Appetizers & Snacks

The first thing I watch with pinwheel cookies is the dough, not the swirl. If the colored sheets are too...

The strawberry’s pointed tip is what gives these little fruit sticks their unmistakable Grinch-like shape. The first time I threaded...

The eggs are still warm when the shells come off, and that’s when it’s easiest to rush the next part....

As the pastry rises in the oven, the little tree branches puff into crisp, flaky edges while the pesto and...

The baking soda water starts to foam as soon as it goes into the pot, and the little dough pieces...

The turkey shape comes into focus when the crackers fan out behind the little cheese-ball body. Before that, it’s just...

When the mini muffin pan comes out of the oven, the edges should be lightly golden while the bites still...

The first handful of sausage pieces lands in the baking dish while the sauce waits in a bowl beside it;...

The first time I pulled potato skins from the oven after just one bake, the edges were pale and the...

The pastry starts to puff at the edges first, and the little spirals turn golden while the tree takes shape...