Appetizers

“Mom, can I have more of those broccoli sticks?” That’s the exact question I never thought I’d hear from my picky eater. Honestly, broccoli and … Read more

“Wait, you’re making artichokes into a crispy snack?” That’s exactly what my coworker said when I brought these crispy Parmesan artichoke hearts to our afternoon … Read more

“You’ve got to try these sausage balls,” my neighbor texted me one Saturday afternoon, just when I was eyeing the fridge with zero inspiration. Honestly, … Read more

“Wait, you fried *banana peppers* in the air fryer?” my friend asked, eyebrows raised over a casual Zoom chat. Honestly, I was just messing around … Read more

“Hey, you’ve got to try these hand pies,” my friend texted me one evening, right when I was scrambling to figure out dinner for a … Read more

“You really should try this,” my roommate said as she tossed a golden, crispy flatbread onto the kitchen counter. It was past midnight, and honestly, … Read more

“You won’t believe these are made from lentils,” my friend said as she popped another crispy lentil bacon bite into her mouth. Honestly, I was … Read more

“You’ve got to try these jackfruit wings,” my friend texted me one hectic afternoon. I was skeptical—jackfruit? Wings? Honestly, I wasn’t sure how a fruit … Read more

“You seriously have to try these sliders,” my friend texted me one chaotic evening, right as I was wondering what on earth to throw together … Read more

“Hey, you gotta bring that macaroni salad to the cookout tomorrow!” That text popped up from my neighbor after she’d tasted a bite at last … Read more