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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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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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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

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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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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Sparkling Sugar-Frosted Cranberries

November 1, 2017 by Maggie Jones 5 Comments

These sweet-tart sugared cranberries are a holiday staple

Whipping up a batch of these glittering cranberries signals the beginning of the holiday season at Chez Jones. These sweet-tart candied berries are great for snacking, sharing, decorating the table, and – our favorite use – garnishing cocktails like our Holiday Mule or this holiday twist on a French 75. They’re such a surprisingly refreshing… 

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Filed Under: Recipes, Snacks & Small Plates Tagged With: Cheap Eats, Entertaining, Gluten Free, Kid Friendly, Low Fat, Make Ahead, Vegan

“Holiday 75” Sparkling Champagne Cocktail

October 30, 2017 by Maggie Jones Leave a Comment

Festive twist on a French 75 for the holidays

Make your holidays sparkle with this festive twist on a French 75. A French 75 is the cocktail that combines all my favorite components: gin, lemon juice, and a touch of simple syrup topped off with sparkling wine and a twist. This incarnation gives it the holiday treatment by swapping tart cranberry juice and an… 

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Lemony Orzo with Roasted Broccoli

June 15, 2017 by Maggie Jones 5 Comments

Lemony Orzo with Roasted Broccoli

Brad’s second most frequently requested dish is roasted broccoli. (Jones Home trivia: his most requested is tacos.)  This recipe takes that often unappreciated side dish and makes it the star of the show. Tossing the broccoli with orzo and zesty lemon juice makes it into a light, summary meal or hearty side. Our love affair… 

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