Appetizer Recipes

The summer I turned twenty-five, I was unloading groceries in the sweltering heat of a July afternoon when a sharp, smoky scent hit me—an odd … Read more

“Peaches on flatbread?” my friend Josh scoffed for years. Seriously, he claimed he couldn’t stand the idea of fruit mingling with salty meats on anything … Read more

There used to be a tiny deli tucked away on a quiet street in Portland that made the most unforgettable creamy dill pickles. When that … Read more

It was 11:37 PM on a slow Wednesday, and honestly, I just wanted something crunchy and fresh — like, really fresh. I didn’t have any … Read more

Introduction It was 11:37 PM on a quiet Wednesday, and an odd craving for something tangy and crunchy hit me like a freight train. I … Read more

Introduction My neighbor watched me fumble with my usual deviled egg recipe, trying to get that balance of creamy filling and a little crunch without … Read more

Introduction “Hand me that bowl,” my coworker called over during our annual summer potluck. She’d insisted for years that she wasn’t a fan of caprese … Read more

Introduction “Why can’t we just toss everything in the bowl and call it a day?” my friend asked one lazy Saturday afternoon as I was … Read more

Introduction It was 11:37 PM on a sleepy Wednesday, and the craving for something fresh and oddly satisfying hit me like a summer breeze. I … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple creamy jalapeño dip for movie night. I grabbed the wrong jar of pickled peppers — instead of mild, … Read more