“You seriously have to try this salad,” my neighbor insisted one blazing afternoon as we both fanned ourselves on the porch. I was skeptical—grilled chicken … Read more
“Wait, you’re telling me this fiery sauce is actually sweet too?” That was my sister’s skeptical, slightly amused reaction last time I made this Flavorful … Read more
“You don’t have to make soup this tangy,” my friend joked the first time I served this lemon rice soup. Honestly, I wasn’t sure what … Read more
“Hey, you gotta try this chicken,” my friend texted me one evening. I was skeptical—harissa always sounded so intimidating to me, spicy and complicated, right? … Read more
“You really think turkey and white beans can feel cozy?” my friend asked skeptically the night I first made this Tuscan turkey and white bean … Read more
“You really have to try this,” my neighbor said one humid Saturday afternoon, waving a plate of golden, crispy chicken through my open kitchen window. … Read more
“You’ve got to try this jelly,” my neighbor texted me one Friday afternoon, almost like a dare. I was skeptical—blueberry and jalapeño? Together? Honestly, I … Read more
“You sure you want to try this?” my friend asked, peering skeptically into the bubbling dish I’d just pulled from the oven. Honestly, I wasn’t … Read more
“Hey, did you try those scallops yet?” my friend texted me one humid Friday evening. Honestly, I was skeptical—scallops always felt like a fancy thing … Read more
“You really have to try these sweet potatoes,” my friend texted me one evening after a long, draining day. Honestly, I was skeptical—sweet potatoes? Roasted? … Read more
