Chicken Recipes

This was supposed to be a simple batch of fried wings for game day. I had the oil heating, the paper towels laid out, and … Read more

I was at the hardware store, of all places, trying to pick out a new faucet when the guy behind the counter started telling me … Read more

This was supposed to be a stir-fry. A proper one, with that smoky wok hei flavor you get from screaming-hot oil and a lot of … Read more

It was 10:47 PM on a rainy Tuesday, and I was staring into the fridge like it owed me money. The craving hit out of … Read more

My neighbor, Jen, wasn’t trying to impress me. I’d stopped by to borrow a power drill on a random Tuesday afternoon, and the smell hit … Read more

Introduction Last Saturday, I was waiting in line at the local farmers market when the unmistakable aroma of sun-dried tomatoes simmering in cream hit me … Read more

Introduction There used to be this tiny bistro tucked away on a bustling street corner in Portland’s Pearl District that made the crispiest, most flavorful … Read more

Introduction It was 11:37 PM on a quiet Wednesday, and an intense craving for something spicy and sticky had me rummaging through my fridge. I … Read more

Introduction My colleague watched me wrestle with a dull knife and a pan that just wouldn’t heat up properly, and she didn’t say a word … Read more

“Why can’t we just roast the Hatch chiles whole instead of peeling them first?” my friend asked during our chaotic kitchen session. I started to … Read more