A use for leftovers isn’t pie in the sky. It’s a knish.
My husband has a theory: When you decide to buy a new car, everywhere you look, you see that particular model. I don't know if that's true, but I can...
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The good old cabbage roll turns over a new leaf
In my family, cabbage rolls have been a potluck standard my whole life. My great-grandmother Agatha brought them to family gatherings, smothered in a sweet-and-sour tomato sauce with raisins. Yes,...
Phyllo is the perfect wrap for a portable snack
It's no secret I believe pie is the most sensible food to bring to a party. Whether savory or sweet, large or small, the combination of a richly flavored filling...
When it comes to host gifts, a homemade take on the Almond Joy raises the bar
When I'm invited to share a special meal with friends, whether holiday feast or birthday party, I always bring something along. Sure, some hosts might ask me to contribute a...
Take that squash and slab it — into a savory pie
There is great variety in squashes, my favorite fall shape-shifter. They pair with curry in one dish and cinnamon streusel in another.
For slaws with staying power and no leftovers, go cabbage-free
When it comes to picnic and potluck contributions, almost everyone welcomes coleslaw. So, why is it that what lands on the table is often store-bought?
These wings are called “irresistible” for a reason
They are simple to make and finger-licking good.
This party salad happens in a loaf pan
Lately, when I am asked to bring something to accompany a main dish at a gathering, I turn to a classic: the terrine. Sounds fancy, yet it's nothing more than...
Make the Frito Pie that keeps on giving
Scissor open a snack-size bag of corn chips, spoon in chili, cheese and sour cream and you have a walking taco, a.k.a. Frito Pie. The birthplace of this personal meal...
Trifling a bit with the classic tipsy cake
Like a trifle, it contains fruit or jam, booze, custard and some kind of cake.