Crockpot Recipes

Janet wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to drop off a casserole dish she’d lent me three months prior—honestly, I was embarrassed it … Read more

This was supposed to be roasted garlic mashed potatoes. The kind where you wrap garlic bulbs in foil, drizzle them with olive oil, and let … Read more

I wasn’t expecting cooking advice from my accountant, but there I was, knee-deep in tax paperwork at his cluttered office, listening to Frank describe exactly … Read more

There used to be a tiny Mexican joint tucked behind a Laundromat on the corner of 5th and Elm that made the most incredible taco … Read more

The neighborhood potluck was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing those elaborate, multi-day preparations—the kind with fancy garnishes and … Read more

There used to be this little sports bar off Route 9, The Rusty Nail, that made the most insane buffalo chicken dip. I’m talking about … Read more

My sister swore she hated meatballs. For years, I mean, decades. She’d pick them out of spaghetti, push them aside at holiday parties, and make … Read more

Introduction Lisa wasn’t trying to impress me. I’d stopped by her place on a random Tuesday to drop off a book I’d borrowed, and the … Read more

The Friendsgiving potluck was in twelve hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing their signature dishes—Megan’s famous mac and cheese with the … Read more

The man at the spice shop watched me squinting at the garlic powder selection, probably looking completely lost. I was trying to decide between the … Read more