Snack recipes

This recipe will give regular store-bought popcorn the amazing flavor of spicy Buffalo wings. You won't find anything like this at the store! Simply mix popcorn with hot wing sauce, sprinkle with dry...

These five-star nachos were created by five cooking show stars, so you'll experience a world-class blend of flavors and textures. Corn chips coated in Sunny Anderson's meat filling...

These nachos will be not only a delicious treat but also the highlight of your fall party. The appetizer is made with colorful corn chips that resemble fallen autumn leaves. And the topping...

In Mexico, pico de gallo refers to various types of salsa made with fresh, finely diced fruits and/or vegetables. The most common version is made with red tomatoes, white onions, and...

Traditional Mexican enchiladas are tortilla tubes filled with meat, baked in tomato sauce and topped with cheese. This version, in the form of edible bowls, is designed specifically for...

A sweet and salty, thick corn dip made with cream cheese, jalapeños, and pickled pimento peppers, served as an appetizer with tortilla chips or crackers. Before adding fresh...

This thick dip, made with cream cheese and a blend of Mexican cheeses, is infused with green New Mexico chiles (or Hatch) and served hot straight from the cast iron skillet. The cream cheese...

This delicious Tex-Mex appetizer features eight vibrant layers (both in color and flavor). Serve in a clear glass bowl so all the layers are clearly visible.

For a moderately spicy, piquant guacamole, use one whole jalapeño pepper for every two avocados. Keep in mind that chili pepper seeds add even more heat.

Make your guacamole appetizer more filling by adding fried chorizo ​​to mashed avocado. Another non-traditional guacamole ingredient is chicharron pork rinds, which...

The star of this recipe is the grilled pineapple. Generously seasoned with chili, it infuses the guacamole with tropical sweetness and a smoky note that enhances the flavor of the appetizer.

Guacamole is one of the healthiest dips, made with fresh vegetables, herbs, freshly squeezed citrus juice, and zero excess fat. But sometimes you want to make something healthy more delicious...

This version of guacamole has a smoky flavor that's different from the original. You don't have to fire up the grill to grill the vegetables. A touch of chipotle pepper in the adobo sauce adds just the right amount of flavor.

The secret ingredient in this guacamole is red wine vinegar. It replaces lime juice, adding just the right amount of tartness, making it ideal if you're allergic to citrus fruits. Red or...

For a richer, smoky flavor, try grilled avocado halves and chili peppers in your guacamole. This recipe uses grilled vegetables, but...

Patacones are fried chips made from flattened plantains, popular throughout Latin America. Crispy and golden, they're served as a side dish with meat dishes or as an appetizer, just like...

This recipe unlocks the secret to Chipotle's famous guacamole. Using equal parts freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice yields a rich, creamy guacamole.

Although you can find a wide variety of guacamole recipes online, adding various vegetables, the traditional version of this appetizer is the simplest and most delicious. Besides avocado, you...

For a big house party, make these nachos with all the flavors of a Cuban sandwich. Tortilla chips are loaded with chunks of ham and pork loin, topped with mustard, a thick, gooey cheese sauce, and...

"This appetizer is nothing like traditional Tex-Mex nachos. It's cool, crispy, and flavorful. I love it!" says Ree Drummond of her citrus-marinated shrimp nachos.

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, fried sesame balls (jiang dui) are a popular snack at dim sum restaurants and some bakeries in China. The dough, similar to Japanese mochi, gets its...

This traditional snack from the coastal city of Ningbo combines crispy deep-fried seaweed with aromatic red peanuts. A touch of sugar enhances the umami flavor.

If you're planning a movie night, don't forget to make a big batch of delicious popcorn. Do you prefer sweet or salty? How about sweet and spicy with maple syrup and...

This bite-sized dessert requires no baking. It's made with breakfast cereal, nuts, dried berries, seeds, and chocolate drops, and a swirl of...

A sweet and salty snack mix with hints of strawberries and cream, perfect for school or on-the-go snacking. Add yogurt-covered pretzels and freeze-dried strawberries...

Pork skin cracklings, or chicharrones, are a popular snack throughout Latin America, and this recipe combines them with corn nuts, peanuts, tortilla chips, and traditional...

Corn nuts, cashews, macadamias, pecans, and walnuts are tossed with an Asian spice mix, soy sauce, and ginger and toasted in the oven until crisp and dry. Egg...

Spiced nuts with chili pepper, cumin, and cinnamon are perfect as a beer snack or a quick meal. Use any nuts you like for the mixture. Toast them and pour the spicy...

These cute cat paw-shaped puff pastries are easy to make using store-bought puff pastry. Fill them with speculoos butter filling (or any filling of your choice), and...

If you're looking to serve something unique and easy to make at a house party, try this mini pretzel sandwich appetizer with cheese. Just squeeze...

Infuse simple pumpkin seeds with the delicious pizza flavor of tomato, cheesy garlic, and spicy oregano. This recipe makes the seeds from scratch, straight from the pumpkin, so if you...

Roasted chickpeas with spices are little flavor bombs that come together quickly using pantry staples. You'll need canned chickpeas (or boil your own) and a variety of spices to make...

Delicious popcorn isn't just made in the microwave. With this recipe, it's perfect even on the stovetop. Prepare a heavy-bottomed saucepan with a lid, coconut oil (or another vegetable oil), and...

You won't find a nut mix like this at the supermarket! Roast almonds, pistachios, and a whole host of other nuts with a curry and masala spice mix for a delicious Indian-inspired snack. Add the spiced nut mix...

Indian cuisine offers a variety of savory snacks filled with nuts, puffed rice, and other crunchy ingredients, all flavored with masala spices to delight the taste buds. Although the packets...

This fruit and nut snack boasts a light, chewy texture thanks to puffed brown rice and rice syrup. Dried cherries add a sweet and tart flavor, while sea salt and pumpkin seeds...

This snack mix has it all: peanuts, pistachios, potato chips, pretzels, corn nuts, dried mango, and coconut masala seasoning that infuses the mix with the flavors of Indian cuisine.

Mix cashews with garam masala, curry powder, and coconut, then roast until crispy for a delicious Indian-inspired snack. Serve these...

A trail mix of nuts and dried fruits is a healthy snack that's perfect for on-the-go, at work, or at a house party. Mix nuts with dried blueberries and add M&Ms to create a delicious mix...

These sweet and chewy, bite-sized healthy snacks are packed with superfoods like honey, cranberry, and flaxseed. A couple of these for dessert or a snack is enough to satisfy...

To make this crunchy dessert, combine popcorn and nuts with a sticky honey syrup, form into balls, and roll them in sesame seeds. Work with buttered hands to prevent sticking.

Make homemade Asian-inspired honey-glazed peanuts to serve as a snack at a house party. Their sweetness is perfectly balanced by a whole host of spices, including...

Combine toasted walnuts with dried cherries and pie spices like cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Even while baking, the house will be filled with a magical, spiced aroma that...

Sprinkle hazelnuts with a warm spice blend typically found in apple pie, bake to set the spices, and enjoy the wonderfully nutty flavor with hints of cinnamon, ginger, and...

Italian grissini breadsticks are a great appetizer for any occasion. They can be baked for guests to snack on while they wait for the festive dinner, or served with dipping sauces at a house party.

The wonderful aromas of summer and strawberry shortcake are captured in this popular rice cereal bar. In this recipe, we've reduced the amount of marshmallows (and thus sugar) and added a little...

This sweet popcorn is cooked on the stovetop in butter, and a little salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper infuse it with a whole host of flavors. The butter will splatter, so use...

These bars are bursting with the aroma of apples, walnuts, and warm spices—the perfect fall treat to beat the blues! The spiced sponge is layered with cream cheese and apple butter and topped with a...