Snack
Kimchi Gim Bugak (Fried Seaweed Chips)
Bugak is the ideal light beer snack: It’s crunchy, salty, and the fresher it’s made, the better. Thin sheets of kimchi add an extra spicy savory layer.
By Irene Yoo
Wampanoaug Clam Fritters
The clams’ natural briny sweetness serves as a surprising foil for the tender fritter batter—just be sure to pull off the tough outer coating of the siphon.
By Jessica B. Harris
Chicken Croquettes
Rather than breaded and fried as you might expect croquettes to be, these are something more akin to a seared chicken salad patty.
By Jessica B. Harris
Tater Tots Tossed in Date Butter
Put these out at a gathering, and we guarantee you’ll be hearing rave reviews for a long time.
By Rawaan Alkhatib
Homemade Dog Treats
These cheesy apple dog treats had our furry friends wagging their tails for a second bite.
By Joe Sevier
Chewy Glazed Lemon Cookies
The zest of three whole lemons gives these cookies a no-holds-barred citrus flavor.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Okonomiyaki Tater Tots
Crispy tots topped with savory-sweet sauce, mayonnaise, furikake, scallion, and katsuobushi.
By Georgia Freedman
Ta’ameya (Fava Bean Fritters)
Serve these as you would falafel: in a pita, on top of a salad, or as a snack with a dip.
By Hawa Hassan
Sfouf (Semolina Turmeric Cake)
Semolina flour and turmeric give this simple cake a sunny hue and nutty flavor.
By Hawa Hassan
A Better Queso
Real cheddar cheese meets charred green chiles in our best recipe for queso. For extra points serve the molten dip with warmed tortilla chips.
By Rhoda Boone
Tuna Melt Nachos
Love a tuna melt? Meet your new favorite nachos—fast and filling all thanks to tinned fish.
By Becca Millstein and Vilda Gonzalez
You Don’t Need a Granola Recipe, Just This Golden Ratio
Customize your dream blend with this formula for perfect homemade granola every time.
By Anna Stockwell
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread With Walnuts
Loaded with mix-ins, this loaf makes an excellent breakfast or dessert—or you could gift it to someone you really like.
By Marsha Klein
Mango Sticky Rice
Khao niaow ma muang, or steamed coconut sticky rice with ripe mango, is a classic in Thai cuisine—and you can make it at home.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Old-Fashioned Fudge
The creamy texture and rich flavor of this hand-whipped fudge prove the effort is worth it.
By Kate Moses
Halloween Thumbprint Cookies Are Candy’s Greatest Destiny
Learn the tricks to these enchanting holiday treats.
By Katherine Sacks and Emily Saladino
Cantaloupe, Cucumbers, Lime, and Mint
This refreshing melon and cucumber salad works as a snack, starter, or side dish.
By Jess Damuck