Appetizers

“You really should bring those creamy bites again,” my friend texted me the morning after our last get-together. Honestly, I was half-surprised. I’d thrown together … Read more

“You sure you wanna try these? They’re a bit spicy,” my friend warned, eyeing the tray of golden, crunchy egg rolls I’d just pulled from … Read more

“You’ve got to try this,” my friend texted me one Friday evening as I was wrestling with what to bring for a last-minute game night. … Read more

“You’ve got chips or pizza?” my roommate asked one evening when I was hunting for something to nibble on after a long day. Honestly, I … Read more

“Hey, have you ever tried sushi in a cup?” my friend texted me one busy Friday evening. Honestly, I was skeptical at first—sushi is usually … Read more

“You’ve got to try this — trust me!” my friend said over the phone, her voice bubbling with excitement. I was skeptical at first. Italian … Read more

Introduction “Hey, you gotta try these Iowa party bites,” my neighbor said over the fence one afternoon, tossing me a small plate like it was … Read more

“You brought these? Wow, they’re addicting!” That’s what my friend blurted out after popping a crispy spinach and artichoke wonton cup into her mouth at … Read more

“Hey, you bringing that corn dip again?” my friend texted just as I was scrambling to pull together snacks for a spontaneous game night. Honestly, … Read more

“You’ve got to try this dip,” my neighbor called out as I shuffled ingredients into my cart during an unplanned grocery run. Honestly, I was … Read more