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Lauren Grant

location-pin Des Moines, IA

School: Iowa State University

Expertise: Recipe development; beer, wine & cocktails; cooking techniques; baking; product testing; grocery shopping

Lauren Grant

  • 15 years working in the food and food publishing industries as a chef and writer
  • Founder and editor of Zestful Kitchen, a food website with cooking tips, tested recipes and how-tos for healthyish cooking
  • Worked in America's Test Kitchen and Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen
  • Writer and recipe developer for Taste Recipes, Simply Organic, EatingWell, Midwest Living, Jim Beam and Parade
  • Winner of Better Homes & Gardens Stylemaker award in 2021 and 2022

Experience

Lauren is a culinary food scientist and writer who has worked in food for more than 15 years. She has worked in numerous test kitchens including America’s Test Kitchen and Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen. In addition to running her popular recipe website, Zestful Kitchen, Lauren has also worked with leading food publications and brands. At Taste Recipes, Lauren is the go-to resource for fantastic cocktail recipes. A few of the recipes she’s shared include a rhubarb gin cocktail, classic negroni and bourbon apple cider. Looking for more cocktail ideas? Lauren re-creates her favorites on her Instagram every Friday.

Education

Iowa State University, bachelor's degrees in culinary food science, journalism and mass communications

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Articles & Recipes

Coffee Jelly

Coffee Jelly

Coffee jelly is an elegant three-ingredient dessert for dinner parties or date nights in. This fun Jell-O variation is perfect for coffee lovers.
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Aioli

You've seen aioli on menus (and you know it's delicious), but what is aioli? This rich and creamy sauce is easy to make at home.
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Dijon Mustard

It's so easy to prepare our homemade Dijon mustard recipe. This tangy and slightly spicy condiment is perfect for sandwiches, prepared salads, dressings and more.