Appetizer Recipes

I was picking up a last-minute plumbing part at the hardware store—honestly, I can’t even remember what I was fixing—when the guy behind the counter … Read more

My sister-in-law, Jen, wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by her place on a rainy Thursday afternoon to borrow a cake pan, and the … Read more

My neighbor Sarah asked why I couldn’t just put everything on one board instead of fussing with separate plates. I started to explain why that … Read more

I was standing in line at the DMV—honestly, the worst place on earth to find recipe inspiration. The guy in front of me, this older … Read more

The Friendsgiving potluck at my son’s preschool was in two days and I’d completely forgotten. Every other parent was signing up for elaborate casseroles, hand-rolled … Read more

I was standing in the frozen foods aisle last November, just staring at a bag of cranberries. Not because I was confused—I mean, I knew … Read more

I was standing in the produce aisle of my local grocery store last November, staring at a bin of something I’d never seen before. They … Read more

I wasn’t expecting cooking advice from my accountant, but there I was, sorting through a pile of receipts in his cramped office, listening to him … Read more

My seven-year-old nephew asked why I couldn’t just dump everything in one bowl and bake it. I started to explain why that wouldn’t work—something about … Read more

This was supposed to be a homemade gift for my neighbor, Mrs. Kowalski. I had this whole vision—pretty little cellophane bags tied with baker’s twine, … Read more