Easy Sheet Pan Salmon with Roasted Vegetables
I was standing in the fluorescent hum of the grocery store produce aisle last Thursday when the sharp, clean scent of dill hit me. It … Read more
Guest-Favorite Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage and Apple
It was 11:47 PM on a random Wednesday, and I had a sudden, almost primal craving for something savory, sweet, and deeply autumnal. I didn’t … Read more
Crispy Maple-Glazed Delicata Squash Rings: Easy & Perfect
The woman at the farmers’ market stall watched me pick up a delicata squash, put it down, pick it up again. She didn’t say anything … Read more
Creamy Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff: Easy 5-Ingredient Dinner
The potluck was in forty-five minutes and I had completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing elaborate, multi-day preparations like slow-roasted lamb or intricate charcuterie … Read more
Quick Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Crispy Sage
My brother asked why I couldn’t just toss the squash in with the pasta water instead of roasting it separately. I started to explain why … Read more
Cozy Turkey Sweet Potato Chili for Chilly Nights
I was standing in the frozen food aisle at Aldi last Tuesday when the cold air from the open freezer hit my face—and suddenly I … Read more
Best Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Streusel Bread Recipe
Maria wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by her house on a random Tuesday afternoon to drop off a book I’d borrowed, and the … Read more
Juicy Classic Meatloaf with Sweet Glaze: Best Easy Recipe
My uncle Jerry wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by his duplex on a rainy Tuesday to drop off a spare key for his … Read more
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Breast Tenders: 5-Min Easy Recipe
I wasn’t expecting cooking advice from a stranger, but there I was, sitting in the back of a yellow cab in downtown Chicago, listening to … Read more
Quick Crockpot Black Bean Corn Chili
There used to be a tiny, neon-lit diner off Route 9 in New Jersey called The Rusty Spoon that made the best chili I have … Read more