Appetizers

“Wait, you’re telling me this is just puff pastry and smoked salmon?” my friend chuckled, eyeing the tray of golden bites I’d just pulled from … Read more

“Hey, did you bring the dip balls?” That’s the text I got from my buddy just as the game day crowd was gathering. Honestly, I’d … Read more

“Hey, you’ve gotta try this,” my cousin texted me one afternoon during Passover. I was skeptical at first—matzah as nachos? It sounded a little wild, … Read more

Introduction “Are you seriously rolling cucumbers again?” my sister teased when she caught me assembling these fresh ham & cream cheese cucumber rolls one late … Read more

“You simply must bring those delicate little sandwiches next time,” my friend insisted after our last garden party. Honestly, I hadn’t planned on fussing over … Read more

“You won’t believe what I whipped up last Easter,” my friend texted me, and honestly, I almost rolled my eyes. Easter potlucks often bring the … Read more

“You don’t really think about chicken dip as a showstopper until you have one that breaks all the rules.” That’s what my friend Jenna muttered … Read more

“You seriously have to try these!” my niece blurted out over the phone, her voice bubbling with excitement. Truth be told, I was skeptical—pizza roll … Read more

“Wait, are those flowers edible?” my friend asked, eyeing the colorful log I’d just rolled out on the platter. Honestly, I’d tossed those little petals … Read more