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Rustic Italian Sausage with Grapes and Balsamic Vinegar

January 11, 2016 by Maggie Jones 1 Comment

Rustic Italian Sausage and Grapes served over polenta

Looking for something fast, hearty, and thrillingly delicious but still easy on the calorie and bank budget? Not anymore! This dish, adapted from the eternally reliable Cook’s Illustrated, is everything you could want in a weeknight dish (few ingredients, one pot, minimal prep) but fancy enough for entertaining (exotic flavors, elegant presentation, impressive yumminess). If… 

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Filed Under: Entrees: Chicken and Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: 40 Minutes or Less, Cheap Eats, Entertaining, Gluten Free, Kid Friendly

Braised Red Cabbage with Apple Cider Vinegar

December 29, 2015 by Maggie Jones 4 Comments

Light and healthy Braised Red Cabbage with Apple Cider Vinegar

OK, I have to admit that it’s been two months since I made this cabbage but looking at these pictures makes me realize I have to make it again immediately. I feel like it’s always that way with cabbage – I totally forget about it as a meal option until something like St. Patrick’s Day… 

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Roasted Pepper and Feta Filo Pie

November 15, 2015 by Maggie Jones 3 Comments

I’m in Porto for work again this week and have been treated to some exceptionally excellent November weather. This is my first time spending a weekend here and, while I miss Brad madly, it’s been nice having a chance to see more of the city than my hotel room and office.  Yesterday I went with… 

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Filed Under: Entrees: Vegetarian and Vegan, Recipes Tagged With: Cheap Eats, Entertaining, Kid Friendly, Make Ahead, Vegetarian

Rustic Pan-Bagnat Niçoise Sandwich

October 25, 2015 by Maggie Jones 4 Comments

Pan Bagnat Nicoise Sandwich

Classic Niçoise flavors of tuna, eggs, tomatoes and olives combine with refreshing cucumber and tangy-rich artichoke in a rustic but elegant sandwich. I’m only a little embarrassed to say that this sandwich was inspired by a similar-looking roll in a magazine ad for bottled water: Tasty-looking, yes? This is a variation on a pan-bagnat, a… 

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Filed Under: Entrees: Fish and Seafood, Recipes Tagged With: 40 Minutes or Less, Cheap Eats, Kid Friendly, Low Fat, Make Ahead

Moroccan Carrot Salad with Spicy Lemon Dressing

August 26, 2015 by Maggie Jones 1 Comment

Spicy Moroccan Carrot Salad with Harissa Lemon Dressing

Every year we make a point to see every Shakespeare in the Park performance in Griffith Park.  Our local Independent Shakespeare Company does some of the most creative and entertaining stagings of classics I’ve ever seen.  We’ve been going for about 5 years now and their shows are always among the highlights of our summer…. 

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Baked Sweet Potato Fries that are Actually Crispy – and Gluten Free!

July 29, 2015 by Maggie Jones 1 Comment

Paleo, gluten-free sweet potato fries that are actually crispy when baked

We had gluten-free guests over for lunch and I knew I wanted to make our favorite salmon crab burgers (these pictures desperately need to be updated – I promise they’re more delicious than they look). Baked sweet potato fries are my favorite thing to serve on the side of these heavenly burgers, but the only… 

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Easy At-Home Shrimp Boil

June 28, 2015 by Maggie Jones 2 Comments

The best parts of a shrimp boil in your own kitchen

Fresh corn, red potatoes, and plump shrimp simmered in traditional Old Bay seasoning make a crazy fun Summer meal that’s as delicious as it is easy to put together. Brad took me to my first crawfish boil several years ago and I loved the relaxed, easy atmosphere – especially considering that the hosts were cooking… 

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Heirloom Tomato, Melon, and Burrata Salad

June 10, 2015 by Maggie Jones 1 Comment

Heirloom tomato, melon, and burrata salad

This is the first Summer in years we haven’t bought season tickets to the Hollywood Bowl. Between my work schedule and saving for a new property it seemed like the smart move and so far I haven’t missed it. We’re still planning to catch a few shows but don’t have every weekend planned. The Hollywood… 

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Peruvian Pollo Asado

June 5, 2015 by Maggie Jones 2 Comments

This simple but exotic tasting Pollo Asado brings you all the flavors of Peru

In May, Brad and I experimented with three different interpretations of Pollo Asado: Mexican, Cuban and Peruvian.  While all were delicious and will be shared here soon, the Peruvian chicken was the favorite at Chez Jones. The crispy skin and moist, flavorful meat guarantee we’ll be making it again soon. I’ve cooked chicken on a… 

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Filed Under: Entrees: Chicken and Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: Cheap Eats, Gluten Free, Kid Friendly, Low Fat, Paleo

One Pot Creole Chicken with Rice and Beans

May 6, 2015 by Maggie Jones 2 Comments

Quick and easy Creole chicken with rice and bean

This hearty, one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights when you don’t have a lot of time for cooking and dishes but don’t want to compromise on taste or quality. With much less chopping and fewer steps than my other go-to rice-based meals like jambalaya, arroz con pollo, or Cuban black beans and rice, this… 

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