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Adventures in food for curious cooks.

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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

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

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-Basil Buttercream Frosting

Lynley Jones

White buttercream frosting infused with fresh lemon and basil. Sweet, creamy and deliciously different. Created for Pink Raspberry Cupcakes (but would be great with many other kinds of cakes).

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categories Summer, Make-ahead, Gluten-free, Dessert, Unfortunate Cooking, Valentine's Day, Oscar Party, Mother's Day
tags Frosting, Butter, Confectioners sugar, Powdered sugar, Cream, Buttercream, lemon, Meyer lemon, basil, ASOUE 1-5, 3-17, 18camp1, 2017, op2018, SCP, spoilmom1, bake sale 1

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Lynley Jones

Traditional American-style vanilla buttercream frosting. Great with Raspberry Cupcakes or any cake.

Makes enough for 1 dozen cupcakes or 1 8-inch layer cake (2 layers).

INGREDIENTS

1 stick unsalted butter, sotened

3 1/2 cups powdered (confectioner's) sugar

6 Tablespoons heavy cream

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment(or using an electric mixer), cream the butter for 2-3 minutes until pale and soft. Beat in the pinch of salt, then gradually add the powdered sugar, a cup-full at a time, alternating with splashes of cream, while continuing to beat. Beat in vanilla extract. Taste and add another small pinch of salt if needed to bring the flavors together. Stir in food coloring if desired.

Notes -

To make ahead: refrigerate with a tight-fitting lid for up to 3 days, or freeze in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Defrost in the refrigerator until soft, then whip with a fork or whisk for an even consistency.

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categories Dessert, Gluten-free, Make-ahead
tags vanilla buttercream frosting, 3-17, 2017

Coconut Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas

Lynley Jones

Coconutty rolled oats topped with blueberries and bananas make for one of the most delicious (and healthiest) ways to start your day. Best of all, it cooks in 5 minutes.

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categories Breakfast, Dairy-free, Fall, Gluten-free, Make-ahead, Mostly Plants, Unfortunate Cooking, Winter
tags oatmeal, rolled oats, shredded coconut, coconut milk, coconut oil, brown sugar, breakfast, ASOUE 1-4, 3-17, bts, 2016, gotv-am, janbkfst, 1-27-19b, snowbkfst, simplemombkfst, cv2, julyfave2, octfave2, cmas-breakfast, septfavebkfst

Steel-Cut Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Lynley Jones

Nubby steel-cut oats spiked with cinnamon, drizzled with maple syrup, and topped with fruit and nuts of your choice.

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categories Fall, Mostly Plants, Unfortunate Cooking, Winter, Breakfast, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Make-ahead, #cook90, Cooking with our Spices
tags oatmeal, cinnamon sticks, maple syrup, steel cut oats, c90-2, c90-4, breakfast, ASOUE 1-4, 3-17, bts, 2016, gotv-am, janbkfst, snowbkfst, 1-27-19b, cassia cinnamon sticks, simplemombkfst, cv2, steel cut maple cinnamon oatmeal, cmas-breakfast, septfavebkfst, octfave1a