There are many delicious versions of jalapeño poppers: Some are breaded and deep-fried, others use two kinds of cheese, and another, called armadillo eggs, calls for enrobing the cheese-stuffed peppers...
Author: Alexa Weibel
This clever riff on the classic pigs in blankets comes from a Champagne bar, with branches in San Francisco and New York, where they're made with fresh figs. Using dried figs gives them year-round adaptability....
Author: Florence Fabricant
As a game-day snack, they cannot be beat. Stuffed jalapeños, filled with Cheddar and cream cheese and run through with cilantro, are roasted to sweet intensity in the oven and finished under the broiler...
Author: Sam Sifton
This highly seasoned Indian approach to fried shrimp elevates the concept. Perfect for snacking with drinks, it can be a meal with rice, dal and vegetables.
Author: David Tanis
Packaged taralli, available at Italian and gourmet markets, are usually as dry and bland as wood chips. That's why making your own is so satisfying. These melting little rounds are rich with olive oil...
Author: Julia Moskin
Almond, cashew, almond, cashew. Oh, a Brazil nut! There's a kind of pattern to every nut mix, but in this one, each bite is a little different, pushing you to keep scooping for more surprises. It's a roasted...
Author: Ali Slagle
This is an alternative take on loaded fries, but the cheesy sauce is replaced with tahini yogurt and the bacon bits with smoky-sweet nuts. It's no less decadent, however, and a great one to dig into and...
Author: Yotam Ottolenghi
What could be better than warm cheese puffs straight out of the oven? How about warm cheese puffs studded with bacon - or in this case, pancetta - and fresh sage? They are salty, brawny and rich; crisp...
Author: Melissa Clark