Snacks

Make sure all your guests are well-fed by serving a good amount of appetizers and snack recipes.

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    Homemade Barbecue Potato Chips

    Crispy with a spicy kick, these thin chips complement sandwiches, burgers, soups and more. Or snack on them with your...


    Dill Pickles

    Dill pickles are a snap to make at home—pun intended! Fresh cucumbers, garlic and dill are soaked overnight in an...


    Fruit & Cereal Snack Mix

    I mix dried cranberries, cherries, raisins and apple chips with cinnamon cereal for a kid-friendly snack. It’s wonderful all year,...


    Toffee-Coated Peanuts

    A handful is never enough when you serve these mouthwatering nuts, so be sure to make plenty! The sweet toffee...


    Roasted Cumin Cashews

    Kick up parties and get-togethers with this well-seasoned snack. The cashews are sweet, salty, crunchy...and oh, so munchable. —Martha Fehl,...


    Cinnamon Toasted Almonds

    Crunchy, cinnamon almonds are a spectacular treat to take to a party or gathering. They taste just like the almonds...


    Sugared Peanuts

    "I tend to make these only for special occasions, such as holidays, because I cannot keep my husband and son...


    Caramel Popcorn

    Plain microwave popcorn becomes irresistible when it's yummied up with molasses, peanut butter and nuts. “This awesome snack never lasts...

    Apple Snack Mix

    With apple chips and cereal in fun shapes, this cute mix makes a tasty, nutritious gift, bake sale item or...


    Zippy Tortilla Chips

    If store-bought tortilla chips are too salty for you, give these homemade southwestern chips a try. You'll be pleasantly surprised...


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    Candied Walnuts

    Turn ordinary walnuts into a taste sensation with this simple recipe that’s prepared on the stovetop. With plenty of brown...


    Contest-Winning Sugar ‘n’ Spice Nuts

    My daughters, grandkids and just about everyone who visits me look forward to this mix of crunchy spiced nuts recipe...


    Nutty O’s Snack

    Almonds add a nice nutty flavor to this tasty snack. It's perfect for potlucks and not too sweet. Served in...


    Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl

    Elevate your regular dip into spinach dip in a bread bowl. Add thinly sliced vegetables around the platter for scooping,...


    Halloween Party Mix

    "This colorful snack mix has a light coating that also makes it perfect for gatherings," notes field editor Jeanette Urbom...


    Pretzel Sticks Recipe

    This pretzel sticks recipe makes wonderful chewy pretzels that taste incredible when they're still warm from the oven. They're also...


    Double-Duty Heavenly Applesauce

    Every year my husband and I take our two daughters to an orchard to pick apples so we can make...

    Cheese Crispies

    For years I’ve taken these crispy, crunchy snacks to work. They get high marks from everybody in the teachers lounge....


    Chocolate Mocha Dusted Almonds

    I love to make recipes with nuts. These are chocolaty with a hint of coffee—elegant and addictive! I give them...


    Spiced Party Peanuts

    Also a great gift, these seasoned nuts have just the right blend of spices, sugar and heat to kick up...


    Savory Spiced Almonds

    "You won't be able to eat just one of these!" assures Keri Scofield Lawson of Fullerton, California. "So make several...


    Tortilla Snack Strips

    "These crispy, zippy strips are a super homemade alternative to commercial snack chips," writes Karen Riordan from her home in...


    Vanilla Popcorn

    "This sweet crunchy snack is my family's favorite," writes Carolyn Roney of Scipio Center, New York. "For variety, substitute almond...

    Peppermint Meringue Cookies

    These peppermint meringue cookies sing of Christmas cheer with their festive flavor and snowy hue. With just five ingredients and...


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    Meat Loaf Muffins

    These freezer-friendly meat loaf muffins are a simple-to-make family favorite recipe. Make them for dinner tonight or to freeze later...


    Slow Cooker Party Mix

    This mildly seasoned snack mix is always a party favorite. Served warm from a slow cooker, the munchable mixture is...


    Ham Roll-Ups

    You only need four ingredients to make these ham roll-ups: deli ham, cream cheese, olives and green onions.


    Seasoned Mixed Nuts

    These seasoned mixed nuts make great hostess gifts; or just tuck some in with a Christmas present. I often add...


    Hot Spinach Spread with Pita Chips

    Warm and cheesy, this spread is absolutely scrumptious served on toasted pita wedges. Its colorful appearance makes a stunning addition...