Appetizer Recipes

Last Saturday afternoon, I was rummaging through dusty boxes in a tiny, cluttered antique bookstore tucked away on a quiet side street when the quiet … Read more

Introduction “Last Saturday afternoon, I swung by my neighbor Jamie’s place just to borrow a cup of sugar, and right before I even stepped through … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple cheesy chicken bake. I’d planned it all out the night before: shredded chicken, a blend of cheeses, maybe … Read more

There used to be this little seafood bar tucked away on a bustling corner in Charleston’s historic district that served the most unforgettable shrimp cocktail … Read more

“I’m not supposed to play favorites with recipes, but this creamy roasted garlic scape and white bean dip with crostini definitely holds a special spot,” … Read more

“I wasn’t planning to become a snack board enthusiast, honestly,” I confessed to my roommate one Friday night. It all started when our power flickered … Read more

“I wasn’t expecting to become a focaccia fanatic, honestly,” I confessed to my friend Laura one rainy Sunday afternoon. She laughed, knowing how many times … Read more

“You’ve got to try these,” my neighbor Mark said one late Saturday afternoon, waving a foil-wrapped plate through the screen door. I wasn’t expecting much … Read more

“You gotta try this,” my mail carrier said one Tuesday afternoon, sliding a hand-written recipe card across my kitchen counter. I was halfway through unpacking … Read more

“You’ve got to try this,” my neighbor, Marco, said, thrusting a small plate toward me one late summer evening. I was halfway through planting my … Read more