Crockpot Recipes

Mrs. Gable watched me struggling with the tangled mess of proofing yeast and rising dough. She didn’t say anything at first. Then she pointed a … Read more

Let me tell you, it wasn’t just dinner. It was a Tuesday night salvation. The place was on 4th Street, tucked between a laundromat and … Read more

The neighborhood fall festival was in forty-five minutes and I had completely forgotten to plan dinner. Everyone else was already pulling out their slow cookers … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple Sunday braised pork shoulder with apples and onions. I had the whole thing planned out in my head—sear … Read more

There used to be this tiny, unassuming café tucked away on a side street in downtown Portland that made the most incredible white chicken chili … Read more

My neighbor Kate wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to return her measuring cup—the one I’d borrowed three weeks prior and honestly kept … Read more

The neighborhood block party was in four hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing elaborate dishes—smoked briskets that had been babysat overnight, … Read more

There used to be a little soup-and-sandwich spot on Main Street in my old neighborhood called The Ladle. They made a white chicken chili that … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a random Wednesday, and I had a serious hankering for something smoky, tender, and falling apart. The kind of craving … Read more

This was supposed to be a stir-fry. I had the chicken thawed, the veggies chopped, the soy sauce and ginger ready to go. But somewhere … Read more