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Leslie Brenner

Leslie Brenner

A chocolate mousse for every mood

This classic, easy-to-make, irresistible French dessert is yours to customize

Jan 16, 2021

Three servings of chocolate mousse, served in glass tumblers, topped with whipped cream and cacao nibs

Jan 16, 2021

Leslie Brenner

A stellar quiche Lorraine is easier to make than you might think

Custardy, bacony, buttery-crusted and warm, it’s a treat you’ll love to make — and eat.

Jan 8, 2021

A stellar quiche Lorraine is easier to make than you might think

Jan 8, 2021

Leslie Brenner

Moussaka gets a (long overdue!) makeover

Greece’s most famous dish has a curious history that may explain why it’s easy to find a great version. Happily, we’ve got a recipe for…

Dec 13, 2020

A slice of moussaka is lifted out of its baking dish.

Dec 13, 2020

Leslie Brenner

Dana Cowin teams up with food entrepreneurs to bring a world of flavor to her table and yours —…

Strange as it may seem, Dana Cowin — who led Food & Wine magazine for 21 years as editor in chief, and who has been one of the most…

Dec 10, 2020

Dana Cowin teams up with food entrepreneurs to bring a world of flavor to her table and yours —…

Dec 10, 2020

Leslie Brenner

In reimagining restaurants, everything is possible

Let’s evolve, shall we?

Sep 26, 2020

A woman carrying a white plastic bag walks by Paris restaurant JeanneA at night. The restaurant has sidewalk tables.

Sep 26, 2020

Leslie Brenner

Okra may be the most meaningful vegetable for this singular moment

Because it’s so important in Black American cooking, it’s a great time to discover its virtues.

Sep 25, 2020

Fresh okra pods are spread on a brown basket.

Sep 25, 2020

Leslie Brenner

Post-pandemic, what becomes of food culture throughout America?

Travel centered around eating may become a thing of the past — at least for a while. A mid-September road trip provides an eerie glimpse…

Sep 21, 2020

Post-pandemic, what becomes of food culture throughout America?

Sep 21, 2020

Leslie Brenner

‘The Mexican Home Kitchen,’ reviewed

With the publication of her first cookbook, popular blogger Mely Martínez is now everyone’s abuelita.

Sep 12, 2020

‘The Mexican Home Kitchen’ cookbook, shown on a bamboo cutting board with fresh chiles, garlic, thyme and a carrot

Sep 12, 2020

Leslie Brenner

Yōshoku boomerang

What sandos and Japanese potato salad tell us about food, culture and authenticity

Jul 28, 2020

Yōshoku boomerang

Jul 28, 2020

Leslie Brenner

‘Falastin’ thrills, delights and delivers

Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley’s cookbook is a delicious journey into Palestine

Jul 28, 2020

‘Falastin’ thrills, delights and delivers

Jul 28, 2020

Leslie Brenner

Leslie Brenner

James Beard Award-winning journalist, author, cook and consultant, Leslie is founder of cookswithoutborders.com.

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