Appetizer Recipes

My neighbor Frank is an accountant. I mean, a real, honest-to-goodness numbers guy who wears pressed khakis and talks about tax brackets at block parties. … Read more

I was standing in the frozen foods aisle last November, staring at a box of puff pastry like it held the secrets to the universe. … Read more

This was supposed to be a full-blown, multi-course Valentine’s Day dinner. I had plans, people. A fancy menu, a grocery list a mile long, and … Read more

My nephew Leo asked why I couldn’t just put candy corn next to the aged gouda. I started to explain why that wouldn’t work—then stopped. … Read more

The neighborhood Halloween party was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing those elaborate themed desserts—you know, the ones that … Read more

I had publicly, loudly, and repeatedly sworn off themed food boards. For years. “They’re just Instagram bait,” I’d say, crossing my arms like some kind … Read more

I used to think veggie trays were a cop-out. You know the ones—the sad, store-bought platter with stale broccoli and ranch dip that shows up … Read more

This was supposed to be my grandmother’s famous dinner rolls. I had the butter softening on the counter, the milk warming on the stove, and … Read more

My neighbor, Sarah, watched me hauling a massive bag of bell peppers out of my car trunk and didn’t say anything at first. Then she … Read more

The neighborhood Halloween block party was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten my assigned snack duty. Everyone else would be bringing elaborate themed treats—witch-hat … Read more