Snack

Can’t find dried shrimp? Straight up Old Bay and some salt will capture that “down the shore” vibe we’re after.

The salt acts as an abrasive to help break down the herbs. The mixture is quite salty as a result, so season sparingly at first, then to your liking.

This popcorn captures the essence of even the most addictive flavored chip or corn puff, without the dairy or fluorescent-orange food coloring.

Intentionally burning vegetables—it’s a thing! The burnt onion powder adds a smoky, slightly bitter finish to the rich dip, and is responsible for the black part of this tuxedo-inspired crudite.

The toffee mixture will harden as these cool, transforming into a snappy, crunchy layer that holds everything together.

Cold-brine is just another way of saying pickled. Packing the vegetables separately prevents the colors from bleeding.

You might have more of the salsas than you need; serve them on the side for dipping. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.

Indian grocers sell prepared tamarind chutney, which you can easily substitute for the homemade version here.

Coat seared ground pork in a Thai-inspired glaze, then scatter over fried wonton wrappers, and pile on the nacho treatment with two kinds of cheese, pickled jalapeños, and a shredded cabbage and cilantro salad.

The effort-to-impressiveness ratio doesn’t get much better than this, people. Go ahead and double (Triple! Quadruple!) this recipe and you’ve got hostess gifts, emergency entertaining fodder, and quick, decadent snacks for days.

This toast also works well divided into fourths and served as an appetizer.

Black pepper with fruit? It works—trust us.

This avocado toast recipe is endlessly customizable—thus why we don't include specific amounts.

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.