Appetizer Recipes

Introduction The neighborhood block party was in less than two hours, and I hadn’t even thought about what to bring. Everyone else was showing up … Read more

“Hand me that mixing bowl,” my neighbor said casually last weekend, as I dropped by to return a borrowed book. Before I even stepped fully … Read more

The weekly neighborhood book club was in less than two hours, and I hadn’t even decided what to bring. Everyone else would be arriving with … Read more

“Why can’t we just toss in whole garlic cloves instead of minced?” my roommate asked one lazy Sunday afternoon while I was coaching her through … Read more

My friend Leo swore he hated fruit on anything savory. For years. Then last summer, during an impromptu backyard barbecue, I whipped up this Flavorful … Read more

“The sizzle when the jalapeño hits the cutting board was impossible to ignore,” I remember thinking as I walked into my neighbor’s kitchen last Saturday … Read more

It was 11:37 PM on a sleepy Wednesday, and I was hit by this sudden urge for something crunchy and cheesy, but honestly, I didn’t … Read more

Introduction Last Saturday afternoon, I was fumbling around my tiny city kitchen, trying to whip up something quick and satisfying before heading out to meet … Read more

The summer block party was in less than two hours and I’d completely blanked on bringing something to share. Everyone else would be showing up … Read more

Introduction I was grabbing a late-night snack from the freezer aisle last Thursday when the unmistakable aroma of smoky bacon and sharp cheddar hit me … Read more