Classic appetizers like deviled eggs are a party favorite. They’re simple but elegant, and a wonderful grab and go bite. Some of the most memorable parties of my childhood were ones that I wasn’t exactly invited to. The neighbor’s Easter dinner. Another neighbor’s Fourth of July bash. I was friends with relatives of both neighbors…
Appetizers
5-Ingredient Baked Green Bean Fries
Crispy and savory, these green bean fries are a delightful 5-ingredient side dish to enjoy with good ketchup. My, how the world of food has opened up. Thirty years ago, if you ordered fries, you might have a choice of seasoned curly fries or regular. But other than that, fries were fries. They were made…
Pickled Red Cabbage
When I saw the heads of red cabbage at the farmers market recently, images of pickled red cabbage danced in my head. It’s been eons since I’ve had pickled cabbage and I do so love making pickled veggies. (Those dilly beans!) This recipe isn’t the sweet variety of pickled cabbage (like you’d find jarred in…
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Lemon and Sea Salt
Sweet — well, usually sweet — shishito peppers are cooked in olive oil until blistered and served with lemon and sea salt. Several months ago, the invitation arrived to a dinner with Newbury Award-winning author Jack Gantos in Boston. It was a school night, a work night and four hours from where I live. I…
Mild Black Bean Salsa Recipe
Quick and easy to make, this Mild Black Bean Salsa recipe will please the whole family. On a cool summer evenings (they usually are cool here in Maine), a local community band assembles on a stage inside a blow-up shell and plays song after song after song for a big audience. On another summer evening,…
New on Maine Course: Dill Quick Pickles
Did you know that I write a weekly newspaper column for The Bangor Daily News called Maine Course? In this week’s column, I share a recipe for Dill Quick Pickles. Since 2014, I’ve written a weekly newspaper column about food and life for the Bangor Daily News. It’s called Maine Course (aptly named by my brother), and appears…
Mango Strawberry Salsa Recipe
A mild fruity salsa, perfect for summertime dipping, this Mango Strawberry Salsa recipe is quick, easy and fun. The field days have been played. The desks have been cleaned out … well, my daughter’s has at least. And the final tests have been taken. We’re on the cusp of summer vacation here, and I cannot…
Hummus Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers Appetizer Recipe
These Hummus Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers are a tasty, easy appetizer for enjoying anytime. This recipe and post is sponsored by Heluva Good! brand. All opinions are my own. Little plates. Trays of small bites. Platters of things to bite and dip. There are so many good reasons to set out a spread of appetizers. They’re…
How to Make Mini Pretzel Roll Bread Bowls
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Campbell’s Soup Company for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Transform your favorite roll into a vessel for soaps and stews with this easy recipe for Mini Pretzel Roll Bread Bowls. Ever since my kids were babies, we’ve watched football together — whether it’s…
Loaded Mozzarella Sticks Appetizer with Tomatoes, Cheese and Bacon
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BackYourSnack #CollectiveBias Transform an appetizer favorite into something amazing. This Loaded Mozzarella Sticks appetizer with tomatoes, cheese and bacon is great for parties. Recently I was challenged to share a favorite snack hack — a snack that’s easy…
