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Montclair, NJ, 07042
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Adventures in food for curious cooks.

Recipes

Pumpkin Pasties

Lynley Jones

Like little pumpkin pies inside a pastry shell. Inspired by the Harry Potter book series, they're perfect for your Halloween or Potter-themed party, but also sophisticated enough for your Thanksgiving table.

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categories Halloween, Dessert, Fall, Dairy-free, Thanksgiving, Make-ahead, Mostly Plants, Pie, Cooking with our Spices
tags pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, sugar, pastry crust, pie crust, 10-17, 2017, H1, cassia cinnamon, bake sale 2, ground ginger, Thksgvng-dessert, octfave2

Budin Azteca (Mexican Tortilla Casserole)

Lynley Jones

Vegetables layered with corn tortillas, roasted chiles, pureed tomatoes, Mexican crema and a little shredded chicken. Serve with beans or refried beans.

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categories Dinner, Gluten-free, Mains, Make-ahead, Mexican, Mostly Plants, One-dish Meals, Summer, Bring Backyard, Graduation
tags casserole, corn, zucchini, summer squash, poblano chiles, chiles, mild chiles, onion, garlic, corn tortillas, wk13, sour cream, creme fraiche, mexican crema, chicken, queso blanco, queso fresco, Monterrey Jack cheese, cilantro, traditional, mains, 10-17, grads, MPC, SummerHvst, 2017, augfave2, chkdin5, septfavednr, SmrHvstVeg

Classic Hummus

Lynley Jones

Classic garlicky dip or spread for pita, veggies, sandwiches, wraps and more.

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categories Dairy-free, Dinner, Fast and Easy, Gluten-free, Lunch, Make-ahead, Mostly Plants, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian Dishes, Bring Backyard, Cooking with our Spices
tags chickpeas, garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, extra virgin olive oil, parsley, dip, 10-17, 2017, H2, th2, btslunch, augfave3, octfave3, classic-hummus, no-cook 2

Spiced Pumpkin Puree

Lynley Jones

A great side dish to pay homage to the "first" Thanksgiving at your feast. Extremely simple to make, and all ingredients (except one) were available at the time. This was a very common Pilgrim dish, served nearly every day when pumpkins were in season.

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categories Dinner, Fast and Easy, Gluten-free, Thanksgiving, Make-ahead, Mostly Plants, Vegetarian Dishes, Cooking with our Spices
tags butter, pumpkin, squash, apple cider, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, maple syrup, 10-17, 2014, vegetables, cassia cinnamon, ground ginger

Tostadas with Avocados and Pico de Gallo

Lynley Jones

Crispy tortilla topped with creamy beans, cool avocados and crunchy, spicy Pico de Gallo make a casual dinner, lunch or snack everyone will love.

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categories Dairy-free, Fast and Easy, Gluten-free, Mains, Mexican, Mostly Plants, Summer, Dinner, Lunch, Make-ahead, One-dish Meals, Vegetarian Dishes
tags refried beans, tomato, avocado, lime, pico de gallo, tostadas, tortillas, corn tortillas, lime juice, cabbage, lettuce, traditional, mains, 10-17, MPC, tostadas with avocados and pico de gallo, bts, 2017, bean batch 3, julyfave2, augfave2

Tostadas with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Lynley Jones

Crispy fried tostadas with hot, creamy beans and crunchy cold toppings. Like a gourmet party-salad on an edible plate - easy and delicious casual dinner, lunch or snack.

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categories Fall, Gluten-free, Mains, Mexican, Mostly Plants, Summer, Winter, Dinner, Fast and Easy, Lunch, One-dish Meals, Make-ahead, #cook90, Vegetarian Dishes
tags corn tortillas, refried beans, queso blanco, queso fresco, cheese, tomatillo, salsa, green cabbage, radishes, Monterrey Jack cheese, tostadas, c90-1, c90-2, traditional, mains, 10-17, MPC, tostadas with roasted tomatillo salsa, bts, 2017, lent2, bean batch 3, julyfave2, augfave1, 4th-mains, septfavednr, octfave2

Roasted Chiles or Peppers

Lynley Jones

Roasting peppers not only cooks the pepper, but also gives it a nice smoky flavor and allows you to remove the skin. This authentic method is perfect for any dish calling for roasted peppers or chiles.

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categories Dairy-free, Fast and Easy, Gluten-free, Make-ahead, Mexican, Mostly Plants, Summer, Dinner, Lunch, For the Grill, One-dish Meals
tags chiles, peppers, roasted chiles, roasted peppers, basics, traditional, 10-17, ingredients, MPS 1-7, wk13, 2017, snowbatch, augfave2

Stuffed Roasted Baby Squashes

Lynley Jones

Baby winter squashes stuffed with herby quinoa, toasted almonds and ricotta salata cheese.

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categories Dinner, Fall, Lunch, Mostly Plants, Sides, Winter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Vegetarian Dishes
tags winter squash, butternut, pumpkin, baby squash, stuffed squash, onion, carrots, quinoa, chicken stock, za'atar, red pepper flakes, crushed red pepper, slivered almonds, parsley, scallions, mint, ricotta salata, feta, lemon, 10-17, 2017, 10-20-17, vegetables, lent2

Pan-Braised Pork Chops with Herb-Wine Sauce

Lynley Jones

Pork chops seared and braised on the stovetop in white wine and herbs. Simple enough for a weeknight, but sophisticated enough for any occasion.

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categories Dairy-free, Dinner, Fall, Gluten-free, Mains, Winter, Christmas, Spring, Summer, Valentine's Day
tags pork, pork chops, onion, garlic, thyme, parsley, white wine, basil, wine sauce, th2, 10-17, bts, 2017, 10-20-17, F30-, snowmeal, soup-stew-braise, cv1, octfave2, septfavednr

Grilled Summer Veggie Tacos

Lynley Jones

Tacos filled with grilled summer veggies for your next party - or for dinner tonight.

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categories Summer, Mostly Plants, Mexican, Mains, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Dinner, For the Grill, Lunch, Vegetarian Dishes, Graduation
tags zucchini, summer squash, onion, corn, portabella mushroom, poblano chiles, avocados, limes, corn tortillas, mexican crema, sour cream, creme fraiche, kohlrabi salsa, tacos, mains, MPS 1-7, grads, MPC, 8-17, Labor Day, SummerHvst, 2017, 4th-2, julyfave2, augfave1, septfave1, 4th-mains, grill, SmrHvstVeg

Pico de Gallo

Lynley Jones

A fresh, raw salsa that adds a burst of flavor to almost anything, from tacos to scrambled eggs.

Originally created for our Mexican Cooking Fiesta class, this recipe was featured in our Mostly Plants series.

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categories Dairy-free, Dinner, Gluten-free, Lunch, Mexican, Mostly Plants, Summer, Vegetarian Dishes, Bring Backyard, Graduation
tags tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, serrano chile, lime juice, lime, 10-20-17, basics, traditional, sides, 8-17, grads, MPC, MPS 1-6, pico de gallo, MPS 1-12, SB, 2017, SummerHvst, fresh tomatoes, 4th-1, julyfave2, augfave1, 4th-sides, no-cook 2, SmrHvstTomato

Charred Cauliflower With Brown Butter Scape Sauce

Lynley Jones

Cauliflower grilled crispy and brown, then dressed in a rich garlicky-buttery sauce.

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categories Mostly Plants, Sides, Spring, Summer, Dinner, For the Grill, Gluten-free, Lunch, Brunch, Vegetarian Dishes, Mother's Day, Bring Backyard, Graduation
tags cauliflower, almonds, butter, sage, garlic scapes, parsley, th2, sides, MPC, 10-17, wk5, 2017, 10-20-17, vegetables, EstrBrch, spoilmom1, grads, 4th-2, julyfave2, 4th-sides, grill

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Lynley Jones

Tomatillos and chiles roasted together and blended with onions and cilantro. This green salsa is cool, crisp, spicy and a little tangy, perfect on tacos or tostadas, or dolloped on fried or scrambled eggs.

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categories Dairy-free, Fast and Easy, Gluten-free, Mexican, Mostly Plants, Summer, Dinner, Make-ahead, Breakfast, Vegetarian Dishes, Bring Backyard, Graduation
tags tomatillos, serrano chiles, onions, cilantro, basics, traditional, 10-17, sides, grads, MPC, 2017, roasted tomatillo salsa, MPS 1-12, SummerHvst, SB, 2-2-19b, 3-16-19b, julyfave2, augfave2, 4th-sides, septfave1

Three Sisters Soup

Lynley Jones

Corn, beans and squash come together with spinach, garlic and onions to make a complete meal-in-a-pot. Corn, beans and squash are considered by many native people to be female spirits and are often called "the Three Sisters." The three crops are traditionally planted together to help each other flourish.

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categories Dairy-free, Dinner, Fall, Lunch, Mains, One-dish Meals, Gluten-free, Make-ahead, Mostly Plants, Thanksgiving, Winter, Vegetarian Dishes
tags great northern beans, winter squash, onion, garlic, corn, spinach, chives, soup, vegetable soup, chicken broth, vegetable broth, th2, MPC, 10-17, 2014, soup-stew-braise, lent2, cv2, 3-sisters-soup, octfave2