Dinner Recipes

It was 10:47 PM on a rainy Tuesday, and I was staring into the fridge like it owed me money. The craving was specific—pulled pork, … Read more

I’m not supposed to play favorites with recipes, but the one my brother-in-law Mark makes is the absolute exception. Last Thanksgiving, I’d stopped by his … Read more

I was standing in the dimly lit aisle of a 24-hour grocery store at 11:45 PM last Tuesday when the scent of roasted garlic from … Read more

I was sitting on the kitchen floor, back against the dishwasher, staring at the empty space where my dinner should have been. The rain was … Read more

My sister-in-law, Sarah, asked why I couldn’t just dump the cranberries and orange juice into the pot and let it boil until it turned into … Read more

My friend Sarah swore she hated soup. For years, she claimed that broth-based meals were just watery excuses for dinner, something you ate only when … Read more

There used to be a tiny, fluorescent-lit takeout spot in the back of a strip mall near my old apartment that made honey garlic chicken … Read more

This was supposed to be a light, herb-infused pan sauce for my roasted chicken. I had planned a delicate reduction with thyme and white wine, … Read more

The plumber was a man of few words. Honestly, for the three hours he spent hunched under my kitchen sink, wrestling with a pipe that … Read more

It was 10:47 PM on a random Wednesday in late October, and a very specific, almost aggressive craving for a loaded baked potato hit me. … Read more