Simple Roasted Beets
Lynley Jones
Beets roasted in the oven. Enjoy on their own or as a starting point for other dishes like Spicy Beet and Bacon Crostini.
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Hard-Working Pie Crust
Lynley Jones
This is an altered version of my traditional pie crust pastry (pâte brisée) recipe, with less butter (and more food processor). This version is designed to be a little sturdier and easier to roll out and handle, so that children and other beginners in my classes can learn the basics of handling dough without it falling apart or becoming too sticky for them to work with. It also works well in any recipe that demands a bit more durability from the pastry, such as Pumpkin Pasties.
Read MoreStovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Lynley Jones
Creamy, cheesy, pasta-y and really doesn't take much longer than the boxed version.
Read MoreSauteed Swiss Chard
Lynley Jones
Swiss chard sauteed in olive oil with onions and garlic, and a pinch of crushed red pepper for good measure.
Read MoreSpicy Beet and Bacon Crostini
Lynley Jones
Sweet-spicy beets on toasted baguette rounds, with chopped bacon bits, punchy scallions and creamy mascarpone cheese. Perfect as a snack for a crowd (or your family!).
Read MoreCurried Beet Chips
Lynley Jones
Like potato chips made out of beets! Slightly sweet, salty, and a little spicy with a hint of curry.
Read MoreCreamy 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.
Read MoreGarlic-Basil Ranch Dip (or Dressing)
Lynley Jones
Addictively delicious dip for veggies or chips.
Read MoreBeer-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.
Read MoreCreamy Kale Pasta Bowl
Lynley Jones
Pasta with ricotta cheese, sauteed Tuscan kale, cherry tomatoes and lots of love. Quick, satisfying weeknight dinner or side.
Read MoreTomato 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).
Read MoreSimplest Grilled Corn on the Cob
Lynley Jones
Quick and easy way to cook corn on the grill.
Read MoreMiracle Tuna
Lynley Jones
Named "miracle" tuna by my son's elementary school friends, who said it was a "miracle" because every kid loved it - even kids who didn't like tuna!
Read MoreGirl Scout Summer Harvest Soup
Lynley Jones
A seasonal vegetarian crowd-pleaser of a soup that is a super-delicious meal in a bowl.
Read MorePeach-Pecan Crumble with Whiskey-Cream
Lynley Jones
Juicy, ripe peaches, crumbly topping studded with pecans, all drizzled with sweet whiskey-cream. Oh yeah.
Read MoreGrilled 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.
Read MoreBarbacoa 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).
Read MoreGrilled 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.
Read MoreBasil-Peach Toasts
Lynley Jones
Sweet, juicy peaches with basil and a hint of cinnamon, mounded onto mascarpone-slathered sourdough toast.
Read MoreLemon-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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