When you're planning a party, and your oven is going to be full, try this party mix in the slow cooker. Tastes as good but doesn't take up oven space! You may make a larger batch, but cooking time will...
Gooey, buttery crispy rice treats stuffed with chocolate hazelnut and toasted marshmallows will have you wanting s'more! Quick tip: if the crispy rice mixture ever becomes too stiff, simply microwave in...
Plain pretzels pale in comparison to this jazzy concoction that microwaves in moments. Pack a pouch to go for an easy at-work or on-the-road snack. -JoAnne Geiger, Baltimore
This is the perfect topper for any ice cream treat at the end of a meal. The sweetness of the peanuts will enhance the flavor the ice cream.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
As a kid, I loved to add crunchy textures, like chips or popcorn, to my PB&J sandwiches. This mix has all the necessary components of that childhood favorite: sweet jelly, rich peanut butter, a little...
Forget store-bought potato chips! You won't want them after you munch on these crispy, perfectly seasoned baked chips served with a creamy onion dip. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
My kids love these pumpkin seeds and want them every fall. A little bit of pulp in the mix really adds to the flavor, so don't rinse the seeds. -Gwyn Reiber, Spokane, Washington
Yep, Southerners love the combo of peanut butter and mayo. The mayonnaise flavor disappears into the peanut butter, just making it creamier and more delicious. I add cheddar to mine because, hey, I'm from...
Young and old alike enjoy munching on-and makeing-these chewy popcorn balls. Young goblins especially like them around Halloween. -Lisa Allbright, Crockett, Texas
Have a pile of vegetable peels and don't want to waste them? Toss them with olive oil and a few simple seasonings, then roast them into chips-it's that easy. The crisp, crunchy peels make a great snack...
This is a variation of a cake batter puppy chow mix. I like to bring this to gatherings because it is too addictive to keep at home! I like to use Crispix® for the shape, but you can use rice or corn...
Who knew it was so quick and easy to make excellent gourmet-style popcorn? This recipe produces a very tasty snack. Popcorn was the last thing I used my microwave to cook. Now its retired. This is my personal...
I had tried this for Home show, And the guest loved them. Quick and Easy.. Great summer lunchoen meal. Nutrition Facts: 2 egg rolls with 1-1/2 teaspoons sauce equals 108 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated...
This yummy mix is so munchable, a bowl of it never lasts long. Feel free to use candy corn instead of the candy pumpkins-or a mix of both-if desired. -Shirley Engstrom, Genoa, Nebraska
"Need a fun last-minute school snack or bake sale item?" asks Ruth Burrus of Zionsville, Indiana. "These popular bars are sweet and chewy and can be ready in just minutes."
Kids will have a ball with this Halloween favorite from trick-or-treats past. The cute candy faces add whimsy to the crispy, crunchy snack. -Melissa Hayes, Hundred, West Virginia
I thought of these when I found several packages of tortillas shells while cleaning out my freezer. It's an inexpensive, low-calorie treat for my husband and me. -Angela Case, Monticello, Arkansas
You can change the candy to fit the season ... red, pink and white for Valentine's Day; shades of green for St. Patrick's Day; pastels for Easter; red, white and blue for 4th of July; brown and orange...
When you get a craving for a wholesome snack, go with Nancy Chapman's granola. "You'll love the chewy sweetness of the honeyed cereal, fruit and nut mixture," she assures from Center Harbor, New Hampshire....
Who needs all the distractions offered by typical party mixes? It's the toasted, seasoned pretzels you really want! This recipe is simple, and particularly tasty when straight from the oven.
Pita, guacamole, and peppers is all you need for these adorable little Christmas trees that are sure to delight your family on Christmas eve. You can use store-bought guacamole as well if you don't have...
"For a crunchy tasty snack mix that's perfect for parties or to take along to satisfy the 'munchies', give this nutty whole-grain version a try," suggests Cindy Giovanetti of Argyle, Texas.