Dinner Recipes

Introduction The neighborhood block party was in less than two hours and I had zero dinner plans. Everyone else was bringing these fancy multi-step casseroles … Read more

“Why can’t you just toss the salmon and asparagus together in the pan and call it dinner?” my friend asked me last Friday evening, as … Read more

Introduction It was 11:17 PM on an otherwise dull Tuesday, and I was hit with a craving that felt oddly specific: crispy, garlicky, cheesy chicken … Read more

Introduction Last Tuesday, my neighbor watched me wrestle with a stubborn skillet that just wouldn’t heat right. She didn’t say anything at first. Then, casually … Read more

Introduction The office potluck was in less than two hours, and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else was bringing these elaborate homemade casseroles and desserts that … Read more

The summer I discovered just how much magic can happen in a humble kitchen, my neighbor Joan watched me struggling with a basket of overripe … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple weeknight pasta bake. I grabbed the wrong type of peppers—banana peppers instead of bell peppers—the oven was … Read more

The summer I turned twenty-five, I was wandering through a bustling farmers market on a sticky Saturday afternoon when the sharp, sweet scent of cherry … Read more

“Last Thursday evening wasn’t supposed to be anything special. I’d just popped over to Sam’s place to borrow a charger, but the moment I stepped … Read more

Introduction The office potluck was in less than two hours and I’d completely blanked on bringing anything. Everyone else would be showing up with their … Read more