My friend Jen wasn’t trying to impress me. I’d stopped by on a random Tuesday afternoon to drop off a book she’d lent me—one of … Read more

This was supposed to be butternut squash soup. The plan was simple—roast a squash, simmer it with some broth, and call it dinner. But I … Read more

My accountant, Mr. Henderson, is the last person I expected to give me a life-changing recipe. I mean, the man wears suspenders and talks about … Read more

Hand me that squash, my neighbor said without even looking up. She was watering her front porch plants, and I was awkwardly trying to juggle … Read more

I had avoided stuffed winter squash for years. Honestly, it always felt like one of those dishes that looked prettier than it tasted—all that effort … Read more

The office potluck was in four hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing their grandmother’s slow-simmered masterpieces or some elaborate dish they’d … Read more