Appetizers

The woman at the table next to mine at the church potluck had this bread bowl that was practically glowing under the fluorescent lights. I … Read more

It was 10:47 PM on a random Wednesday, and I was hit with a craving for chicken tenders that was almost embarrassing in its intensity. … Read more

My brother-in-law, Mark, had a long-standing position on nachos. For years, he claimed they were “too messy,” “too basic,” and “definitely not worth the hype.” … Read more

I used to think cauliflower had no place on a game day platter. Honestly, I was that person—the one who would double down on the … Read more

I was standing in the checkout line at our local grocery store last Saturday, mentally running through my game day checklist, when the woman behind … Read more

The football party was in four hours and I’d completely forgotten I was supposed to bring the main dish. Everyone else would be showing up … Read more

There used to be a tiny farm-to-table spot tucked behind an old gas station in Sonoma County called The Rustic Pear that made a grilled … Read more

The neighborhood block party was in two hours and I’d completely forgotten the snack I signed up to bring. Everyone else would be showing up … Read more

This was supposed to be a quick stuffed pepper skillet. You know, the kind where you just chop everything up and toss it in a … Read more

My friend Jenna had been hoarding sourdough discard in her fridge for three weeks. Every time I came over, she’d open the door and gesture … Read more