Dinner Recipes

My neighbor, a man named Frank who keeps to himself mostly, swore he hated chicken thighs. For three years of living next door, I’d heard … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a random Wednesday, and I had that specific kind of hunger that only comes from a long day and a … Read more

Last Tuesday, I was staring into the fridge after a long day, completely uninspired. The ground beef was thawed, and a lone head of broccoli … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple roasted chicken with vegetables. I had the whole thing planned out—a perfectly seasoned bird, a colorful medley of … Read more

Thanksgiving was in twelve hours and I’d just realized my carefully planned menu had a gaping hole. I was responsible for the potatoes, but my … Read more

She wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by my neighbor Val’s house on a rainy Tuesday to return her slow cooker—I’d borrowed it weeks … Read more

There used to be a tiny French bistro tucked away on a side street in Portland called Le Petit Pot that made the most incredible … Read more

This was supposed to be a completely different dinner. I had a nice pot roast planned, the kind that simmers all afternoon and fills the … Read more

My friend Jenna asked why I couldn’t just roast the squash with the garlic and onion from the start, instead of sweating them separately in … Read more

I wasn’t trying to write a new recipe that day. Honestly, I was just hungry and annoyed. I’d stopped by my brother’s place to grab … Read more