Appetizers

There used to be a quaint little diner tucked away on a quiet street corner in Charleston, South Carolina, that made the most unforgettable creamy … Read more

“You gotta try these,” my neighbor Todd said, sliding a plate of nachos across the fence one sunny Saturday afternoon. I was fiddling with my … Read more

Introduction The neighborhood block party was in less than an hour and I’d just realized I hadn’t brought a single dish. Everyone else was hauling … Read more

“The power went out halfway through the afternoon, so I ended up hanging around my neighbor’s backyard waiting for the lights to come back on. … Read more

Three Fridays ago, I found myself staring blankly at an almost-empty fridge, wondering what to whip up for a last-minute snack. Honestly, I was craving … Read more

Last summer, on a random Thursday evening, I found myself rummaging through my fridge, staring at a lonely pack of chicken wings that had been … Read more

Three summers ago, I found myself at a small-town music festival, standing in line behind a guy who smelled like smoke and spices—a walking aroma … Read more

“I wasn’t expecting much from a quiet Thursday night at my friend Carlos’s place, but the moment I stepped into his kitchen, the sizzle from … Read more

Three summers ago, on a sweltering Saturday afternoon, I found myself at a neighborhood block party where the most unexpected culinary gem emerged. The air … Read more

Introduction The first time I stumbled onto this savory buffalo chicken dip, it wasn’t at a fancy party or a bustling bar—it was actually during … Read more