Archive - Life, Death & Dinner

Flourless Lemon-Almond Cake

What's the occasion? Spreading lemon-scented sunshine on Passover & Easter.

Mar 29 • Liza Schoenfein

Simplest Pan-Roasted Chicken

What's the occasion? You don't need one.

Mar 17 • Liza Schoenfein

Beet Salad With Garlic Chips & Goat Cheese

What's the occasion? Winter slowly giving way to spring.

Mar 4 • Liza Schoenfein

February 2026

5 recent (and mostly food-related) obsessions.

Feb 26 • Liza Schoenfein

Miso Salmon With Soba Stir-fry

What's the occasion? A beautiful, balanced meal in minutes.

Feb 20 • Liza Schoenfein

Sesame Noodles for Longevity

What’s the occasion? Welcoming the Fire Horse

Feb 15 • Liza Schoenfein

Cozy Banana Crumb Cake

What's the occasion? It's too cold for cereal, and we deserve something sweet.

Feb 8 • Liza Schoenfein

Chili for Dinner + Calls to Melt ICE

What's the occasion? It's very, very cold out there.

Feb 1 • Liza Schoenfein

January 2026

Part 2: Italian Chickpea-Cabbage Soup

What's the occasion? Weathering the storm.

Jan 23 • Liza Schoenfein

Part 1: Hurricanes Make Me Hungry

With a monster storm brewing, I simmered a big pot of Italian chickpea soup.

Jan 23 • Liza Schoenfein

Baked Eggs à la Bear

What's the occasion? Upping the breakfast game.

Jan 18 • Liza Schoenfein

Spicy Tomato-Ginger Soup

What's the occasion? After a rough week, we need something cozy.

Jan 10 • Liza Schoenfein

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