Dinner Recipes

Introduction The summer I moved into my tiny apartment in Santa Fe, I wasn’t expecting to find a recipe that would become my go-to comfort … Read more

My friend Mark had flat-out refused zucchini relish for years. A decade, easy. Then one Thursday evening, when I whipped up this flavorful zucchini relish … Read more

Introduction Last Thursday evening, I was reorganizing my cluttered spice rack when the quiet plumber working on my kitchen sink suddenly started chatting about his … Read more

Introduction Last Saturday afternoon, I was wandering the aisles of my local farmer’s market when the unmistakable scent of fresh zucchini and sharp cheddar cheese … Read more

It was 11:17 PM on a quiet Tuesday, and I was hit with this oddly specific craving for something bright, buttery, and just a little … Read more

Last Tuesday evening, I was unloading groceries when the faint scent of roasting herbs and sizzling garlic from a nearby apartment suddenly hit me — … Read more

My neighbor watched me fumble with the chicken breasts, trying to get the seasoning just right, and didn’t say anything at first. Then, without a … Read more

This was supposed to be a straightforward cold pasta salad for a last-minute potluck. I grabbed the wrong pasta—intending fusilli but ending up with bowties—and … Read more

Introduction The plate was empty before anyone even reached for seconds. Twice in one week, friends asked if I could share the recipe for these … Read more

Introduction There used to be a cozy bistro tucked away on a quiet street in Portland that made the most unforgettable garlic butter chicken thighs … Read more