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These dangerously addictive little bites fueled countless 1950s and '60s bridge parties from Greenwood Mississippi, to Greenville, South Carolina, before being rescued from recipe-box oblivion by modern Southern cooks like Martha Hall Foose. And thank goodness. Magic happens when a cracker slowly sops up the fat from smoky, crisping bacon; it transforms into something more akin to piecrust. Unadorned, bacon crackers are pure pork perfection. The addition of a tine bundle of rosemary needles makes for a fancified version, while topping the "belt" of bacon with a bit of brown sugar adds a hint of sweet to the smoke.

Using chorizo in place of beef means this cheater’s Bolognese is ready in less than 15 minutes (but still packed with flavor).

Pretty much everyone in the South fights about who's got the best pimiento cheese recipe. Make these if you want to put the debate to rest.

Creamy ricotta cheese, herby pesto, and roasted cherry tomatoes give these French bread pizzas bright flavor and a fresh look.

Forget the freezer aisle! This classic is just as easy to make from scratch. Bonus: it's tastier, too.

"Oven-fried" fish fingers, coated in panko and pumpkin seeds, are the perfect taco filling.

Want crispy and delicious wings fast? Avoid the mess of frying oil and go for a quick oven-roast. Inspired by the version served by chef Andy Ricker at his Brooklyn and Portland Pok Pok restaurants, these wings get doused in a sweet and savory glaze and rolled in a spicy, crunchy topping.

Why this spicy caramel popcorn didn't already exist, we have no idea.

Serve brisket with sauces, slaw, pickles, and rolls so guests can assemble into sandwiches.

Put a tray of these in the oven when the first guests show up.

Spicy chorizo, sweet membrillo, and nutty manchego bring Spanish flair to everyone's favorite finger food.

Warm Chinese five-spice powder, tangy hoisin, and savory scallions add bold flavor to this perennial party snack. Can't find fully cooked breakfast sausage? Cook fresh sausages in a pan and proceed with the recipe.