Author Archives: Robin

Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding: The Perfect Ending for an Elegant Christmas Dinner

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Robin

I tasted my first Sticky Toffee Pudding while visiting Edinburgh when I was pregnant with my son. True to the myths about pregnant women, I had cravings. Uncontrollable, intense cravings. For instance, seeing a box of Nilla Wafers in the … Continue reading →

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What Am I, Chopped Liver? Easy Chicken Liver Paté with Cognac Butter

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Robin

“What am I, chopped liver?” Such a deft colloquialism, it is. The implication at first glance being that chopped liver is forgettable, not worthy of notice, insignificant. But good chopped liver is such a wonder of culinary genius, combining the … Continue reading →

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Easy Homemade Sufganiyot (Israeli Jelly Donuts for Hanukkah)

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Robin

One day several Decembers ago, a friend mentioned in passing that she had stopped in to Mollie Stone’s on the way to work to pick up Krispy Kreme donuts for her coworkers. “You know, for Hanukkah,” she said casually. Actually, … Continue reading →

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Easy Latkes for Hanukkah: Enjoy Crispy, Delicious Potato Pancakes without Missing the Party!

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Robin

The main thing I remember about my childhood Hanukkahs is my mother’s latkes. And not just the latkes themselves—as delicious as they were, crispy-fried, fresh from the frying pan—but also the image of my mother in the kitchen, first peeling … Continue reading →

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The Best Gifts for Cooks: Kitchen Gadgets, Cookbooks, and Cooking Tools Any Home Cook Will Love

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Robin

Every year around this time, my family starts asking me what I want for the holidays. The first thing I always do is to look around my kitchen and contemplate what cool cooking gadget, kitchen tool, or hot new cookbook … Continue reading →

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Another Vegetarian Thanksgiving Entrée: Roasted Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Phyllo Torte

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Robin

One of the questions we get asked most often at our book events for The Lazy Gourmet is, “Do you have any vegetarian dishes in the book?” The answer, fortunately, is “Yes! Lots!” Neither of us are vegetarian, but neither … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Recipe: Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie with Coconut Crust and Pecan Praline Topping

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Robin

Last week we brought you a meatless entrée fit for the thanksgiving table, and today, I present a delectable gluten-free pumpkin pie. This easy Thanksgiving dessert is a stunning end to a festive meal, and one that’s fit for everyone, … Continue reading →

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Buttermilk Bread Just Like Mom Never Made

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Robin

My mother is afraid of bread. No, she’s not one of those low-carb fanatics or even a gluten-free devotee. It’s not actually eating bread that scares her, but making it. Bear in mind that I’m talking about a professional foodie—once … Continue reading →

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Miso Caesar Salad with All the Creamy, Salty, Crunchy Goodness of the Original

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Robin

They say the cause of most marital discord is disagreement about money, but in my house, it’s definitely more about leftovers. I don’t so much mean leftover meals—though those cause their fair share of spats—but leftover ingredients. You know, the … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Sukkot with Acorn Squash Stuffed with Quinoa, White Beans, Olives, and Feta Cheese

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Robin

Raised in hippie Berkeley in the 1970s by a non-observant Jewish mom and a devoutly agnostic father, my religious upbringing was scant to say the least. When asked directly, my parents always insisted we were Jewish, and we did enjoy … Continue reading →

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