Comfort Food Classics

My neighbor Mark asked why I couldn’t just dump a can of green enchilada sauce into my regular chicken chili. I started to explain why … Read more

My roommate Sarah asked why I couldn’t just dump everything in one pot and let it simmer for hours. I was about to launch into … Read more

This was supposed to be a classic, overnight sourdough boule. I had planned everything perfectly—or so I thought. I mixed my starter, measured the flour, … Read more

My neighbor Mark asked me last Thanksgiving why I couldn’t just use the sourdough discard that was taking up space in my fridge for the … Read more

Introduction It was 11:37 PM on a dreary Tuesday, and the craving hit like a freight train: something warm, cheesy, and ridiculously comforting. I didn’t … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple roasted sweet potato side dish—just some cubes tossed in olive oil and herbs. I grabbed the brown sugar … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple batch of baked beans to accompany a casual backyard barbecue. I grabbed the wrong jar of beans—pinto … Read more

“You really think smoked pulled pork on a slider bun could beat the usual barbecue fare?” my friend asked as he eyed the messy platter … Read more

“I wasn’t expecting cooking advice from my plumber,” I confessed to my friend last week, “but there I was, watching him fix my leaky sink … Read more

Introduction “You wouldn’t believe it, but I first stumbled on this creamy mac and cheese recipe while waitin’ in line at a quirky little food … Read more