Quick Easy Recipes

I was standing in line at the hardware store—of all places—when the woman ahead of me started telling the cashier about her Christmas Eve tradition. … Read more

I was standing in line at the hardware store, holding a bag of lightbulbs and a new garden hose, when the man behind me—wearing a … Read more

I was standing in the produce aisle last Tuesday, staring at a pile of rock-hard green tomatoes like they held the answer to some question … Read more

I was supposed to be making monster cupcakes for my niece’s Halloween party. I had the frosting ready, the sprinkles lined up, and a plan … Read more

I was standing in the checkout line at the hardware store—of all places—when the woman behind me started talking about lunchboxes. Not in a complaining … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a rainy Wednesday during my sophomore year, and I was staring into the sad little bowl of instant noodles that … Read more

I was halfway through a triple-stacked peanut butter sandwich at 11 p.m. on a Tuesday when my roommate, a quiet mechanical engineering major who barely … Read more

I’m not supposed to play favorites with recipes, but if I’m being honest, this one started as a total act of desperation. It was the … Read more

There used to be a tiny bakery tucked behind a bookstore in my old neighborhood that made the most incredible focaccia. When they closed suddenly … Read more

I was elbow-deep in flour last Tuesday when my neighbor knocked on the door holding a bag of sourdough starter. “I’m going out of town,” … Read more