Dinner Recipes

Last Saturday afternoon, I was fumbling around the community garden’s tiny outdoor kitchen, trying to grill some shrimp without any proper tools. My friend Carlos, … Read more

“The neighborhood barbecue was in less than two hours and I’d completely blanked on what to bring. Everyone else was hauling in these elaborate trays … Read more

Three summers ago, there was this tiny roadside diner just off the beaten path in Asheville, North Carolina, that made these unforgettable firecracker honey BBQ … Read more

Introduction “I don’t do bread,” my roommate declared for years. Honestly, I never thought I’d change her mind. She was the type who’d scoff at … Read more

Introduction The other day, I was waiting in line at the grocery store when the sharp aroma of soy sauce and garlic drifted over from … Read more

Introduction “Why don’t you just toss everything together in one pot and call it a day?” my friend Jamie asked while I was meticulously prepping … Read more

“Hand me that bowl,” my neighbor said, her voice calm but with a friendly nudge as I fumbled around trying to get my pancake batter … Read more

I was grabbing a late afternoon coffee last Thursday when the sharp scent of garlic and sizzling butter from a nearby food truck hit me … Read more

The neighborhood block party was in less than two hours and I’d completely blanked on what to bring. Everyone else was showing up with slow-cooked … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple roasted zucchini side dish. I grabbed the wrong pan—my biggest baking sheet instead of the smaller roasting … Read more