Appetizer Recipes

This was supposed to be a batch of homemade pigs in a blanket. I had the crescent roll dough thawing on the counter, the hot … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a random Wednesday, and I was wide awake with a craving that just wouldn’t quit. I wanted something spicy, cheesy, … Read more

There used to be a small, cluttered delicatessen called Miller’s Market on the corner of 4th and Elm that made the most incredible Zesty Cranberry … Read more

My nephew Leo asked why I couldn’t just dump the candy corn into a bowl and serve it alongside the cheese. I started to explain … Read more

I was standing in the fluorescent-lit aisle of a big-box store last October when the scent of toasted butter and caramelized onions hit me — … Read more

Introduction The office Halloween potluck was in exactly forty-five minutes and I had completely forgotten to bring anything. Everyone else would be bringing elaborate, multi-day … Read more

My college roommate, Sarah, asked why I couldn’t just buy the frozen pretzel bites from the gas station. I started to explain why that wouldn’t … Read more

Marcus wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to borrow a cup of sugar and a sharp knife for some cheese, and the scent … Read more

The office holiday party was in three hours and I had completely forgotten to bring appetizers. The office fridge was already stocked with three different … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a rainy Tuesday, and I was thinking about salt. Not just any salt, but the kind that crunches between your … Read more