Appetizers

The doorbell was supposed to ring in fifteen minutes. I had texted my friend, “Come at 7, super casual,” and then completely forgot about the … Read more

The text came in just as I was staring into the open fridge, feeling that familiar pre-party panic. “Bring something easy to snack on!” my … Read more

My friend Jenna showed up at our annual summer potluck holding a bowl of something pale, speckled with green, and looking honestly a little suspicious. … Read more

I was standing in my kitchen staring at a carton of hard-boiled eggs I’d made for a picnic that got rained out. You know that … Read more

I was standing in my kitchen, staring at a pint of cherry tomatoes and a ball of fresh mozzarella, when my phone buzzed. My sister … Read more

“You’ve got to try these,” my friend texted me late one evening, attaching a photo of a golden, crispy snack that looked way too good … Read more

“You really don’t need a fancy setup to get that perfect crunch,” my neighbor said one slow Saturday afternoon, holding out a jar of homemade … Read more

“You’re throwing that out?” my friend asked, eyeing the little jar of sourdough discard sitting on my counter like it was some kind of kitchen … Read more

“You really need to try this crab snack,” my coworker insisted one hectic afternoon, sliding a foil-wrapped package across the breakroom table. I was skeptical—seafood … Read more

“You’ve got to try this jelly,” my neighbor texted me one Friday afternoon, almost like a dare. I was skeptical—blueberry and jalapeño? Together? Honestly, I … Read more