Appetizer Recipes

“Why can’t you just toss the garlic and red pepper in whole and call it a day?” my friend asked one evening as we stood … Read more

I was unloading groceries last Saturday afternoon when the faint, sweet scent of vanilla and something earthy caught me off guard — and suddenly I … Read more

There used to be this tiny, tucked-away bistro on a cobblestone street in Charleston that made the most unforgettable caramelized fig and brie crostini. When … Read more

Introduction Last Saturday afternoon, I was wandering through the produce aisle at my local market when the sharp, tangy scent of fresh dill and a … Read more

Introduction The platter was wiped clean before I even made it back to the kitchen. Third gathering this month where that bowl of creamy whipped … Read more

“Hand me that grater,” my neighbor said as I stepped into her kitchen on a slow Thursday afternoon. I wasn’t there for a fancy dinner … Read more

I did not trust a recipe that promised creamy, flavorful buffalo chicken dip with just three ingredients in a slow cooker. Honestly, it sounded like … Read more

That’s exactly what my friend asked me the first time I brought over a jar of my Flavorful Spicy Garlic Dill Refrigerator Pickles with Jalapeño. … Read more

Honestly, I didn’t trust tomato jam in savory dishes at first. I mean, jam is sweet, right? How could it possibly work alongside sharp cheeses … Read more

Introduction That sharp, tangy snap — the one that makes your fingers tingle just a little after you bite in — still takes me straight … Read more