Dinner Recipes

Introduction My friend Claire had insisted for years that bisques were just fancy soups that were too rich and complicated to bother with. Five years, … Read more

The power went out halfway through carving pumpkins last Halloween, and as the neighborhood kids gathered under the flickering porch light, a sudden whiff of … Read more

Introduction There used to be a tiny Italian café tucked away on a bustling corner of Portland’s Alberta Street that made the most unforgettable butternut … Read more

Introduction The last time I stood in the parking lot of my local grocery store, a sudden waft of cumin and melted cheese hit me … Read more

Introduction My roommate had insisted for years that Cajun food was just too spicy and complicated for weeknight dinners. For a solid two years, she … Read more

The company picnic was in less than two hours and I still hadn’t figured out what to bring. Everyone else was planning these multi-course spreads … Read more

Introduction There used to be this cozy little bistro tucked away on a side street in Charleston that served what I can only describe as … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a quiet Tuesday, and an unshakable craving for ribs hit me like a freight train. I didn’t have the hours … Read more

Introduction Last Saturday afternoon, I was sorting through old magazines at a dusty flea market when the quietest person you’d never expect to cook struck … Read more

The other day, I was loading groceries into my car when the faint scent of smoky chipotle peppers from a nearby food truck caught me … Read more