Dinner Recipes

Introduction “The power went out halfway through dinner prep one Friday night—my plan of a slow-cooked feast was dashed, and honestly, I was staring down … Read more

“It’s funny how the best recipes sometimes come from the most unexpected moments,” my friend Matt said as he leaned against my kitchen counter, watching … Read more

“I wasn’t expecting to become a drumstick devotee on a random Thursday night, but that’s exactly what happened,” I remember telling my friend Mia while … Read more

Introduction “The first time I made this fresh Mediterranean summer grain bowl with seared salmon, I was halfway through a Saturday farmers market stroll in … Read more

“You have to try my potato salad,” my neighbor, Jim, said last summer as we were setting up for our annual block party. Now, Jim … Read more

“You won’t believe what happened when I tried to fix my smoker at midnight,” I said, shaking my head while wiping a smear of honey … Read more

Introduction “Three Thursdays ago, I found myself juggling a work deadline, a barking dog, and a kitchen that looked like a tornado had just passed … Read more

“You won’t believe how fast this came together,” my friend Mark said as he tossed a handful of shrimp into the sizzling pan. It was … Read more

“You won’t believe how simple this is,” my neighbor called over the fence one sunny Saturday afternoon. She was juggling a basket of fresh tomatoes … Read more

“You’ve got to try this,” my neighbor Jake said one Saturday morning as he hauled a massive, foil-wrapped package over the fence. Now, Jake isn’t … Read more