Dinner Recipes

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

“Thursday night, I wasn’t planning to cook anything special. Just popped in to drop off a book for my neighbor, and honestly, the moment I … Read more

Introduction The power went out halfway through my dinner prep last Thursday night, and honestly, I wasn’t even mad. I was in the middle of … Read more

“Why can’t we just toss the pork tenderloin and sauce in the slow cooker all at once?” my friend asked during our weekend cooking session. … Read more

Introduction “Why don’t you just toss the ribs in chipotle sauce and skip the dry rub?” my friend asked while I was gearing up for … Read more

It was 10:47 PM on a slow Wednesday, and all I wanted was something quick, tasty, and—honestly—a bit fancy without the fuss. I didn’t have … Read more

Introduction My coworker Jamie watched me fumble with a dry, bland chicken recipe during lunch prep and didn’t say anything at first. Then, as if … Read more

“Buffalo wings are too messy,” my friend Jake had declared for years—two whole summers, actually. Then one late Saturday afternoon, I whipped up these Flavorful … Read more

Introduction There used to be this cozy little bistro tucked away on a quiet street in Portland’s Pearl District that served the most unforgettable crispy … Read more