Appetizer Recipes

It was 11:47 PM on a random Thursday, and I had this ridiculous craving for something that felt special but required zero effort. You know … Read more

The Friendsgiving potluck was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing their signature dishes—Megan’s famous lasagna that takes two days, … Read more

There used to be a little wine bar on Magazine Street in New Orleans called The Cork & The Olive that made the most incredible … Read more

Leroy wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by his place on a random Tuesday to grab a ladder he’d promised to lend me, and … Read more

The first time I made a charcuterie board that looked like a spiderweb, it was purely accidental. I was hosting a small Halloween get-together, and … Read more

My friend Jen asked why I couldn’t just use a store-bought guacamole mix and call it a day. I started to explain why that wouldn’t … Read more

The Halloween party was in three hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing those elaborate themed desserts—you know the ones, with the … Read more

My niece Lily asked why I couldn’t just toss the pumpkin seeds straight into the oven with sugar and cinnamon instead of boiling them first. … Read more

My youngest, Leo, had refused deviled eggs for years. Years. He’d wrinkle his nose at the sight of them on the Easter platter, push them … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a random Wednesday in early November, and I had an overwhelming craving for Thanksgiving dinner. Not the whole production, you … Read more