Appetizer Recipes

My friend Carla had refused to even glance at any salsa that wasn’t the classic tomato kind for over a decade. Seriously, a salsa purist … Read more

“I wasn’t expecting much when I dropped by to borrow a ladder last Thursday,” I remember thinking, “but then that sharp, tangy scent of garlic … Read more

Introduction There used to be a tiny deli tucked away on a quiet corner of my college town that served a snack mix so addictive, … Read more

Introduction “I never thought I’d be the person to say this, but I think I was wrong about pizza pinwheels.” That’s what Jamie muttered one … Read more

“I don’t care for corn on the cob,” my old college roommate declared for years. For as long as I knew her, she’d politely avoid … Read more

It was 11:37 PM on a sleepy Wednesday, and an unmistakable craving for something spicy and satisfying hit me like a bolt. I didn’t have … Read more

My friend asked why I couldn’t just spread the cream cheese on the cucumber slices and then slap the smoked salmon right on top, skipping … Read more

“You ever try making those fresh Caprese skewers with that balsamic drizzle? Makes summer parties way better,” said the taxi driver as he steered through … Read more

Introduction Last Saturday afternoon, I was standing in the parking lot of my local farmers market when this crisp, green scent of fresh cucumbers hit … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple side dish—just plain old grilled corn on the cob. I grabbed the wrong butter (turned out it was … Read more