Turkey, green bean casserole, and mashed potatoes with gravy really steal the show on Thanksgiving, don’t they? It’s those classic dishes that everyone looks forward to every year, and unless you want to take an eclectic approach to Thanksgiving, you…
Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos
Sometimes, you just need a big platter of sheet pan chicken nachos, ya know? And the great thing about nachos is…you really can do whatever you want. Add cheese, chips, and all the toppings to your heart’s content. Get it…
Baked Jalapeño Poppers
I’m not sure why, but lately I’ve had an obsession with finding ways to recreate some of my favorite crispy appetizers. Chicken wings, french fries, and now, jalapeño poppers! However, the interest in recreating these favorite foods is to find…
Mini Charcuterie Board for One
I really, really miss big a** charcuterie boards. You know the kinds that are just so massive, even your group of girlfriends after two bottles of wine can’t seem to polish it off. All that cheese, crackers, bread, nuts, cured…
Blistered Shishito Peppers
I imagine eating from a bag of Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans is like playing a game of Russian roulette. While the outcome could mean a delicious jelly bean, it may also mean enduring the flavor of booger or vomit….
My Favorite Simple Beach Snacks
When you’re only a block away from the beach, you go to the beach. A lot. Being back in my Connecticut hometown has been a real treat this past month. Our neighborhood shares this tiny, hole-in-the-wall beach around the corner…
How to Make Roasted Salsa Verde
It’s day two of Fourth of July eats, and today we’re moving to appetizers! Whether your cookout is lunch or dinner time, you know you’re in for some snacking before the main event. And salsa is always the right move….
How to Roast Artichokes
I feel like every time I get something new in my Imperfect Foods box, I take it as a culinary challenge. What new types of dishes can I learn to make? What have I not learned how to make yet?…
How to Make a Cheese Board: My Easy Formula
Even as I’ve been stuck at home, every Friday I throw together a snack and drink for a little happy hour. Sometimes I go all out and make some kind of dip—like cheesy artichoke or buffalo chicken. Other times I’ll…
Prosciutto Cucumber Bites
Remember how I told you all about this cheese I’m obsessed with? If you’re new to my blog (welcome!), let me explain. There’s this spreadable cheese called Boursin that I seriously can’t get enough of. I mean I put it on…