Pasta Recipes

This was supposed to be a simple roasted chicken dinner. I had the bird seasoned, the potatoes halved, and a beautiful butternut squash sitting on … Read more

I was standing in line at the hardware store—of all places—waiting to return a weirdly sized pipe fitting I’d bought by mistake. It was a … Read more

I had never really thought about pumpkin gnocchi until a Tuesday in late October. My neighbor, an older woman named Gloria whose garden always seemed … Read more

My roommate asked why I couldn’t just cook the pasta right in the sauce instead of boiling it separately in a different pot. I started … Read more

There used to be a tiny Italian café tucked away on a quiet street corner in Charleston that made the most unforgettable creamy white bean … Read more

Last Tuesday evening, I was juggling a handful of things—emails, laundry, and a rumbling stomach that just wouldn’t quit. I was halfway through boiling water … Read more

I was rushing through the crowded grocery store aisle last Thursday when the sharp scent of lemon zest mixed with garlic suddenly hit me — … Read more

“The office holiday party was in less than two hours and I’d completely blanked on bringing anything. Everyone else had been toiling over multi-course meals … Read more

The neighborhood block party was in less than two hours, and I’d completely forgotten to bring anything homemade. Everyone else was showing up with fancy … Read more

Introduction “Hand me that bowl,” my neighbor said as I stepped into her kitchen on a chilly Thursday evening. I wasn’t expecting much—just dropping off … Read more