Dinner Recipes

I was standing in the middle of a grocery store parking lot last October when the smell hit me. Someone nearby had popped their trunk, … Read more

I had bratwurst and sauerkraut on my “no thank you” list for years. Not a strong hatred, just a firm disinterest. The kind where you … Read more

I was supposed to be making a lemon herb chicken with orzo that Tuesday night. The chicken was thawed, the lemons were sitting on the … Read more

I wasn’t expecting cooking advice from my accountant, but there I was, sorting through a pile of receipts in his cluttered office, listening to him … Read more

I was standing in the grocery store parking lot last October when the smell hit me. Someone nearby was carrying a warm paper bag from … Read more

I wasn’t trying to make a recipe. Honestly, I was trying to clean out my fridge before the weekly grocery run. You know that feeling … Read more

Introduction “The office cookout was in two hours and I hadn’t even thought about what to bring. Everyone else was rolling in with trays of … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple batch of pulled pork sandwiches for a casual backyard hangout. I grabbed the wrong kind of hot sauce, … Read more

Introduction The crackle of the campfire, the scent of pine needles, and the anticipation of a simple, satisfying meal cooked right on the coals — … Read more

Introduction The sizzle when fresh peaches hit a hot skillet is something you don’t forget — at least I don’t. It was a lazy Saturday … Read more