Dinner Recipes

My brother swore he hated soup. For thirty-two years. The man would rather eat a sad sandwich over the sink than face a bowl of … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a random Wednesday in November, and I was standing in front of my open refrigerator, staring at a half-empty carton … Read more

My friend Sarah asked why I couldn’t just throw everything in one bowl and mix it all at once. I was showing her how to … Read more

The Friendsgiving was in twelve hours and I’d completely forgotten I was supposed to bring a side dish. Everyone else would be showing up with … Read more

The woman at the farmers market stall watched me pick up bag after bag of cranberries, put them down, then pick them up again. She … Read more

The office holiday potluck was in twelve hours and I’d completely forgotten. Not just forgotten — I’d actively ignored the email, convinced I had weeks, … Read more

My roommate Sarah asked why I couldn’t just dump everything in one pot and let it simmer while we watched the game. I started to … Read more

My neighbor Phil watched me hauling groceries up the stairs one Tuesday night—bags cutting into my fingers, keys dangling from my mouth—and he didn’t say … Read more

I used to think spinach artichoke dip was a restaurant-only thing. You know, the kind of appetizer you order when you’re out with friends, scooping … Read more

This was supposed to be a slow-braised pork shoulder situation. I had the whole day mapped out — sear the meat, deglaze the pan, let … Read more