Appetizer Recipes

The last cracker disappeared before I could even reach for a second one. My friend Sarah looked at me, mouth half-full, and mumbled something that … Read more

This was supposed to be a batch of proper, full-fat, butter-drenched Bavarian soft pretzels. I had the recipe bookmarked, the bread flour measured, and I … Read more

The smoke detector went off. Not from the dip, mind you—from the candle I’d lit to set the mood for my Halloween party, which I’d … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a random Thursday in March, and I was staring at a bubbling jar of sourdough starter on my counter with … Read more

My niece took one bite, froze mid-chew, and pointed at the plate with wide eyes. “Auntie, you made mummies!” she said, ketchup smeared on her … Read more

My neighbor’s kid, Leo, asked why I couldn’t just roast the green tomatoes instead of boiling them for salsa. I started to explain why that … Read more

My friend Karl showed up at my door on a rainy Saturday holding a six-pack of German pilsner and a bag of pretzel salt. “I’m … Read more

“You know what this party needs? Something you can eat with one hand while holding a beer in the other.” My brother-in-law said that at … Read more

I had been looking for a winter squash recipe that actually delivered on the crispy promise. Not the kind of crispy that turns into a … Read more

My brother-in-law, a man who usually only speaks during commercials, looked up from his plate and said, “I could eat these every Sunday.” That stopped … Read more