Dinner Recipes

Introduction “Three Saturdays ago, I popped over to my neighbor’s place just to borrow a cup of sugar, and before I could even step inside, … Read more

Introduction Last Saturday afternoon, my neighbor Claire watched me fussing over a skillet full of pork chops that stubbornly refused to crisp up. She didn’t … Read more

There used to be a tiny barbecue joint tucked away on a busy corner of Charleston’s historic district that made the most unforgettable baby back … Read more

Introduction The other day, I was loading groceries into my car when the sharp zing of lemon hit me — and suddenly I was eight … Read more

The power went out halfway through a humid Saturday afternoon at my local community garden, and honestly, I wasn’t expecting much beyond some awkward small … Read more

Introduction My roommate swore she was allergic to shrimp. For years. Then, last summer, I made these honey garlic grilled shrimp skewers just for myself … Read more

Introduction It was 11:07 PM on a quiet Thursday, and that unmistakable craving for something smoky and crunchy hit hard. I didn’t have the usual … Read more

Introduction I was unloading groceries last Thursday when the sharp scent of soy sauce and sweet ginger from a nearby takeout bag hit me — … Read more

Three summers ago, there used to be this tiny lakeside bistro tucked away in a quiet corner of Minnesota’s Northwoods that made the most unforgettable … Read more

The neighborhood block party was in less than two hours, and I’d completely blanked on what to bring. Everyone else was rolling in with their … Read more