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The Poinsetta: A Classic Holiday Champagne Cocktail

November 21, 2018 by Maggie Jones 1 Comment

The Poinsetta is a classic cocktail made for holiday parties

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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Filed Under: Cocktails, Recipes Tagged With: 40 Minutes or Less, Entertaining, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Carrot, Zucchini and Squash Ribbons

September 26, 2018 by Maggie Jones Leave a Comment

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

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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Filed Under: Recipes, Side Dishes Tagged With: 40 Minutes or Less, Cheap Eats, Entertaining, Gluten Free, Kid Friendly, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian

Spanish Grape and Cilantro Chicken

June 25, 2018 by Maggie Jones 2 Comments

Spanish chicken with grapes, cilantro and white wine

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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Filed Under: Entrees: Chicken and Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: 40 Minutes or Less, Cheap Eats, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Paleo

Simple Heirloom Tomato Salad

June 20, 2018 by Maggie Jones Leave a Comment

Heirloom tomato summer 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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Filed Under: Recipes, Salads Tagged With: 40 Minutes or Less, Cheap Eats, Entertaining, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian

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

June 19, 2018 by Maggie Jones 1 Comment

Spicy Carrot and Red Lentil Ragout served over rice.

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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Filed Under: Entrees: Vegetarian and Vegan, Recipes Tagged With: Cheap Eats, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Vegan, Vegetarian

Caprese Chicken with Reduced Balsamic Drizzle

June 16, 2018 by Maggie Jones Leave a Comment

Caprese chicken with balsamic glaze

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

Vegetable Ratatouille

June 14, 2018 by Maggie Jones 1 Comment

Summer vegetable ratatoille

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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Filed Under: Entrees: Vegetarian and Vegan, Recipes Tagged With: Cheap Eats, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Make Ahead, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian

Moroccan Red Lentil and Chickpea Stew

June 10, 2018 by Maggie Jones 1 Comment

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

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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Filed Under: Entrees: Vegetarian and Vegan, Recipes Tagged With: 40 Minutes or Less, Cheap Eats, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Make Ahead, Vegan, Vegetarian

Champagne Mule with Homemade Ginger Syrup

June 5, 2018 by Maggie Jones Leave a Comment

Refreshing and bubble champagne mules are the drink of the summer

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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Filed Under: Cocktails, Recipes Tagged With: 40 Minutes or Less, Entertaining, Gluten Free

Holiday Mule

November 5, 2017 by Maggie Jones 103 Comments

Holiday moscow mule for Christmas or Thanksgiving

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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