Comfort Food Classics

“You really need to try these,” my neighbor called over the fence one chilly afternoon last fall. She held out a small plate of what … Read more

“Just pop everything in, right? It sounded too good to be true,” I muttered skeptically while eyeing the bread machine gathering dust on my counter. … Read more

“Hey, you’re not seriously thinking of eating that dry turkey again, are you?” My roommate tossed me a skeptical look as I pulled out the … Read more

“You really think bourbon belongs in baked beans?” That was my skeptical friend’s reaction the first time I pulled this out of the oven. Honestly, … Read more

“You know that moment when you open the fridge, see just a few odds and ends, and think, ‘Well, this could either be a disaster … Read more

“You have to try this potato salad,” my coworker insisted one chilly afternoon, sliding a container across the break room table with a knowing smile. … Read more

“You’re making what now?” That’s exactly what my coworker said the first time I brought a Crispy Open-Faced Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich to our lunch … Read more

“Are you sure that’s going to work?” my partner asked skeptically as I stood over the stove, flipping a sandwich that was already sizzling with … Read more

“You’ve got to try this,” my coworker insisted one afternoon, sliding a photo of a colorful, bustling plate across the screen of my phone. I … Read more

“You really should try this adobo,” my coworker said, sliding a small container across the lunch table. I was skeptical—pork stewing in vinegar and soy … Read more