Dinner Recipes

My sister-in-law, Clara, wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to borrow a ladder, honestly, and the smell hit me before I even got … Read more

There used to be this tiny Italian place tucked behind a dry cleaner on Elm Street that made the best sausage and peppers I’d ever … Read more

My neighbor Mark wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to borrow his extension ladder—mine had mysteriously vanished after a garage sale—and this smell … Read more

The woman at the farmers’ market stall watched me sniffing a paper bag of roasted chiles like I was trying to memorize them. I was, … Read more

It was 11:37 PM on a quiet Tuesday, and my craving for something warm and comforting hit me hard. I didn’t have the usual fresh … Read more

My neighbor, Mrs. Sullivan, watched me fumble around with my old air fryer, trying to get chicken tenders crispy without drowning them in oil. She … Read more

Introduction “Why can’t we just toss the turkey directly into the pepper and bake it?” my friend asked while we were prepping dinner. I started … Read more

It was 11:37 PM on an otherwise forgettable Wednesday, and my stomach was staging a full-on protest for something tangy and rich—Chicken Piccata was calling … Read more

Introduction The office potluck was in less than two hours, and I’d completely blanked on bringing something decent. Everyone else would be hauling in these … Read more

Introduction The other evening, I was waiting for my coffee order at a small café when the sharp, buttery scent of garlic butter hit me … Read more