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Rosewater Pomegranate Chicken

May 20, 2014 by Maggie Jones 10 Comments

Rose water pomegranate chicken with mint

Oh my god oh my god oh my god.  I just finished eating this and I want to do it again. I almost never cook out of season but I knew the moment I saw Amelia’s recipe for this rosewater chicken on Simple Provisions that I couldn’t wait for pomegranate season in the Fall.  I… 

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Filed Under: Entrees: Chicken and Poultry Tagged With: 40 Minutes or Less, Entertaining, Gluten Free, Paleo, Splurge

Baked Tilapia with Sunchoke Puree and Herb Mustard Sauce

May 10, 2014 by Maggie Jones Leave a Comment

Baked Tilapia with Sunchoke Puree and Mustard Herb Sauce

This recipe is the magical result of a crazy series of coincidences: finding what can only be the last sunchokes of the season at the market, herb garden overflow, leftover white wine butter sauce from this weekend’s Tuna Poke Rolls and the leftover heavy cream I used to make it. Perhaps this recipe was inevitable,… 

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Filed Under: Entrees: Fish and Seafood, Recipes Tagged With: Entertaining, Gluten Free, Paleo, Splurge

Tuna Poke Rolls

May 7, 2014 by Maggie Jones 3 Comments

Ahi Tuna Poke Rolls Close Up

There’s a little Hawaiian bar called Duke’s off the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu where Brad and I go for Mai Tais and ocean views. Up until three years ago we also went for the greatest food on the planet: Duke’s Tuna Poke Rolls. When they took them off the menu, I wept. Then I… 

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Filed Under: Entrees: Fish and Seafood, Recipes Tagged With: Entertaining, Gluten Free, Paleo, Splurge

Caramelized Sweet Plantains

May 6, 2014 by Maggie Jones 5 Comments

Caramalized Plantains

This recipe is what the “Splurge” tag of this blog was made for: buttery, sugary deliciousness. I wasn’t sure whether to post this as a dessert or side dish but we serve it on the side of Cuban Black Beans and Rice for a crazy hearty, vegan meal.  This is a rare splurge in our family… 

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Filed Under: Side Dishes Tagged With: 40 Minutes or Less, Cheap Eats, Gluten Free, Splurge, Vegan, Vegetarian

Strawberry Basil Refresher

April 3, 2014 by Maggie Jones 1 Comment

Strawberry season is starting and I’ve had a pint sitting next to some leftover basil in the fridge.  I’ve been dreaming all day about combining them for a “Welcome Spring!” cocktail. I was expecting a little trial and error but I must have rehearsed so many times in my imagination that the first version turned… 

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Filed Under: Cocktails, Recipes Tagged With: Entertaining, Splurge, Vegan, Vegetarian

Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

April 1, 2014 by Maggie Jones 4 Comments

We’re expecting rain in LA tomorrow. While it won’t be enough to put a dent in our drought, I’m still looking forward to snuggling up inside with a warm cup of hearty soup like this creamy chicken gnocchi soup. I found the recipe on Mel’s Kitchen Cafe and it was as delicious as her pictures… 

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Filed Under: Recipes, Soups Tagged With: Splurge

Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita

March 10, 2014 by Maggie Jones 1 Comment

Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita2

It’s been in the 80s here in Los Angeles and, especially after today’s time change, it’s starting to feel like summer. This super refreshing cocktail with a kick is the perfect way to enjoy the extra hour of sunshine in the evening. The very first time I met Brad, over a decade ago, I was… 

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Filed Under: Cocktails, Recipes Tagged With: Entertaining, Splurge

Rosemary Cornbread

February 22, 2014 by Maggie Jones 2 Comments

This is our all-time favorite corn bread recipe and our go-to for entertaining. Aromatic, fluffy and with a sweet crispy crust, this is just about perfect. I started dating Brad just two months before his birthday and still remember how anxious I was about getting him a gift. I ended up getting him tickets to… 

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Filed Under: Breads & Baking, Recipes Tagged With: Entertaining, Splurge, Vegetarian

Coconut Almond Rice

January 31, 2014 by Maggie Jones Leave a Comment

This decadent, indulgent rice is a great with any tropical-themed dish.  It’s a rare splurge at our house but the brown rice helps me justify it in moderation.  As simple to make as it is delicious. This is also amazing with white rice. Use only a cup of coconut milk and reduce the simmer time… 

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Filed Under: Recipes, Side Dishes Tagged With: Entertaining, Gluten Free, Splurge, Vegan, Vegetarian

Caramalized Onion, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tart

December 10, 2013 by Maggie Jones Leave a Comment

Goat cheese, thyme, mushroom and onion are some of my all time favorite flavors so I knew as soon as I found this recipe that I’d love it.   I reduced the fat and calories a bit by replacing almost half the goat cheese with non-fat cottage cheese.  All the yummy goat cheese flavor still… 

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Filed Under: Recipes, Snacks & Small Plates Tagged With: Entertaining, Make Ahead, Splurge, Vegetarian

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