Dinner Recipes

The plumber was fixing the garbage disposal—the one I’d jammed with a sweet potato peel, let’s be honest—when he casually mentioned he was on his … Read more

I had sworn off stuffing for years. Honestly, it was the dry, crumbly, flavorless filler that showed up at every holiday table—the kind that sat … Read more

It was 10:47 PM on a frantic Tuesday, and I had a very specific craving: mac and cheese. But here’s the thing—I didn’t have any … Read more

I was standing in the frozen food aisle of our local grocery store last November when the smell hit me — that unmistakable, savory-sweet aroma … Read more

“Why can’t you just use the bread we already have?” my nine-year-old nephew asked, pointing at the half-eaten loaf of sourdough focaccia sitting on the … Read more

The butcher at my local market, a guy named Sal who’s been behind that counter for longer than I’ve been alive, watched me grab a … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a random Tuesday in late October, and I was obsessively scrolling through old photos on my phone. Not vacation pics … Read more

I was folding laundry last Tuesday—boring, I know—when the scent of something sweet and faintly savory drifted in from the neighbor’s open window. It hit … Read more

My cousin Mark had been a turkey hater for as long as anyone could remember. Twenty-seven years, to be exact. He’d show up to Thanksgiving … Read more

My accountant, Mr. Henderson, is the last person I’d expect cooking advice from. I mean, the man wears the same gray cardigan every day and … Read more