Snacks & Apps

Hello, hello! It’s been a while. I could chalk my blogging hiatus up to a number of things— the pandemic, the holidays, the election, the after-the-election— but mostly December and January …

Crostini are a go-to appetizer for me. They’re essentially mini toasts topped with cheese and other toppings, and who doesn’t love bread and cheese and toppings? This version uses persimmon– a …

Yes, the “pickle party,” as one of you so perfectly dubbed it, is still going over here, and it’s getting hotter. (There’s a Nelly joke in there somewhere…) These pickled …

I’m gradually becoming convinced that beans are the sleeper hit of antipasti bars. Garlicky gigande beans, buttery cannellini beans or marinated chickpeas like these— they absorb big flavors and bring …

4th of July is traditionally all about the barbecue, but every good meal starts with snacks, especially when entertaining. I always like to have something out for people to nibble …

If you know me, you know I’ve always hated baking, but out of sheer boredom during quarantine, I gave it another chance. Turns out, it still makes a huge effing …

We’ve all seen mozzarella and tomatoes before. The winning combination is on just about every restaurant menu in one way or another – the traditional Caprese salad, burrata with heirloom …

Crudités, or simply “raw vegetables,” are popping up in more and more restaurants these days, and I love them for their vibrant colors and the way they balance out my …