Lauren Rothman
School
CUNY School Of Journalism
Expertise
Food Writing, Recipe Development, Health & Wellness
- Lauren has more than ten years of experience as a food writer, and has contributed articles to outlets including Serious Eats, VICE, Food & Wine, and Epicurious.
- A former professional chef, Lauren is an experienced recipe developer.
- Passionate about natural health and wellness, Lauren has authored articles on the subject for Curbed, VICE, HuffPo, and other outlets.
Experience
A former professional chef and recipe developer, Lauren Rothman has been writing about food and drink for more than ten years. Having started as a lowly intern at the popular food blog Serious Eats, she has gone on to author articles for outlets including VICE, Food & Wine, Epicurious, Saveur, and others. Lauren is currently based in Oaxaca, Mexico, and you can check out her collection of food snapshots on Instagram.
Education
Lauren earned her Masters degree at CUNY School of Journalism.
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Stories By Lauren Rothman
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Biscuits aren't all that complicated to make at home, but they can be messy. Instead, ditch round biscuits and use this easier method instead.
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Lava cake can be made at home fairly easy. But when you're heading to the grocery store to pick up the ingredients, make sure to avoid choosing chocolate chips.
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If there's anyone we trust to adapt French onion soup into something more delicious, it's Lidia Bastianich, Italian cooking doyenne and host of 'Lidia's Italy.'
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When thinking of soul food, many will recall hearty, bold flavors mixed and added to some beloved southern dishes. Here is how soul food got its name.
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When staring down a container of cream, you're likely to think first of dessert recipes, but would you ever think to pile whipped cream atop savory foods?
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Too many options can lead to stress and dissatisfaction; Here's how Trader Joe's takes the frustration out of shopping by minimizing the "paradox of choice."
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One tomato sauce flavoring you might not have heard of? Simmering in some tomato leaves right along with the fruit the plants bore.
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Crispy cutlets may seem a bit daunting when it comes to the breading process. Here's a fast and easy method to ensure your pieces of meat are ready for frying.
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When you gather with loved ones to watch the Super Bowl, serving any of these 50 yummy appetizers is sure to please - no matter which team you're rooting for.
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Though French cakes might be basic, they don't lack in flavor, and that's thanks -- in part -- to the frequency with which a hint of booze shows up in recipes.
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Many home cooks turn to making their own tomato-based sauces. Here is the go-to dried herb that you should always consider when you're ready to make a sauce.
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It's common for vegetables to be tossed in oil before they are roasted, but roasting them without any oil can bring about an even more robust flavor.
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Amazon Prime members got a bit of bad news last week when the retail giant announced that soon free shipping on small grocery orders would no longer be offered.
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Ciabatta is, fortuitously, fairly easy to make at home. But, before you set to work doing so, make sure you have your stand mixer ready to go.
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If you'd like to try your hand at flourless brownies, know that you can also determine just how you like their texture by varying the bake time.
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Popular among harried home cooks everywhere, the tuna cakes you'll find across Australia contain a special ingredient more closely associated with hummus.
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Perfect for topping patatas bravas or paella, alioli is Spain's version of the ever-popular aioli. Here's how the simple recipe varies across the regions.
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If you want to whip up this iconic Italian dish that features tender beef stuffed with breadcrumbs and braised in tomato sauce, you'll need to do this first.
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You might want to consider bumping cabbage up to the top of your shopping list. Here are 14 recipes that showcase the delicious versatility of this veggie.
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Sourdough recipes will indicate that part of that maintenance is giving the starter a final feed before baking bread — but is it always necessary?
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While you can't get much more humble than a literal tail of an animal, oxtail can become downright luxurious when cooked well and chefs have been taking notice.
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With a vast repertoire of homey dishes, Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten's cooking is often more than approachable for the average home cook -- and for good reason.
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If you've never baked flourless cookies, you're going to want to give it a shot -- just be sure to take a look at what size eggs you have stocked in the fridge.
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If frozen desserts are your thing, you'll definitely want to check out the icebox cake, a now-classic freezer dessert that tastes delicious.
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To make sure your baked eggs come out just right, you'll want to remove them from the oven about a minute before they seem done. Here's why.
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Move over, graham cracker crust. Cheesecake authority Junior's has its very own, 70-year old spin on cheesecake crust that has stood the test of time.
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If you've set out to cut up some whole tomatoes destined for sauce, a pizza, or other delicious dishes, you might want to look into a shortcut tool.