All of the elements of a good dirty martini-minus the booze–stuffed in celery.
snacks & apps
Smoked Trout & Gouda Cheese Ball
Smoked trout adds depth and body to a classic cheese ball.
Cranberry Jalapeño Dip
A lightly sweet, spicy, and festive dip made with dried cranberries and fresh jalapeño.
Spicy “Crab” & Cucumber Fritters
The savory pancake you didn’t know you needed.
Lamb Egg Rolls
These egg rolls have a filling inspired by Uyghur lamb samsa.
Samosa Egg Roll
A mashup of two of my favorite apps–samosas and egg rolls.
Night of the Artichoke Dip
Part of our NYE end of the world movie marathon this dip uses mostly long-lasting or shelf-stable ingredients.
Smoky Eggplant Dip with Olives & Feta
Inspired by Greek Melitzanosalata, this dip mixes silky, smoky eggplant with salty-savory olives and feta.
Smoky Garlicky Party Mix
Homemade Chex Mix is so toasty and flavorful, you will never go back to the bag.
Tuna & Spinach Stuffed Banana Peppers
This recipe is basically a tasty, vaguely Italian dip scooped into peppers and roasted until it is creamy and piping hot. What’s not to love?