Lauren Chattman
Lauren Chattman is a cookbook author, freelance writer and former professional pastry chef. Her recipes have appeared in Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, Cook’s Illustrated and The New York Times. She is the author of 14 books, most recently "Cake Keeper Cakes" (Taunton 2009) and "Cookie Swap!" (Workman, 2010). She has also co-authored several books with former White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier, including Dessert University (Simon & Schuster, 2004). With artisan baking expert Daniel Leader, she is the co-author of the IACP award-winning "Local Breads" (Norton, 2007). With Susan Matheson, she is co-author of "The Gingerbread Architect" (Clarkson Potter, Fall 2008) Lauren lives in Sag Harbor with her husband and two daughters. She blogs about local food and small-town life at sagharbordays.blogspot.com.
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Lauren Chattman 7/11/13 An easy, nutty fruit tart with frangipane
I love summer fruit tarts but live in fear of traditional pastry dough, which is ... Read more »
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Lauren Chattman 6/27/13 Bruschetta for dessert, 8 ways
Dinner is over, the grill is still warm, and you have a craving for something ... Read more »
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Lauren Chattman 6/20/13 5 simple, delicious strawberry recipes
Thanks to May's cool weather, local strawberries arrived a little late this year. No matter ... Read more »
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Lauren Chattman 6/13/13 Make your own pita bread
When my children first tasted the freshly baked pita at the Pita House in Patchogue, ... Read more »
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Lauren Chattman 5/30/13 Don't fear the upside-down cake
If you scare easily, you probably avoid upside-down cakes. I don't mean you refuse to ... Read more »
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Lauren Chattman 5/22/13 'No Bake Makery' inspires young cooks
When my daughter, who is off to college in August, asked me for a panini ... Read more »
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Lauren Chattman 5/8/13 A yogurt cake with less fat
It is amazing that people still get excited about yogurt, considering it has been around ... Read more »
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Lauren Chattman 4/24/13 A simple, tasty jam tart
The days are getting longer, the air is getting warmer and the daffodils have poked ... Read more »
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Lauren Chattman 4/11/13 Bringing molecular gastronomy into the home
Like any faithful viewer of "Top Chef," I am familiar with molecular gastronomy, the futuristic ... Read more »
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Lauren Chattman 3/27/13 A focaccia that's sweet and savory
Lately I've been craving baked goods that are sweet and savory at the same time: ... Read more »
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Lauren Chattman 3/20/13 5 easy Easter sweet treats
If you've eaten chocolate eggs from your Easter basket for breakfast and snacked on jelly ... Read more »
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Lauren Chattman 3/6/13 Beer in those muffins adds depth, flavor
Beer and muffins -- now there are two words you don't often see in the ... Read more »
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Lauren Chattman 2/20/13 Grapefruit, good for every meal
I love a good Honey Crisp or Macintosh as much as the next person. But ... Read more »
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Lauren Chattman 2/7/13 Cheese fondue for two
Gazing into your beloved's eyes as you take turns dipping pieces of crusty bread into ... Read more »
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Lauren Chattman 1/31/13 Baking bread with an Irish twist
On a trip to Dublin last summer, my husband and older daughter spent an afternoon ... Read more »
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Lauren Chattman 1/17/13 Make your own cake doughnuts
A couple of weeks into January, and my New Year's resolution to eat oatmeal every ... Read more »
