Comfort Food Classics

My husband claimed he hated focaccia. For years. He’d poke at the dense, oily slabs served at chain restaurants, make a face, and quietly push … Read more

This was supposed to be a classic loaded baked potato soup. I had the potatoes cubed, the cheese shredded, and the chives ready to go. … Read more

I used to think enchiladas were a weeknight compromise. You know the kind—drenched in red sauce from a can, filled with whatever was lingering in … Read more

The woman at the next stall in the Santa Fe farmers’ market watched me sniffing a paper bag full of roasted Hatch chiles like I … Read more

I was standing in the school pickup line last Tuesday when the car door next to me opened, and this wave of warm, cheesy steam … Read more

“Why don’t you just toss those Hatch chiles right into the batter without roasting them first?” my friend asked one Saturday afternoon, standing in my … Read more

Introduction It was 11:12 PM on a quiet Tuesday, and honestly, I was craving something warm, cheesy, and a little bit weird. I didn’t have … Read more

Introduction It was 11:17 PM on a Tuesday when a sudden craving for something warm and cheesy hit me hard. I didn’t have any fancy … Read more

Introduction Last Saturday afternoon, I was fiddling with a half-empty carton of sour cream and some leftover chicken, trying to figure out what to make … Read more

Introduction The office holiday party was in less than two hours and I’d somehow forgotten to bring a dish. Everyone else was showing up with … Read more