Dinner Recipes

My sister-in-law, Jen, wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by on a random Tuesday afternoon to drop off a book I’d borrowed, and this … Read more

I was digging through my freezer last Tuesday, looking for a bag of frozen peas I knew was in there somewhere, when the cold air … Read more

This was supposed to be a quiche. A proper, fancy, French-style quiche with a from-scratch crust that I had every intention of rolling out perfectly. … Read more

My roommate Jen asked why I couldn’t just pour brown sugar on top of the meatloaf instead of mixing it into the ketchup glaze. I … Read more

I was standing in the middle of the pasta aisle last Tuesday, staring at a box of farfalle like it held the secrets to the … Read more

I wasn’t expecting cooking advice from my accountant, but there I was, knee-deep in tax receipts last October, listening to him describe exactly how to … Read more

My husband swore he hated white beans. For years. He’d push them to the side of his plate, claiming they were “mushy” and “boring.” Then, … Read more

I was at the community garden last fall, packing up my haul of bell peppers and a few scrawny sweet potatoes that honestly looked more … Read more

The Friendsgiving potluck was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing their signature dishes—Sarah with her legendary mac and cheese … Read more

I was standing in the dairy aisle last Tuesday, staring at a tub of sour cream like it held the secrets to the universe, when … Read more