Snack
Best Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies
If you’re into chewier oatmeal-raisin cookies, reduce baking time by 2 minutes. For crispier, flatten them out a bit before baking.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Creamsicle-Inspired Orange Pops
For this updated creamsicle-inspired recipe, we swapped the icy orange layer for a creamy citrus curd and paired it with alternating layers of a sweet-tart frozen yogurt.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Fudgsicle-Inspired Ice Pops
This delicious 'fudgsicle' recipe basically produces really fudgy chocolate ice cream...on a stick.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Chile, Tomato, and Charred Red Onion Salsa
When you're working with chiles, you should be wearing rubber gloves. Sound funny? Well, it won't after you accidentally touch your eyes.
By Chris MoroccoPhotography by Marcus Nilsson
Direwolf Bread
Re-create Hot Pie’s iconic farewell gift to Arya in honor of your favorite show, Game of Thrones. Be sure to print out the wolf template on an 11x17" sheet and see other GoT-inspired recipes!
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Hand Salad With Buttermilk, Grapefruit, and Mixed Seeds
These snaggable, snackable wedges have more in common with a bowl of party mix than any perfunctory salad.
By Andy BaraghaniPhotography by Alex Lau
Hot Cross Buns
Traditionally studded with candied fruit and marked with a cross on top, these sweet yeasted English cakes are usually baked on Good Friday.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Vincent Cross
Green Garlic Labneh
Available in the spring, green garlic is somewhat less intense than grown-up garlic, but still very pungent and extra-juicy. The dairy fat and tang of the labneh provide cooling balance.
By Alison RomanPhotography by Ted Cavanaugh
BA's Best Peanut Butter Cookies
What makes this peanut butter cookie recipe The Best? Well, there’s a few reasons actually. We call for natural peanut butter so that you can dial the sugar and salt amounts exactly. Instead of just adding roasted peanuts from the can, we roast them a second time for even more peanutty flavor. And the pan of water in the oven creates a burst of steam that gives the finished cookies the perfect crunchy-chewy texture. Now you know! This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Queso Fundido
If you can find Chihuahua cheese for this, use it! If not, Monterey Jack can be subbed. Not the same, but still crazy good!
Photography by Peden + Munk
Sweet-and-Spicy Chex Mix
Don’t scoff at the sour cherries in this Chex mix recipe! Their sweet bite and chewy texture are the perfect foil for all the crunch and salt and spice. But if you’re really not into it, sub mini chocolate chips instead.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Thyme-Roasted Walnuts
These simple, flavorful walnuts go perfectly with our Herbed Baked Brie.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Tropical Carrot, Ginger, and Turmeric Smoothie
A pinch of salt makes everything taste better, including savory smoothies.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Peden + Munk
Marinated Feta With Roasted Lemon
Try this with white beans on toast, in salads, or puréed and spread on pita.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Peden + Munk
Vadouvan-Carrot Yogurt
Vadouvan is sweeter and more aromatic than the typical curry, but Madras curry powder will work in a pinch.
By Chris MoroccoPhotography by Peden + Munk
Herbed Chickpeas
Crispy, salty, creamy, and full of protein (really!), these chickpeas should be a staple in your kitchen.
By Alison RomanPhotography by Alex Lau
Coconut-Lime Snowballs
Caramelized white chocolate forms the base of this rich ganache confection; the snowballs are more like truffles than cookies.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Peden + Munk
Day of the Dead Bread
Get creative with how you mold the dough; these instructions are for shaping crossbones, but you could also make several small loaves or divide the dough into thirds to make a braid.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Apple Caramels
If you don’t have any (or don’t like) hazelnuts, try this autumnal treat with coconut flakes, pecans, walnuts, or peanuts—or simply leave them out.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Gluten-Free Chocolate Tea Cake
Olive oil and almonds keep this gluten free cake moist. Eggs keep it together. Chocolate and sugar keep it delicious. Who’s missing gluten now?
By Chris MoroccoPhotography by Linda Xiao