Appetizer Recipes

Grabbed a block of cream cheese out of the fridge without really thinking, then just stood there staring at the open door for a full … Read more

I set the board down and my niece actually gasped. She’s nine, not easily impressed—unless you count her ability to find the one slightly bruised … Read more

I want baked brie right now. Like, the kind that spills over the edges of the dish and you have to scoop it up fast … Read more

The neighborhood Oktoberfest was in 48 hours and I’d completely forgotten. My friend Marta texted, “You’re still bringing appetizers, right?” and I felt that cold … Read more

My sister took one bite of the fig, then just stared at the board for a second. “Wait,” she said, with honey still on her … Read more

My neighbor Paul had a rule. For fifteen years, he claimed to hate peaches. The fuzzy skin was the main problem, he said, but also … Read more

I’m not supposed to have favorites when it comes to party food, but honestly, I’ve been keeping a secret from my family for years. The … Read more

My husband looked at the pile of pumpkin guts on the newspaper and said, “You’re actually going to try to roast those seeds again?” He … Read more

String cheese wrappers flying everywhere, a bag of pretzel sticks already half-eaten, and the clock ticking down to when the first little goblin rings the … Read more

My neighbor’s kid stood at my door holding a plastic cauldron and said, “Is that the dip that tastes like a party?” and I realized … Read more