Appetizer Recipes

This was supposed to be a normal batch of pigs in a blanket for a Halloween party. I had everything planned out—the little sausages, the … Read more

There used to be a little diner on Route 9 called The Skillet that made the most incredible deviled eggs. I’m talking about the kind … Read more

There used to be this little hole-in-the-wall sports bar called Murphy’s on the corner of Elm and 3rd that made the most insane buffalo chicken … Read more

I was standing in the grocery store parking lot last October, fumbling for my keys, when the smell of a nearby pumpkin patch—damp hay, cold … Read more

The neighborhood potluck was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing their signature dishes—Maria’s famous lasagna, Dave’s smoked brisket that … Read more

I still remember the first time I saw them. It was a few Halloweens ago, and my neighbor, an older woman named Clara who keeps … Read more

It was 10:47 PM on a random Wednesday in mid-October, and I was staring at a bag of baby carrots like it held the secrets … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a random Tuesday, and I had this ridiculous craving for something creamy, something savory, something that felt like a hug … Read more

I used to think charcuterie boards were strictly for fancy parties. You know, the kind where you feel like you need to use the right … Read more

My friend Jen asked why I couldn’t just toss everything in the slow cooker instead of fussing with the oven. I started to explain why … Read more