Appetizer Recipes

The power went out halfway through my pre-game prep. I was supposed to be making a huge tray of loaded nachos for a crowd that … Read more

Let me tell you, I wasn’t expecting to get recipe advice from a plumber. But there I was, last February, standing in my kitchen with … Read more

My brother-in-law, Dave, had a very specific rule about football food. For three entire seasons, he swore that layered dips were “restaurant gimmicks” that had … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple baked chicken dinner. I had the breasts thawed, the seasoning blend ready, and a plan to have dinner … Read more

He wasn’t trying to impress me. I’d stopped by to borrow a corkscrew—mine had broken mid-bottle, and his apartment was the closest—and the smell of … Read more

My neighbor Mark wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to borrow a ladder—my gutters were clogged, and it was one of those Tuesday … Read more

My cousin Dave had sworn off Halloween baking for years. “It’s all just sugar cookies with extra food coloring,” he’d say, crossing his arms like … Read more

The summer I turned thirty, my brother-in-law Mike decided we needed a new family tradition. Now, Mike is a man of few words and even … Read more

The big game was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten I was supposed to bring appetizers. My phone was blowing up with texts from … Read more

There used to be a tiny sports bar tucked behind a dry cleaner on 14th Street called The Rusty Nail that made the most ridiculous … Read more