Dinner Recipes

“Hey, you ever tried burnt ends?” my buddy hollered from across the backyard, waving a foil tray like a trophy. It was one of those … Read more

“You sure that vinegar-based sauce will work on pork?” my friend Mark chuckled over the phone. I wasn’t so sure myself when I first stumbled … Read more

“You better grab a plate before these biscuits disappear,” my friend chuckled, waving a steaming skillet across the table. I wasn’t sure what to expect … Read more

“You sure that’s how long it takes?” my neighbor asked as I peeked into my smoker just past midnight. Truth be told, I was second-guessing … Read more

“You haven’t truly brunch-ed until you’ve had shrimp and grits,” my friend said with a grin, sliding a plate across the table on a lazy … Read more

“I swear, the moment I caught that whiff of bubbling chicken broth with tender dumplings floating on top, I knew the day was about to … Read more

“You really can’t survive on instant noodles forever,” my roommate joked one evening while I was staring blankly at my hot plate, unsure how to … Read more

“Y’all, you wouldn’t believe the mess I made the first time I tried to whip up this creamy Paula Deen style corn casserole,” I remember … Read more

“You want me to eat instant noodles again?” my roommate joked, tossing me the packet with an exaggerated eye-roll. Honestly, I was halfway through a … Read more

“Can we just order pizza?” That was my husband’s plea one chaotic Thursday evening, the kind where everything seemed to collide—work calls, a forgotten school … Read more