Appetizer Recipes

I was at the hardware store—of all places—minding my own business, trying to find a specific size of washer for a leaky faucet, when the … Read more

It was 10:47 PM on a Wednesday in late October, and I had a very specific craving for something creamy, salty, and a little bit … Read more

There used to be a tiny pizzeria on a side street in Portland called Frankie’s Flatbread that made the most incredible stuffed breadsticks for Halloween. … Read more

My sister swore she hated Halloween. For years. Every October, she’d roll her eyes at the cobwebs in my kitchen and the skeleton I propped … Read more

My friend Jen asked me last fall why I couldn’t just toss the pumpkin seeds straight into the air fryer without boiling them first. I … Read more

My son Liam swore he hated pigs in a blanket. For three solid years. Every birthday party, every school event, every time they appeared on … Read more

My friend Jenna’s annual “Soup & Sweater” party was in six hours, and I’d completely spaced on it. You know that feeling when your phone … Read more

I was standing in line at the hardware store last October, holding a bag of lightbulbs and trying to remember if I needed caulk, when … Read more

I wasn’t planning on making deviled eggs that day. Honestly, I’d stopped by my sister-in-law’s place to drop off a bag of hand-me-down costumes, and … Read more

My brother claimed he hated charcuterie boards. For years. He’d push the cheese plate away at family gatherings, mutter something about “overpriced lunchables,” and reach … Read more