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The Poinsetta is a classic cocktail made for holiday parties

The Poinsetta: A Classic Holiday Champagne Cocktail

November 21, 2018 By Maggie Jones Leave a Comment

Holiday party season is here and this festive sparkling Champagne cocktail is my favorite way to impress guests without much fuss.  The classic Poinsettia is a beautiful drink bubblin over with traditional holiday flavor that is deceptively simple to prepare. Seasonal flavors of orange and cranberry are the perfect compliment to a celebratory glass of Champagne… 

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Carrot, zucchini and squash ribbons in herb and garlic butter.

Carrot, Zucchini and Squash Ribbons

September 26, 2018 By Maggie Jones Leave a Comment

Colorful, peppery, and garlicky, this dish hits all the requirements for a Jones favorite. This recipe is one of the first I posted when we started this blog but the pictures were awful so I’m pulling it up from the archive in the hopes I can convince you to make it. This recipe is so… 

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Spanish chicken with grapes, cilantro and white wine

Spanish Grape and Cilantro Chicken

You really need to make this chicken. Probably tonight but, if you already have plans, later this week is okay, too. I understand why you haven’t made it yet – the pictures that accompanied the recipe when I originally posted it back in 2014 were pretty awful. Evidence is under the recipe below. Even these… 

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Heirloom tomato summer salad

Simple Heirloom Tomato Salad

OK, this isn’t so much a recipe as inspiration for a really delicious salad. Summer officially starts today and what better way to celebrate than with bowl of fresh tomatoes with just a whisper of basil, balsamic, and seasoning to enhance their flavor?  This salad tastes like sunshine. The gorgeous colors of this dish make it… 

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Spicy Carrot and Red Lentil Ragout served over rice.

Twofer: Roasted Carrot and Red Lentil Ragout becomes Spiced Coconut Carrot Soup

Behold! A new category that I hope becomes a regular feature on this blog: “The Twofer.” Cook one delicious meal and reshape the leftovers into a substantially different, equally delicious meal. This inaugural entry starts with the New York Times’s delicious Roasted Carrot and Red Lentil Ragout tweaked to make it just a little faster to… 

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Caprese chicken with balsamic glaze

Caprese Chicken with Reduced Balsamic Drizzle

This is one of those dishes that comes off so fancy but requires so little work. Also very little creativity.  You all know I love Caprese everything – tomato, basil and mozzarella are such a classic, easy choice -so pairing those flavors with simple baked chicken and a zingy sweet balsamic reduction are a no-brainer… 

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Summer vegetable ratatoille

Vegetable Ratatouille

Colorful vegetables and fresh herbs cooked together to create a savory mix that is light and healthy but incredibly satisfying.  Served with a side of crusty bread and a dollop of goat cheese, this may be my all-time favorite dish. The recipe below represents my favorite combination of vegetables but there are so many varieties… 

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This chickpea and apricot Moroccan stew is so hearty and flavorful you'd never guess it's vegan

Moroccan Red Lentil and Chickpea Stew

This colorful stew is rich with Moroccan flavors.  The sweet apricot, creamy garbanzo and complex spices are all reminiscent of my favorite Moroccan chicken tagine but this vegan version is updated for a simplified, weekend-friendly preparation. The spice mix is key. Ras el Hanout is a traditional Moroccan spice blend which loosely translates to “top… 

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Refreshing and bubble champagne mules are the drink of the summer

Champagne Mule with Homemade Ginger Syrup

Days are getting longer, weather is getting warmer, and I’m getting thirstier for a refreshing cocktail with a little sweetness and a little more bite. We started making this Champagne Mule last summer for lazy weekend brunches on the patio. You guys know how much I love all kinds of mules – this bubbly version… 

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Ricotta and Summer Squash Bruschetta

Homemade Ricotta and Summer Squash Crostini

According to the calendar, Summer is almost here.  According to the weather, it’s already time to spend evenings on the patio with good friends, a cool rosé, and tasty little snacks like this homemade ricotta and summer squash crostini. This is a great recipe for when the garden is overflowing with zucchini but the real star… 

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Keto Shrimp Coconut Soup

Keto Thai-Style Coconut Shrimp Soup

I always feel a little guilty in January when the weather in LA is warm and sunny but the rest of the country is buried in snow and ice. I can’t do anything about the weather but I can offer this recipe for a warming, comforting bowl of Thai-inspired, keto-friendly soup. This is a great… 

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Holiday moscow mule for Christmas or Thanksgiving

Holiday Mule

Gin Gin Mules and Moscow Mules are among my favorite drinks. This festive twist updates the traditional Summer refresher for cooler weather. You can find the traditional copper mug on Amazon but these can be served in just about anything.   The sweet-tart cranberry juice, spicy ginger beer, and fragrant rosemary combine perfectly for a… 

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