Appetizers

Introduction There used to be a cozy little sports bar tucked away on a side street near my college campus that made the most unforgettable … Read more

Introduction “The power went out halfway through my visit, but honestly, that’s when the Fresh Cowboy Caviar Dip with Avocado and Zesty Lime Dressing stole … Read more

Introduction “Why can’t you just toss the pork in the slow cooker with the sauce and call it a day?” my friend asked during our … Read more

Introduction The neighborhood block party was in just two hours and I was staring at an empty fridge, wondering how on earth I’d forgotten to … Read more

Introduction The other afternoon, I was wandering the grocery store aisles, juggling a basket overloaded with random snacks, when the sharp scent of smoked turkey … Read more

“The neighborhood block party was in less than two hours and I’d completely blanked on bringing something homemade. Everyone else had these fancy slow-cooked dishes … Read more

The office potluck was in less than two hours and I hadn’t even thought about what to bring. Everyone else was planning these elaborate multi-course … Read more

The other afternoon, I was wandering through the crowded aisles of my local farmers’ market, the kind of place where every stall bursts with color … Read more

“Why can’t we just skip the whole boiling jars thing and toss the cucumbers in the fridge with the spices?” my friend asked one evening … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple tomato and mozzarella Caprese, but I grabbed a basket of peaches instead of the usual vine-ripened tomatoes. … Read more