Comfort Food Classics

I want a soft, warm pretzel right now, and I have everything except the patience to roll twenty individual knots. That’s the thought that hit … Read more

My husband took one bite of this bratwurst and sauerkraut skillet, stopped chewing, and just stared at the pan for a second. Honestly, I thought … Read more

My neighbor had refused to carve a pumpkin for Halloween for fifteen years. “It’s messy, it’s a waste of a good squash, and I don’t … Read more

This was supposed to be spinach artichoke dip. I had the recipe bookmarked, the cream cheese softening on the counter, and a bag of frozen … Read more

The pumpkin puree was staring at me from the back of the fridge, and I had a loaf of brioche going stale on the counter. … Read more

The Halloween party was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. My neighbor, Karen, had texted me that morning with a cheerful “Can’t wait to … Read more

The Friendsgiving was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing elaborate dishes—a slow-braised brisket, hand-rolled gnocchi, a three-layer cake that … Read more

I was standing in the frozen food aisle last Tuesday, staring at a box of pre-made meatloaf, when the smell hit me. Not a real … Read more

I wasn’t expecting cooking advice from my accountant, but there I was, sorting through a pile of receipts at his cluttered desk, listening to him … Read more

My daughter asked why I couldn’t just throw a sweet potato into the chili pot. I started to explain why that wouldn’t work—something about cooking … Read more