Dinner Recipes

Introduction It was 11:17 PM on a slow Wednesday, and the craving for something warm and cheesy hit me like a freight train. I didn’t … Read more

“Why can’t you just mix the ketchup right into the meat instead of glazing it on top?” my friend asked one evening while I was … Read more

“I’ve never been one for breaded chicken,” my roommate declared every time I suggested it over the past five years. Then one Thursday evening, after … Read more

Introduction Last Tuesday, my colleague watched me wrestle with a sticky mess of sauces and a smoky kitchen trying to get my chicken thighs just … Read more

The neighborhood potluck was in less than two hours and I was staring blankly at my fridge, realizing I had barely prepped anything. Everyone else … Read more

Introduction Last Thursday evening, as I was rummaging through the grocery store aisle looking for something quick to grab, this faint smell of garlic and … Read more

There used to be this tiny, cluttered noodle bar tucked away above a bookstore on the corner of a busy college street in Boston that … Read more

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