Two Lazy Gourmets

Sardine Salad with Parsley and Lemon

Juliana — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:13:39 +0000

I owe a big thank you to my food-loving friend Carolyn for introducing me to this simple, delicious, nutritious salad. (Sardines are packed with vitamins, minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, and protein! Sardines are not packed with mercury! So says Wikipedia!) … Continue reading →

How to Make Homemade Flour Tortillas

Juliana — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:11:52 +0000

“I’m lazy,” you protest. “Why would I want to make my own tortillas from scratch?” I hear you. Chill out. It’s true, no one who lives near a good market really needs to make tortillas from scratch—but when you do, … Continue reading →

For Your Vegetarian Passover: Grandma Fran’s Veggie Chopped Liver (with Egg and Burnt Onion)

Juliana — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:34:26 +0000

Back in April I wrote a post about my Aunt Hilda’s Carrot Vichyssoise. At the time I was writing the history of my paternal grandfather’s family, and I thought it would be a nice idea to include a chapter of … Continue reading →

Dessert Crepes with Sweet Ricotta Cream and Strawberries

Juliana — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:48:14 +0000

If you’ve been reading Two Lazy Gourmets for a while you might have noticed that I LOVE TO MAKE CREPES! (Ever since I got a new crepe pan for my birthday, I can’t stop making crepes.) Yes, crepe-making is not … Continue reading →

Irresistible Chinese Five-Spice Peanuts

Juliana — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:16:18 +0000

Ever since Robin and I developed our Five-Spice Roast Pork dish for The Lazy Gourmet (p.126) I’ve been a little bit obsessed with Chinese five-spice powder, an intriguing and hard-to-describe spice blend made of (most commonly) cinnamon, cloves, star anise, … Continue reading →

Sweet and Savory Curry-Persimmon Salad With Cashews

Juliana — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:28:38 +0000

My mother’s bountiful Sonoma, California garden has been the cause of many of my cooking adventures. Such blog hits as Israeli Salad, Basil-Mint Pesto, and Zucchini, Corn, and Almond Salad were all direct results of her very green thumb. I’ve simmered … Continue reading →

The Science of Chocolate: Sweet Science Lesson From KQED’s QUEST Series

Juliana — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:21:12 +0000

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, here’s another tasty science lesson from KQED’s excellent QUEST series. (See previous posts on the science of cheese and sourdough bread.) From the QUEST website: “Chocolate: It’s been revered for millennia by cultures throughout … Continue reading →

Crepes with Peas, Pancetta, and Mint

Juliana — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:40:41 +0000

So, are you hooked on making crepes yet? A while back I posted a basic recipe for crepes, along with some pointers on technique. (It’s really pretty easy. And addictive.) Then I posted one of my favorite fillings: a super … Continue reading →

Are Broccoli Stems Edible? Yes! (Plus a recipe for Parmesan-Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Pine Nuts)

Juliana — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:29:53 +0000

I’m surprised by how often I read a broccoli recipe that calls for using the florets and discarding the stems, or stalks. A few years ago I took a Chinese cooking class, and among the many valuable things I learned … Continue reading →

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

Robin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:15:09 +0000

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 →