Appetizer Recipes

There used to be a little pop-up Halloween bakery in my neighborhood called “Witch’s Brew” that made the most incredible savory pastries. When they closed … Read more

This was supposed to be a pumpkin-shaped cheese ball. I had the recipe bookmarked, the cream cheese softening on the counter, and even a bag … Read more

The Halloween party was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. Not just forgotten to prep—I’d forgotten the party existed until my phone buzzed with … Read more

My neighbor, a retired art teacher named Mrs. Gable, watched me wrestling a piping bag on my back porch last October. I was sweating over … Read more

I wasn’t expecting cooking advice from our accountant, Mr. Henderson, but there I was, waiting for my car to get an oil change at the … Read more

This was supposed to be a quick batch of regular pigs in a blanket for a Halloween party. You know, the kind you throw together … Read more

There used to be a tiny, dimly lit diner on the corner of Elm and 3rd called The Witching Hour that made the most ridiculous … Read more

I wasn’t supposed to be at Marlene’s house that Tuesday. My car had made this weird grinding noise on the way home from the grocery … Read more

There used to be a tiny gastropub on the corner of 7th and Elm called The Copper Mug that made the most addictive honey-roasted pumpkin … Read more

The Halloween party was in two hours and I’d completely forgotten about the food. Everyone else would be bringing those elaborate themed desserts—spider web cakes, … Read more