Appetizer Recipes

Introduction There used to be a tiny deli at the corner of 5th and Maple that made the most unforgettable garlic dill pickles. When they … Read more

“I don’t do themed snacks,” my roommate declared every October without fail. For three straight Halloweens, she’d roll her eyes at any suggestion involving spooky … Read more

Introduction There used to be this little bakery tucked away on a quiet corner in Portland’s Pearl District that made the most unforgettable pumpkin-shaped cheesy … Read more

Last Saturday afternoon, my neighbor watched me fumble with a half-ripened batch of figs, unsure how to turn them into something more than just a … Read more

Introduction My friend Claire had insisted for years that figs were just overrated fruit fluff—too seedy, too sweet, too fancy for her no-nonsense palate. She’d … Read more

“You’ve got to try this,” my neighbor said, sliding a slightly charred flatbread across the shared fence as I wrestled with my grill’s unpredictable flame. … Read more

There used to be this tiny taco stand tucked away behind an old gas station in Albuquerque that made the most unforgettable smoky chipotle black … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple attempt at making calzones on a hectic Friday evening. I grabbed the wrong dough—what was meant for … Read more

Last Saturday afternoon, I was wandering through the farmers market when a sudden waft of smoky sweetness caught me off guard — and just like … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple jar of bread and butter pickles. I grabbed the wrong jar—turns out it was my favorite quart-sized Mason … Read more