Crockpot Recipes

I was standing in line at the hardware store—of all places—when the woman behind me started talking about chicken. Not just any chicken, mind you, … Read more

This was supposed to be a small batch of pumpkin butter for a neighbor who’d just had a baby. I had the sugar measured, the … Read more

There used to be a tiny taqueria on a dusty corner in Silver City, New Mexico, that made a green chile pork that was nothing … Read more

I was standing in the frozen food aisle at 4:47 PM last Sunday, three bags of pre-chopped onions in my hand, when the smell hit … Read more

My brother-in-law Mark swore he hated anything labeled “buffalo.” For three solid years, he’d show up to every family gathering with that same skeptical look, … Read more

Introduction The power went out halfway through my Sunday afternoon gardening session when my neighbor, Mrs. Delgado, started chatting over the fence about her secret … Read more

Last Tuesday evening, my coworker watched me fumble with a nearly empty fridge, trying to cobble together dinner before heading out to a late meeting. … Read more

Introduction My roommate swore she hated salsa verde for years. Honestly, it was one of those culinary standoffs where she’d wrinkle her nose at the … Read more

Introduction “The office holiday potluck was in less than two hours, and I’d completely blanked on bringing something. Everyone else was hauling in these ultra-fancy … Read more

Introduction My neighbor watched me wrestle with a pot on the stove, trying to keep an eye on the bubbling sauce and boiling noodles all … Read more