Dinner Recipes

Introduction The summer I turned thirty, I was wandering around a bustling flea market in downtown Portland, just killing time and sipping on a too-sweet … Read more

My friend once asked why I couldn’t just toss the salmon straight into the pan with garlic butter and a squeeze of lemon, skipping the … Read more

Introduction The neighborhood potluck was in less than two hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else was bringing these elaborate, slow-cooked dishes that probably simmered … Read more

Introduction I was waiting in line at the local farmer’s market last Saturday when the smell of roasting tomatoes and fresh basil from a nearby … Read more

Introduction “The sizzle when the ground beef hits the pan was the first thing that caught me as I walked into Tom’s kitchen last Thursday. … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce. I grabbed the wrong basket at the farmers market—cherry tomatoes instead of … Read more

Introduction The summer I turned thirty, I found myself in the most unexpected place for a recipe: a quiet corner of a bustling farmers market … Read more

“Why don’t you just stuff the chicken with the green chili cream cheese mixture before cooking?” my friend asked one Saturday afternoon while I was … Read more

It was 11:37 PM on a random Wednesday, and I was struck by this insane craving for something sweet, savory, and a little bit spicy. … Read more

Introduction It was 11:17 PM on a random Thursday — the kind of quiet night when the house is too still and your brain decides … Read more