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butterbean and pistachio hummus in a white footed bowl with an antique silver spreader. The bowl is nestled about with pita triangles and sitting on a blue and white plate atop a wooden surface. Other blue and white appetizer plates with triangles of pita bread are blurred in the background
15, Feb 2026
Butterbean and Pistachio “Hummus”

Overview Easy to pull together with very little active time (the majority of time is spent boiling untended on the stove or grinding in a blender), this make-ahead “hummus” recipe is equally as easy to make ahead of your event or whip up for unexpected company. The seasoning in the…

pimento and cheese dip in a floral bowl surrounded by crackers on a wooden background
7, Feb 2026
Pimento-less Cheese

Overview Easy to whip up on a whim or just keep in the fridge for unexpected guests, this is sure to be a hit. I’ve found even people who don’t like traditional pimento and cheese will enjoy this one. Backstory I conjured up this recipe probably 15 years ago. In…

4, Jan 2026
Boudin Bruschetta

Overview Sure to be an instant hit, this is one bruschetta recipe that can be assembled an hour or so before and retain the crispy texture of the crostini. Backstory You could say I have a one-track mind. Or at least that I get fixed on an ingredient and want…

Crab boil crostini on a blue and white plate with other blue and white saucers in the background. All of this is resting on a natural wood colored tabletop. A gold candlestick is in the background.
3, Jan 2026
Crab Boil Crostini

Overview When you’re entertaining, it’s hard to go wrong with fresh bread. Make this a day or two ahead of time so it’s ready to go long before guests arrive. If you can stay out of it long enough, this bread will keep for several days without going stale because…