Appetizer Recipes

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

The last pretzel bite disappeared from the platter before I’d even refilled my beer. My brother-in-law, who rarely compliments anything I cook, looked up from … Read more

That first hit of smoked sausage hitting a hot grill — the kind of sharp, smoky sizzle that cuts through the cool air of a … Read more

The crunch. That first crack through a craggly, golden-brown shell gives way to a tender, steamed center. Honestly, the whole point of these Crispy Buffalo … Read more

Look, I have a confession to make. I’ve been making loaded nachos for game days for over a decade, and for most of that time, … Read more

The oven timer went off and I totally forgot to set the table. It was 10 minutes before kickoff, and my brother-in-law was already eyeing … Read more

My brother-in-law Dave is a football purist. He watches games with a notepad, critiques play calls, and believes the only acceptable snack is a plain, … Read more

My son came home from school last October clutching a crumpled flyer for the annual Halloween party. “Mom, I need to bring something creepy but … Read more