“You’re not really hiding vegetables in meatloaf, are you?” my skeptical nephew asked during last Sunday’s dinner. Honestly, I couldn’t blame him. Meatloaf has this … Read more

Introduction “You’re not seriously going to try and make dinner after that meeting, right?” my roommate called from the couch, waving her phone like it … Read more

“Hey, you’ve got to try this!” That’s what my friend Jenna texted me one Friday night after she whipped up what she called her “accidental … Read more

“You’ve got to try this chicken,” my coworker said one Thursday afternoon, sliding a container across the desk with a wink. I was skeptical—creamy sauces … Read more

“You have to try this,” my roommate said, sliding a plate across the counter just as I was about to give up on dinner plans. … Read more

Introduction “You’ve got to try this seasoning on chicken,” my coworker said, waving a small jar of everything bagel seasoning like some kind of culinary … Read more

Introduction “Are you sure you want to try these peppers?” my friend Mark asked skeptically as I pulled the pan out of the oven. It … Read more