Articles
The New York Times
- January 11, 2014 Opinion | When a Food Writer Can’t Taste (Published 2014)
- January 06, 2009 Saving a Squirrel by Eating One
- July 05, 2006 Something Tasty? Just Look Down
The San Francisco Chronicle
- November 28, 2010 The Roving Feast: Colors, flavors at their peak in late autumn
- October 24, 2010 The Roving Feast: Familiar treat turns up in unlikely locale
- September 26, 2010 The Roving Feast: Parmesan rind adds flavor, richness to any dish
- June 27, 2010 The Roving Feast: Peru, land of sun goddesses and potatoes
- June 13, 2010 The Roving Feast: Edible souvenirs offer a taste of travels
- June 01, 2010 How to make a California version of a fantastic New York sandwich
- May 30, 2010 The Roving Feast: Russ & Daughters’ Heebster sandwich \
- April 04, 2010 The Roving Feast: A soup that’s worth a hill of beans
- March 14, 2010 The Roving Feast: Former thief’s new squeeze: Meyer Lemon Ladies
- February 14, 2010 The Roving Feast: Big plate of pasta? That’s amore!
- December 09, 2009 The familial holiday
- December 06, 2009 Aunties’ latkes, cookies make Hanukkah special
- October 11, 2009 Mozzarella for my daughter’s wedding party
- September 06, 2009 Marlena Spieler’s close encounter in Naples
- August 23, 2009 Can’t-fail Parisian piecrust
- July 26, 2009 Cider and crepes, oh my, on ‘Terror Island’
- June 28, 2009 Food celebration for all on Independence Day
- June 14, 2009 The magic of pasta with eggplant
- May 24, 2009 Marrying pasta and veggies in southern Italy
- April 19, 2009 The Roving Feast: Quinoa ‘risotto’ blends traditions of Peru, Italy
- April 05, 2009 Matzo and memories in China
- March 08, 2009 The Roving Feast: Turning simple leaves into something special
- February 08, 2009 The Roving Feast: My furry Valentine
- February 01, 2009 For this tuna tartare, she’d walk a mile in her Jimmy Choos
- January 07, 2009 The Roving Feast: A Zest for Lemons
- December 03, 2008 The Roving Feast: Falling for Frankfurt and potatoes all over again
- November 05, 2008 The Roving Feast: Saving the day with a sandwich and a smile
- October 22, 2008 The Roving Feast: A paean to Peruvian pachamanca
- October 01, 2008 The Roving Feast: Columnist becomes diet outlaw
- August 13, 2008 The Roving Feast: The original happy meal, Brownie style
- July 23, 2008 The Roving Feast: Nice’s signature salad inspires a Nicoise a la Marlena
- July 09, 2008 The Roving Feast: Poolside food
- May 28, 2008 The Roving Feast: A taste of Campania in Chicago
- May 14, 2008 The Roving Feast: Young salad greens dressed for spring
- April 23, 2008 The Roving Feast: Malaysian stew inspires a song in her heart
- April 09, 2008 The Roving Feast: For the Love of Potatoes
- March 26, 2008 The Roving Feast: Meatballs evoke memories of Grandma
- February 13, 2008 The Roving Feast: Thinking outside the chocolate box on Valentine’s Day
- January 02, 2008 The Roving Feast: When chickens come home to roast
- December 05, 2007 The Roving Feast: How to tackle the holiday smorgasbord
- October 31, 2007 The Roving Feast: Treat yourself on Halloween
- September 11, 2007 Sweet thoughts for Rosh Hashanah
- August 08, 2007 The Roving Feast: Loafing with Napoli’s bakers
- July 11, 2007 The Roving Feast: How to play with a peach
- June 20, 2007 The Roving Feast: In the pool, thoughts turn to Esther Williams and eggplant
- June 06, 2007 The Roving Feast: Up in Arms in the Big Apple
- May 23, 2007 Perfect Picnics / Picnic classics that are simple to make, easy to tote
- May 23, 2007 Russian Potato & Dill Salad
- May 16, 2007 The Roving Feast: Tuna in a can deserves respect
- May 02, 2007 The Roving Feast: Spicy Malaysian soup revives weary travelers
- April 04, 2007 The Roving Feast: Memories are made of sturdy matzo pancakes
- March 21, 2007 The Roving Feast: Bare facts about bears
- February 14, 2007 The Roving Feast: Mood food / Last-minute menu puts romance at your fingertips
- January 31, 2007 The Roving Feast: An ode to cottage cheese
- January 17, 2007 The Roving Feast: Pirouetting with parsnips
- January 03, 2007 The Roving Feast: Hungarian hospitality warms the soles
- December 06, 2006 The Roving Feast: A funny thing happened on the way to Alba
- November 15, 2006 The Roving Feast: Thanksgiving gravy 911
- October 11, 2006 The Roving Feast: Never turn your back on a lobster
- September 13, 2006 The Roving Feast: Accents make the world go ’round
- August 30, 2006 The Roving Feast: Meals to go from the queen of packed luches
- August 16, 2006 The Roving Feast: Sacramento a la carte
- August 02, 2006 The Roving Feast: Confessions of a coffee addict
- July 19, 2006 The Roving Feast: Begging for Big Nate’s BBQ brisket
- June 28, 2006 The Roving Feast: Cool as a cucumber in summertime
- May 31, 2006 The Roving Feast: Bring on the bacon and memories
- May 17, 2006 The Roving Feast: Every artichoke has its thorns
- April 26, 2006 The Roving Feast: Learning to love un-fruity rhubarb
- April 12, 2006 The Roving Feast: Hail to the S.F. chefs
- March 15, 2006 The Roving Feast: A big spoonful of Mary Poppins
- March 01, 2006 The Roving Feast: A feeding frenzy gets Fancy
- February 15, 2006 The Roving Feast: How I learned to love ground turkey
- February 01, 2006 The Roving Feast: A date with Greece’s cooking diva
- January 18, 2006 The Roving Feast: Katz’s pastrami is love at first bite
- January 04, 2006 The Roving Feast: THE POWER OF SUPER FOODS / Superfoods to the rescue
- December 21, 2005 The Roving Feast: Hurray for a world filled with festivities
- December 07, 2005 The Roving Feast: If life’s got you down, go to Umbria
- November 23, 2005 The Roving Feast: All the world loves a french fry
- October 19, 2005 The Roving Feast: Naples food fair bursts with the glories of Southern Italy
- October 05, 2005 The Roving Feast: Vive le French wine & food
- September 14, 2005 The Roving Feast: A magnificent melon baller obsession
- August 24, 2005 The Roving Feast: Gad zukes! Squashed by a bumper crop
- August 10, 2005 The Roving Feast: Spiking the fruit bowl
- July 27, 2005 The Roving Feast: The mozzarella dreams are made of
- July 20, 2005 The Roving Feast: Tomatoes lead the charge
- July 13, 2005 The Roving Feast: Tiptoeing through Barcelona’s Boqueria
- June 29, 2005 The Roving Feast: Greeks bearing gifts are most welcome
- June 08, 2005 The Roving Feast: Falling for lavender all over again
- May 18, 2005 The Roving Feast: Humble beet inspires a grand passion
- April 20, 2005 The Roving Feast: If one charoset’s good, 12 are better
- April 06, 2005 The Roving Feast: On Cyprus, meze is the meal
- March 30, 2005 The Roving Feast: Vodka, caviar and pickled delights
- March 09, 2005 The Roving Feast: There’s no place like home
- February 23, 2005 The Roving Feast: Ode to a perfect pickle
- February 16, 2005 The Roving Feast: Dinner in my cave or yours?
- January 19, 2005 The Roving Feast: Mastering the joy of “Joy”
- December 29, 2004 The Roving Feast: Ring it in / Curl up in your pjs and usher in the new year with high-class s’mores and bowls of popcorn — truffled, of course
- November 24, 2004 The Roving Feast: Naked turkey’s on my mind
- November 10, 2004 The Roving Feast: Diwali ushers in Hindu New Year
- October 27, 2004 The Roving Feast: Don’t let a little chill get you down
- October 13, 2004 The Roving Feast: A funny thing happened on the way to the seashore
- September 29, 2004 The Roving Feast: A passion for pesto
- September 15, 2004 The Roving Feast: Sniff-as-you-go meal can alter a girl’s idea of eating
- September 01, 2004 The Roving Feast: A visit to Versailles is no walk in the park
- August 04, 2004 The Roving Feast: Greek culinary traditions thrive on Ionian island
- July 21, 2004 The Roving Feast: How I learned to love eggplant
- July 07, 2004 The Roving Feast: Turkish delights could include a camel
- June 23, 2004 The Roving Feast: It’s a (berry) wonderful life
- June 09, 2004 The Roving Feast: American in Paris learns to shop a la française
- May 26, 2004 The Roving Feast: Born to barbecue … in Britain / The English get a taste of good ol’ American know-how
- May 12, 2004 The Roving Feast: You say moth, I say moat / Little Indian beans are worth seeking out
- April 28, 2004 The Roving Feast: Happiness is a warm potato / Low-carb craze can drive a girl to distraction
- April 14, 2004 The Roving Feast: Asparagus grows in the spring, tra-la / Seasonal delicacy deserves a celebratory approach
- March 31, 2004 The Roving Feast: Passover celebration brings families together / Ritual seder foods tell a story of slavery, flight and freedom
- March 17, 2004 The Roving Feast: Tiptoeing through Westminster’s gardens / Parsley, sage, rosemary and … Big Ben
- March 03, 2004 The Roving Feast: When passion becomes an obsession / Thoughts of endive frolic in her head
- February 18, 2004 The Roving Feast: How one baby learned to love soy / Afternoons with grandpa could be enlightening experiences
- January 28, 2004 The Roving Feast: Shakespeare never ate in cafeterias / The road to Ashland’s famous festival doth not run smooth
- January 14, 2004 The Roving Feast: One bowl of pho can lead to another / Vietnamese soup remains a favorite
- December 31, 2003 The Roving Feast: Under the influence / A splash or two of booze in dishes helps usher in a new year
- December 10, 2003 The Roving Feast: One good bite deserves another / Ooh, la la! A girl can’t say ‘Non’ to the pastries of Paris
- November 26, 2003 The Roving Feast: A leg, a leg, my kingdom for a leg / If you can’t have the whole turkey, one perfect part will do
- November 05, 2003 The Roving Feast: A French bicycle built for one / To heck with the bugs; full steam ahead!
- October 22, 2003 The Roving Feast: Halloween, American-style / It’s not easy for a Brit to dress like Dracula
- October 08, 2003 The Roving Feast: Lions and tigers and bears — oh, my! / An adventurous cook goes to the zoo
- September 24, 2003 The Roving Feast: In defense of blackberries / And we’re not talking electronic devices here
- September 10, 2003 The Roving Feast: Powerless in New York City / The big blackout of ’03 inspires musings and truffled toast
- August 27, 2003 The Roving Feast: The heat’s on in England; bring on the eggs / Sidewalks are for walking, not frying
- August 13, 2003 The Roving Feast: Tale of a sheep named Charlotte
- July 30, 2003 The Roving Feast: Mother knows best when it comes to tomato plants
- July 16, 2003 The Roving Feast: La dolce vita — with saffron
- July 02, 2003 The Roving Feast: Star-spangled Fourth comes to Britain
- June 18, 2003 The Roving Feast: Learning to love Marmite
- June 04, 2003 The Roving Feast: Visions of eggplant / Obsessed cook seeks the perfect Parmigiana
- May 21, 2003 The Roving Feast: One person’s Jell-O is another’s gelee
- April 23, 2003 The Roving Feast: Fingers were made for tandoori paste
- April 09, 2003 The Roving Feast: On the trail of Israeli falafel
- March 19, 2003 The Roving Feast: Keen on the olives of Kalamata
- March 05, 2003 The Roving Feast: Cooking beats packing, any day
- February 19, 2003 The Roving Feast: Paris’ real passion is in the potage / Soups celebrate spring produce
- February 05, 2003 The Roving Feast: A heady reacquaintance
- January 15, 2003 The Roving Feast: Waste not, want not / Thrifty ideas help cut costs in the kitchen
- January 01, 2003 The Roving Feast: Perusing Perigord / Eating, drinking and pirouetting through southwest France
- December 18, 2002 The Roving Feast: A holiday trifle / Luscious layers of custard, cake and fruit are a child’s Christmas dessert all grown up
- December 11, 2002 The Roving Feast: A cheesy affair in the Cotswolds / Britain’s royalty and locals alike show up to sample
- November 24, 2002 The Roving Feast: Cheap and Easy Entertaining / How to throw a stress-free party without breaking the bank
- October 30, 2002 The Roving Feast: Dancing with pigs / A journey to prosciutto’s epicenter
- October 23, 2002 The Roving Feast: Under Sin City lights / Culinary charms lie beyond the neon
- October 13, 2002 The Roving Feast: GREECE / Edible Athens / A primer on how to get the most out of your Greek eating experience in a reinvented Athens
- October 09, 2002 The Roving Feast: Marlena’s got a squeeze box / And the music makes her cook good things all night long
- September 18, 2002 The Roving Feast: The casting couch moves into the kitchen / A little gustatory bribery goes a long way
- September 04, 2002 The Roving Feast: Holiday stirs up fond memories
- August 07, 2002 The Roving Feast: “Hello, you’ve reached Sweet Bah-sil Galore’ / BBC radio show leads to an odd sort of fan
- July 17, 2002 The Roving Feast: Mad for Malaga / Andalucians love to live it up
- July 03, 2002 The Roving Feast: A Fourth of July feast / American traditions can be celebrated anywhere
- June 26, 2002 The Roving Feast: Old-time REVIVAL / When it comes to outdoor fare, nostalgia carries the day
- June 19, 2002 The Roving Feast: How sweet it is / Cold or hot, syrups make for chic sipping
- June 05, 2002 The Roving Feast: 50 years on the throne and still going strong
- May 22, 2002 The Roving Feast: Aegean Island-hopping for canned spaghetti
- May 08, 2002 The Roving Feast: Mother’s Day bonds the generations / Memories focus on meals together
- April 17, 2002 The Roving Feast: Food lover frolicks to the Basque country / Joie de vivre resonates throughout the seaside city of Biarritz
- March 27, 2002 The Roving Feast: Broccoli for a day / Treated properly, this cruciferous vegetable rules
- March 06, 2002 The Roving Feast: More ideas for chicken breasts
- March 06, 2002 The Roving Feast: THE BEST CUT OF ALL / Elegant little chicken breasts are at home in any language
- February 13, 2002 The Roving Feast: Frolicking in France / No-frills hotels can be simply charming
- January 16, 2002 The Roving Feast: A Scottish adventure
- December 26, 2001 The Roving Feast: Sparkling Britain / American couple has a knack for bubbly
- December 05, 2001 The Roving Feast: Embracing a British tradition
- November 18, 2001 The Roving Feast: MIGHTY MORSELS / Everything you ever wanted to know about canapes
- November 07, 2001 The Roving Feast: Is there life after London? / Despite being a bit unexciting, the English countryside can be oh so relaxing
- October 17, 2001 The Roving Feast: You gotta gear up to pare down
- September 26, 2001 The Roving Feast: Happiness is a hunk of cheese / Switzerland’s national treasure is full of holes
- September 05, 2001 The Roving Feast: Some are born to cook
- August 22, 2001 The Roving Feast: Pie fetish keeps the British busy
- August 08, 2001 The Roving Feast: In search of the perfect Caesar / Tijuana trek leads to a letdown
- July 25, 2001 The Roving Feast: Mayor’s pasta oozes sex appeal
- July 11, 2001 The Roving Feast: Harvesting the sea’s briny offerings
- June 27, 2001 The Roving Feast: A perfect picnic for dad and Joe DiMaggio
- June 13, 2001 The Roving Feast: Dills unite siblings in a passion for pickles / Perfection hides in an old wooden barrel
- May 30, 2001 The Roving Feast: The fancy of Britain / Tikka masala’s more popular than fish ‘n’ chips
- May 27, 2001 The Roving Feast: Barley salad with arugula, mint and basil from outdoor Menu 2.
- May 16, 2001 The Roving Feast: Stand by your “chien’ / Dining with Fido adds to the French experience
- May 02, 2001 The Roving Feast: A fetish for fondue
- April 18, 2001 The Roving Feast: Tiptoe through Holland’s Tulips
- April 04, 2001 The Roving Feast: The Cousin-Cannelloni Connection
- March 28, 2001 For Farmers, It’s a Season Of Sadness / Foot-and-mouth casts a pall over Britain
- March 21, 2001 The Roving Feast: Two Countries, Divided by the Sandwich
- March 14, 2001 The Roving Feast: The ABC’s of Dinner / With a well-stocked pantry, a meal is just minutes away
- March 07, 2001 The Roving Feast: The Egg and I
- February 21, 2001 The Roving Feast: And the Winner Is: Catania
- February 14, 2001 The Roving Feast: After-Work ENTERTAINING / Keep it simple, informal and, above all, fun
- February 07, 2001 The Roving Feast: Europe’s Food Is Amazing, But Bay Area Is Hard to Beat
- January 24, 2001 The Roving Feast: Let ’em Eat Bubble Gum Broccoli
- January 10, 2001 The Roving Feast: Not What the Doctor Ordered
- December 27, 2000 The Roving Feast: A Flaky Epiphany in Paris
- December 13, 2000 The Roving Feast: Asian Tea Time Mixes East, West
- November 29, 2000 The Roving Feast: French and California Cuisines Say ‘How Do You Do?’
- November 08, 2000 The Roving Feast: The Essence of Olives / Heady celebrations surround Sicilian harvest
- October 25, 2000 The Roving Feast: When in Italy Eat Lasagna Bianca
- October 18, 2000 The Roving Feast: Sunday Lunch / Bringing back an old-time tradition that’s just too good to lose
- October 11, 2000 The Roving Feast: The Roof Is Alive With the Sound of Music
- October 04, 2000 The Roving Feast: IN THE MOOD FOR MEZE / A delightful array of little plates to help you nibble away the day
- September 27, 2000 The Roving Feast: The Prince’s Potatoes
- September 06, 2000 The Roving Feast: Racing to Summer’s Sweet End
- August 23, 2000 The Roving Feast: HAVE FORK, WILL TRAVEL / A Bay Area food fanatic finds, life, love and sausages on the continent
- August 23, 2000 The Roving Feast: The Truth About Pesto
- August 02, 2000 The Roving Feast: Yesterday’s Loaves / Today’s old, hard, stale bread can become tomorrow’s chic little salad, lusty soup or eye-catching appetizer
- February 23, 2000 The Roving Feast: THE CHEESE STANDS ALONE / Rarebits, Rabbits and other melty dishes where the whole point is cheese
- January 12, 2000 The Roving Feast: Rustic Pleasures / Hearty soups from the French coutryside warm the soul
- December 29, 1999 The Roving Feast: Glittering Beginnings / Serve a luxurious midnight breakfast to welcome a star-filled year
- December 15, 1999 The Roving Feast: Impromptu Holiday Feasts / Sensational last-minute dishes to pamper the inner you — and a few close friends
- November 03, 1999 The Roving Feast: Appetizers on Ice / Holiday’s ahead? Not to worry — if the freezer’s full of party fare
- September 22, 1999 The Roving Feast: End of Season Salsas / Exotic sprightly relishes step in where heavier sauces fear to tread
- August 18, 1999 The Roving Feast: Summer Comfort / Light, fresh fare lets you weather the Bay Area’s fickle season
- July 21, 1999 The Roving Feast: Reinventing Midsummer Barbecues
- July 07, 1999 The Roving Feast: Vive la Fusion! / Sunny California cuisine, tropical ingredients take on a French accent
- June 09, 1999 The Roving Feast: 5 EASY PIECES / Short and sweet ingredient list makes more with less
- June 02, 1999 The Roving Feast: Nearly Every Food Type Stars as Little Dipper / Low-fat mixtures open up universe of flavors
- March 24, 1999 The Roving Feast: Quintessential Dish Sweetens Seders All Over the World
- January 27, 1999 The Roving Feast: MARRAKESH MAGIC / Seductive Moroccan stews bring a taste of the Casbah to your kitchen
- December 23, 1998 The Roving Feast: THE OLIVE CRUSH / SPAIN / A Traditional Ritual Maintains Village Ways
- November 18, 1998 The Roving Feast: AN AMERICAN THANKSGIVING IN LONDON / It’s the holiday for culinary patriotism — and that means foraging for turkey, cranberries and just the right decor
- November 11, 1998 The Roving Feast: Sweet-Sour Accents Burnish the Flavor Palette Of an Autumn Harvest Dinner Menu
- November 04, 1998 The Roving Feast: Dinner for 4 Promises to Spoil the Guests With Sumptuous Foie Gras and Truffles
- October 28, 1998 The Roving Feast: Autumn Entertaining / Three elegant menus celebrate the change of season
- August 05, 1998 The Roving Feast: Midsummer Nights’ Menus / Four easy, classy meals that showcase the vibrancy of the season
- May 13, 1998 The Roving Feast: Five Quick, Super-Simple Grill Recipes
- May 13, 1998 The Roving Feast: THE ESSENTIAL GRILLING GUIDE / Everything you need to know to get you through the barbecue season
- May 13, 1998 A Glorious Wine Sauce From Burgundy
- May 06, 1998 The Roving Feast: MEDITERRANEAN TRILOGY / Three strong-but-simple ingredients — olives, lemons and garlic — capture the essence of this robust cuisine
- April 15, 1998 The Roving Feast: Romancing the Asparagus / More than a green vegetable, these succulent stalks are a harbinger of spring
- December 17, 1997 The Roving Feast: THE BIG INDULGENCE / Hearty concoctions for those who can never be too rich, too pampered or too well fed
- December 10, 1997 The Weekend Cook: A Pot au Feu Becomes a Family Affair for the French
- November 12, 1997 The Weekend Cook: Tap Into the Potential Presented by Pumpkins / The gourd’s versatility and sweet flavor can delight seasonal cooks
- October 29, 1997 The Roving Feast: AUTUMN MOSAIC / Soul-warming dishes that showcase the change in season
- October 22, 1997 The Weekend Cook: The Little Wheat Berry That Could
- October 08, 1997 The Weekend Cook: Happiness Is a Fridge Full of Artichokes
- September 17, 1997 The Weekend Cook: A No-Bones-About-It Chicken Extravaganza
- August 27, 1997 Shelling Beans Are the Backbone of a Weekly Menu
- July 23, 1997 The Weekend Cook: Culinary Trio Sets a Mediterranean Mood
- June 18, 1997 The Roving Feast: SUMMER SURVIVAL GUIDE / Everything to Get You Through Summer Cooking and Eating
- July 31, 1996 The Weekend Cook: Dandy Ideas for Leftovers
- November 22, 1995 The Weekend Cook: The Remains of the Day’s Turkey
- November 01, 1995 The Weekend Cook: Puchero: A Latin Meal in a Pot
- October 25, 1995 ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT / Cheese Cheese adds extra dimensionnto any meal — as appetizer, main course or dessert
- September 06, 1995 The Weekend Cook: A Little Couscous Goes a Long Way
- August 23, 1995 The Vegetarian Bistro / French cooks work magic with meatless meals
- August 16, 1995 The Weekend Cook: Unfolding the Mysteries of Crepes
- July 26, 1995 The Weekend Cook: A Fabulous Fresh-Veggie Feast
- July 19, 1995 Cooling Summery Soups / Chill Out With Summer Soup
- July 19, 1995 Easy-living summer soups
- July 12, 1995 Off the Shelf: Quick, Fat-Free Black Beans
- July 12, 1995 The Weekend Cook: Ratatouille — Not Just a Veggie Stew / Versatile Mediterranean melange shines as entree, side dish or relish
- June 07, 1995 The Weekend Cook: Pot of Beans Is Like Money in the Bank
- May 24, 1995 Precooked Logs of Polenta
- May 10, 1995 Crowing About Takeout Rotisserie Chickens
- April 19, 1995 A Patch of Spring / OUTDOORS / The Sweet Grills Of Spring
- April 12, 1995 Celebrate Spring With Hassle-Free Lamb
- April 12, 1995 Rolling and Wrapping Pasta
- April 05, 1995 A Passover In France
- March 15, 1995 Dressing Up Those Plain White Beans
- March 15, 1995 Cactus Will Pique Appetite
- March 08, 1995 Mouth-Watering St. Paddy’s Fare
Other
- July 10, 2021 Author Profile: Marlena Spieler – The Complete Guide to Traditional Jewish Cooking, ckbk.com
- January 23, 2001 King of the Street, Saveur
Recipes
The San Francisco Chronicle
- November 10, 2008 Dinner: Austin Powers’ Shag-A-Delic 1970s Grilled Ham, Cheese & Pineapple
- October 29, 2008 Pears partner with sweet, savory dishes
- May 23, 2007 Lemon-Yogurt Roast Chicken
- May 23, 2007 Watermelon with Lime Juice & Zest
- March 28, 2007 Cook It: Macaroni’s Got the Blues
- January 16, 2007 Cook It: Alpine Macaroni and Appenzeller with Creme Fraiche
- October 04, 2006 Top Recipe 1994: Sicilian Chicken with Lemon, Mint & Almonds
- November 16, 2005 Special Thanksgiving Issue / Appetizers
- July 03, 2002 Fire up festivities with snappy sauces
- June 06, 2001 No-cook dishes pamper your budget
- January 26, 2000 Short Order: A main dish in minutes
- August 11, 1999 Short Order: A main dish in minutes
- March 04, 1998 Short Order: A main dish in minutes
Bon Appetit
- March 01, 2011 Easy French Bistro Menu
- September 13, 2010 Spaghetti with Olives, Kale, and Cherry Tomatoes
- August 23, 2010 Bruschetta with Kalamata Olives, Braised Greens, and Ricotta
- August 23, 2010 Moroccan-Style Cod with Green Olives, Lemon, and Cauliflower
- August 23, 2010 Roasted Chili Citrus Chicken Thighs with Mixed Olives and Potatoes
- January 31, 2010 Buckwheat Galettes with Salmon, Capers, and Dill
- December 17, 2009 Basic Buckwheat Crepes
- December 17, 2009 Buckwheat Crepes with Pears and Crème Fraîche
- December 17, 2009 Egg-Topped Soba Noodles with Asparagus and Prosciutto
- December 17, 2009 Wild Mushroom and Onion Kasha
- November 17, 2009 Mixed Greens with Mustard Dressing
- November 17, 2009 Mushroom Croque-Monsieur
- November 17, 2009 Roasted Pears with Blackberries, Ricotta, and Lavender Sugar
- September 08, 2009 Beet Chutney
- September 08, 2009 Chipotle Cranberry Sauce
- September 08, 2009 Cranberry Sauce with Red Wine, Pomegranate Molasses, and Mediterranean Herbs
- September 08, 2009 Cranberry-Mustard Relish
- September 08, 2009 Onion Marmalade
- September 29, 2008 Cumin-Scented Eggplant with Pomegranate and Cilantro
- September 29, 2008 Mediterranean Salad with Prosciutto and Pomegranate
- September 29, 2008 Pomegranate Sheet Cake with Lime Glaze
- September 29, 2008 Pomegranate-Marinated Lamb with Spices and Couscous
- November 30, 2001 Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Mustard Seeds
- November 30, 2001 Herbed Yorkshire Puddings
- November 30, 2001 Horseradish Sauce
- November 30, 2001 Mashed Potatoes with Jerusalem Artichokes and Chives
- November 30, 2001 Roasted Pear and Amaretto Trifle
- November 30, 2001 Roasted Root Vegetables with Rosemary
- November 30, 2001 Smoked Duck and Walnuts with Winter Greens
The New York Times
- Spaghetti al Limone, The New York Times
ckbk.com
- October 19, 2021 Lebkuchen
- September 22, 2021 Beef and Aubergine Casserole
- September 07, 2021 Couscour with Dried Fruit and Nuts
- July 12, 2021 Aubergines with Tomato Topping
Other
- November 13, 2020 Kathleen Hill: Crab, Thanksgiving and more, Kathleen Thompson Hill
- September 04, 2019 Neapolitan Ragù or Ragù Napolitano, The Rambling Epicure
- December 04, 2018 Lemons, The Rambling Epicure
- February 17, 2016 Ethiopian Dorot Wat Chicken Stew for Shabbat, The Forward
- February 17, 2016 Libyan Spicy Pumpkin Dip, The Forward
Radio
- December 26, 2019 At The Table Podcast, KSRO
- 2018 “I didn’t want to live without taste” BBC World Service (The Food Chain)
- March 18, 2013 Our Changing Taste, BBC Food Programme
- 2010ish: various appearences on Angel Radio, Havant.
- 2009 Guest appearances: Evan Kleinman 2009, Martha Stewart (Sirius Radio).
- 2008-2009 Food Guy and Marcy (Guy Fieri and Marcy Smothers — regular contributor)
- 2000-2002: Resident food expert for weekly radio program, LBC
- 1990s-early 2000s: Various BBC Radio 4
- frequent guest on Gene Burns KGO SF
- Inaugural resident chef for Veg Talk
- Frequent appearances on The Food Programme, Woman’s Hour, and various others.
Television
Throughout 2000s: regular guest on many programmes including: Vefa (Athens, Greece) where she prepared spaghetti with tomatoes to great enthusiasm. Interviewed last summer by China Television.
Guest of San Francisco’s Evening Mag KRON; various morning shows, was a regular contributor on various BBC/Carlton Food Network shows in late 90s/early 2000. Appeared on weekend Today (NBC) to promote BBQ book.
Awards
- 2022 Marlena receives a World Gourmand Award for her upcoming memoir
- 2019 Junior Jewish Cookbook receives a World Gourmand Award
- 2018 A Taste of Naples: Neapolitan Culture, Cuisine, and Cooking receives a World Gourmand Award
- 2004 Williams-Sonoma Foods of the World: Paris: Authentic Recipes Celebrating the Foods of the World receives a World Gourmand Award
- 2002 Jewish Heritage Cookbook: A Fascinating Journey Through The Rich And Diverse History Of The Jewish Cuisine receives a World Gourmand Award
- 2000 Feeding Friends receives a World Gourmand Award
In Memoriam
- August 31, 2023 “Food writer who embraced history, geography and the sensation of taste and smell”. The Jewish Chronicle
- August 14, 2023 “Ebullient food writer and contributor to Radio 4’s The Food Programme who rebuilt her sense of taste and smell after an accident“. The Times
- August 9, 2023 “When Marlena Spieler died, I found solace in her spicy pasta” The Jewish News of Northern California
- August 7, 2023 “Marlena Spieler, globetrotting cookbook writer, had her roots in Jewish S.F.” The Jewish News of Northern California
- August 1, 2023 “Writer of more than 70 cookbooks, whose love of the cuisines of Mexico and Italy kept her on a perpetual hunt for delicious meals”. The Guardian
- July 28. 2023 “Revisiting recipes from late columnist Marlena Spieler”. San Francisco Chronicle
- July 7, 2023 “Marlena Spieler, former Chronicle food columnist and bon vivant, dies at 74”. San Francisco Chronicle.
