Dinner Recipes

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

My roommate swore she hated smash burgers. For years, she insisted they were just overcooked patties smashed to death with no redeeming qualities. Then one … Read more

Introduction “I wasn’t expecting anything fancy.” That’s what my coworker Jenna said when she tossed a foil-covered sheet pan into the oven one random Tuesday … Read more

Introduction “Why can’t we just crush the Ritz crackers right on top instead of making the usual breadcrumb topping?” my friend asked one afternoon as … Read more