Dinner Recipes

“I wasn’t expecting a culinary epiphany at the neighborhood block party, but there I was, watching my friend Jess expertly grill peaches right alongside her … Read more

“You ever get that random craving for something sweet, smoky, and just a little bit tangy?” my friend Mark asked as we gathered around his … Read more

Introduction “You won’t believe what came out of my oven last Thursday night,” I said to my friend Ellie as she peeked into my kitchen. … Read more

“You ever get hit with a scent that just stops you in your tracks?” That’s exactly what happened last summer at my friend Miguel’s backyard … Read more

Introduction “You won’t believe this pasta came together in just one pot,” my coworker said as she slid the steaming dish across the break room … Read more

“You’ve got to try this,” my neighbor Linda said one afternoon, holding up a slightly stained index card. I was halfway through weeding my herb … Read more

Introduction “You’ve got to try this,” my cousin Luis said, sliding a tiny, messy slider across the picnic table at last year’s backyard barbecue. I … Read more

“You won’t believe how simple this is,” my friend Jinwoo said, sliding a plate of Korean BBQ short ribs across the picnic table. It was … Read more

“You know that feeling when your grill just won’t cooperate, and you’re pretty sure the neighbors think you’ve set off the fire alarm again?” That … Read more

Introduction “You won’t believe what happened when I tried to impress my friends with a quick dinner last Friday night,” I started telling my neighbor … Read more