Appetizer Recipes

Introduction There used to be this tiny bistro on a quiet corner of East 4th Street in Portland that made the most unforgettable zucchini fritters. … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple black bean salsa—nothing fancy, just the usual mix I throw together for summer BBQs. I grabbed what … Read more

“I don’t do pickles,” my roommate had declared for years. That was the kind of statement that just settles in the air, like an unspoken … Read more

It was 9:47 PM on a surprisingly slow Wednesday, and I was hit with this weird craving—not for a full meal, but something fun and … Read more

“The neighborhood potluck was in two hours, and I’d completely blanked on what to bring. Everyone else was rolling in with these insane homemade casseroles … Read more

“You might want to try adding a bit more mustard seed,” my neighbor mumbled as I wrestled with slicing the cucumbers too thick for my … Read more

There used to be this tiny roadside diner just outside of Asheville, where the owners served the most unforgettable sweet zucchini pickle relish with their … Read more

Introduction The other day, I was unpacking groceries on a breezy Saturday morning when the sharp scent of fresh dill from a bunch on the … Read more

Introduction It was 11:07 PM on an otherwise uneventful Wednesday, and I had this sudden urge for something cool, tangy, and utterly refreshing. The kitchen … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple sautéed zucchini side dish. I grabbed the wrong grater — the super fine one instead of the … Read more