Dinner Recipes

The neighborhood barbecue was in less than two hours and I’d completely forgotten to bring a side dish. Everyone else would be hauling out these … Read more

Last summer, I was waiting in line at my local hardware store, of all places, when the guy in front of me — a quiet … Read more

“The sizzle when the shrimp hit the grill was unmistakable,” my neighbor said as I casually dropped by to borrow a cup of sugar one … Read more

Introduction “Why not just brush the salmon with the bourbon glaze right at the start?” my friend asked during our last weekend barbecue. I started … Read more

Introduction “Hand me that bowl,” my neighbor said, flicking a glance toward the stove without missing a beat. I wasn’t there for breakfast or any … Read more

Introduction The sizzle of bacon fat hit me last Saturday morning — and suddenly I was ten years old again, crouched by the old creaky … Read more

Last Tuesday, my neighbor watched me wrestle with a stubborn loaf of bread that refused to rise. She didn’t say a word at first, just … Read more

Introduction The other evening, I was unloading groceries in the kitchen when the unmistakable scent of smoky bacon hit me — and suddenly I was … Read more

Introduction My brother swore he hated mac and cheese. For years. Then one rainy Saturday, I whipped up this Creamy Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese … Read more

There used to be this cozy little bistro tucked away on a quiet street in Portland that made the most unforgettable maple bacon-wrapped pork loin … Read more