Appetizers

Introduction This was supposed to be a straightforward batch of buffalo wings. I grabbed the chicken tenders instead of wings, the air fryer basket was … Read more

The neighborhood block party was in less than two hours and, honestly, I hadn’t planned a thing. Everyone else was bringing these elaborate, slow-cooked dishes … Read more

Introduction Last Saturday, I was wandering through the bustling farmers market when this sudden hit of warm, smoky sweetness filled the air — and just … Read more

“The summer I turned thirty, I wasn’t exactly expecting to stumble into what would become my go-to cornbread recipe. I’d popped over to my next-door … Read more

Introduction It was 11:17 PM on a forgettable Wednesday, and my stomach was staging a full-on rebellion against the idea of going to bed hungry. … Read more

Introduction My friend Leah swore she hated pickles. For years. I mean, she’d wrinkle her nose at the mere suggestion of adding them to sandwiches … Read more

Introduction “Hand me that bowl,” my neighbor said, already mixing something in her kitchen like it was no big deal. I’d just stopped by to … Read more

Introduction My roommate had claimed to hate bagel pizzas for years. Seriously, for the better part of a decade. Then one random Saturday afternoon, I … Read more

Introduction The company picnic was in less than an hour, and I had completely blanked on bringing something to share. Everyone else seemed to have … Read more

Introduction The office potluck was in less than an hour, and I had absolutely nothing to bring. Everyone else was showing up with these fancy, … Read more