Dinner Recipes

Introduction The summer I turned thirty, I was waiting for a delayed train at a small, bustling subway station in Seoul when a quiet taxi … Read more

The office potluck was in less than an hour and, honestly, I hadn’t given a second thought to what I’d bring. Everyone else would be … Read more

My friend Sam swore he hated chicken thighs. For years, he insisted they were “too greasy” and “never crispy enough.” Then one Saturday, caught off-guard … Read more

Introduction “Why don’t you just roast the butternut squash whole and blend it straight into the cheese sauce?” my friend asked one evening as I … Read more

There used to be a tiny Korean BBQ spot tucked away on a quiet street in Seattle’s International District that made the most unforgettable beef … Read more

“Why not just stuff the zucchini whole instead of halving it?” my friend asked right as I was about to slice the zucchini lengthwise. I … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple weeknight grilled salmon—just salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. I grabbed the wrong piece of cedar plank … Read more

There used to be this tiny, tucked-away barbecue joint on a sleepy street corner in Charleston that made the most unforgettable peach bourbon BBQ glazed … Read more

“Why can’t we just toss the shrimp in the hot sauce and call it done?” my friend asked while I was meticulously marinating the shrimp … Read more

There used to be this tiny lakeside café in upstate New York, right on the edge of a sleepy dock, that made the most unforgettable … Read more