Moroccan Baked Lima Beans
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 … Read more
Main Dish Recipes
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Spicy Calamari with Beans, Chard, and Spanish Chorizo
This is a dish that could very likely get me kicked out of the Lazy Gourmet club. The truth is, it was a pain in the you-know-what to make, but … Read more
Fondue! The Easiest, Cheesiest of Dinners
In the mid-20th century, despite its claim of neutrality, Switzerland aggressively seized U.S. kitchens with the invincible might of hot cheese. Delighted Americans put up no resistance. Back in the 70s, … Read more
A Vegetarian Passover: Potato, Tomato, and Olive Stew
If you’re Jewish—or are a relative or friend of the tribe—you’ll be stuffing yourself silly with delicious traditional dishes next week. Unfortunately for vegetarians, the customary Passover menu is loaded … Read more
“How to Cook Without a Book” (Plus a recipe for Chicken with Sauternes, Fig, and Pistachio Pan Sauce)
Your Two Lazy authors have traveled very different routes to their love of food and cooking. I won’t go into great detail here, since you can find our stories on … Read more
Smoky Tea-Chile-Rubbed Salmon with Lemon-Scallion Rice (No Gadgets Required!)
I confess, I am a total gadget fiend. From food processors to smart phones, I find it simply impossible to resist the lure of those shiny machines that promise to … Read more
Impressive, Easy, and affordable: The Frugal Foodie’s Garlic Chicken Confit
I’m a sucker for duck confit. It’s one dish I simply cannot resist when I see it on a restaurant menu. I trace my passion for the sumptuous poultry back … Read more