Dinner Recipes

“You’ve got to try this—cornbread and spaghetti, together? Sounds weird, right?” My friend’s text popped up just as I was wrestling with what to make … Read more

“You really need to try this soup,” my friend texted me on a gray, drizzly evening. I was skeptical—zesty lemon and artichoke in a chicken … Read more

“You’ve got 30 minutes, what can you whip up?” That was the exact text from my sister one hectic evening last month. Honestly, I was … Read more

“You have to try this sauce,” my neighbor insisted, sliding a small jar across the counter. I eyed the pale orange liquid suspiciously — datil … Read more

Introduction “Hey, did you ever try garlic bread as the base for a grilled cheese?” my friend texted me one chilly evening. I was knee-deep … Read more

Introduction “You sure this is just mac and cheese?” my buddy asked, eyeing the bubbling dish I’d just pulled from the oven. Honestly, I wasn’t … Read more

Introduction “Spaghetti tacos? Seriously?” That’s what my nephew asked the first time I served this quirky dish at a family gathering. Honestly, I wasn’t sure … Read more

“You’re not seriously making roast duck and wonton soup from scratch tonight, right?” my friend laughed over the phone, a hint of disbelief in her … Read more