Snack
Tater Tots Tossed in Date Butter
Put these out at a gathering, and we guarantee you’ll be hearing rave reviews for a long time.
By Rawaan Alkhatib
Homemade Dog Treats
These cheesy apple dog treats had our furry friends wagging their tails for a second bite.
By Joe Sevier
Chewy Glazed Lemon Cookies
The zest of three whole lemons gives these cookies a no-holds-barred citrus flavor.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Okonomiyaki Tater Tots
Crispy tots topped with savory-sweet sauce, mayonnaise, furikake, scallion, and katsuobushi.
By Georgia Freedman
Ta’ameya (Fava Bean Fritters)
Serve these as you would falafel: in a pita, on top of a salad, or as a snack with a dip.
By Hawa Hassan
Sfouf (Semolina Turmeric Cake)
Semolina flour and turmeric give this simple cake a sunny hue and nutty flavor.
By Hawa Hassan
A Better Queso
Real cheddar cheese meets charred green chiles in our best recipe for queso. For extra points serve the molten dip with warmed tortilla chips.
By Rhoda Boone
Tuna Melt Nachos
Love a tuna melt? Meet your new favorite nachos—fast and filling all thanks to tinned fish.
By Becca Millstein and Vilda Gonzalez
You Don’t Need a Granola Recipe, Just This Golden Ratio
Customize your dream blend with this formula for perfect homemade granola every time.
By Anna Stockwell
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread With Walnuts
Loaded with mix-ins, this loaf makes an excellent breakfast or dessert—or you could gift it to someone you really like.
By Marsha Klein
Mango Sticky Rice
Khao niaow ma muang, or steamed coconut sticky rice with ripe mango, is a classic in Thai cuisine—and you can make it at home.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Old-Fashioned Fudge
The creamy texture and rich flavor of this hand-whipped fudge prove the effort is worth it.
By Kate Moses
Halloween Thumbprint Cookies Are Candy’s Greatest Destiny
Learn the tricks to these enchanting holiday treats.
By Katherine Sacks and Emily Saladino
Cantaloupe, Cucumbers, Lime, and Mint
This refreshing melon and cucumber salad works as a snack, starter, or side dish.
By Jess Damuck
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
When you need a snack (whether it’s for after school, before practice, or between meetings), these satisfy.
By Evelyn’s Coffee Bar
No-Bake Chocolate Oat Cookies
When it’s too hot to turn on the oven, or you’re craving something sweet and chewy, these no-bake superstars are just the thing.
By Joe Yonan
Easy Hummus With Canned Chickpeas
A simple trick gets silky-smooth results from canned chickpeas—no rinsing or overnight soaking required.
By Anna Stockwell and Becky Hughes