Appetizer Recipes

My neighbor, Jen, wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to borrow a bag of sugar for a last-minute baking project, and the smell … Read more

Let’s be honest—Halloween snacking can be a mess. You’ve got candy wrappers everywhere, half-eaten treats, and that one bowl of pretzels nobody touches. This candy … Read more

“Wait, is that a spiderweb? In my dip?” My sister-in-law, Kate, peered over my shoulder as I drizzled the last swirl of sour cream across … Read more

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