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Welcome to Zestful Kitchen! I’m Lauren and I love sharing recipes for everyday gourmet food. My realistic and approachable recipes celebrate fresh ingredients and global flavors for the avid home cook. I’m a Culinary Food Scientist, Writer and former food magazine editor who has worked in food media and publishing for 10+ years. Settle in and hang out for a bit, let’s cook something delicious!
Latest Recipes
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Citrus Marinated Olives and Manchego
Drinks & Cocktails
Cranberry Margarita
Breakfast
Chocolate Coffee Cake
Pasta & Noodles
Mom’s Lasagna Recipe with Cottage Cheese
Holiday Mains
View All Holiday RecipesChristmas Cookies
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Chewy Cardamom Cookies
Cookies
Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
Cookies
Soft Gingerbread Cookies
Desserts
Eggnog Cookies
Stellar Sides
View All Side Dish RecipesPotato Dishes
Biscuits & Rolls
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Holiday Desserts
View All Dessert RecipesTarts and Pies
Best Homemade Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Cookies
Pumpkin Pie Cookies
Tarts and Pies
Bourbon Pecan Pie (No Corn Syrup)
Desserts
Cranberry Curd Tart
Soup Season
View All Soup RecipesSoups, Stews & Chilis
Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup
Soups, Stews & Chilis
Hungarian Mushroom Soup
Soups, Stews & Chilis
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Soups, Stews & Chilis
Quick Bean and Ham Soup
Tips for the Holidays
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How to Break Down a Turkey
Cooking Tips & Techniques
How to Blanch Green Beans
Cooking Tips & Techniques
Flaky Food Processor Pie Crust
Cooking Tips & Techniques
Brown Sugar Substitute
Holiday Appetizers
View All Appetizer RecipesAppetizers
Healthy Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms
Appetizers
Citrus Marinated Olives and Manchego
Fish & Seafood
Mussels Recipe – Easy & Elegant
Appetizers
Smoked Salmon Platter with Blini
Fall Cocktails
View All Cocktail RecipesDrinks & Cocktails
Cold Toddy Recipe with Whiskey
Drinks & Cocktails
Fall Cranberry Sangria Recipe
Drinks & Cocktails
Corpse Reviver No. 2 Cocktail
Drinks & Cocktails
Apple Cider Margarita
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Friday, December 13, 2024
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