracha, hoisin, dumplings, meatballs, pork, cabbage, scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grads, ASOUE 1-7, 3-17, WDCCG-2, 18camp2, 18camp1, 2017, H2, NYE1, op2018, 3-23-19d, SCP, spoilmom1, SC-3-2022-1, op2023-1

Lemony-Poached Chicken Thighs with Small Potatoes

Lynley Jones

Chicken thighs and potatoes, poached in a white wine herb broth with a hint of lemon.

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categories Mains, Fall, Winter, Unfortunate Cooking, Dinner, Christmas, Cooking with our Spices, Valentine's Day
tags cremini mushrooms, peppercorns, parsley, garlic, white wine, chicken, sage, potatoes, bay leaves, chicken thighs, vermouth, chicken broth, cream, leek, lemon, th2, ASOUE 1-3, 2017, 2-17, snowmeal, soup-stew-braise, cv2, octfave2, vdinn1, chkdin2, cmas-dinner

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