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Adventures in food for curious cooks.

Recipes

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Aztec Chocolate Pudding

Lynley Jones

Chocolate pudding with a hint of chile and cinnamon for a delicious twist. Perfect for any Mexican celebration, or anytime you're in the mood to take chocolate in an interesting new direction.

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categories Mexican, Unfortunate Cooking, Dessert, Halloween, Make-ahead, Valentine's Day, Winter, Holiday, Cooking with our Spices, Mother's Day, Bring Backyard
tags chocolate, chocolate pudding, guajillo chiles, cinnamon sticks, milk, eggs, sugar, cornstarch, aztec, th2, dessert, 2-17, ASOUE 1-2, 2017, H2, NYE2, 2-10-19, cassia cinnamon, cassia cinnamon sticks, ceylon cinnamon sticks, spoilmom1, grads, julyfave3, octfave2, cmas-sweets

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

Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza with Aleppo Pepper

Lynley Jones

Arugula and prosciutto pizza with cracked black pepper and sea salt, drizzled with garlic olive oil and spiked with Aleppo pepper.

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categories Dinner, Fall, Italian, Mains, Mostly Plants, One-dish Meals, Oscar Party, Spring, Summer, Valentine's Day, Winter, Cooking with our Spices, Mother's Day, Graduation
tags garlic, 2019, 3-19, pizza, 3-16-19, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, aleppo pepper, arugula, prosciutto, black pepper, SCP, spoilmom1, grads, SummerHvst, SB2, cv1, augfave3, octfave1, arugula pizza, op2022-1

Queso Fundido with Roasted Chiles and Mexican Oregano

Lynley Jones

Melty, gooey cheese, with roasted poblanos. Scooped into a warm tortilla and topped with salsa and other goodies, you can think of queso fundido as a vegetarian taco option (but it’s more likely you’ll just think of it as heaven).

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categories Fall, Fast and Easy, Winter, Gluten-free, Mexican, Appetizers, Gameday, Lunch, Summer, Vegetarian Dishes, Graduation
tags Monterrey Jack cheese, colby cheese, chihuahua cheese, asadero cheese, mexican oregano, poblano chiles, traditional, sides, 2-2-19, SB, 2019, grads, 2-18, lent2

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

Frozen Hibiscus-Mint Lime Spice Pops

Lynley Jones

Frozen ice pops made from hibiscus-mint syrup blended with lime juice, frozen into a sweet summer treat.

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categories Summer, Dairy-free, Dessert, Gluten-free, Mostly Plants, Make-ahead, Mexican, Cooking with our Spices, Graduation
tags popsicles, ice pops, spice pop, hibiscus flowers, hibiscus blossoms, hibiscus, mint, spearmint, lime, lime juice, limes, 2018, Labor Day, grads, 8-19, SB3, 4th-1, julyfave1, augfave1, 4th-dnd, hibiscus spice pops

Frozen Aleppo Chocolate Spice Pops

Lynley Jones

Ice pops made with semisweet chocolate, Aleppo pepper, Mexican piloncillo sugar, cinnamon and cream. Chocolaty and slightly spicy, with a cinnamon twist.

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categories Dessert, Gluten-free, Make-ahead, Mexican, Summer, Valentine's Day, Unfortunate Cooking, Cooking with our Spices, Mother's Day, Oscar Party
tags cocoa powder, milk, whole milk, light cream, chocolate, semisweet chocolate, piloncillo, Mexican sweet blend, canela, Ceylon cinnamon, sugar, brown sugar, light brown sugar, cinnamon, aleppo pepper, ice pops, popsicles, spice pop, ASOUE 2-13, 2018, Labor Day, grads, 8-19, SB3, 4th-1, julyfave1, augfave2, 4th-dnd, aleppo chocolate spice pops

Fizzy Mint Limeade

Lynley Jones

Cool, fizzy and refreshing drink, perfect for a summer day. Or any day. Add a little gin for a grownup twist.

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categories Dairy-free, Fast and Easy, Gluten-free, Summer, Drinks, Make-ahead, Mexican, Asian, Holiday, Bring Backyard, Graduation, Mostly Plants
tags lime juice, key lime, limes, spearmint, seltzer water, limeade, 7-17, grads, mpc, mps 1-10, 2017, fizzy mint limeade, labor day, sb, scp, refreshing drinks, 4th-1, julyfave1, augfave1, 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 Chicken Enchiladas

Lynley Jones

Arizona-style enchiladas in a mild red chile sauce, stuffed with shredded chicken and covered with melty cheese.

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categories Dinner, Fall, Gluten-free, Mains, Mexican, Unfortunate Cooking, Gameday, Winter, Holiday, Breakfast, Bring Backyard
tags yellow onion, chicken, mains, ASOUE 2-8, Monterrey Jack cheese, colby, colby cheese, red enchilada sauce, 1-18, grads, 18camp1, 2015, NYE2, SB2, octfave2, chkdin5, red chicken enchiladas, SC-2-2022-2

Stuffed Burgers with Gochujang Mayo and Scallion Curls

Lynley Jones

Burgers stuffed with melty cheese on the inside, topped with red cabbage and scallion curls and a slather of gochujang mayo. Full Korean flavor on a stuffed burger. (Seriously, is there anything else to say?)

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categories Summer, Gameday, For the Grill, Dinner, Lunch, Mains, Asian, Graduation
tags 6-18, ground garlic, onion powder, ground beef, mozzarella cheese, gochujang, mayonnaise, scallions, red cabbage, rice vinegar, baby bok choy, peanut oil, burgers, mains, grads, Labor Day, 2018, SB2, op2020, 4th-1, julyfave1, augfave2, op2021-2, 4th-mains, grill

Mexican Stuffed Burgers

Lynley Jones

Burgers stuffed with melty cheese on the inside and topped with chiles, grilled onions, avocados and crunchy cilantro-cabbage. Get ready to party!

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categories Summer, Gameday, For the Grill, Dinner, Lunch, Mains, Mexican, Graduation
tags 6-18, ground garlic, onion powder, ground beef, Monterrey Jack cheese, colby cheese, yellow onion, canola oil, roasted chiles, poblano chiles, avocados, green cabbage, cilantro, burgers, mains, grads, 2018, SB2, Labor Day, 4th-1, julyfave1, augfave2, 4th-mains, grill

Mexican Black Bean Dip

Lynley Jones

Addictively tasty Mexican dip for chips, or spread for veggie burgers or sandwiches.

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categories Appetizers, Dairy-free, Fall, Fast and Easy, Gluten-free, Holiday, Lunch, Make-ahead, Mexican, Mostly Plants, Winter, Gameday, Vegetarian Dishes, Bring Backyard, Graduation, Cooking with our Spices, Summer
tags black beans, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, basics, sides, dip, 5-18, grads, 2016, SB, Labor Day, 4th-1, no-cook, augfave1, octfave2, 4th-sides, gotv-snacks, black bean dip

Mucho Mango Tart

Lynley Jones

Miles of mangoes and flaky puff pastry make for a fairly simple but impressive dessert, especially when topped with homemade Cajeta de Leche.

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categories Dessert, Fast and Easy, Holiday, Mostly Plants, Spring, Summer, Mexican, Pie, Bring Backyard, Graduation, Valentine's Day, Oscar Party
tags flour, puff pastry, mango, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, sugar, dessert, 4-18, grads, MPC, 2018, mucho mango tart, Labor Day, fruit tart, SCP, bake sale 2, SB3, septfave1, 4th-dnd, cassia cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon, Mexican sweet blend, cmas-sweets

Classic Lasagna

Lynley Jones

A classic Italian lasagna, made with red wine Bolognese sauce and Parmesan bechamel, with a touch of pecorino Romano and parsley.

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categories Dinner, Fall, Gameday, Holiday, Italian, Mains, Make-ahead, Unfortunate Cooking, Winter, Christmas, Graduation
tags butter, flour, milk, whole milk, parmigiano-reggiano, parmesan, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, bolognese sauce, meat sauce, pasta, parsley, pecorino-romano cheese, ASOUE 2-1, 4-18, grads, 1-6-19b, snowmeal, octfave3, 2018