Appetizer Recipes

Introduction “I don’t do pickles.” That’s what my friend Alex used to say every time I pulled out a jar at a picnic or potluck. … Read more

It was 11:37 PM on a quiet Wednesday, and the craving for something warm and crispy had me rummaging through my pantry. I didn’t have … Read more

Introduction The neighborhood brunch party was in less than two hours, and I still hadn’t figured out what to bring. Everyone else had been sending … Read more

It was 11:37 PM on a particularly dull Wednesday, and the craving for something bright and crispy hit me out of nowhere. I didn’t have … Read more

“The neighborhood wine tasting was in less than two hours and I’d completely forgotten to bring anything more exciting than a bag of chips. Everyone … Read more

The office potluck was in less than two hours, and I’d completely blanked on bringing anything. Everyone else was showing up with these fancy, multi-step … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple attempt at refrigerator pickles, but honestly, it turned into a bit of a kitchen chaos. I grabbed … Read more

The power went out halfway through a lazy Saturday afternoon at my local hardware store — yes, you read that right, a hardware store. I … Read more

There used to be a little food truck tucked away on a bustling corner of Austin’s South Congress Avenue that made the most unforgettable grilled … Read more

The other day, I was wandering through the farmers market just before sunset, the air still warm but carrying a hint of evening coolness. Suddenly, … Read more