Appetizers

It was 11:47 PM on a random Wednesday, and I had this ridiculous craving for something autumnal. Not apple pie—too much work at that hour. … Read more

I was standing in the frozen foods aisle last Tuesday, staring at a box of puff pastry like it held the answer to something. The … Read more

I wasn’t expecting cooking advice from my accountant, but there I was, knee-deep in a pile of W-2s and listening to him describe exactly how … Read more

Last November, I was standing in the cheese aisle of our local grocery store, squinting at a wedge of Manchego that cost more than my … Read more

My roommate asked why I couldn’t just throw some creepy snacks on a board instead of making a whole Halloween spread. I started to explain … Read more

It was 10:47 PM on a random Wednesday in early October, and I had this overwhelming urge to make something festive. Not the kind of … Read more

This was supposed to be a calm, organized taco night. I had the seasoned beef simmering, the cheese grated, the lettuce shredded—everything in its proper … Read more

I was at the hardware store, of all places, picking up painter’s tape for a project I was definitely not excited about. The guy at … Read more

The Super Bowl party was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. My phone was blowing up with texts from friends asking what I was … Read more

My friend Sarah asked why I couldn’t just toss the pumpkin seeds straight from the pumpkin into the air fryer without boiling them first. I … Read more