Dinner Recipes

The summer I turned thirty, I was sitting on a park bench near a bustling street fair, juggling my usual lunch of a simple sandwich. … Read more

Introduction “Why can’t we just toss the buffalo sauce on the chicken and bake it right on the flatbread?” my friend Jake asked as I … Read more

Introduction There used to be this tiny Italian trattoria tucked away on a busy corner in downtown Portland that made the crispiest, most flavorful Italian … Read more

Introduction “The neighborhood block party was in just a few hours, and I had absolutely no plan for what to bring. Everyone else was pulling … Read more

“Why can’t you just skip the crust and bake the tomatoes right in the pan?” my friend asked one humid Saturday afternoon, eyeing my carefully … Read more

Introduction Three weeks ago, I was standing in my cluttered kitchen at nearly midnight, staring at a mixing bowl full of sticky dough that I’d … Read more

Introduction The summer I moved into my first apartment, I was broke, hungry, and convinced I could only manage boring meals. One evening, while fumbling … Read more

Introduction “You know, I never thought much about barbecue sauces until that one summer afternoon when my neighbor, old Mr. Jenkins, invited me over to … Read more

Introduction Three summers ago, I found myself trapped in a tiny roadside diner somewhere outside Memphis, looking for a quick bite after a long drive. … Read more

The summer my friend Carlos invited me over for a spontaneous backyard barbecue, I wasn’t expecting much—just the usual burgers and hot dogs. But then, … Read more