Appetizer Recipes

It was 11:47 PM on a random Tuesday in December, and I was hit with a craving for something warm, melty, and absurdly festive. The … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a rainy Wednesday, and I was starving for something that felt like a hug. Not a casual snack, but the … Read more

I was standing in the checkout line at the Piggly Wiggly two days before New Year’s Eve, holding a bag of dried black-eyed peas I … Read more

I was standing in the middle of the spice aisle at my local grocery store last Tuesday—honestly, I was supposed to just be grabbing paprika—when … Read more

I wasn’t expecting cooking advice from my accountant, but there I was, waiting to sign my tax return, listening to Frank describe exactly how to … Read more

My sister-in-law, Jen, asked why I couldn’t just use the rosemary sprigs as little trees instead of chopping them up. I started to explain why … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a random Tuesday in early December, and I had that restless, can’t-sleep energy where scrolling through my phone felt pointless … Read more

The Halloween party was in four hours and I’d completely forgotten. Not just forgotten the costume — I’d forgotten I was supposed to bring food. … Read more

My neighbor Margot watched me struggle with a wilting bag of spinach one Tuesday afternoon. I was trying to be healthy, you know, making a … Read more

Honestly, this baked brie is the kind of appetizer that makes people stop mid-conversation. I’ve brought it to holiday parties, casual Sunday dinners, and even … Read more