Appetizer Recipes

The Buffalo sauce was already out. The cream cheese was softening on the counter. And my cousin had just texted, “Hey, I’m bringing the kids … Read more

My husband asked for nachos four nights in a row without being prompted, and honestly, I didn’t see that coming. We’re talking about a guy … Read more

Frozen chicken nuggets in the cart, three lunchboxes to pack, and a clock that said 9:47 PM. That was the moment I realized my kid … Read more

“So, are these, like, the homemade version of those pizza Lunchables?” my sister asked, peering over my shoulder as I arranged tiny circles of dough … Read more

The figs were getting too soft. You know that moment when you buy a beautiful basket of black mission figs at the farmers market, promising … Read more

Bag of frozen puff pastry squares sitting on the counter and a package of hot dogs staring at me from the fridge when my phone … Read more

The third quarter had just ended, and the score was too close for comfort. I was pacing the kitchen island, half-watching the TV through the … Read more

I was standing in the middle of my kitchen, staring at a half-empty bag of pepperoni and wondering if I had lost my mind. It … Read more

I figured tailgate food had to be messy, drippy, or require a fork and a lap napkin the size of a tablecloth. It took about … Read more

Introduction I have absolutely no poker face when it comes to food. So when my friends showed up for the big game and I set … Read more