Dinner Recipes

Introduction It was 11:37 PM on a random Thursday, and I was hit with this sudden, serious craving for something warm and utterly comforting—something like … Read more

Last Tuesday, I was fumbling with a nearly empty fridge and a stubborn pasta craving when my neighbor, Rosa, watched me stacking random ingredients on … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple batch of pulled pork tacos for a casual Thursday night. I grabbed the wrong seasoning blend—thinking it was … Read more

There used to be a tiny Korean spot tucked away on a bustling corner of Seattle’s Capitol Hill that made this unforgettable quick savory Korean … Read more

Introduction “The neighborhood block party was in two hours and I’d completely blanked on bringing anything. Everyone else was rolling in with homemade pies and … Read more

Introduction “Hand me that bowl,” my neighbor said, casually tossing a golden drumstick onto his plate like it was nothing. I’d popped over to borrow … Read more

“Why not just toss the chicken thighs with garlic and parmesan right from the start?” my friend asked while I was outlining a more complicated … Read more

The office potluck was in less than an hour, and I hadn’t even thought about what to bring. Everyone else was apparently planning these gourmet … Read more

Introduction The other evening, I was unloading groceries from the car when the faint, smoky aroma of bacon drifted from a neighbor’s open kitchen window … Read more

The summer I decided to try grilling on the tiny balcony of my city apartment, I wasn’t expecting much beyond a few smoky disasters. But … Read more