Pasta Recipes

My brother-in-law Mark swore he hated shrimp. For years. The kind of hatred that came with a wrinkled nose and a dramatic push of the … Read more

The Friendsgiving was in twelve hours and I’d completely forgotten I was supposed to bring something. Not just any something, either — everyone else in … Read more

My friend showed up at my door with a bag of pre-made butternut squash ravioli and a desperate look. She had promised her family a … Read more

I wasn’t expecting cooking advice from our accountant, but there I was, knee-deep in receipts during tax season, listening to him describe exactly how to … Read more

The woman at the next stall watched me staring at a pile of sugar pumpkins, probably looking more confused than a person should. I was … Read more

The velvety smoothness of this sauce, clinging to every nook and cranny of the pasta, is what I made this for. Honestly, everything else is … Read more

The bowl sat empty on the counter for a solid ten minutes before anyone said a word. My brother-in-law, who rarely comments on food, just … Read more

My neighbor, a quiet woman named Carol who grew tomatoes that looked like they belonged in a magazine, handed me a box of Roma tomatoes … Read more

Introduction My partner paused mid-bite, eyes wide with surprise, and said, “You gotta make this again tomorrow.” Honestly, that moment stuck with me. I wasn’t … Read more

That briny, sea-salt tang hitting your nose even before the first bite — it still pulls me right back to a tiny coastal kitchen where … Read more