Appetizer Recipes

Jen wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by her place on a random Tuesday evening to drop off a book I’d borrowed, and the … Read more

My neighbor asked why I couldn’t just mix the cranberry sauce right into the cream cheese instead of layering it. I started to explain why … Read more

Introduction There used to be a tiny wine bar tucked between a dry cleaner and a vintage shop in my old neighborhood—the kind of place … Read more

My brother asked why we couldn’t just mix the cranberry sauce right into the egg yolk filling instead of serving it on top. It was … Read more

I was standing in the bulk foods aisle of our local grocery store, staring at a wall of pretzels and cereal, trying to figure out … Read more

My brother had sworn off sweet potatoes for a solid decade. Ten years. He claimed they were “too sweet for real food” and would push … Read more

There used to be this little dive bar called The Skull & Crossbones off Route 9—the kind of place with sticky floors and the best … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a random Thursday, and I had a ridiculous craving for something creamy, cheesy, and frankly, a little bit spooky. I … Read more

The summer I turned thirty, my neighbor Marta watched me struggle with a wobbly picnic table on her back porch. I was trying to set … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple, quiet night in. I had grand plans for a light, healthy grilled chicken salad with a tangy yogurt … Read more