Appetizers

“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

“You know those afternoons when the sun is just right, and the picnic blanket is spread under a big oak tree?” I wasn’t expecting to … Read more

“I never thought a late afternoon at the farmers’ market could turn into a mini culinary adventure,” I said to myself last July while juggling … Read more

Introduction “You won’t believe what I stumbled upon at the Saturday morning farmer’s market,” my friend Carlos whispered as he handed me a tiny jar … Read more

Introduction “You gotta try these corn ribs,” my neighbor Carlos said one Saturday morning while we were both eyeballing the farmers market stand. I had … Read more

“I wasn’t planning to become a dip connoisseur that night,” I admit, but there I was, elbows deep in a bowl of what I now … Read more

“You won’t believe where I first tasted the magic of a smoked salmon bagel board,” my friend Mark said last weekend as we gathered around … Read more