Dinner Recipes

“Why can’t we just toss the beef straight into the pan with the sauce and call it dinner?” my friend asked one evening as I … Read more

My friend Jake claimed for years he would never touch anything “too spicy” or “too rich” from Cajun cooking. For over a decade, he’d politely … Read more

Introduction The power went out halfway through a lazy Sunday afternoon at my friend Marco’s place, of all times. We were halfway through watching a … Read more

Introduction There used to be this tiny, almost hidden eatery tucked away on a bustling street corner in Portland’s Pearl District that made the most … Read more

Introduction “Hand me that skillet,” my neighbor called out as I dropped my groceries by the door. I wasn’t planning on sticking around, honestly — … Read more

Introduction It was 11:37 PM on a quiet Tuesday, and I was hit with this insane craving for something crispy and tangy. Honestly, I didn’t … Read more

Introduction The neighborhood potluck was in less than two hours and I had zero clue what to bring. Everyone else was showing up with these … Read more

Introduction “I wasn’t expecting much when I popped over to Jamie’s place to borrow a blender one chilly Thursday evening,” I remember. The moment I … Read more

The other day, I was walking through the grocery store aisle, trying to decide on dinner, when the sharp, sweet tang of apple cider vinegar … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple kale and white bean stew—nothing fancy, just a quick fix for a chilly Wednesday evening. I grabbed … Read more