Appetizers

“You’re making fritters again?” my colleague Sara watched me wrestling with soggy zucchini shreds and a too-thin batter, but she didn’t say much at first. … Read more

Introduction “Hand me that bowl,” my neighbor said as I dropped by unannounced last Saturday afternoon. I wasn’t expecting much—just a quick hello and maybe … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple attempt at making zucchini pancakes—nothing fancy, just a quick snack for a rainy Wednesday evening. I grabbed the … Read more

Introduction Last Tuesday afternoon, I was fumbling around the kitchen, trying to figure out what to do with a basket of green tomatoes that looked … Read more

“You better not mess this up,” my neighbor chuckled as she watched me fumble with arranging cheeses and berries on a tired wooden board. I … Read more

“Why not just toss the shrimp in crushed tortilla chips instead of bread crumbs?” my friend asked while I was fussing over the coating for … Read more

“You’ve got to try this,” my quiet neighbor, Mr. Jenkins, said as he handed me a small dish of what looked like a simple cheese … Read more

“You know that moment when the sun’s out, the grill is fired up, and everyone’s gathered around with plates piled high? That’s exactly when creamy … Read more

Introduction “You wouldn’t believe it, but this creamy KFC style coleslaw recipe came about thanks to a last-minute mix-up at my friend Lisa’s summer BBQ.” … Read more

“You know that moment when you open the fridge and spot something that instantly takes you back?” That happened to me last spring when I … Read more