Dinner Recipes

The other day, I was standing in line at the local grocery store, just minding my own business, when the unmistakable scent of smoky barbecue … Read more

Introduction There used to be a cozy little diner on the corner of Maple and 7th that made the crispiest, most indulgent loaded mashed potato … Read more

Introduction Last November, I was unpacking groceries in the chilly twilight when the unmistakable nutty aroma of brown butter wafted in from a neighbor’s kitchen. … Read more

Introduction “Hand me that bowl,” my neighbor said as I dropped by to borrow some sugar for my morning coffee. I hadn’t even stepped fully … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple stovetop mac and cheese, nothing fancy — just the usual, cozy comfort food to get me through a … Read more

The office potluck was in an hour and I’d completely blanked on what to bring. Everyone else seemed to be rolling in with these fancy, … Read more

Introduction “I don’t do chicken thighs,” my roommate declared for years. Not because of any real disdain, but she was convinced they’d never turn out … Read more

Introduction I was grabbing a late lunch at the corner deli last Wednesday when the sharp tang of garlic and lemon suddenly hit me — … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple brisket sandwich experiment. I grabbed the wrong cut of beef, the slow cooker was still half-full from last … Read more

There used to be this tiny bistro tucked away on a bustling street corner in Portland’s Pearl District that made the most incredible lemon garlic … Read more