Snack

Who knew so much bright, lively, acidic flavor could come from such a small surface area?

Taste a fig first to see how sweet it is... and thus how much honey you want to add.

Why shell out $5 when you can make energy bars at home? Packed with tons of flavor and punch, this DIY super snack will power you throughout the day. The dried prunes in this recipe give the bars a chewy consistency with the ground pistachios function as both a nutrient-rich building block that lends structure and  as a textural element that conveniently contains good fats and proteins to keep you satisfied. Pro tip: Rinse your hands under cool water or give them a quick shot of non-stick spray..…

When it comes to tasty pumpkin seeds, it's all about the seasoning—don't go crazy, but do be a little creative.

Make sure your eggs and coconut oil are at room temperature for this pumpkin bread recipe: Cold eggs can make the oil seize, making the batter uneven.

Grinding half of the walnuts into the streusel makes for extra tender, buttery muffin tops.

Cooking the shrimp off the heat will allow them to poach gently, preventing overcooking.

Using whole walnuts means there's more area for the seeds to get stuck and add crunch.

If you have leftover "everything" spice, stir it into Greek yogurt drizzled with olive oil for a savory breakfast.

When using preserved lemons, scoop out the insides and only use the peel.

Store the finished nuts in an air-tight container to prevent stickiness.

You want all of your cheese ball ingredients at room temperature to make sure the goat cheese mixture is smooth and homogenous.

Brining the nuts with herbs and some spice infuses them from the inside out, and the long roasting time gives them extra toasty flavor.

For a slightly more virtuous quick bread—more like breakfast, less like dessert—reduce the amount of granulated sugar to one cup. 

“Inspired by the classic ants on a log—sweet, crunchy, and nutty.” —Dawn Perry, senior food editor

What’s better than cheese and crackers for lunch? Salami, too! Use whatever hard cheese and cured meats you prefer.

For those who love savory snacks. A sprinkling of torn basil wouldn’t hurt, either.

Loaded with oats and bananas, this is a great treat to have on hand after soccer or baseball practice.

You can pack the peanut butter in a plastic pastry bag, but a resealable plastic bag works just as well.