Appetizer Recipes

“You ever try pickling cucumbers without heating anything up?” asked the plumber as he tightened the sink pipes in my tiny kitchen, completely unrelated to … Read more

Introduction The summer I turned thirty, there used to be this tiny roadside café tucked behind a nondescript bookstore in Asheville that made the most … Read more

I thought whipping ricotta into something light and fluffy would be a waste of time. Turns out, it takes less than five minutes, and suddenly, … Read more

Honestly, I thought making pickles at home was a weeks-long project involving jars, boiling water baths, and all kinds of scary canning jargon. The idea … Read more

Introduction Golden-flecked edges that crackle with the slightest bite—that’s the whole point. The crust of these zucchini fritters is what I made this recipe for—everything … Read more

My friend showed up unannounced on a sizzling July afternoon, and honestly, the fridge was looking pretty sad—just a couple of nectarines and a ball … Read more

Introduction Rummaging through the fridge when the clock was ticking down to our July 4th barbecue, I realized the usual chips and dip just wouldn’t … Read more

The summer I turned thirty, I wasn’t expecting cooking inspiration from the quietest person in my building—Mr. Jensen, the accountant who barely glanced up from … Read more