Appetizer Recipes

That first sharp, vinegary hit — the kind that makes your eyes water before you even take a bite — still takes me straight to … Read more

My brother showed up an hour early for the game with four friends I hadn’t planned for. The fridge had half a block of Velveeta, … Read more

I need a salsa that actually tastes like summer, not like something from a jar. And I need it to be the thing people hover … Read more

I figured shaping bread like a football would be one of those cute ideas that looks better on Pinterest than it does on a plate. … Read more

The first thing my brother-in-law said when he walked in the door was, “Where’s the football board?” Not the game. Not the dip. The board. … Read more

“Wait, you put blue cheese AND ranch in the same dip?” My brother-in-law, a man who takes his hot wings very seriously, was staring at … Read more

The third quarter of a tie game is no time for a sad veggie tray. I was standing in my kitchen, the TV muted but … Read more

For the longest time, I just accepted that summer salads were a side dish. You know, something tossed together with some basic vinaigrette and maybe … Read more

Charring the first batch of Hatch chiles under the broiler, I forgot to open the kitchen window. The smoke alarm started screaming, the dog bolted … Read more

The zucchini in my crisper drawer was starting to look a little sad. Not bad, just… tired. Limp. The kind of zucchini that knows it’s … Read more