Appetizer Recipes

“Are those real spiders?” my nephew whispered, his eyes wide as he leaned over the platter. He reached out a hesitant finger, then pulled back, … Read more

I burned my first batch of deviled eggs three years ago because I tried to boil them in the same pot I used for pasta … Read more

I am staring at a block of cream cheese and wondering if I can carve a ghost into it without it looking like a melted … Read more

I figured wrapping a hot dog in dough was just a lazy shortcut for people who didn’t know how to cook from scratch. It took … Read more

Third Halloween in a row I’ve made this board, and this time the candy corn didn’t even make it onto the platter before someone snagged … Read more

My nephew Leo took one look at the monster veggie tray I had set up for our Halloween party and said, “Auntie, can I eat … Read more

I burned the cheese on my mini mummy pizza bites three times before I figured out the trick. That first batch? Blackened, bubbled-over messes that … Read more

Crumbling a block of feta into a bowl of roasted red peppers when I realized I had zero actual Halloween appetizers planned. The party was … Read more

My niece announced she wanted a “creepy but not too scary” Halloween party, and I thought I had it figured out. I had the decorations, … Read more

I need something for the Halloween party that isn’t just another bowl of candy. That’s the thought that hit me standing in the grocery aisle, … Read more