Monthly Archives: June 2011

Moroccan Baked Lima Beans, Tomato, and Feta

Some time ago I was having a drink with a friend at Aziza, a swanky Moroccan restaurant in San Francisco, when the description of a tantalizing-looking lima bean appetizer caught my eye. I can’t explain why I didn’t order it … Continue reading

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Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Tomatoes

It’s a common misconception. Everyone thinks that since I’m a cookbook author, my family must eat fabulous, home-cooked, gourmet meals every single night. The truth is, while I try to cook a “proper” meal at least several nights a week, … Continue reading

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Crepes with Shrimp, Tomato, and Chives

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about one of my favorite things to cook: crepes. (I admit, making crepes is not necessarily a lazy process, but if you’ve never made them before you might be surprised by how simple … Continue reading

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The Science of Man Cake (Orange Creme Fraiche Cake with Bittersweet Chocolate Glaze)

One of my favorite recipes in The Lazy Gourmet is our Orange Crème Fraîche Cake with Bittersweet Chocolate Drizzle. I love that this beautiful and delicious cake can be mixed together with a spoon (no electric mixer!) in one bowl. … Continue reading

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Rock Star Book Tour, Part Two

As Robin wrote about in this post, we launched our book tour for The Lazy Gourmet a couple of weeks ago with a flurry of promotional appearances, both virtual and flesh-based. This past week marked the second leg of our … Continue reading

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Orecchiette with Goat Cheese, Peas, and Mint

The calendar says it’s Springtime, nearly summer, even, but the winter weather we’re having is putting a damper on my mood. Last night, in a desperate attempt to lighten things up, I cooked up this quick pasta dish that celebrates … Continue reading

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Easy as One, Two, Three: Three-Ingredient Gianduia Sandwich Cookies

My husband walked in on me this morning and I was so embarrassed. There I was, standing at my kitchen counter, in front of the open cupboard, using a spoon to shovel Nutella right out of the container into my … Continue reading

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