Dinner Recipes

It was 11:47 PM on a drizzly Wednesday in late October, and I had a very specific craving for something that felt like a hug … Read more

The school Halloween party was in 24 hours and I’d completely forgotten. I mean, totally blanked. The sign-up sheet had been circulating for weeks, and … Read more

It was 10:47 PM on a rainy Thursday in late September, and I had a very specific craving for something crispy, salty, and deeply savory. … Read more

The neighborhood block party was in four hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing elaborate appetizers—things that required overnight marinating, three separate … Read more

My niece Clara asked me why I couldn’t just skip the whole rolling-out-pie-crust drama and throw a sheet of puff pastry on top of the … Read more

There used to be a tiny diner on the corner of Elm and 4th, right by the old train station, that made what they called … Read more

I wasn’t expecting cooking advice from a plumber, but there I was, Tuesday morning, standing in the kitchen supply aisle at the hardware store, listening … Read more

The PTA potluck was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. I mean, I’d signed up. I’d even put it on the calendar. But there … Read more

My neighbor Maria asked why I couldn’t just toss the chicken tenders in the air fryer without all the fuss. I was mid-sentence explaining the … Read more

I was standing in the frozen food aisle last Tuesday, staring at a bag of pre-seasoned salmon portions, when the smell of garlic butter hit … Read more