Appetizer Recipes

The dinner party was in four hours and I’d completely forgotten I was supposed to bring the appetizer. My friend Sarah, who hosts the kind … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a random Wednesday in October, and I had a sudden, undeniable craving for something warm, cheesy, and wrapped in carbs. … Read more

This was supposed to be a slow-cooker pulled chicken situation. I had the chicken breasts thawed, the barbecue sauce ready, and I was feeling pretty … Read more

This was supposed to be a batch of classic deviled eggs for a potluck. You know the ones—perfectly piped, dusted with paprika, looking like they … Read more

My niece asked why I couldn’t just bake the cheese straws in one big sheet and then break them into pieces. I started to explain … Read more

The PTA Halloween party was in twelve hours and I’d completely forgotten. Let me tell you, the panic that sets in when you realize everyone … Read more

My neighbor, a retired chef named Carmen, watched me fumbling with a massive cutting board, trying to wedge a third wheel of brie onto a … Read more

I wasn’t expecting to learn about a Christmas tree charcuterie board from my accountant, but there I was, sorting through a pile of receipts in … Read more

Let me tell you something. I had a very strong opinion about Halloween appetizers for years. Actually, let me rephrase that. I had a strong … Read more

My brother-in-law, Mark, had claimed to hate blue cheese for as long as I’d known him. Twelve years. The man would pick a single crumble … Read more