Dinner Recipes

My roommate asked why I couldn’t just cook ground beef and dump a packet of seasoning in the same skillet instead of dirtying two pans. … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a pretty average Wednesday, and I was staring down a fridge that honestly looked more sad than stocked. I didn’t … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple grilled chicken salad for our annual Labor Day block party. I had it all planned out—marinated chicken breasts, … Read more

The school open house was in three hours and I’d completely forgotten I was supposed to bring dinner for the teacher appreciation table. Everyone else … Read more

My roommate freshman year, Sarah, watched me stare at the microwave like it held all the secrets of the universe. I was trying to make … Read more

This was supposed to be a calzone. A proper, folded-over, Italian-style calzone with ricotta and marinara, the kind that takes an afternoon to make. I … Read more

My car battery died in the parking lot of the grocery store. Just completely gave up, right there between the cart return and a minivan. … Read more

It was 10:47 PM on a particularly gray Tuesday, and I had a craving that just wouldn’t quit. I wanted something creamy, something garlicky, something … Read more

The company potluck was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing something impressive—I’d overheard talk of a slow-braised short rib … Read more

I wasn’t expecting cooking advice from the accountant, but there I was, knee-deep in tax receipts at my kitchen table, listening to Mr. Henderson describe … Read more