Dinner Recipes

My neighbor Jen wasn’t trying to impress me. I’d stopped by to borrow a lug wrench—my car had made a terrifying noise in her driveway—and … Read more

The fall potluck was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. I was staring into my refrigerator like it owed me money, hoping for a … Read more

My neighbor Sarah wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to borrow a ladder on a drizzly Tuesday afternoon, and the smell hit me … Read more

I was standing in the frozen food aisle last Tuesday when the cold air hit my face and, honestly, I was transported right back to … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple roasted butternut squash soup. I had the squash cubed and seasoned, the onions chopped, and even a carton … Read more

My roommate Sarah asked why I couldn’t just throw the gnocchi in with the sausage and let everything cook together in one pan. I started … Read more

I was standing in the produce aisle last Tuesday, staring at a pile of onions, when the smell hit me. It wasn’t the onions themselves—it … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple chicken noodle soup. You know, the kind your grandma made, the kind that comforts you on a rainy … Read more

This was supposed to be a classic, straightforward potato salad for a backyard barbecue. I had it all planned out—a simple vinaigrette-based number with fresh … Read more

I wasn’t expecting grilling advice from my accountant, but there I was, knee-deep in receipts during tax season, listening to Mr. Henderson explain exactly how … Read more