Dinner Recipes

I was at the farmer’s market last September, arms full of heirloom tomatoes I absolutely did not need, when the woman running the mushroom stand—a … Read more

My sister asked why I couldn’t just roast the tomatoes whole, stems and all, instead of halving them. I started to explain why that wouldn’t … Read more

I was standing in the checkout line last Tuesday when the kid behind me started whining for a Lunchable. You know the drill — that … Read more

The woman at the next stall watched me staring at her pile of zucchini—these massive, almost comically oversized ones that looked more like baseball bats … Read more

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

Introduction “Why can’t we just toss the shrimp in the pasta water?” my friend asked as I was about to start cooking. I started to … Read more

It was 11:17 PM on a quiet Tuesday, and honestly, I was craving something savory but light enough not to wreck my sleep. The problem? … Read more

The office holiday party was in less than two hours, and honestly, I hadn’t planned a thing. Everyone else was bringing these fancy, multi-step dishes … Read more

Introduction The other afternoon, I was wandering through the grocery store aisle, just grabbing a few things for dinner, when the sharp tang of sun-dried … Read more

There used to be a tiny bistro tucked away on a bustling street corner in Portland that made the crispiest, most flavorful Parmesan-crusted chicken thighs. … Read more