Dinner Recipes

The glossy, sticky sheen on those chicken thighs—that’s what gets me every time. I mean, the way the honey garlic sauce clings to the skin, … Read more

The October wind was rattling the back door, and I had three pork chops thawing on the counter with absolutely no plan. My husband had … Read more

My buddy Mark had sworn off pulled pork for years. “Too greasy,” he’d say, waving off any invite to a BBQ joint or backyard feast. … Read more

There used to be a tiny, tucked-away café just off the bustling streets of Portland’s Pearl District that made the most unforgettable crispy pesto turkey … Read more

Introduction Last Thursday, I was waiting for a late bus at the corner of Maple and 7th when the quiet guy who usually rides alongside … Read more

Introduction It was 11:17 PM on a Wednesday, and a fierce craving for something spicy and comforting hit me like a bolt. I didn’t have … Read more

The other day, I was wandering through the bustling aisle of the farmers market, just scanning without much aim, when the sudden, sun-warmed scent of … Read more

This was supposed to be a straightforward weeknight dinner — just some quick oven-baked ribs with a simple BBQ sauce slathered on top. I grabbed … Read more

Introduction “I never thought I’d find ribs that could actually change my mind about BBQ.” That’s what my roommate, Sam, said after weeks of swearing … Read more

My neighbor watched me wrestling with a stubborn slow cooker one chilly Saturday afternoon and didn’t say anything at first. Then, without a word, she … Read more