Appetizers
The White Dragon Mix is a crunchy, airy meringue snack mix that’s not-too-sweet and built around one homemade component: vanilla-almond cloud meringues. Light as air, with a delicate crunch that shatters on contact. Everything else comes together quickly — freeze-dried figs and mango, chewy dried mandarin, toasted coconut, salted macadamias and cashews, yogurt pretzel shards.…
If you’ve ever sat down at a mahjong table, you know that the tiles are only half the strategy. The other half? Choosing the perfect snack. It needs to be hands-free enough not to ruin the tiles, flavorful enough to keep your energy up through a tense round, and addictive enough that the bowl is…
My mom made warm artichoke dip every time company came — it was her signature move, and it never lasted long. This version keeps everything that made the original worth making and layers in white miso for quiet depth, Greek yogurt for tang, and chili crisp for the kind of heat that keeps you coming back for one more scoop. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s finished with fresh chives and one last drizzle of chili crisp. Lucky Dragon is easy to make and always impresses.
The tiles are clacking, the drinks are poured, and this miso caramel snack mix is already half gone. Sweet, salty, crunchy, and a little addictive. It’s game night’s best plus-one.
Inspired by the unexpected beauty of pink radicchio, this salad brings fresh color and brightness to the winter table. Layers of crisp greens, creamy Comté cheese, and lightly sweet strawberries and crunchy pistachios are finished with a sparkling Prosecco vinaigrette. It’s a simple but stunning dish that feels celebratory enough for Valentine’s Day or a cozy seasonal gathering.
If school snacks are starting to feel a little… stale, you’re not alone. Between packing lunches and fueling after-school hangry kids, it’s easy to fall into the same old snack rotation. That’s why I love creating a DIY Trail Mix Station at home — it’s simple, fun, and gives kids (and adults!) the freedom to mix and…
Discover the bright, refreshing flavors of Hungarian Sour Cherry Soup—tart, sweet, and spiced, perfectly chilled for summer. Inspired by family stories and rediscovered on a trip to Budapest, this scrumptious soup is steeped in tradition and flavor.
There’s something about summer light on a lake that makes even the simplest meals feel special. At our camp on a lake in Maine, this Summer Sunset Caprese Salad is a staple—vibrant, unfussy, and bursting with the best flavors of the season. Our twist on the classic caprese, it’s inspired by golden hour skies and…
The recipe for this creamy, zesty mustard has been in my family for as long as I can remember. Growing up, it appeared at every summer barbecue alongside cocktail hot dogs, crusty bread, summer sausage, and aged cheddar. At Easter, it made frequent appearances atop baked ham, adding a familiar, tangy touch to the holiday…
There’s nothing quite as comforting and flavorful as Sicilian stuffed artichokes, especially when they come from my grandmother Josephine’s kitchen. Tender mini artichokes are pulled open, filled with a fragrant mix of garlic, fresh herbs, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs, then gently simmered in white wine until everything melds into a rustic Italian classic. These artichokes are both…