795 snack recipes

Bologna rolled around a cheddar cheese stick and tucked into a hot dog bun with mayo or mustard. A no-cook lunch that kids can make themselves in minutes. Great for lunchboxes and after-school snacks.

Turtle shells are a novelty edible-insect snack: cooked cicadas dipped in warm chocolate glaze and cooled into crunchy, chocolate-topped morsels. A bold entry into entomophagy for the adventurous.

Fresh peach and kiwi fruit salad tossed with orange and lemon juice and topped with mint. A no-cook summer side that chills into a bright, juicy dessert or snack.

A moist chocolate banana snack cake made with buttermilk, mashed ripe bananas, and cocoa. No eggs, low in oil, topped with chocolate chips and nuts. Cut into lunchbox-friendly squares.

Roasted peanuts tossed in curry powder, seasoned salt, and garlic powder, then toasted until fragrant. A 10-minute spiced snack that's wildly addictive. Three ingredients plus peanuts is all it takes.

Quick sharp cheddar and onion pizzas on prebaked Italian bread shells with Roma tomatoes, black olives, and red onion. Ready in under 20 minutes for a fast weeknight dinner or snack.

Peanut butter dip with fruit jam, molasses, vinegar, and sesame seeds blended into a bold, sweet-tangy spread. A big-batch dip for parties, picnics, or snacking with fruit and crackers.

Easy quesadillas layer refried beans, Mexican cheese blend, and taco sauce between flour tortillas, microwaved until melty. A 10-minute snack or appetizer for game day, kids, or late-night cravings.

A 10-minute blender salsa with tomato sauce, fresh jalapeños, scallions, and garlic. No cooking required. Bright, spicy, and ridiculously easy to throw together for taco night or last-minute snacking.

Candied spicy pecans coated in cinnamon sugar and egg white, slow-baked at low heat for one hour until crisp and caramelized. An addictive sweet-spiced nut snack or holiday gift.

Grandma's picnic chocolate cake baked in one 8x8 pan with buttermilk, cocoa powder, and cake flour. An old-fashioned single-layer snacking cake that travels well and stays moist for days.

Lemon macerated okra with Kalamata olives, garlic, bay, and thyme. Raw okra pods marinate in lemon juice and olive oil for 2 to 3 days, turning into a tangy Mediterranean antipasto snack.

Crispy crunch sticks made from refrigerator biscuit dough rolled thin and coated in crushed rice cereal, sesame seeds, dill, and celery seed. A make-ahead snack that freezes and reheats in minutes.

A spiced, crunchy snack mix baked with flaked grains, peanuts, almonds, and sunflower seeds tossed in garam masala, turmeric, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Keeps for a month in an airtight jar.

Asafetida, mango powder, and black salt distinguish the chat masala from other masalas, giving the blend a sourness that makes it a welcome accompaniment to fresh fruit and other snacks. 'Chat' refers to various snacks and to the North Indian cafes that serve them. Fresh fruit often is sprinkled with lime juice and chat masala. Black salt (which is actually reddish gray), available at Indian food stores, has a distinctive flavor that's quite different from sea salt or table salt. The garam masala is the wild card in this recipe; either one of the (Tamil Nadu Curry Powder or Punjabi-Style Garam Masala) masalas may be used.

Instant cheesecake fakes the real thing in five minutes with a chocolate digestive biscuit, a swipe of cream cheese, and half a fresh strawberry. Snack-sized, no-bake, ready before the kettle boils.