Appetizers

The little shreds of dough that tore away from the bottom of the mummy—that’s the detail I remember most. Not the taste, not the smell, … Read more

I burned the first batch of this dip so badly the smoke alarm went off at a Halloween party before anyone had even arrived. The … Read more

Honestly, I’ve never met a squash I didn’t like. But Delicata? That one’s special. It’s got that thin, tender skin you don’t even have to … Read more

Three baking sheets in the oven, a half-empty bag of frozen shrimp defrosting in the sink, and the distinct smell of burned coconut wafting through … Read more

That first crunch — the shatter of panko giving way to tender chicken, all tangled up with melted provolone and a punch of marinara — … Read more

The glossy, caramelized edges catching the light—that sticky, lacquered finish is what I made these for. Everything else is secondary. I mean, sure, the heat … Read more

I made this dip for three Super Bowls in a row before I finally admitted to myself that I was making it wrong. The first … Read more

I need something crispy, cheesy, and full of ranch flavor right now. Not a salad, not a boring chip situation—something that feels like a meal … Read more

I had been looking for a game day appetizer that actually held up past the first quarter. You know the ones I mean—the dips that … Read more

My brother showed up at my door on a Sunday afternoon holding a six-pack and looking way too hopeful for someone who hadn’t texted first. … Read more