Dinner Recipes

The first time I made a truly memorable cheesy ground beef and rice skillet, I was standing in my neighbor’s kitchen on a Tuesday evening. … Read more

There used to be a tiny, slightly crooked diner on the corner of Maple and 3rd called “The Lunch Counter” that made the most ridiculous … Read more

The neighborhood potluck was in three hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing their signature dishes—Maria’s legendary lasagna, Dave’s smoked brisket that … Read more

I was supposed to be making enchiladas. Honest. I had the tortillas laid out, the cheese grated, the oven preheating to 375. Then my three-year-old … Read more

I was standing in the produce aisle of my local grocery store last October, staring at a squash I’d never really paid attention to before. … Read more

My sister asked why I couldn’t just microwave the acorn squash. I started to explain why that wouldn’t work—something about texture and caramelization and the … Read more

I was standing in the middle of a hardware store last Tuesday—not my usual Tuesday spot, honestly—when the smell of oregano and something briny hit … Read more

Hand me that bowl, my neighbor said, reaching across the fence that separates our backyards. I was wrestling with a bag of groceries, trying to … Read more

The St. Patrick’s Day potluck at my son’s school was in about 14 hours and I’d completely forgotten. I mean, completely. I was scrolling through … Read more

It was 10:47 PM on a drizzly Wednesday in early March, and I had a very specific, almost aggressive craving for a loaded baked potato. … Read more