Appetizer Recipes

I burned the first batch of corn I ever tried to turn into elote skewers. Not a little charred — I mean, blackened husks, smoking … Read more

That first crack of a cold beer—the sharp hiss, the faint mist rising from the bottle cap—still takes me straight back to my uncle’s basement. … Read more

My neighbor had been throwing a summer barbecue for years, and every time, the same snack appeared—a sad little tray of unadorned cocktail sausages stuck … Read more

This was supposed to be a fancy three-course dinner. I had the menu planned for weeks—seared scallops, a perfect filet mignon, and some chocolate thing … Read more

I was standing in the frozen food aisle last October, staring at a box of pre-made appetizers that cost way too much and looked, honestly, … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple pulled pork situation for the big game. I had it all planned out—a pork shoulder slow-cooking since dawn, … Read more

There used to be a tiny, sun-bleached taco stand called El Patron on a dusty corner near my old apartment in Austin. They made this … Read more

My brother had sworn off sliders for years. “They’re just tiny burgers that get soggy,” he’d announce every time someone suggested them for a game … Read more

The neighborhood progressive dinner was in three hours and I’d completely forgotten. I was supposed to bring the appetizer. Everyone else would be bringing elaborate … Read more

I was standing in line at a dusty farmers market in Albuquerque, fanning myself with a straw hat and regretting my decision to wear jeans … Read more