Dinner Recipes

“The sizzle when the honey hits the hot pan—that’s what pulled me in,” I remember thinking as I stepped into Jamie’s kitchen last Thursday evening. … Read more

“Why can’t we just toss everything on one pan and call it breakfast?” my friend asked while I was painstakingly chopping potatoes separately for what … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple grilled chicken dinner. I grabbed the wrong package of mozzarella — the fresh kind, not the shredded — … Read more

Introduction The other night, I was waiting in line at the local hardware store—of all places—when the guy in front of me, a quiet sort … Read more

Introduction Last Tuesday afternoon, I was fiddling with a stack of ripe tomatoes on my kitchen counter, trying to figure out how to use them … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple lemon chicken dinner—nothing fancy, just a quick grill after a long day. I grabbed the chicken breasts, … Read more

Introduction There used to be a cozy backyard BBQ joint tucked behind a bustling street market in Austin that made the most unforgettable crispy beer … Read more

Introduction The neighborhood block party was in less than two hours, and I’d completely forgotten about the whole thing. Everyone else would be bringing these … Read more

The first time I caught that sweet, smoky scent wafting through the autumn air was last Saturday afternoon while waiting in line at the farmer’s … Read more

The summer I turned thirty, I found myself in the unlikeliest of places chatting about steak recipes — a late-night hardware store, of all spots. … Read more