Appetizer Recipes

I had been dodging brie for years. Not because of any real reason—I just had it in my head that it was one of those … Read more

These Spooky Spider Web Halloween Deviled Eggs are the perfect blend of creepy and cute. Honestly, they’re the appetizer that disappears first at every Halloween … Read more

I was standing in the frozen foods aisle last Tuesday when the fluorescent lights flickered and, for a split second, the whole place went dark. … Read more

“Why can’t you just stir the cream cheese into the hot sauce before you add the chicken?” my friend Sarah asked, peering over my shoulder … Read more

I’d planned something completely different. Honestly, I had this vision of an elegant autumn cheese board—think figs, aged gouda, and those fancy little crackers that … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a random Thursday in mid-October, and I was staring at a bag of jalapenos like they held the secrets to … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple batch of sandwich rolls. I had the yeast proofing, the flour measured, and I was feeling pretty good … Read more

Marco watched me fumbling with a block of cream cheese, trying to get it to room temperature in about two minutes flat. He didn’t say … Read more

There used to be a German-style beer hall tucked away on a side street in Portland that made the most incredible soft pretzels I’ve ever … Read more

This was supposed to be a batch of classic deviled eggs for a potluck. I had the hard-boiled eggs ready, the mayo measured, and the … Read more