Dinner Recipes

I wasn’t supposed to be in the kitchen that day. I’d stopped by my neighbor’s place to borrow a ladder—a quick in-and-out, maybe five minutes … Read more

There used to be a tiny Italian-American joint on the corner of Elm and 4th, a place called Gino’s, that made the most incredible pan-seared … Read more

This was supposed to be a chicken pot pie. I had the recipe memorized—the one my mom used to make on cold November nights, with … Read more

I was standing in the frozen food aisle last November, staring at a twelve-pound turkey like it was a personal challenge I didn’t ask for. … Read more

I wasn’t expecting to walk into a cooking lesson that day. I’d stopped by my neighbor Deb’s house to borrow a ladder, and the smell … Read more

My nephew asked why I couldn’t just wrap the stuffed peppers in cheese. I started to explain why that wouldn’t work — then stopped. I’d … Read more

I was standing in the middle of a grocery store parking lot last October when the smell of woodsmoke and something sweet hit me — … Read more

The office chili cook-off was in three hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing their grandmother’s secret recipes, slow-simmered for two days, … Read more

I was standing in the checkout line at the hardware store—of all places—when the plumber behind me started talking about dinner. Not pipes or leaks … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a random Wednesday, and I was hit with the kind of craving that doesn’t let go—something cool, creamy, with a … Read more